SHAWN D. JOHNSTON1061 Spanish Moss Circle 619-865-7553Bossier City, LA 71111 1stsgtsdjohnston@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Retired Marine Veteran with over 20 years of progressively responsible experience that currently provides leadership, instruction, management, and supervision of multiple personnel. Consistently recognized for excellent leadership skills and work ethic, continuously enforcing standards and regulations that are required to operate in a demanding and professional working environment. Extremely motivated, results-driven, and dependable Marine Corps First Sergeant with an extensive background in the following broad-based competencies:

CLASS ROOM INSTRUCTION

RELATIONSHIP & TEAM BLDG MOTIVATION & COUNSELING

PROBLEM RESOLUTION STAFF/SAFETY MANAGEMENT

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

PROJECT MANAGEMENT BUDGET ADMINISTRATION STRATEGIC PLANNING

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks as a Instructor and Manager; lead by example Attention to detail Utilize sound judgment when making decisions Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, to a broad audience Persuasive, with ability to communicate and teach effectively with culturally diverse audience Skilled in developing strong rapport with staff members through individual consultation Adept in providing creative solutions to challenging operational issues

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS - Inspector Instructor First Sergeant November 2013 to PresentBravo Company, 1st Battalion 23rd Marines, Bossier City, LA

SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER AND INSTRUCTOR responsible for all matters pertaining to morale, discipline, welfare, training, career development, professional conduct, safety, and unit readiness. To include disseminating and enforcing all policies to a Marine unit that consists of 225 personnel.

Performed as the assigned Inspector Instructor Commanding Officer for 7 months, ensuring the effective and efficient execution of all functional areas organic to active duty staff and a Marine Reserve Training Center to include Admin, Education, Training, Logistics, Facilities, Communications, Casualty Assistance Collections Officer, Funeral Honor Details Support, Community Relation Events, and Toys for Tots.

Gave periods of instruction using power point and lecture method covering veteran’s benefits, transition awareness, and annual training requirements.

Guided the company staff of 9 active duty Marines in developing goals, objectives for training standards, and objectives for 216 Reserve Marines and Sailors.

Conducted investigations for violations of company policies. Conducted over 50 interviews for selection to serve at the Navy/Marine Corps Operational Support Center. Supervised and assured the professional conduct of 206 military full honor burial details. Maintained and was responsible for the accountability of weapons and equipment net worth over $4.8

million.

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS - Battery First Sergeant May 2010 to November 2013 Romeo Battery, 5th Battalion 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, CA

SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER for an artillery unit responsible for the physical accountability, professional conduct, career development, morale, safety, enforcement of all policies and standards, and readiness of all personnel assigned. Advisor to the Commanding Officer in management, instruction of veteran benefits and transition awareness, tactics, and discipline of personnel.

Task organized a High Mobility Artillery Rocket Battery and supervised an extensive pre-deployment training regimen, ensuring physical, mental and family readiness of 148 Marines and Sailors in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Managed and ensured 100 percent accountability of 148 Marines and Sailors during a deployment spread among four platoons and six geographically separated positions throughout Helmand Province Afghanistan.

Managed all administrative functions to include corrective disciplinary counseling’s, promotion recommendations, investigations, and Military Protective Orders.

Provided mentoring and professional development to Marines and Sailors, which led to 3 Marines of the Quarter and 4 meritorious promotions, earning the unit a great reputation for being notably distinguished, organized, educated, and having a very high retention rate.

Engineered a nine-day Leadership Course, using PowerPoint, lecture method, and practical application for four separate artillery firing platoons, providing essential developmental leadership skills.

Established and implemented a new accountability tracking system for streamlining 100 percent accountability of Marines and Sailors.

Was recognized by receiving a Meritorious Service Medal for always continuing to go above and beyond what was required of his duties and responsibilities.

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS - Assistant Marine Officer Instructor July 2007 to May 2010 University of Illinois Navy and Marine ROTC, Champaign/Urbana, IL

SENIOR ENLISTED INSTRUCTOR for a Navy and Marine ROTC program responsible for managing, molding, and developing young men and women into officers to serve in military service.

As an instructor conducted successful Officer Candidate School Prep training for 30 students and pre The Basic School Prep training for 21 commissioned Second Lieutenants.

