JOHNNIE S. HARRIS
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced Executive Assistant with over 20 years supporting C-suite leaders in fast-paced environments. Specializes in calendar management, confidential communication, financial administration, and project coordination. Streamlines processes and enhances operational workflows while managing multi-million-dollar budgets. Demonstrates strong technical proficiency and integrity, contributing effectively to HR, Operations, Finance, and Risk functions.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Administrative Specialist II
BMO Harris Bank
Chicago, IL
01.2017 - Current
- Provide high-level administrative and operational support to Senior and C-suite executives across multiple Lines of Business.
- Managed complex calendars, travel planning, leadership meetings, and confidential correspondence to ensure seamless executive operations.
- Exercised strategic oversight of departmental budgets using Smart Procure, tracking expenses and vendor activity to maintain financial integrity.
- Supported leadership in onboarding and personnel management, ensuring compliance and effective internal communications.
- New Hire Orientation Program: Co-developed a region-wide onboarding program adopted by HR; implemented ahead of schedule and under budget.
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across multiple business units, ensuring timely project execution.
- Process purchase orders and invoices with 100% accuracy and on-time submission.
- Region Mapping Initiative: Created a geographic business intelligence tool that improved strategic planning and resource alignment.
- Technology Improvement: Identified and resolved systemic workflow issues through ServiceNow, improving efficiency across the entire market.
Executive Assistant & Finance Manager to Chief of Schools
Chicago Public Schools – Network 11
Chicago, IL
01.2001 - 01.2017
- Acted as the executive partner to the Chief of Schools, overseeing administrative operations, budget management, and staff support across 31 schools.
- Oversaw multi-million-dollar budgets; monitored expenditures, reconciled accounts, and ensured fiscal compliance.
- Facilitated communication between district leadership, community organizations, parents, school administrators, and the public.
- Managed multi-million-dollar budgets; monitored expenditures, reconciled accounts, and ensured fiscal compliance to support financial integrity.
- Prepared and processed purchase orders, invoices, and procurement documentation.
- Office Relocation: Coordinated the complete relocation of Network operations across two buildings with zero operational disruption.
- Established partnerships with corporations and nonprofits, securing grant funding and enhancing community programming opportunities.
Education
Business Administration Studies - Human Resources Certification
DePaul University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Smart Procure
- Budget Management
- Financial Reporting
- Accounts Payable/Receivable
- Vendor Management
- Contract Tracking
- Kronos
- UKG Pro
- ADP Workforce Now
- Workday
- Microsoft Office 365
- Excel
- Outlook
- SharePoint
- Teams
- OneDrive
- Slack
- ServiceNow
- Microsoft Project
Volunteer Experience
- Vice President, Board of Directors, Future Cycle Breakers, Provide governance, fiduciary oversight, and strategic direction for community development programs., Build corporate partnerships, secure funding opportunities, and lead program development., Recruit and onboard new board members; ensure strong organizational stewardship.
- Event Manager, Coordinated major campaigns including the AHA Heart Walk, United Way, and City Year fundraising initiatives., Supported the A.I.D.S Foundation Annual Walk through registration and participant engagement.
Technical Skills
UKG Pro, Workday, Oracle HCM, Kronos, PeopleSoft, ADP Workforce Now, Smart Procure, Microsoft Office 365 (Advanced), SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Outlook, Excel (Advanced), Salesforce CRM, Concur, DocuSign, ServiceNow, Airtable, Slack, Microsoft Project, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Vendor Management, Contract Tracking, Budget Management & Financial Reporting
Timeline
Senior Administrative Specialist II
BMO Harris Bank
01.2017 - Current
Executive Assistant & Finance Manager to Chief of Schools
Chicago Public Schools – Network 11
01.2001 - 01.2017
Business Administration Studies - Human Resources Certification
DePaul University