David Johnson
East Lyme,CT
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in document drafting and strategic planning. Achieved over 95% accuracy in financial documentation while contributing to the optimization of naval programs through effective compliance monitoring and administrative support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, 9-12
Kelly Services
10.2025 - 06.2026
- Implemented lesson plans to facilitate student learning and engagement in various subjects.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Managed classroom environments, ensuring safety and promoting positive behavior.
- Assisted teachers with administrative tasks, including grading and record-keeping.
- Collaborated with educators to develop effective strategies for student support.
Financial Technician
Department of War, Submarine Learning Center
10.2023 - 10.2025
- Created/completed/monitored various financial documents in Navy Enterprise Resource Planning system and reviewed to ensure accuracy of financial data and document completeness with over 95% accuracy and reconciled differences and ensured corrective actions are taken with 97% of discrepancies adjusted within 2 days.
- Assisted with preparation/submission of End of Year Actual Obligations, meeting deadlines, direction and guidance set by HHQ with a minimum 98% accuracy.
- Reviewed, drafted, organized, and analyzed for accuracy current SLC contracts to monitor and evaluate compliance and produce accurate inputs for the improvement or optimization of a naval program.
- Defense Travel System Reviewing Official - Provided travel regulation guidance, including Travel Card Policy, and process travel authorizations/vouchers in accordance with JTR. Completed voucher certification with at least 95% accuracy.
- Time and Attendance Administrator - General oversight of the civilian Time and Attendance program, provided training/assistance to supervisors and employees. Deliverables were bi-weekly employees certified, paid properly, and on time greater than 98% of the time.
Administrative Support Assistant
Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard Academy
04.2016 - 10.2023
- Strategically managed the day-to-day financial, mission-support, and executive level administrative activities directed by the Provost and Vice Provost. Provided a variety of mission-support functions including short/long range executive planning, scheduling, procurement, travel support, budgeting, and academic administration.
- Created Scope of work contract for setting up a broker to make purchasing of advertising more efficient for Provost’s staff, purchasing department staff, and hiring committees for all. Tracked contracting funds and budget allocations.
- Properly handled and protected the PII and SPH Handled by the Vice Provost’s office including the proper procedures for emailing PII and SPH.
- Assisted the NECHE (formerly known as NEASC) Accreditation Liaison Officer and/or NECHE process chair/co-chair as directed by the Vice Provost. Provided logistical and administrative support to the NECHE process during self-studies, comprehensive evaluations, mid-term reports or other accreditation processes.
Administrative Officer Assistant
Personnel Support Detachment
11.2014 - 04.2016
- Provided support functions to enhance administrative systems and communication. Provided administrative advice on administrative matters throughout the organization. Reviewed for accuracy, quality and distribution of all command correspondence. Reviewed incoming correspondence, including publications, directives and messages for proper routing. Assigned due dates and maintained tickler files on action items. Provided all aspects of mail operations including receipt, routing, dispatch, and control of packages, and all other forms of written or printed communications. Worked collaboratively with PSD New London Director, Deputy Director, fellow Department Heads and Section Supervisors - fostering an environment of teamwork, and strong cooperation while executing all areas of PASS in a professional manner.
- Reviewed and created administrative reports, correspondence, and action items affecting the operational and administrative readiness of PSD New London. Ensured correspondence and reports are completed accurately in accordance with governing directives and in an efficient and timely manner. Worked and completed action items. Corrected administrative discrepancies and completed follow-up actions as required.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ2014
Skills
- Relationship building and management
- Adaptable and flexible
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Verbal and written communication
- Strategic planning
- Procurement processes
- Financial management expertise
- Document drafting
- Cost control
- Contract process monitoring
Accomplishments
- United States Coast Guard Civilian Service Commendation Medal
- Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal
- United States Coast Guard Special Act Award
- United States Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation
- Civilian of the Quarter x4
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, 9-12
Kelly Services
10.2025 - 06.2026
Financial Technician
Department of War, Submarine Learning Center
10.2023 - 10.2025
Administrative Support Assistant
Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard Academy
04.2016 - 10.2023
Administrative Officer Assistant
Personnel Support Detachment
11.2014 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Phoenix