John MacFarland
Portland,OR
Summary
Experienced leader and team member displayed exemplary conduct under pressure while providing guidance and direction to team. Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and ability to think critically. Trained and mentored new personnel and developed effective working relationships with other units and soldiers outside the chain of command.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RESET Program Analyst
Oregon G4
09.2023 - 10.2025
- Tracked the allocation and execution of RESET funds for both equipment and personnel.
- Implemented project management tools to track progress and facilitate communication across departments and states.
- Analyzed budgetary impacts of RESET program, providing insights for fund allocation and financial planning decisions.
- Monitored program performance against established timeline, taking corrective action as needed to realign with yearly requirements.
- Projected yearly budget and maintenance needs for the Oregon National Guard based on NGB guidance.
- Gave presentations to NGB on status of RESET program and current fund execution status
Sporting Goods Lead Associate
Coastal Farm & Ranch
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Filled out, reviewed and filed 4473's, 3310's, and company specific paperwork for the sale of firearms
- Lead department of 4 associates to provide exceptional customer service
Executive Officer
Montana Army National Guard
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Handled administrative management, personnel issues and supply requirements for unit.
- Monitored unit training and training schedules.
- Drafted training schedules for 15 soldiers.
- Double checked inventories and made inventory schedules with supply sergeant.
- Acted as Company UMO (Unit Movement Officer) for XCTC, Pre MOB, and deployment
- Built and maintained unit maintenance schedule while on deployment
- Acted as liaison between FSC and the rest of Task Force Griz
- Commanded rail ops for the BN from home station to Boise ID
Maintenance Platoon Leader
Montana Army National Guard
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Developed training programs to improve soldier skills and productively utilize labor.
- Reviewed production, quality and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
- Conducted regular inspections to support proper functioning of equipment and safety and environmental compliance.
- Created training and work schedules for 46 Soldiers during Drill months and an NTC rotation
- Resolved day-to-day operational and personnel issues to reach short- and long-term goals.
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Cambrian School District
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Operated mowers, electric clippers and edgers and maintained fresh and groomed grounds for student and staff enjoyment.
- Maintained grounds tools and equipment free from mechanical or safety defects.
- Assembled, installed and repaired wiring, electrical components and plumbing systems and kept grounds systems safe, up-to-date and usable.
- Cleared public and private areas of debris before and after events.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Anthrozoology
Carroll College
Helena, MT05.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Policy Development
- Risk Management
- Problem Detection and Resolution
- Training Programs
- Mission Execution
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Professional Communication
- Resource Management
Timeline
RESET Program Analyst
Oregon G4
09.2023 - 10.2025
Sporting Goods Lead Associate
Coastal Farm & Ranch
06.2023 - 08.2023
Executive Officer
Montana Army National Guard
11.2021 - 02.2023
Maintenance Platoon Leader
Montana Army National Guard
10.2018 - 11.2021
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Cambrian School District
05.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Anthrozoology
Carroll College