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Daniel J. Johnson

Kennesaw,GA

Summary

Results-oriented Deputy Executive Director and HR Director with a proven track record in strategic planning and compliance. Led a non-profit in creating a five-year strategic plan, including a $12M capital campaign and a $1.25M revenue-generating initiative, which decreased dependency on public funding. Successfully secured a $3.9M grant for FY 2025-26 and implemented innovative HR solutions for a diverse team of 80. Expertise in maintaining operational consistency and driving sustainable growth through effective leadership.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Executive Director/CCO

The Extension
Marietta, GA
11.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for daily operations of a $6M annual budget organization.
  • Worked with key stakeholders on creating and drafting the organization’s 5-year strategic plan developing a capital campaign to raise $12M to fund a new women’s program campus.
  • Created and implemented a revenue generating insurance program with an expected yield of $1.25M in its first year and expected growth in following years.
  • Drafted new administrative policies and procedures in the first year to bring organization into legal compliance.
  • Reviewed existing administrative policies and updated those policies to protect organization, leadership and employees.
  • Facilitated monthly board meetings with the organization’s Board of Directors as well as monthly Executive Committee Board meetings.
  • Facilitated and led quarterly town hall meetings with roughly 80 staff members.
  • Counseled small groups with clients covering a variety of topics.
  • Led a year-long initiative to upgrade organization from a CARF accredited 3.1 level of care to a 3.5 level of care.
  • Instrumental in securing the third largest grant in the state of $3.9M over two years from an Opioid Abatement Trust which allowed the organization to launch an aftercare program and an MAT program.
  • Implemented MAT and aftercare programs.
  • Served as Chief Compliance Officer for organization: Held quarterly compliance and risk assessments with senior leadership.
  • Maintained expert-level working knowledge of state and federal regulations.
  • Ensured staff completed all mandated training required by state and federal accrediting bodies.
  • Reviewed and rewrote most organizational policies and procedures as well as multiple sections of employee handbook to align with new policies and procedures and changing workplace standards.
  • Served as Director of HR: Performed all functions related to HR.

Special Tax Project Coordinator/Consultant

Experian
Atlanta, GA
04.2021 - 11.2022
  • Worked with clients, building cases for employer eligibility and claiming CARES Act specific tax breaks for both large and small employers.
  • Delivered over $100 million in Employer Retention Credits in 2022 alone resulting in over $10 million in revenue for Experian.
  • Produced an exceptional level of communication with clients and process leaders ensuring smooth project progression and completion.
  • Maintained roughly 50 client cases at any given time.
  • Responsible for maintaining expert-level knowledge of current and changing legislation.
  • Trained incoming project coordinators.

Legal Privacy Analyst

Assurant, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
06.2018 - 05.2020
  • Direct report to Assurant’s Chief Privacy Officer and Vice President of Compliance.
  • Worked with Assurant’s International Privacy Officer on contract administration, contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts for enterprise business, clients, and vendors for financial, cloud services, and SaaS with a focus on international agreements.
  • Assessed and ensured contractual compliance with current domestic and international regulatory obligations, including CCPA, NYDFS, GDPR, PIPEDA, and emerging South American and Asia-Pacific legislation.
  • Drafted Data Processing Agreements contemplating multinational data transfers and global services.

Law Clerk

Shigley Law, LLC
Atlanta, GA
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Assisted attorney with law office duties, managed civil procedure calendars, drafted complaints, responded to motions, and filed pleadings with state and federal courts.
  • Prepared pleadings, notices, discovery, and deposition questions related to attorney’s caseload.
  • Researched and performed legal analysis.
  • Maintained client files.

HIM II – Records Management

WellStar Health System
Marietta, GA
05.2012 - 09.2017
  • Indexed online patient charts for the WellStar Health System.
  • Consistently earned high evaluations based on workflow, productivity, and accuracy as well as professionalism and teamwork.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality and fostered trust among co-workers through dedication and integrity.

Education

Juris Doctor -

Georgia State University College of Law
Atlanta, GA
01.2019

B.S. - Political Science

Kennesaw State University
Georgia
01.2016

Skills

  • Corporate governance
  • Human resources management
  • Fundraising expertise
  • Organizational leadership
  • Innovation management
  • Report compilation
  • Coaching and counseling
  • Compliance and regulations
  • Operations management
  • Team leadership, training, and development
  • Grant writing

Honors And Achievements

  • 1L and 3L Senator Student Bar Association
  • Student Attorney at Philip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
  • CALI Award for highest grade in Legal Global Perspectives on Children’s Rights
  • Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
  • Scholarship recipient for creative writing
  • Named All-State Academic Team
  • Nominated All-USA Academic Team
  • Served on the board of the Cobb Homeless Alliance
  • Military Excellence Award Recipient/ U.S.N. 1991-1993 Honorable Service/Honorable Discharge

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programs

Interests

Golf

Volunteering

Reading

Timeline

Deputy Executive Director/CCO

The Extension
11.2022 - Current

Special Tax Project Coordinator/Consultant

Experian
04.2021 - 11.2022

Legal Privacy Analyst

Assurant, Inc.
06.2018 - 05.2020

Law Clerk

Shigley Law, LLC
09.2017 - 06.2018

HIM II – Records Management

WellStar Health System
05.2012 - 09.2017

Juris Doctor -

Georgia State University College of Law

B.S. - Political Science

Kennesaw State University