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/education-oriented effort.
EDUCATION
 Doctoral candidate in Adult Education at Auburn University (Dissertation in progress)
 MS, Auburn University, Rural Sociology, 2017
 M.Ed., Secondary Social Studies Education, Auburn University, 2001
 JD, Jones School of Law, Montgomery, Alabama, 1991
 BS, Auburn University, Secondary Social Studies Education, 1987
CAREER EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama – Department of Sociology and Anthropology
 Adjunct faculty responsible for teaching ‘Introductory Sociology’ courses for four semesters
 Top-level ratings from students - Emphasis on critical thinking using timely, relevant source materials

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 assisted in application of the Uniform Code of Military Justice at the Company level.
Progressive Patriots Fund, Middleton, Wisconsin (Fall of 2006)
 Effective, tireless, and dedicated organizer placed in top 2006 Congressional race west of Rockies.
 Volunteer Coordinator /Assistant Field Director – Jerry McNerney for Congress
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’ for last two years of tenure at LCMS.

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.
 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 multiple 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

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

 History/Geography/Civics teacher. Coached three future SEC athletes.