EDUCATION- Ph. D. Candidate (2005), Public Policy and Administration (Emergency Response Leadership and Coordination), Walden University.
- M.B.A. (2003), Global Management, University of Phoenix (GPA 3.6/4.0)
- B.A. (2000), Russian Language and Literature, University of New Hampshire (GPA 3.5/4.0)
SECURITYClearance Level – Top Secret; last investigation update was in 2005. Top Secret clearance possessed since 1988 (source document provided upon request). EXPERIENCECOMMANDING OFFICER: (2004 – Present), U. S. Coast Guard Southeast Regional Fisheries Training Center (SRFTC), Charleston, SC.
Serving as the Commanding Officer of this unit, I am the supervisor for Coast Guard unit with training responsibilities for all boarding officers, boarding team members, and units operating in Seventh Coast Guard District and portions of Fifth Coast Guard District. I am responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive living marine resource (LMR) training programs and standards. My personnel train units on all fisheries regulations throughout South Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico. I also serve as an active LMR advisor to the Fifth Coast Guard District and Seventh Coast Guard District, as well as acting as the assistant LMR Officer for Seventh Coast Guard District. I provide guidance to and coordinate intelligence with State, Local, National (NOAA Fisheries), and Fisheries Management Councils (FMCs) on Coast Guard LMR enforcement procedures and concerns. Additionally, I serve as case reviewing officer for all Seventh Coast Guard District fisheries enforcement cases and liaison directly with National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries general counsel. I am responsible for an annual budget of $130K and all personnel assigned to unit. OPERATIONS OFFICER: (2003-2004), U. S. Coast Guard Cutter JARVIS (WHEC-725), Honolulu, HI.
As Operations Officer, I was responsible for the safe navigation and operations of a Coast Guard High Endurance Cutter and the execution of the ship’s routine, both underway and inport. Also, I was the supervisor for four Junior Officers, Four Senior Enlisted members, and over twenty Junior Enlisted members. As the senior Watch Officer, I was responsible for all policies and standing orders, as well as the qualification of all watchstanders. I also served as the Navigation and Seamanship Training Team Leader, and a member of the Law Enforcement Training Team. I stood duty as a Tactical Action Officer (TAO), and served as a Helicopter Landing Signals Officer and Boarding Officer. COMMAND CENTER CONTROLLER: (2000-2002), First Coast Guard District, Boston, MA.
Served as the direct representative of Coast Guard District Commander, First U. S. Coast Guard District. In this role, I provided guidance and direction to units operating in District Area of Operations (AOR). I was responsible for ensuring information was rapidly disseminated to District staff components and units. I also drafted and released message traffic, including situation reports, to higher echelons of command on all mission areas. As another part of my duty, I exercised suspension authority for searches involving flare sightings, electronic distress signals (EPIRBs/ELTs) and probable hoaxes. Additionally, I coordinated tasking for offshore assets, including: 4 Patrol Boats, 2 Medium Endurance Cutters, and 8 aircraft under daily Command Center control. During the 11SEP2001 attacks and immediate aftermath, I served as an Incident Command Center watchstander. COMMUNICATIONS CENTER SUPERVISOR: Coast Guard Greater Antilles Section, San Juan, PR. TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS INSTRUCTOR: Coast Guard Training Center, Petaluma, CA RADIOMAN IN CHARGE: U. S. Coast Guard Cutter BASSWOOD (WLB-388) Guam, Mariana Islands. RADIO WATCH SUPERVISOR: U. S. Coast Guard Cutter POLAR SEA (WAGB-11) Seattle, WA RADIO WATCH SUPERVISOR: U. S. Coast Guard Communications Station Boston, MA PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS- American Society of Public Administrators
- U. S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer’s Association
HONORS AND AWARDS (Non-Military)Malcolm and Virginia Smith Endowment for Excellence in Liberal Arts Studies - (University of New Hampshire, 2000) SERVICE ON ADVISORY COMMITTEES/PANELS- South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) Law Enforcement Advisory Panel (June, 2004 – Present)
- South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) Information and Education Advisory Panel (June, 2004 – Present)
- Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary (June, 2004 – Present)
TEACHING/ADVISORCharleston Southern University (2005) – Evening College faculty member. Developed course curriculum for International Business (ECBA 455) in Bachelor’s of Management Arts program. Trident Technical College (2004-2005) – Adjunct faculty member. Small Business Management (MGT 120), Warehousing (TRL 105), and Transportation Administration (TRL 105). PROFESSIONAL TRAININGThe Copyright Law for Educators Tutorial, self-paced tutorial, Trident Technical College, Charleston, SC (2004). Speed Reading International ExecuRead Training Course, Instructor: Dr. Bruce Stewart, North Carolina (2005). Government and Military Training:
U. S. Army Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Specialist Course (1986), USCG Radioman “A” School (1988), U. S. Navy Scuba Dive School, (1989), U. S. Navy Diving Supervisor Course (1993), U. S. Navy Communications Security Material (CMS) Custodian (1993), USCG Basic Instructor Course (1994), USCG Course Development Course (1994), USCG Information Mapping Seminar (1995), USCG Leadership and Management School (1995), USCG Officer Candidate School (2000), National Search and Rescue School (2000), USCG Boarding Officer Course (2002), U. S. Navy ANCRS/CARS (2003), DoD Russian Language Refresher Course (2004),and numerous other military training courses. PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONSTECHNICAL/NON-REVIEWED REPORTS AND THESES: - Johnson, E. D. (March 2001). Russia's Waste: A Catastrophe Waiting to Happen? Proceedings (U. S. Naval Institute), (Vol. 127/3/1,177).
- Johnson, E. D. (2003). In my own words. Sea Power, October.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES- Dr. Stan Parker
Dean, Evening College
Charleston Southern University
9200 University Blvd.
North Charleston, SC 29406
Tel: (843) 863-7000
E-mail: sparker@csuniv.edu
- Mr. Clifford Dolfe
Chair, Business Technology Department
Trident Technical College
7000 Rivers Ave.
Charleston, SC 29405
Tel: (843) 574-6674
E-mail: cdolfe@tridenttech.edu
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