Johnny Martin
Chattanooga
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Hamilton County Schools, excelling in effective communication and executive leadership. Skilled in conflict resolution and goal setting, I have successfully developed tailored training programs that enhanced employee performance and engagement. My commitment to transparency and integrity drives my ability to foster collaborative environments.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Support Coach
Hamilton County Schools
Chattanooga
09.2024 - Current
- Worked collaboratively across departments and with various stakeholders to deliver comprehensive, effective training sessions.
- Conducted regular one-on-one meetings with staff members to discuss progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with department heads to create training programs that addressed specific needs of each team member.
- Evaluated training materials prepared by instructors and offered actionable suggestions for improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of all coaching sessions in order to track progress over time.
- Facilitated team meetings to ensure efficient communication between departments.
- Provided support and coaching to employees on a variety of topics, including job performance, conflict resolution, and career development.
- Developed and implemented individualized plans for employees based on their professional goals and objectives.
Owner
Cage Fitness and Yoga Lounge
Chattanooga
03.2021 - Current
- Hired skilled personnel to handle challenges and obligations of business
- Demonstrated long-term view for improving and preserving enterprise
- Built a solid foundation of business acumen, technical skills, and proven practices for daily operations
- Developed competitive advantage in a market niche
- Set and implemented strategic goals and initiatives to align the company with its mission, values, and vision
- Maximized revenue and long-term net worth by producing results and performance
Owner
Young Yogaletts
Chattanooga
08.2018 - Current
- Interpreted business goals and requirements for technical solutions
- Identified problems, made decisions, and interpreted results based on quantitative techniques
- Reviewed product strategy for organizational goal alignment
Railroad Conductor
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Chattanooga
08.2003 - 09.2018
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made sure that cars were added and removed at proper points on routes
- Arranged for removal of defective cars from trains at stations and stops
- Operated controls to activate track switches and traffic signals
- Confirmed routes and destination information for freight cars
- Engaged in switching tracks, coupling, and uncoupling cars, and routing inbound and outbound traffic
- Received instructions from dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables, and cargoes
Terminal Trainmaster
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Irondale
06.2007 - 10.2010
- Resolved problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports and exports, and customer issues
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems and processes
- Established and monitored specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems
- Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products and materials
- Maintained metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, and training and safety records
- Monitored operations for staff compliance with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, environmental policies, and government regulations
- Organized, and managed the work of subordinate staff to ensure that work was accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements
- Directed inbound and outbound transportation operations, warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management
Police Officer
Chattanooga Police Department
Chattanooga
06.1999 - 08.2003
- Interrogated persons of interest or suspects to gain leads or confession
- Interviewed victims, complainants, and witnesses to obtain accurate information
- Conducted preliminary and follow-up investigations of criminal incidents, hazardous situations, and vehicle collisions
- Responded to crimes in progress according to established procedures to effectively de-escalate situations
- Answered emergency calls and analyzed situations, responding quickly to prevent injury or loss of life
- Issued warnings, citations, and summons to violators to urge caution and alertness
- Stopped suspicious or over speeding vehicles to inspect licenses and occupants for safety and warning
- Searched crime scenes to locate, collect, and preserve evidence
- Patrolled assigned areas in response to calls for assistance
- Drove vehicles and patrolled specific areas to detect law violators, issue citations and make arrests
- Identified, pursued, and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts
- Monitored motorists to verify adherence to traffic laws and regulations
- Testified in court to present evidence and serve as a witness in traffic and criminal cases
- Determined if criminal acts and statute violations were involved
- Generated reports detailing shift activity and incidents
Customer Service Representative
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Chattanooga
05.1998 - 06.1999
- Addressed customers courteously using suitable methods and problem-solving skills
- Delivered personalized customer service relating to questions and promptly resolved basic problems on customer accounts
- Investigated and researched issues to determine root causes and appropriate resolution methods
- Utilized automated systems to log and retrieve call information
- Developed and maintained a working knowledge of internal policies, procedures, and services to appropriately address customer issues
- Remained open to feedback from supervisor and peers to build and improve skill set
- Maintained logs and documentation to detail key information regarding incoming and outgoing calls
- Followed up with customers regarding product functionality and overall satisfaction
- Responded to telephone inquiries and complaints following standard operating procedures
- Greeted customers by name and displayed a respectful attitude, helping develop rapport with customer base and build lasting relationships
- Maintained knowledge of company products to provide helpful suggestions and recommendations to customers
Weather Forecaster
US Navy
Norfolk
06.1993 - 06.1997
- Formulated predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, and related information
- Conducted numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns
- Developed and used mathematical and computer models for weather forecasting
- Spoke to the public to discuss weather topics and answered questions
- Prepared forecasts and briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, and other groups
- Interpreted data, reports, maps, photographs, and charts to predict long- and short-range weather conditions, using computer models and knowledge of climate theory, physics, and mathematics
- Analyzed climate data sets, and used techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, and numerical modeling
- Gathered data from sources such as surface and upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, and radar for use in meteorological reports and forecasts
- Broadcasted weather conditions, forecasts, or severe weather warnings to the public via television, radio, or the Internet or provide information to news media
Education
Child/Family Studies - Education
University Of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN05-2024
High School Diploma -
Tyner High School
Chattanooga, TN05-1993
Skills
- Effective Communicator
- Public Speaker
- Integrity
- Transparency
- Executive Leadership
- Preschool Programs
- Childcare Facilities
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- Decision-making
Certification
- 200 Hr Yoga Teacher
- ISSA – personal trainer
- RBT Certification of Completing 40-Hour Training
- CBT Yoga Training
Extracurricular Activities
Teach yoga and mindfulness to students in several Hamilton County Schools
Taught yoga and mindfulness in several daycare/learning centers in the Chattanooga area.
References
- Andrea Johnson, Principal Of Barger Academy, (423) 493-0348, Johnson_andrea@hcde.org
- Christopher Sand, Executive Director of Community Safety and Gun Violence Prevention for the City of Chattanooga, (615) 542-0494, ccsands@chattanooga.gov
- Denita Strickland, Owner, (423) 698-3393, info@serenitychildcarellc.com
- Terry Ladd, Pastor of First Baptist on 8th St., (423) 400-8248, williamladd@comcast.net
Timeline
Student Support Coach
Hamilton County Schools
09.2024 - Current
Owner
Cage Fitness and Yoga Lounge
03.2021 - Current
Owner
Young Yogaletts
08.2018 - Current
Terminal Trainmaster
Norfolk Southern Railroad
06.2007 - 10.2010
Railroad Conductor
Norfolk Southern Railroad
08.2003 - 09.2018
Police Officer
Chattanooga Police Department
06.1999 - 08.2003
Customer Service Representative
Blue Cross Blue Shield
05.1998 - 06.1999
Weather Forecaster
US Navy
06.1993 - 06.1997
Child/Family Studies - Education
University Of Tennessee-Chattanooga
High School Diploma -
Tyner High School