KIMBERLEE JOHNSON
SACRAMENTO,CA
Summary
Results-driven Operations Manager with extensive experience in California State Government, excelling in strategic planning and organizational leadership. Proven track record in leading diverse teams and enhancing program administration, driving process improvements that elevate client service and operational efficiency. Passionate about fostering partnerships and implementing effective solutions.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Operations Manager
Department of Justice
Sacramento, California
02.2026 - Current
- Responsible for independently managing and directing the activities of the Administration Branch, the Complaint and Data (CAD) Branch and the Legislation & OIG Audit unit.
- Provide administrative direction, policy guidance, strategic planning, and oversight of these programs which includes state and federal fiscal planning and monitoring, grant management, including federal Office of Inspector General (OIG) compliance standards and OIG auditing, division-wide personnel services, statewide facility management, asset and fleet management, training, contracts, outreach, ProLaw, complaints and referrals, mandated statistical reporting, legislation and regulations.
Administration Branch Manager
Department of Justice
Sacramento, California
08.2023 - 02.2026
- Independently manage the Administrative Branch comprised of 8 teams of supervisory, analytical, and clerical staff responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and administering the work of professional staff with a diverse set of tasks and functions including Personnel, Outreach, Contracts, Training, Grant & Budgets, Facilities, and Purchasing and Asset Management (including DMFEA fleet).
Business Manager
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Sacramento, California
03.2020 - 08.2023
- Responsible for assessing administrative operations pertaining to institutions and reporting findings to the Associate Director; serve as the advocate on behalf of the High Security Mission Institutions while providing guidance, training, and oversight on all business administration related issues, including: fiscal, budget, capital outlay, facilities management, equipment, contracts, procurement, human resources, personnel, staffing, information technology, food services, and legislation.
Staff Services Manager I
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Sacramento, California
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Plan and coordinate the staff assignments necessary to provide program operation oversight and contract management of in-prison substance abuse treatment services; Coordinate with industry experts to develop program treatment models; evaluate existing policies related to program operations, fiscal management and contract compliance; develop new policies and procedures as needed; develop and/or renew multiple contracts annually through State contracting process; Develop and monitor in-prison program unit budget; Work closely with CDCR administrative and institutional staff, industry experts, and private sector contractors concerning sensitive fiscal, contractual, and policy issues.
Budget Analyst
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Sacramento, California
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Develop budgetary projections, and monitor and track projections within the Monthly Budget Plan; Analyze the fiscal impact and feasibility of all budget requests resulting in baseline changes, augmentations, and reductions; monitor assigned programs expenditures using the Monthly Budget Plan.
Staff Services Manager I
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Sacramento, California
10.2008 - 06.2016
- Plan and coordinate the staff assignments necessary to provide program operation oversight and contract management of in-prison substance abuse treatment services; Coordinate with industry experts to develop program treatment models; evaluate existing policies related to program operations, fiscal management and contract compliance; develop new policies and procedures as needed; develop and/or renew multiple contracts annually through State contracting process; Develop and monitor in-prison program unit budget; Work closely with CDCR administrative and institutional staff, industry experts, and private sector contractors concerning sensitive fiscal, contractual, and policy issues.
Staff Services Manager I
Department of Managed Health Care
Sacramento, California
01.2006 - 10.2008
- Planned and coordinated the staff assignments necessary to carry-out the support needed by all units within the Office of Legal Services; supervised teams of analysts, clerical staff, and law clerks; recruited, interviewed and hired staff counsel, analysts, and support staff; manage the Division's $3.5 million budget; and provided support to the Assistant Deputy Director in achieving the goals of the Department and the Office of Legal Services; Participated on special projects for the Director's Office.
Senior Legal Analyst
Department of Managed Health Care
Sacramento, California
06.2005 - 01.2006
- Coordinated and provided paralegal support for the Office of Legal Services. Acted in a lead capacity over other paralegals and law school interns; conducted complex legal research; analyzed and summarized legal and policy issues; responded to inquiries from the public, Agency, and the Governor's Office; prepared Governor's Office Action Requests; and participated in special projects for the Director's Office.
