CPT Gary Love

Army | Human Resources Officer

Dates of Service: Dec 1987 - Dec 2012

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A self-motivated, ambitious professional with the skills, experience, and drive to successfully fill open roles that hiring managers need filled. Military veteran with 25 years of leadership experience in recruiting, operations, and logistics. Over 10 years of technical/non-technical recruiting and sourcing experience. A relationship builder who understands the importance of internal and external partnerships. Approaches every aspect of the job with the goal of being efficient and effective. Known to leverage automation and technology to conduct Boolean searches, build reports, and track conversion funnel metrics. Utilized multiple Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to manage the full cycle recruiting processes. Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and work independently. A resourceful, creative thinker when sourcing and recruiting candidates for hiring managers. Know to self-develop and gain knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining networks; and participating in professional organizations.

Military Experiences

Jan 2009 - Dec 2012

Office Procurement

IN ARNG HQ, Indiana ARNG, MILPAC Region IV, USARNG | Indianapolis, IN

Managed a team responsible for recruiting Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Cadets. Also responsible for recruiting potential Judge Advocate General (JAG) Officers. Developed standards for recruiting Officer Candidates and ROTC Cadets. Lead, mentored, and guided senior enlisted members of the Army National Guard. Received a superior rating in 4 of 5 categories during advanced officer training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. • Managed 2 team leaders and 8 ROTC Recruiters. • Planned and executed 3 Leadership Symposiums which increased officer training enrollment by 400%. • Raised entry level strength levels to a historical high of 110% strength. • Recruited a record number of new military officers (52) as military leaders in the Army National Guard. • Selected as the Officer Recruiter

Feb 2008 - Dec 2008

Platoon Leader / Executive Officer

B Co, 1-151 IN, 76th BCT, 38th ID | Qayyarah Airfield West, Iraq

Conducted battle plan development prior to combat operations. Commanded and controlled convoy security/convoy escort operations. Equipped, trained, provided essential services 161 Soldiers. Set objectives on unit readiness and the delegation of those tasks to subordinates. Responsible for over 10 million dollars of equipment. • Awarded the Bronze Star Medal for exceptionally meritorious service during Operation Iraqi Freedom. • Planned, organized, and led over 34 combat missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. • Engaged leadership style and focus on safety led to no loss of life or equipment during combat operations. • Rated as one of the top 10% of all Lieutenants ever rated by Battalion Commander. • Maintained a 90% equipment readiness rate during deployment to Iraq.

Jun 2006 - Mar 2007

Recruiter

IN ARNG HQ, Indiana ARNG, MILPAC Region IV, USARNG | Vincennes, IN

Position summary: Contacted, interviewed, and pre-screened applicants for entrance into military service with the Army National Guard. Managed attrition to reduce loses, physically screened applicants, and prepared applicants for military service. * Conducted numerous programs and presentations to high school and college students. * Planned and executed 2 major college recruiting events. * Opened and successfully filled a recruiting storefront office on popular college campus in Indiana.

Oct 2005 - Jun 2006

Readiness NCO

D Co, 1-151 IN, 76th BCT, 38th ID | Washington, IN

Position summary: Conducted daily updates to personnel training records, completed training schedules, and supervised 3 soldiers & 1 civilian. Responsible for keeping the unit commander updated on all training issues. Maintained armory rental records and armory board finances. * Achieved a personnel retention rate of 91.5% with a goal 85%. * Received a superior rating during annual performance review. * Maintained 100% accountability of organizational equipment during rated period.

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