Jessica Johnson
Hastings,NE
Summary
Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Hastings Literacy Program
2022.07 - Current
- Part time position in conjunction with CCC Adult Ed Coordinator.
- Represents organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Builds and maintains strong community partnerships to support organizational goals and expand outreach efforts.
- Executes financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for organization.
- Manages financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Works closely with staff and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversees successful execution of special events, including fundraising galas and community engagement activities, that showcase organization's impact and attract new supporters.
- Recruits, interviews and hires employees and implements mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Fosters positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Guides staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Secures significant funding through effective grant writing, increasing organization's capacity to serve its constituents.
Adult Education Coordinator
Central Community College
2022.07 - Current
- Part time position in conjunction with HLP Executive Director.
- Performs classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Verifies adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Evaluates curriculum materials for alignment with state standards, ensuring consistency across classes and subject areas.
- Improves student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
- Maintains school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Counsels students on continuing education.
- Trains teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Increases teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Manages budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Fosters positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff and students.
Adult Education Volunteer Coordinator
Central Community College
2020.12 - 2022.06
- Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
- Established strong relationships with local organizations, fostering collaboration and expanding volunteer opportunities.
- Managed and tracked volunteer hours and progress to support accurate documentation.
- Provided ongoing support to volunteers throughout their tenure, addressing any concerns or issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and commitment to organization's goals.
- Served as liaison between volunteers and senior leadership, ensuring open lines of communication and promoting transparent environment where concerns could be addressed promptly.
- Worked with program teams to identify and match volunteers with appropriate activities.
- Coordinated and implemented special events for volunteer service appreciation.
- Increased awareness of organization's mission by creating promotional materials highlighting impact of volunteer efforts.
- Managed database of over 50 volunteers, ensuring accurate record-keeping and easy access to information when needed.
- Improved volunteer satisfaction by regularly soliciting feedback and implementing suggested changes in timely manner.
Team Lead
Walgreens
2020.11 - 2021.02
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behaviors and standards.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
Team Lead
Follett Higher Education
2015.08 - 2017.06
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as role model for team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Management
University of Nebraska Kearney
Kearney, NE05.2024
Leadership Development
Central Community College Training & Development
Hastings, NE11.2021
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Program Management
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
- Program Leadership
- Grant Writing
- Process Improvement
Timeline
Executive Director
Hastings Literacy Program
2022.07 - Current
Adult Education Coordinator
Central Community College
2022.07 - Current
Adult Education Volunteer Coordinator
Central Community College
2020.12 - 2022.06
Team Lead
Walgreens
2020.11 - 2021.02
Team Lead
Follett Higher Education
2015.08 - 2017.06
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Management
University of Nebraska Kearney
Leadership Development
Central Community College Training & Development
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