Daniel Johnson

Served in multiple roles, culminating as the senior-most enlisted member of the joint staff of the Texas Military Department responsible for management of plans, operations and training for approximately 24,000 service members and civilians.

• Developed procedures to improve organizational efficiency. One such measure saved $390K by leveraging data analytics to reduce training no-show rate.
• Improved talent management process to shape organizational culture, elevating position of senior enlisted members as strategic thinkers.
• Advised strategic leaders in mobilizing over 10,000 service members to secure Texas border with Mexico.
• Managed overseas operations for Division tactical command post in combat environment, responsible for welfare of 125 service members.

Served as Operations Manager in several locations, responsible for operations and training over 2,000 service members, supporting multiple combat and civil support missions.

• Efficiently managed training programs, contributing to unit's habitual 1st place ranking based on key metrics.
• Trained and guided operations team to successful performance in numerous civil support disaster response exercises in support of FEMA Region VI.
• Communicated effectively with cross-functional staff members and external stakeholders and partner agencies.
• Performed critical tasks effectively and without hesitation, ensuring life-saving critical care of team members during operations in Afghanistan.

Served as the operations supervisor and lead technical advisor for an artillery unit of over 480 service members, supporting multiple overseas and domestic missions.

• Evaluated gunnery training performance and safety, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.
• Developed complete training certification plan which was replicated across higher levels of organization.
• Performed as HR manager during operations in Iraq, and domestically during Hurricanes Ike and Gustav.
• Coordinated effective unit response to disaster zones during Hurricanes Rita and Katrina.