Lakeilia Johnson
Nashville,Tennessee
Summary
To join a progressive organization in a responsible and challenging position where proven business experience and utilization of effective leadership and team building skills will contribute to company profitability. I am a Multi-talented business leader bringing over 10 years of experience as successful Executive. Strategic problem solver and change manager. Visionary executive implements plans that meet current and future needs. Drove 312 organic sign-up to our supplemental education service by strategic planning and collaboration with local city officials and partners representing a 65% quarter-on-quarter increase in revenue.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Advancing Minds
Nashville, Tennessee
01.2020 - Current
- Developed strategic plans and objectives to ensure organizational growth and profitability
- Oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting and forecasting
- Managed relationships with shareholders, stakeholders, customers, and other key constituents
- Reviewed financial documents and records to assess accuracy and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
- Manage extensive portfolios of multiplex clients with annual revenues of $1-12 million, help arrange investment tools/ assets, savings and borrowing profiles in order to best meet the needs and trends of the companies.
Executive Director
American First Tax and Bookkeeping
Nashville, Tennessee
01.2012 - Current
- Work closely with clients and colleagues to enhance the knowledge of IRS regulations to reduce the risk of tax audits
- Structure and improve tax portfolios, open lines of communication between clients and IRS agents
- Acquires, deepens, and maintains profitable client relationships through sales, prospecting and enhancing existing relationships
- Corporate and Partnership Tax Returns
- Extensive experience in reviewing federal consolidated tax returns, state combined returns and foreign tax credit computations
- Leads and facilitates dialogue with a variety of complex clients and prospects regarding topics such as the client and prospect industry, alternative capital structures, and general business issues
- Multi-task and juggle priorities in a highly dynamic, global team environment
- Act as technical and knowledge resource to the tax department.
Senior Event Coordinator
Blue Print
Nashville, Tennessee
06.2019 - 02.2023
- Coordinated with vendors and other stakeholders to ensure efficient execution of events
- Organized and managed all aspects of event planning, including budgeting, scheduling, vendor selection, and promotion
- Collaborated with marketing teams to develop effective promotional strategies for events
- Provided on-site management during events, ensuring the smooth running of activities and resolving any issues that may arise
- Managed communications between vendors, staff members, sponsors, and guests in regards to event logistics
- Assisted in creating detailed reports summarizing event outcomes for senior leadership review.
Governmental Affairs Tribal liaison
Matttakeesett Tribe
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Promoting Government-to-Government relationships by fostering communication and cooperation between local governments in efforts to facilitate a closer operational relationship, promoting sister city engagement, strategic nation building strategist and community planning.
President Director
1040TaxBiz
Nashville, TN
01.2011 - 06.2012
- Development of a successful Independent business structure, Initiate, facilitate and manage multiple contracts between companies, oversee the day to day operations of multiple local teams, Ensure effective Staff Development
- Oversee training of all staff Coaches and mentors peers, while utilizing leadership skills
- Participate in staff performance reviews
- Implementation and assignment of new clients partnership agreements in conjunction with counsel
- Consultation of high-level tax matters.
Consultant Community Navigator/Researcher
Vanderbilt and Meharry Medical College
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Responsible for: Lecturing Medical students on Community Navigating in prostate cancer research, Support interns of Fisk University, Initiate and facilitate relationships with community businesses/organizations in efforts to commit them as supporters in collaborating with the University and Medical College
- Recruit mothers with young children to participate in childhood Obesity research studies with Medical Investigators, Enroll and interview participants, conduct length research study consultations, ensure education intervention for participant.
District Coordinator
Alternatives Unlimited
Baltimore, MD
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Initiate and facilitating partnerships with TN Public school districts statewide under Supplemental Education Services, (SES) a Federally funded program which paid our company to provide Free Tutoring (SES) to all public school students in the district of which we are contracted
- Planning, implementation, data collection, billing, processing payroll for tutors, and completion of all Student Learning Plans (SLP) program reports
- Ensure Program compliance with state and company SES guidelines and procedures
- Supervise and coordinate tutoring schedules for tutoring staff
- Ensure that assessment, survey, and evaluation data is prepared and collected
- Accurately maintain all necessary documentation and records required by Provider (attendance, lesson plans, purchase orders, billing invoices, progress reports, and other items as requested)
- Supervise and develop schedules for tutoring staff
- Organize and conduct staff training to ensure Program effectiveness
- Represent AU at all required state events.
Education
Nation Building -
Harvard Kennedy School
01.2017
Human Subject Safety and Protection certification -
Meharry Medical College
01.2010
Unarmed Security certification/ license -
The TN Department of Commerce and Insurance
01.2008
CPR First Aid Certification -
American Red Cross
01.2007
Special Education/Early childhood Development certification -
Vanderbilt University Susan Gray School
01.2006
Child Development Associate -
Council for Professional Recognition
01.2004
Early Childhood Education Diploma -
Tennessee Technology
01.2004
CDA Lab Certificate -
Tennessee Technology
01.2003
Academic Diploma -
Hunters Lane Comprehensive High school
01.2000
Tax preparation Certification/PTIN -
Internal Revenue Service
Skills
- Program Management (Governmental Affairs)
- Community Outreach
- Grants and Federal programs
- Certified Tax Preparer
- Bookkeeping Manger
- Business formation and owner
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Business Planning Solutions Advisory
- Risk Management
- Organizational Leadership
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Advancing Minds
01.2020 - Current
Senior Event Coordinator
Blue Print
06.2019 - 02.2023
Governmental Affairs Tribal liaison
Matttakeesett Tribe
01.2016 - 01.2018
Executive Director
American First Tax and Bookkeeping
01.2012 - Current
President Director
1040TaxBiz
01.2011 - 06.2012
Consultant Community Navigator/Researcher
Vanderbilt and Meharry Medical College
01.2010 - 01.2012
District Coordinator
Alternatives Unlimited
01.2009 - 01.2012
Nation Building -
Harvard Kennedy School
Human Subject Safety and Protection certification -
Meharry Medical College
Unarmed Security certification/ license -
The TN Department of Commerce and Insurance
CPR First Aid Certification -
American Red Cross
Special Education/Early childhood Development certification -
Vanderbilt University Susan Gray School
Child Development Associate -
Council for Professional Recognition
Early Childhood Education Diploma -
Tennessee Technology
CDA Lab Certificate -
Tennessee Technology
Academic Diploma -
Hunters Lane Comprehensive High school
Tax preparation Certification/PTIN -
Internal Revenue Service