Greg Johnson

Round Rock, TX

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www.linkedin.com/in/gregjohnson512

Executive Leadership

Results-driven senior executive leader with over 31 years of experience in multi-disciplined, global operations

grounded solidly on courage and ethical practices . Managed thousands of personnel and millions of dollars of

equipment and resources supporting strategic and short term goals and requirements influenced by the global economy

and political events. Adept at guiding and motivating large teams of highly skilled technical professionals toward

organizational goals. Leadership experience in organizations providing information and services to customers around

the world. Mentored hundreds of senior and junior leaders. Executed strategic vision with personal hands on leadership

style. Created cohesive winning teams by fusion of associates with multiple talents and skills to satisfy varied and

demanding interests and requirements.

Leadership Competencies

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Strategic Vision, Leadership Development & Mentoring Knowledge Management & Process Optimization

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Budget Administration & Manpower Management Organizational Structure and Optimization

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Cross-cultural Leadership & Team Building Executive Communications

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Combined Information Data Network Exchange (CIDNE) Employee Training & Development

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Employee Retention Public Speaking & Presentations

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DoD Security Clearance Policies & Procedures

Significant Accomplishments

Developed Manpower Reduction Tracking Program. Rapidly developed and implemented US President

directed downsizing plan of action. Integrated data from all units’ and tested for feasibility. Graphically

represented plans to leadership. Achieved Presidents goal.

Startup of Corporate level Knowledge Management Organization. Created and implemented

Knowledge Management section for the III Corps deployment to Iraq. Within two months, recruited and

trained 6 team members, developed policy and procedures, fully tested and implemented program.

Startup of Online Professional Forum. Created collaborative online Community of Purpose

consisting of over 40 individual organizations to share information and lessons learned.

Career Highlights

People, Technology & Processes LLC., Kabul, Afghanistan 2012 - 2013

Lead Knowledge Management Advisor

Provided strategic and operational leadership, new business development, and company visibility at the

forefront of the Knowledge Management (KM) industry.

• Directed 32 employees supporting six customers at six locations in Afghanistan. Supervised execution of project

implementations. Communicated with customers to ensure satisfaction with support.

• Oversaw operations ensuring production efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.

• Managed and integrated project resources including oversight of project teams, implementation of program business

strategies, and defining program connection to enterprise best practices.

Mission Essential Personnel, Kabul, Afghanistan 2012

Knowledge Management Advisor

Facilitated seamless exchange of information across all information operating systems. Provided advice and

support to multi-national activities. Implemented data flow standards and supporting interoperability

development.

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• Analyzed and evaluated methodology and impact of KM programs. Identified and developed KM concepts and

techniques to accomplish command principal program goals.

• Ensured KM efforts leveraged and benefited from integration with existing information technology capabilities.

Managed, analyzed, and mitigated impact of changes to technology on current and projected organizational

requirements and work processes.

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United States Army Officer, Worldwide Assignments 1986 - 20062012

Director, Knowledge Management, Fort Hood, TX / Baghdad, Iraq 2009 - 2012

Developed the Knowledge Management Plan supporting situational understanding and decision-making for

senior leadership. Chief of Operations during key exercises, directing the efforts of III Corps Current

Operations Cell.

• Reduced number of staff meetings from over 200 to 107 in a 9 month period through process improvement.

• Oversaw the employment and training of Knowledge Management technical enablers – SharePoint and

Army Mission Command Systems. Continuously assessed staff readiness, unit infrastructure and

performance.

• Gained approval to replace program with integrated (SharePoint) solution. Worked with employees of other sections

to determine requirements and develop solutions. Deployed solution within four weeks

• Collaborated with Chief of Staff and all staff directors to reduce scheduled meetings from over two hundred per

month to around 100. Identified duplicative or irrelevant information processes and associated meetings. Gained buy

in from staff of 2000 supporting the reduction.

• Within six weeks, developed program supporting aviation passenger requests for all support operations in Iraq.

Director, Heavy Brigade Combat Team Warfighters’ Forum, Fort Hood, TX May 2008 - August 2009

• Provided innovative techniques to assist in building better organizations including worldwide webinars enabling

rapid sharing of current ideas. Created collaborative online Community of Purpose consisting of over 40 individual

organizations to share information and lessons learned.

Deputy Commander, III Corps Fort Hood, TX 2007 - 2008

Supervisor and principal coordinator as the link between deployed forces and home based organizations and

families. Exercised full authority to act upon all matters of command interest. Formulated policy and

procedures to facilitate effective administration, training, and employment of subordinate units (over 115,000

Soldiers and Families).

Operations Officer, Fort Hood, TX 2006 - 2007

Staff proponent for power projection deployments, contingency operations, and general planning.

Coordinated development and deployment of forces to support the Global War on Terrorism. Responsible for

successful execution of plans, operations, transformation, testing and training for Army units consisting of

over 45,000 Soldiers.

Chief of Staff, Texas National Guard, Austin, TX 2005 - 2006

Oversaw and directed the multi-component Directorate Staff of the Texas Adjutant General’s Department in

administration, coordination, planning, development, execution and evaluation of programs, and supervision

of all Texas Military Forces activities within the state. Conducted coordination and liaison with State,

Greg Johnson

Round Rock, TX

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www.linkedin.com/in/gregjohnson512

Federal and Legislative agencies on Homeland Support, Homeland Defense and Defense Support to Civil

Authorities.

• Directed Texas National Guard support to disaster response for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Deployed personnel

within two hours of levee breach. Coordinated state and national emergency responders and support.

Director of Plans, Operations, Training, and Military Support, Texas National Guard, Austin, TX 2003

- 2005

Led and coordinated multi-service and inter-agency contingency planning and execution with civilian,

Federal, and military support, force readiness, and mobilization. Managed state training and operations

budget of $70M.

Chief, Mobilization Plans, Force Integration and Readiness, Texas National Guard Austin, TX 2001 - 2003

Supervised and coordinated mobilizations, readiness, and force integration to ensure successful

organizational development and deployment of Texas Army National Guard units. Provided oversight and

executed State Partnership for Peace Program between the Texas Army National Guard and the Czech

Republic. Managed Texas Army National Guard Multi-component Unit Program with 1st Cavalry Division.

• Managed mobilization of 5000 personnel after 9/11, to protect defense infrastructure throughout the

continental U.S. ensuring smooth transition of individuals from civilian life into active military duty.

Additional Accomplishments:

• Led large complex organization of 500 personnel. Commanded an M1A1 tank battalion consisting 500 officers,

NCOs and soldiers through a two-year training program of tactics and gunnery. Practiced both direct and indirect

leadership and placed trust in staff and subordinate leaders to get the job done. Excelled in employee retention and

met all goals set by our leadership.

• Taught, coached and mentored over 100 future leaders of the Army at Texas A&M University.

• Oversaw $3.5M construction/renovation project

• Led and supervised administration of 900 employees at five locations

Education

Certified Knowledge Manager, KM Institute, Vienna, Virginia

Master of Science, Strategic Studies, U. S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks,

Pennsylvania

Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

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