John Gunn

2467 Buckhead Road, Auburn Alabama 36832

Phone: (334) 863-0933 E-mail: johnralphgunn@gmail.com

PROFILE Professional seeking entry to intermediate level position with service and education-oriented institution.

EDUCATION

� Master of Education, Secondary Social Studies Education, Auburn University, 2001

� Juris Doctor, Jones School of Law, Montgomery, Alabama, 1991

� Bachelor of Science, Auburn University, Secondary Social Studies Education, 1987

CAREER EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

United States Army, Fort Benning, Georgia and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington (2007-2012)

� Infantry School graduate (at age 42!) earning Battalion Commander’s Honor Coin.

� Selected for A/1-23 Infantry’s Training/Personnel/Operations Manager. Multiple commendations for

performance during tenure coordinating training and certifications for nearly 200 member organization.

� Developed systems and practices yielding accuracy and efficiency such that one Soldier replaced three.

� Managed a dozen interpreters supporting security and development efforts in Diyala Province, Iraq.

� Prepared cases and directed application of the Uniform Code of Military Justice at the Company level.

� Established and led personnel/training processes during initial operations of Rear Detachment Company.

Progressive Patriots Fund, Middleton, Wisconsin (Fall of 2006)

� Effective, tireless, and dedicated organizer selected for top 2006 Congressional race west of Rockies.

� Volunteer Coordinator /Assistant Field Director planning and leading successful operations in recruiting

and training diverse volunteers for phone banks, canvasses, data entry, preparing call/walk materials, and

the campaign’s final “Get Out the Vote!” effort.

Heard County Comprehensive High School, Franklin, Georgia (2005-2006)

� Taught United States History, Government/Civics, and World Geography.

Long Cane Middle School, LaGrange, Georgia (2001-2005)

� Taught Georgia Studies for four years. Held district-wide role in developing measurable standards.

� Designed and delivered dynamic after school program teaching computer applications to “at risk” youth.

� Team Leader after August 2003 with group frequently asked to work with more demanding students.

Auburn University, Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Technology (EFLT)

� Three Graduate Teaching Assistantships in summers of 2001, 2002, and 2003.

� Development and roll out of temporary EFLT website. Use of WebCT online instructional system.

� Taught productivity software, webpage design, and software evaluation for College of Education.

John Gunn, Attorney at Law, Roanoke, Alabama (1992-2000)

� Eight years of solo practice with emphasis in criminal defense, property/real estate, and business law.

� Hired and developed two high performing paralegals who still deliver top level client service.

� Chaired both Law Office Management and Public Relations Committees for the Alabama State Bar.

� President of Randolph County, Alabama Chamber of Commerce. Developed policies and procedures with

stakeholder input. Planned and coordinated numerous workshops, events, and working groups.

� Certified in Mediation. Applied emerging “collaborative” law approach to suitable situations.

� Municipal Judge for Wadley and Roanoke, Alabama. City of Wedowee’s Attorney/Prosecutor.

John Tinney, Attorney at Law, Roanoke, Alabama (1989-1992)

� Law Clerk while attending law school with occasional research and field work after October, 2000.

Handley High School, Roanoke, Alabama (1987-1988)

� History/Geography/Civics teacher. Coached three future SEC athletes!