JOSEPH JOHNSEN
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To work in an environment where I can serve by utilizing my skills and knowledge appropriately and that encourages me to grow professionally.
EXPERIENCE
11/2024 – PRESENT
EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT
1500 LAKE STREET S.
FOREST LAKE, MN 55025
Relocated to be near my children and working at temporary positions, to maintain consistent employment until I find a permanent position and achieve my career goals. 01/2024 – 10/2024
STORE LEADER, SPEEDWAY
Hastings, MN 55033
Maintained an organized and well-kept store while boosting sales by over 30%. Created and maintained good relationships with all vendors to ensure product movement was constantly being replenished. Maintained the proper dollar amount within the store to help relieve the senior leaders of distraction, involving cash handling, and placing cash orders with outside companies to regain adequate amounts.
04/2022-PRESENT
HR SPECIALIST, MN ARMY National Guard
Coordinate with senior leadership and officers to ensure all service members(SM) were/are within proper metrics for deployability. Verify with SM the proper items and documents or tasks to ensure the individual is deployable.
11/2014-04/2022
AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY BATTLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OPERATOR, U.S. ARMY Coordinate with senior leadership and peers on proper placement and tasks for individual weapons systems to ensure the enemy has little to no ability to attack friendly troops from the air. Coordinate with friendly troops to organize and implement proper training and execution of the placed systems while in training status. Constant communication from subordinates and to senior leaders to maintain the proper work flow.
EDUCATION
APRIL 2024
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA-GLOBAL CAMPUS 2.85 GPA, Learned about business credentials and operating a business from an academic perspective.
SKILLS
● Leadership Roles: Sergeant & team leader in the
Army, store manager, assistant store manager,
and branch operations coordinator
● Interpret & communicate Financial Reports
● Management skills: Able to effectively lead,
motivate, and ensure items on tasks lists are
accomplished properly
● Time management: Organize & Prioritize tasks
● Communication: Able to provide purpose,
direction, and reason to accomplish tasks and
get the tasks done
● Persistence: Guide with a no-quit attitude until the tasks are completed
● Team oriented: Show understanding and
care about people I lead and work with,
including their personal needs that impact
their work/life balance
● Customer Service: Always putting the
customer/client’s wants first and create a
positive atmosphere
● Take Direction: Serving in the U.S. Army
developed my ability to listen, take action,
and execute directions in a timely manner
● Take Initiative: As a store manager, initiating
daily responsibility with minimal supervision
REFERENCES
Christopher Kneen
Pastor, United Methodist Church
Retired U. S. Navy Chaplain
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Myah Legrande
Aviation professional
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Rachel Mularie
General Manager, Speedway
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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