Gary Steensgard has over 17 years of experience in human resources and training management in the United States Army. He has held several leadership roles, including supervising over 50 personnel in recruiting operations and directing over 250 recruiting personnel as the Operations Supervisor. Steensgard earned an MS in Human Performance Improvement and a BS in Multidisciplinary Studies from Grantham University, and has received numerous awards for his recruiting and leadership excellence. He is seeking to apply his expertise in human resources and system analysis to successfully execute organizational objectives and goals.

1. Gary G. Steensgard
3469 Cast Palm Drive, Buford, GA 30519
Phone: 850-288-2380 Email: gsteensgard@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/garysteensgard
Summary
Motivated goal-oriented problem-solver with 17 years of demonstrated ability to supervise, lead, follow and
serve in multiple human resource operations and training management. Objective is to apply gained expertise in
system analysis and human resource solutions leading to the successful execution of organizational objectives
and goals.
Experience
United States Army, Regional Operations Human Resources Supervisor 2014-Present
Recruiting and Operations First Sergeant (2014-Present)
Trained and led all personnel on recruiting, interviewing, counseling and qualifying applicants for enlistment.
Identified and cultivated centers of influence and results-oriented community awareness. Utilized and analyzed
management data to evaluate teams' performance. Conducted professional development programs. Prepared plans and
SOPs. Maintained and analyzed statistics on recruiting programs and production. Executed thorough analysis and
adjusted actions for continuous performance improvement.
 Trained, supervised, mentored, and led over 50 personnel to success in recruiting and community
awareness operations
 Designed and trained multiple echelons of leadership on all aspects of specified recruiting operations,
achieving all organizational benchmarks and requirements beyond established standards
 Implemented and leveraged new technology initiatives throughout the command despite budgetary
constraints leading to exceeding the organizational recruiting goals
 Applied and instructed all personnel on standing operating procedures, Equal Opportunity workplace
directives, environmental considerations, and all diversity-based organizational initiatives
United States Army, Regional Operations Supervisor and Master Trainer 2012-2014
Operations Supervisor Master Sergeant and Senior Master Trainer (2012-2014)
Overall responsible for the recruiting goals while leading and directing over 250 Army Recruiting personnel for the
Kansas City Recruiting Battalion. Led inspections, daily operations, scheduled and executed monthly, quarterly, and
annual training presentations that culminated in organizational goal success. Performed Senior Master Trainer duties
for the organization simultaneously, earning top-rated inspection reports from senior leadership levels. Leveraged
Learning Management Systems to design and track training achievements for all personnel.
 Responsible for daily production operations in a three-state region for Army recruitment goal
requirements leading quality control team for all enlistments
 Served in multiple leadership roles as the Operations Supervisor in Charge and the Senior Master Trainer
simultaneously while operating in a large, regionally dispersed organization
 Strategically designed and implemented lean organizational improvements positively impacting regional
and national echelons of the organization

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 Served as Quality Control for all Human Resource initiatives and processes within the organization,
including staffing, evaluations, and measuring all command level requirements for efficiency and
accuracy
United States Army, Leadership Operations, Senior Regional Management 1998-2012
Multiple Positions in Leadership/Operations/Training Design (1998-2014)
 Specified positions in the Army Recruiting Command, leading teams varying in size and growth from 8
to over 150 personnel
 Progressively advanced through multiple levels of the Army Recruiting Command, earning multiple
Awards for recruiting and operational excellence
 Specifically redesigned and implemented recruiter-level institutional formal instruction for the entire
command, successfully training over 7000 newly hired recruiters through multiple learning platforms
Education
Grantham University, Lenexa, KS
MS in Human Performance Improvement; 4.0 GPA
Grantham University, Lenexa, KS
BS in Multidisciplinary Studies
U.S. Army Senior, Advanced, and Primary Professional Leadership Courses, Operations, and Recruiting Courses.
Completed Department of Defense certifications for technology security, Equal Opportunity, Sexual Harassment
prevention, Learning Management System Administration, and Digital Training and Data Base System
Administration
Awards& Honors
Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Superior Unit
Award, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal,
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon
United States Army Gold Recruiter Badge with Three Sapphires, Gold Recruiting Ring for Recruiting Excellence
Glen E. Morrell Medallion for Recruiting Excellence
Key Qualifications
Personnel and sales management, Communication, Capable problem solver, Detail-oriented, Budget planning,
Resource management, Logistics, Microsoft Office Suite, Leadership, personnel database management and
administration, Equal opportunity awareness training, EPA and OSHA requirements, Fleet management, formal
training package development and delivery
References
Available upon request