Gerhardt Johnson

Experience

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  US Army

  Nov 2010 - Mar 2014

  Sergeant, Combat Engineer, Stryker Vehicle Commander

   Supervised health, welfare, morale and training of a three-man headquarters team while providing technical and tactical engineer support for mobility and counter mobility  Direct liaison to company commander on soldier regulations and solider counseling and chaptering Promoted from Private (E1) to Sergeant (E5) in two and a half years, quickly rising through ranks due to leadership abilities and mental fortitude during stressful situations Designed and built multiple training schedules and classes to promote soldier growth and success on a battalion wide level (300 -1000 soldiers) Handled administrative duties within a team and managed vehicle maintenance valued at $20,000,000 Show less

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  4 Lakes Driver Training School

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2017

  Driving Instructor

   Established teaching of practical skills related to all aspects of classroom material and hands-on driver’s education Strengthened communication and teaching skills working with thousands of students Developed workshops for educators continuing education as per DOT standards Improved scheduling practices to smooth transition between students that promoted growth

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  Autumn Ridge Landscaping

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Landscaper

   Maintained landscaping contract valued at $150,000+ Managed two-man crew to maintain efficient workplace Performed grounds keeping and maintenance duties Improved schedule to promote efficient work flow of commercial and residential properties, weekly

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  Sheboygan County Veteran Service Office

  Feb 2019 - May 2019

  Intern

   Developed and implemented plans to merge thousands of records into database Front line customer service representative, taking calls, setting appointments, directing Veterans to proper representative Developed efficient filing system freeing up space that improved efficiency Partnered with other departments to set meetings and coordinate workflow

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  3 Sheeps Brewing Company

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Assistant Brewer

   Developed and improved cleaning practices that promoted FDA standards Practiced diligent customer service from external and internal sources Tested products to ensure quality control Directly oversaw cleaning procedures to ensure consistent quality

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  Third Coast Advisors

  Sept 2019 - Jan 2020

  Financial Planning Intern

   Created investment proposals to fit clients’ needs Planned and ran various networking events Partnered with different advisors to preform administrative duties Successfully secured WI Health and Life license

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  Jun 2020 - now

  • Human Resources Specialist

    May 2022 - now

  • Program Specialist

    Jun 2020 - May 2022