Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Adam Johnson

Paris,TX

Summary

Infantry First Sergeant with the U.S. Army National Guard, skilled in risk assessment, personnel management, and enhancing operational readiness. Demonstrates a proven track record of fostering a strong safety culture through effective leadership and communication, driving mission success and team cohesion in demanding environments. Committed to delivering exceptional safety training and operational efficiency, with a strong ability to adapt to new challenges. Brings analytical expertise, collaborative teamwork, and a proactive approach to professional development, coupled with a dedication to continuous learning and growth. Served with 1-17 Infantry regiment from 2003-2015. Deployed twice to Afghanistan during operation enduring freedom. Joined the National guard in 2015 after leaving the Regular Army 2015 -Present. 1 Deployment with the National Guard to Africa (Somalia) served with Marine MARSOC (special forces) community.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Sergeant Major

US Army National Guard
El Paso, Texas
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Developed emergency responses and SOPs for over 300 soldiers. These SOPs and emergency response are still used by the Border Patrol and DPS.

Brigade Operations NCOIC

US Army National Guard
Dallas , TX
12.2022 - Current
  • Selected above 400 Noncommissioned officers to serve as the Brigade Operations NCOIC. Currently over 7 Battalions approximately 6000 soldiers. Tasks with handling DSCA response and training management and safety considerations/limitations for each Battalion.

Infantry First Sergeant

Army National Gaurd
Fredericksburg, TX
05.2023 - 11.2024
  • Selected above 80 soldiers to serve as the First Sergeant to an infantry company. Trained and prepared 160 soldiers for intense training at Camp Roberts (XCTX) and JRTC. Resulting in 100 % trained and ready to deploy to Kosovo.

Infantry First Sergeant

Army National Guard TX
Greenville, TX
12.2024 - Current
  • Handpicked by the Battalion Sergeant Major to become the First Sergeant to help this unit become deployable. Currently over 160 Soldiers.

Education

No Degree - Unit And Operational Safety

Unit Safety Officer
Ft Hood TX
04-2023

Leadership - Leadership

Master Leadership Course (MLC)
Ft Hood TX
04-2022

Leadership - Leadership

Advanced Leadership Course (ALC)
Camp Shelby MI
05-2019

No Degree - Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Company Rep
Baton Rouge, LA
08-2017

Leadership - Educational Leadership And Management

Advanced Leadership Course (ALC)
FT Benning Georgia
05-2010

Leadership - Educational Leadership And Management

Warrior Leaders Course (WLC)
FT Lewis WA
06-2009

High School Diploma -

Clarksville High School
Clarksville, TX
05-2005

Skills

  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation/ Safety Protocol development
  • Incident Investigation
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Company and Team Leadership/Mentorship/Development
  • Safety Training Delivery/Development Management
  • Equipment Management (PMCS)
  • Personnel Management
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Briefing and Reporting/Record Keeping
  • Decision making under pressure
  • Emergency Response Training/ Crisis Management
  • Conflict Resolution

Accomplishments

Developed and implemented comprehensive safety protocols

adopted by the Special Forces/ Infantry units on ground for operations in remote areas, ensuring the safe and efficient use of air medical evacuation (medevac) to local hospitals. Reducing the time to next level care by 80%.

Developed reporting process for DSCA (natural disasters response) and training procedures that range from Lubbock TX to El Paso TX. Reducing response time/mission readiness by 30%.

Developed safety/SOP guidelines for swift water rescue and training trackers currently being used by half of Texas.

Ran over 2000 live fire ranges that incorporated mortars and rockets with zero safety issues.

Developed CCP (casualty collection point) SOPs are still being taught at JRTC. This SOP decreases the amount of time between the level care by 50 percent.

Timeline

Infantry First Sergeant

Army National Guard TX
12.2024 - Current

Infantry First Sergeant

Army National Gaurd
05.2023 - 11.2024

Brigade Operations NCOIC

US Army National Guard
12.2022 - Current

Operations Sergeant Major

US Army National Guard
01.2022 - 12.2022

No Degree - Unit And Operational Safety

Unit Safety Officer

Leadership - Leadership

Master Leadership Course (MLC)

Leadership - Leadership

Advanced Leadership Course (ALC)

No Degree - Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Company Rep

Leadership - Educational Leadership And Management

Advanced Leadership Course (ALC)

Leadership - Educational Leadership And Management

Warrior Leaders Course (WLC)

High School Diploma -

Clarksville High School