Cory Bussart
Talent Acquisition | Military Talent Strategist | Veteran Hiring Advocate | Workforce Development | AI-Driven Recruiting Solutions
- Role
- Program Manager, Business Operations & Talent Strategy at Us Army
- Location
- Kansas City, MO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Cory Bussart
Driven talent and workforce development professional with a background in military leadership, program coordination, and inclusive hiring. Recently completed a fellowship with T-Mobile’s Talent Experience team, where I supported large-scale veteran and military spouse recruiting initiatives, built talent pipelines, and enhanced internal processes for strategic stakeholder engagement.Currently serving as a Sales Manager at Academy Sports + Outdoors, where I lead teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences and drive operational excellence. In this role, I continue to apply my leadership and people-focused approach to develop talent and create opportunities for growth.Throughout my career, I’ve been a connector—of people, systems, and strategy. I’ve led cross-functional teams, executed recruiting operations across the country, developed career readiness training, and built dashboards to track performance metrics and optimize outcomes. My work is grounded in process improvement, relationship management, and a deep commitment to building equitable opportunities for all.Let’s connect—especially if you’re passionate about building better teams, scaling talent programs, or creating meaningful pathways for veterans and military spouses.
Experience
Program Manager, Business Operations & Talent Strategy
Sep 2020 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US
Education
United States Army Schools & Centers
Signal Support Systems Specialist Course (25U)
2008
United States Army Schools & Centers
Signal Digital Master Gunner (S-DMG) Course
2014
United States Army Schools & Centers
Senior-Level Leadership and Management Development Course
2017
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration/Project Management
2024
Columbia Southern University
Associate's degree, Associate of Science in Business
2020
United States Army Schools & Centers
Network Switching Systems Operator-Maintainer Course (25F)
2005
United States Army Schools & Centers
Advanced-Level Leadership and Development Course
2014
United States Army Schools & Centers
Army Recruiter Course (79R)
2015
United States Army Schools & Centers
Station Commander Course (79R)
2017
United States Army Schools & Centers
Basic-Level Leadership Development Course
2007
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