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Dan Forsstrom

Sioux Falls

Summary

Accomplished Senior Search Consultant at GPAC with over 30 years of experience in customer service, sales, and negotiations. Skilled in engaging with Hiring Authorities and Candidates to facilitate informed decisions for Employment. Proficient in various computer programs, excelling in identifying and recruiting top talent for senior positions through strategic sourcing and relationship-building strategies. Known for delivering exceptional candidate experiences and consistently achieving successful placements. Dedicated to matching clients with their ideal candidates.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Search Consultant

GPAC
  • Call firms/companies to find out urgent employment needs
  • Go over contract/agreement with Hiring Managers
  • Search for Quality Candidates on LinkedIn, Career Builder, Indeed, and more.
  • Set up interviews with Hiring Authorities and Candidates
  • Call References on Qualified Candidates

Estimator

CORE & MAIN
  • Look at Job orders
  • Estimate pipe and fittings for all JO’s

Certified Baseball Umpire

SD BASEBALL ASSOCIATION
01.2007 - Current
  • Ump at a higher level; high school, legion and amateur ball

Basketball Referee

SDSHAA & MSHSL
01.2003 - Current
  • Officiate at the high school & College level

Sales Account Representative

THE MITOGRAPHERS INC.
01.2014 - 01.2021
  • Work with Customers, research and put quotes together and process their orders
  • Help customers with any expedite orders needed, answer questions and address any problems that may arise.
  • Work with numerous computer programs daily; Monarch, Word, CRM and Excel

Senior Sales Automotive Representative

SIOUX EMPIRE AUTOMOTIVE
01.2003 - 01.2014
  • Worked with people to help find them the best vehicle for their needs and their budget
  • Wrote up documents, purchase agreements and other local and Federal documents needed for purchasing a vehicle
  • For 4 years I ran one store location in Sioux Falls, SD successfully with just 2 employees

High School Varsity Baseball Head Coach

TEA HIGH SCHOOL
01.2003 - 01.2008
  • Started the high school baseball program in Tea, SD in 2003
  • Coached 15 - 25 boys every year

Locomotive Engineer

DAKOTA, MINNESOTA AND EASTERN RAILROAD
01.1991 - 01.2003
  • Graduated with an Engineers Certification in Kansas City at Johnson Community College, Burlington Northern Training Facility
  • Operated locomotives and fulfilled train duties in route
  • Completed paperwork required at the end of every trip and filled out work orders.
  • Hazmat Certified

Assistant Sales Manager

AUTOWORKS
01.1988 - 01.1991
  • Managed 12 employees
  • Ordered all merchandise needed to keep the shelves stocked
  • Sold auto parts

Education

Johnson Community College
Kansas City, MO
01.1991

Skills

  • Effective leadership skills
  • Candidate sourcing expertise
  • Job listing enhancement
  • Talent assessment

Timeline

Sales Account Representative

THE MITOGRAPHERS INC.
01.2014 - 01.2021

Certified Baseball Umpire

SD BASEBALL ASSOCIATION
01.2007 - Current

Basketball Referee

SDSHAA & MSHSL
01.2003 - Current

Senior Sales Automotive Representative

SIOUX EMPIRE AUTOMOTIVE
01.2003 - 01.2014

High School Varsity Baseball Head Coach

TEA HIGH SCHOOL
01.2003 - 01.2008

Locomotive Engineer

DAKOTA, MINNESOTA AND EASTERN RAILROAD
01.1991 - 01.2003

Assistant Sales Manager

AUTOWORKS
01.1988 - 01.1991

Senior Search Consultant

GPAC

Estimator

CORE & MAIN

Johnson Community College
Dan Forsstrom