Planned, coordinated, executed and supervised the training of a Navy and Marine ROTC Battalion for over 100 midshipman, 3 Officer Candidates, and 13 Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program students covering basic military knowledge, benefits, tactics, history, customs and courtesies, drill and ceremony, marksmanship, and physical fitness.

Planned, conducted, and managed the unit’s physical fitness and remedial fitness program. Instructed and supervised training for the unit’s Endurance Team, Rifle/Pistol Team, and Drill/Ceremony

Team. Instructed and mentored a Midshipman Orientation Program for introduction into the ROTC program. Planned, coordinated, instructed, and supervised a complex field training exercise for 35 future Marine

officers, introducing a complex land navigation course, medevac procedures, tactical team building scenarios, and the proper implementation of military radio communications.

Was selected to instruct, manage, and mentor a total of 554 students during a 4 week summer Marine Corps Officer introduction program.

Regularly fulfilled the duties of a Company Duty Instructor. Responsibilities including maintaining strict accountability of midshipman, strict adherence to published training schedules, instruction of daily military operational procedures, and enforcement of all special orders and standard operating procedures in garrison and in the field.

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS - Operations Manager November 2003 to July 2007 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, NC

INFANTRY UNIT LEADER assisted commanders and operations officers in training, deployment, and tactical employment. Supervised, instructed, managed, and coordinated the preparation of personnel, weapons and equipment for movement and combat, the establishment and operation of unit command posts, the fire and movement between tactical units, the fire of supporting arms, and the unit resupply and casualty evacuation effort. Advised the platoon commander and company commander on all issues of discipline, morale, and welfare. Often was assigned as a platoon commander and lead task organized patrols and teams.

Served as platoon commander over multiple platoons including during Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq, and Operation Secure Tomorrow in Haiti.

Was responsible for the wellbeing, discipline, morale, and professional development of 90 Marines.

Developed and utilized a detailed tracking system for 100 percent accountability of all assigned serialized gear and personnel while operating in a diverse and extremely challenging environment.

Proficiently led and supervised over 300 combined combat patrols while deployed to Haiti and Iraq. Planned and executed over 75 unexploded ordinance sweeps, counter mortar patrols, vehicle checkpoints,

and raids while deployed in hostile environments. Coordinated and managed the medical evacuation of 2 Marines and 1 Navy Corpsman after a simultaneous

Suicide Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device attack. Was crucial in providing Bi-Lateral training exercises and periods of instruction with 45 Djiboutian

African Soldiers and the Qatari Army, while deployed with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Coordinated and gave periods of instruction to teach Vessel Boarding Search and Seizure Procedures to 12

Navy personnel while deployed with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Gave periods of instruction ensured qualifications of 8 vehicle crews in Light Armored Vehicle 25

Millimeter Gunnery and 2 vehicle crews in Light Armored Vehicle Mortars. Managed and supervised the preparation of 10 Light Armored Vehicles, 90 personnel, and equipment for

deployments to Haiti, Iraq, and a deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Escorted Human Exploitation Teams and Civil Affairs Group in intelligence operations that led to the

capture of several high value targets.

EDUCATION

PARK UNIVERSITY - Parkville, MO

Personal and Community Health, credits towards associate’s degree in general studies.

COASTAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Jacksonville, NCEffective Written Communication, credits towards associate’s degree in general studies. MANAGEMENT TRAINING

First Sergeant Leadership Course Master Sergeant/First Sergeant Leadership Development Seminar Advanced Senior Enlisted Legal Course Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Program Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Advanced Leadership Course Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Career Leadership Course Drill Instructor Academy Sergeant’s Career Leadership Course Corporal’s Leadership Course

TRAINING & CREDENTIALS

Transition Readiness Seminar Cyber Awareness Training Counter Terrorism Awareness Training Family Reediness Officer Training CPR and American Red Cross Safety Course Written Communication Training Training Management Training Tactical Communications Training Personnel Administration Training Military Justice Training Key Leader Engagement Training Active Secret Security Clearance Knowledge and experience with using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

MAJOR AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Meritorious Service Medal Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3RD Award)

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (4th Award, 1 with Valor) Combat Action Ribbon (2nd Award) Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (6th Award) Drill Instructor Ribbon Certificate of Commendation (3rd Award) Meritorious Mast Letter of Appreciation (3rd Award) Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America

REFERENCES

Personal and professional references gladly furnished upon request