Legal Analyst
Department of Managed Health Care
Sacramento, California
11.2004 - 05.2005
- Performed complicated legal research and draft analyses, provided paralegal support to the legal research and personnel litigation units; responsible for budget planning and monitoring; handled confidential personnel actions; prepared RPAs, justifications, duty statements, and organizational charts; and coordinated and monitored OLS contracts.
Legal Assistant
Department of Managed Health Care
Sacramento, California
06.2004 - 11.2004
- Conducted legal research and drafted analyses; supported special projects for Director's Office; provided legal support for defense litigation and personnel litigation units; maintained ProLaw as office administrator, updating database, resolving technical issues, training new attorneys and support staff, and preparing monthly budget analysis and staff procurement reports.
Legal Assistant
Legislative Counsel Bureau
Sacramento, California
10.2003 - 05.2004
- Assisted in reviewing, revising, and approving proposed legislative bills, amendments, and resolutions as a legal assistant for visually impaired individuals; facilitated the review and revision of oral and written opinions for members of the California Legislature; drafted resolutions commending community service or expressing sympathy for deceased individuals who contributed to public service.
Paralegal
Law Office of Barry K. Matulich
Sacramento, California
02.1999 - 12.2003
- Sole support staff for a probate, estate planning and trust administration attorney; drafted legal documents including court pleadings, trusts, wills, deeds, complex accountings and general correspondence; conducted legal research, met with clients; managed calendar of court hearings, depositions, office appointments, and meetings; performed various office management duties: processed accounts payable and receivable; computed monthly tax liabilities and bi-annual workers' compensation insurance fees; and inventoried and purchased office supplies and equipment.
Legal Secretary
Department of Justice
Sacramento, California
01.2003 - 10.2003
- Performed general legal secretarial duties including typing, editing, formatting, and filing of legal pleadings and general correspondence in multiple jurisdictions, including State, Federal and Appellate Courts. Interacted with the courts, governmental entities, co-counsel, and opposing counsel using excellent judgment and discretion.
Legal Secretary
Green & Azevedo
Sacramento, California
11.1996 - 02.1999
- Transcribed legal documents and general correspondence from dictation and rough draft copy. Documented all transactions in client files and computer files. Managed an extremely busy calendaring system of court dates, office appointments, depositions and meetings for attorneys, office personnel and clients and maintained an office diary system. Provided statistical analysis for the partnership meetings regarding the initial contact from potential clients, client intake and office case load.
Executive Secretary/Administrative Assistant
A.F.S.C.M.E. Local 57
Sacramento, California
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Performed general secretarial duties and provided administrative support for labor union office. Updated and maintained membership lists; managed multi-line phone system.
Skills
- Operations management
- Program administration
- Fiscal management
- Workforce planning
- Process improvement
- Process change & implementation
- Business administration
- Team leadership
- Partnership development
- Client service
- Effective communication
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Business Operations Manager
Department of Justice
02.2026 - Current
Administration Branch Manager
Department of Justice
08.2023 - 02.2026
Business Manager
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
03.2020 - 08.2023
Staff Services Manager I
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
07.2017 - 03.2020
Budget Analyst
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
07.2016 - 07.2017
Staff Services Manager I
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
10.2008 - 06.2016
Staff Services Manager I
Department of Managed Health Care
01.2006 - 10.2008
Senior Legal Analyst
Department of Managed Health Care
06.2005 - 01.2006
Legal Analyst
Department of Managed Health Care
11.2004 - 05.2005
Legal Assistant
Department of Managed Health Care
06.2004 - 11.2004
Legal Assistant
Legislative Counsel Bureau
10.2003 - 05.2004
Legal Secretary
Department of Justice
01.2003 - 10.2003
Paralegal
Law Office of Barry K. Matulich
02.1999 - 12.2003
Legal Secretary
Green & Azevedo
11.1996 - 02.1999
Executive Secretary/Administrative Assistant
A.F.S.C.M.E. Local 57
01.1995 - 01.1996