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Keith Johnson

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

A dynamic leader and results-driven community engagement professional with a robust background in fostering partnerships at Leading Prospects. Renowned for a collaborative mindset and effective communication, I've significantly embodied a blend of hard and soft skills crucial for organizational growth. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving impactful outcomes. Core skills include strategic planning and curriculum development. Known for reliability and effectively responding to evolving needs.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Community Engagement/Creative Lead

Leading Prospects
10.2022 - Current


  • Cultivated a diverse network of professional contacts across various industries beneficial in connecting clients with potential opportunities.
  • Enhanced community engagement by planning, developing and implementing strategic outreach initiatives with the unique design of the Music Exploration Series, while driving participation rates among diverse groups
  • Utilized a strengths-based approach when advising clients on career options allowing them to capitalize on their unique skill sets in the job market.
  • Executed Pre-Employment Transition Services with clear initiatives and outcomes on behalf of students, while promoting self advocacy, workplace readiness, and career mentorship
  • Promoted inclusivity within the organization by recruiting effective and qualified staff members
  • Built trust and developed lasting relationships with a community of clients, referral sources, and industry professionals.
  • Enhanced organizational visibility by representing the company at business engagement networking events and media outlets.
  • Partnered closely with senior leadership and colleagues to accumulate and disseminate best practices.
  • Fostered a highly communicative, collaborative team culture through open dialogue among staff, clients, and stakeholders.

President and Founder

New Victoria Productions
04.2017 - Current
  • Develop and execute operational strategies for sustained business expansion.
  • Schedule interviews with entertainers and independent artists through coordination with publicists and artist management
  • Research the interviewees' body of work, while carefully composing questions of interest and value; Persons I’ve interviewed include the late Kathryn Crosby (wife of Bing Crosby), Randy Bachman, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Donny Osmond, Felix Cavaliere, and blues legend Bobby Rush.
  • Provide consultation to other radio programmers and deliver entertainment programming to the radio station in a timely manner
  • Procure advertising clientele through sales and networking and subsequently provide voice-over talent, copy editing, and production of music beds
  • Manage invoicing and record keeping, as well as audio file inventory
  • Provide follow up with artists, publicists and advertising clientele as necessary

Lead Employment Consultant

Accord
04.2019 - 09.2022
  • Developed customized job search strategies for clients with a person centered approach, resulting in increased interview rates and employment offers.
  • Mentored and provided training for new Employment Consultants, sharing best practices and insights gained from years of experience in the field.
  • Delivered high-quality resume writing services, improving client competitiveness in the job market.
  • Offered ongoing support to clients throughout their job search journey, addressing concerns and challenges as they arose, while managing a caseload of up to 25 individuals
  • Established strong relationships with local businesses and community organizations to expand employment opportunities for clients.
  • Enhanced candidates' potential to find employment by teaching job search skills and holding mock interviews.
  • Analyzed data from past placements to identify successful strategies implemented within the organization leading to higher placement rates, while maintaining a 70% rate of productivity
  • Coordinated with educational institutions and training providers to connect clients with resources that enhance their skillsets furthering their employability prospects.
  • Exemplified excellent communication skills when liaising between hiring managers and candidates ensuring a smooth hiring process.
  • Tracked clients' progress in NetSmart database to provide monthly reports.
  • Utilized a strengths-based approach when advising clients on career options allowing them to capitalize on their unique skill sets in the job market.
  • Cultivated a diverse network of professional contacts across various industries beneficial in connecting clients with potential opportunities.

Marketing/Program Manager

Ally People Solutions
06.2007 - 04.2019
  • Increased brand awareness by developing and executing targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Nurtured relationships with existing clients by creating personalized communication plans that encouraged loyalty and repeat business.
  • Improved lead generation efforts through targeted email campaigns, social media advertising, and SEO optimization techniques.
  • Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
  • Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning, and creative material distribution.
  • Maintained documentation, detailing assignments, in-progress work and completed project milestones.
  • Developed key partnerships while amplifying brand presence and reach.
  • Negotiated with vendors and service providers, securing favorable terms and supporting client objectives.
  • Increased customer engagement with creative strategies, tailoring messages to target demographic preferences.
  • Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by closely monitoring adherence to industry standards and guidelines throughout the program lifecycle.
  • Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
  • Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
  • Led change management efforts, supporting staff through transitions and promoting buy-in for new initiatives.
  • Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Coordinated team efforts for project milestones, driving engagement and accountability.
  • Built strong relationships with stakeholders for collaborative project success.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
12-1987

Skills

  • Collaborative mindset
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Partnership development
  • Reputation management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Customer engagement
  • Public speaking
  • Strategic planning
  • Writing, editing, and proofreading

Certification

  • Association of Community Rehabilitative Educators Certification
  • Dale Carnegie Certification in Effective Communication and Human Relations

Timeline

Director of Community Engagement/Creative Lead

Leading Prospects
10.2022 - Current

Lead Employment Consultant

Accord
04.2019 - 09.2022

President and Founder

New Victoria Productions
04.2017 - Current

Marketing/Program Manager

Ally People Solutions
06.2007 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Iowa State University

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