Marine Corps Veteran with over 20 years of progressively responsible experience in leadership, management, Investigation, instruction, 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.

1. SHAWN D. JOHNSTON Bossier City, LA 71111
1stsgtsdjohnston@gmail.com
619-865-7553
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Extremely motivated, results-driven, and dependable with an extensive background in the following broad-based
competencies:
20+ YEAR MARINE CORPS VETERAN ANALYTICAL/PROBLEMSOLVINGSKILLS
ABLE TO MANAGE PROJECTS&TEAMS EXPERIENCE WITHMICROSOFT OFFICE
TEACHINGAND INSTRUCTING SECURITY ARCHITECTUREEXPERIENCE
DATA SECURITY EXPERIENCE ACTIVE SECURITYCLEARANCE (DODSECRET)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
October 2015 to Present - Department of Veteran Affairs, Barksdale AFB, Bossier City, LA
VA Benefits Advisor (Site Lead) - Department of Veteran Affairs Benefits Consultant
 Conducted 15 VA Benefits Briefings instructing and connecting Servicemembers, Dependents,and
Veterans on all VA benefits and programs earned for service to country.
 Instructed over 150 Military Life Cycle (MLC) events for Servicemembers, Dependents,and Veterans on
how to apply for and manage Disability Compensation, Education Assistance,Home Loans, Life Insurance
and Burial, Veteran Employment Center, and Survivors Benefit programs.
 Coordinated and conducted over30 outreach events and activities, providing Transition out of Military
Service Training and VA Benefits assistance forTransitioning Servicemembers, Dependents and Veterans.
 Coordinated directly with the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Managers, Active Duty, and Reserve
Component Coordinators to ensure coverage of VA Benefits Briefings at all TAP events.
November 2013 to October 2015 - USMC, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion 23rd Marines, Bossier City, LA
Senior Operations Manager - InspectorInstructor First Sergeant
 Disseminated and enforced all policies to a Marine unit that consisted of 225 personnel. Responsible for all
matters pertaining to morale, discipline, welfare, training, career development, professional conduct, safety,
and unit readiness.
 Assigned as InspectorInstructorCommanding Officer for 7 months, ensuring the effective and efficient
execution of all functional areas to include Admin, Training, Logistics, Facilities, Communications,
Casualty Assistance Collections Officer, Funeral Honor Details Support, Community Relation Events, and
Toys for Tots.
 Responsible for the accountability of weapons and equipment net worth over $4.8 million.
 Guided a company staff of 9 active duty Marines in developing goals, objectives for training standards,and
objectives for 216 Reserve Marines and Sailors.
 Conducted over 50 interviews for selection to serve at the Navy/Marine Corps Operational Support Center
and assured the professionalconduct of 206 military full honorburial details.
May 2010 to November 2013 - USMC, Romeo Battery 5/11, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, CA
Senior Operations Manager - Battery First Sergeant
 Task organized 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, career development, investigations,and Military Protective Orders.
 Engineered a nine-day Leadership Course, using PowerPoint and practical application for four separate
artillery firing platoons,providing essentialdevelopmental leadership skills.

2. July 2007 to May 2010 - USMC, University of Illinois Navy and Marine ROTC, Champaign/Urbana, IL
Senior Enlisted Instructor - Assistant Marine Officer Instructor
 Selected to serve as a Sergeant Instructor conducting a successfulOfficer Candidate School Prep training
for 30 students and pre The Basic School Prep training for 21 commissioned Second Lieutenants.
 Selected to be Lead Instructorfor a total of 554 students during a 4 week summer Marine Corps Officer
introduction program, maintaining strict accountability of midshipman, enforcing strict adherence to
published training schedules,and enforcement of all special orders and standard operating procedu res.
 Planned, conducted,and managed the unit’s physicalfitness and remedial fitness program.
 Planned, coordinated,executed, 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.
 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, tactics,history, customs and courtesies,drill and ceremony,
marksmanship, and physical fitness.
 Advised,coordinated, and supervised training for the unit’s Endurance Team, Rifle/Pistol Team, and
Drill/Ceremony Team.
 Restructured and supervised a Midshipman Orientation Program for introduction into the ROTC program
EDUCATION
PARK UNIVERSITY - Parkville, MO
Personal and Community Health, credits towards associate’s degree in general studies.
COASTAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Jacksonville, NC
Effective Written Communication, credits towards associate’s degree in general studies.
TRAINING&CREDENTIALS
 VA Benefits Briefer Training
 Cyber Awareness Training
 Counter Terrorism Awareness Training
 Written Communication Training
 Management Training
 Personnel Administration Training
 Military Justice Training
 Key Leader Engagement Training
 Active Secret Security Clearance (DOD Secret)
 Knowledge and experience with using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
MAJORAWARDS & 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 InstructorRibbon
 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