Garfield A. Johnson
Fort Hood, TX 76544
Home phone: 360-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
SENIOR ADVISOR / SUPERVISOR / OPERATIONS MANAGER
Leadership Development / Operations Management / Coaching and Mentoring /
Organizational Planning / Training and Administration
Seasoned, results-proven Senior Advisor with over 28 years of professional Military service. Currently performs as the Operations Senior Advisor on the largest overseas U.S. military garrison in the world for a forward deployed Field Army Headquarters that supports United States Forces Korea (USFK) and the Combined Forces Command with roughly 37,000 personnel; responsible for the planning, coordinating, and execution of lethal and non-lethal fires, target management, and cyberspace electromagnetic activities to achieve operational objectives in support of Joint and Combined operations. Advises and assist the Commander and senior staff officers in the training, discipline and welfare of subordinate military personnel; mentors, counsels, train, develops and prepares future leaders to attend various Leadership Courses, fosters a friendly and cooperative organizational climate by proactively engaging in preventive measures to combat sexual harassment in the workplace; ensures equity and provides effective communication at all levels of leadership. Responsible for the training, health and welfare of 52 officers, Noncommissioned Officers, Soldiers, and Korean Augmentees. The authority on leadership, mentorship and the epitome of professionalism setting the example for senior leadership and subordinate leaders
Core Competencies:
Process Design / Change Management Risk Management / Quality Control
Operational and Project Oversight Technology Assessment and Solutions
Cost Analysis and Reporting Government and Vendor Relationships
Policy and Procedure Development Team Building and Retention Initiative
Army Mission Command Systems Platforms
(CPOF, FBCB2, BFT, JCR)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Army
Senior Operations Advisor 6/2019 thru Present
Performs as the Senior Operations Advisor for a forward deployed Field Army headquarters; responsible for planning, coordinating and the execution of joint and combined operations in defense of national interests and the Republic of Korea (ROK). Advises and assist the Commander and senior staff officers in the training, discipline and welfare of subordinate military personnel; mentors, counsels, train and prepares future leaders for advancement and positions of greater responsibility; ensures equity and provides effective communication at all levels.
Selected Contributions:
Steadily meets all mission requirements and tasks; maintained 100% accountability of organizational equipment
Persistently fosters a friendly and cooperative organizational climate by engaging in preventive measures to combat sexual harassment in the workplace
United States Army
Manager/Operations 11/2012 thru 6/2019
Served as Manager of a Division Artillery Headquarters and Headquarters Company and served as the Senior Operations Advisor of a Current Operations Integration Center (COIC); responsible for providing oversight and expertise for current operations; provided guidance on Tactical Operations Center (TAC) employment and ensured that the (COIC) operated in accordance with established policies and configurations during overseas contingency operations and exercises throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific area of responsibility. Managed the accountability of $20 million worth of equipment; established and managed training plans and rear detachment activities. Created a command climate where all Soldiers, Family Members, and Civilians are treated with dignity and respect; adheres to and enforced all Sexual Harassment, Civilian Equal Employment Opportunities and Army Equal Opportunities programs and policies; organization awarded the 365 day safety streamer due to enforced strict safety practices
Selected Contributions:
Performed exceptionally well as a problem solver and administrator; superb team builder; possess excellent communication skills, effortlessly thinks through complex conditions
Excellent management, training and leadership skills resulted in a selection to the Premier Professional Military Education (PME) institution, the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy; a testament of impeccable leadership ability and dedication to the Army profession and the development of senior leaders
United States Army
Course Instructor/Writer 11/2009 thru 11/2012
Performed as Course Instructor and Writer and presented course material consistent with United States Army Philosophy and Doctrine to both junior and senior military leaders; supervised, mentored and evaluated students; performed analysis for the development of the Individual Training Strategy and Training Plan for the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy Accreditation; facilitated computer simulated end of course staff exercises; maintained and accounted for equipment valued at $200,000
Selected Contributions:
Awarded the Master Instructor Certificate for excellence and proficiency, rated number one among the top 5 of 28 instructors; completed the Master Resiliency Training Course
Performed as an exceptional Small Group Leader; demonstrated the unique ability to influence, guide, and motivate senior leaders to achieve and exceed course standards; sought out by other instructors as the Subject Matter Expert on Army Staff Operations; achieved a graduation rate of 99%
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Masters of Business Administration (6/2014), Trident University, Cypress, CA
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (4/2020)
Professional Development
Extensive Military Leadership, Planning, Management, Decision-Making and Professional Development Courses. Currently holds a TS-SCI clearance with an expiration date of: 09/2020