TAMIKA JOHNSON
The Pension Lady
Cleveland,Ohio
Summary
The Pension Lady | Architect of Retirement Confidence | Builder of Financial Legacies
Tamika Johnson is a force of financial destiny — a visionary known as The Pension Lady, guiding educators, public employees, and families to secure their future with clarity, confidence, and generational purpose. With over a decade of experience in pension strategies, retirement planning, and life insurance protection, Tamika has become a household name in wealth empowerment, especially for those who serve their communities day in and day out.
Rooted in passion and purpose, Tamika specializes in demystifying the complex world of pensions and financial risks. She transforms fear into freedom, helping her clients eliminate income gaps, maximize their benefits, and retire with power — not panic. Her mission is sacred: to ensure every teacher, government worker, and everyday family walks boldly toward retirement knowing they are covered, protected, and ready to build a legacy.
Tamika doesn’t just talk finance — she lives it, breathes it, and delivers it with unwavering integrity and impact. Her presence commands trust, her strategies deliver results, and her heart beats for legacy over luxury. When you partner with Tamika, you’re not just planning your retirement — you’re stepping into a future rooted in strength, security, and generational elevation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pension Administrator
Afortus Financial
03.2025 - Current
- Analyzed financial reports regularly to identify potential risks or opportunities within the organization''s portfolio of pension investments.
- Implemented innovative communication strategies to keep participants informed about changes or updates affecting their pension accounts.
- Enhanced client satisfaction with timely and accurate pension calculations and disbursements.
- Resolved participant issues promptly, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction and fostering trust in the pension program.
- Negotiated contracts with service providers, securing competitive pricing while maintaining high-quality standards for the organization''s pension programs.
- Monitored industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure continued compliance with best practices in the field of pension administration.
- Maintained detailed records of all pension transactions, ensuring accuracy and facilitating audits when necessary.
Sales and Financial Advisor
American Income Life, AO
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Globe Life: American Income Life Division, a principal subsidiary of Globe Life, has served working families since 1951 with life, accident, and supplemental health products to help protect members of labor unions, credit unions, associations, and their families. AO is their largest distribution system, serving 60 territories across North America.
- Educate families on how insurance works.
- Provided services to ensure families are properly protected (life insurance, mortgage protection, income protection, etc.)
- Offer financial planning through needs analysis and budgeting.
- Issue Veterans and their families their No Cost Benefits.
- Globe Life: American Income Life Division, a principal subsidiary of Globe Life, has served working families since 1951 with life, accident, and supplemental health products to help protect members of labor unions, credit unions, associations, and their families. AO is their largest distribution system, serving 60 territories across North America.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Local 18 Operating Engineers
01.2008 - Current
- Company Overview: International Union of Operating Engineers is a company that employs Union Workers. Most of the business is obtained in bidding on projects that have been designed by professional architectural and engineering firms for demolition, deconstruction and construction projects.
- Operates loader, dozer, excavator, dump truck, bob cat, and terrain forklift.
- Supervise job sites.
- Communicate with field and staff for scheduled construction.
- International Union of Operating Engineers is a company that employs Union Workers. Most of the business is obtained in bidding on projects that have been designed by professional architectural and engineering firms for demolition, deconstruction and construction projects.
Sales and Financial Advisor
Primerica Life Insurance Co
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Primerica is a financial services company serving the middle-income market in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam. In 1977, we pioneered the 'Buy Term and Invest the Difference' philosophy which solves two of the biggest financial needs nearly every family faces - income protection with term life insurance and saving for the future with a sound investments strategy.
- Educated families on how money works.
- Provided services to ensure families are properly protected (life insurance, Emergency savings plans, retirement plans, etc.)
- Offer financial planning through needs analysis and budgeting.
- Primerica is a financial services company serving the middle-income market in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam. In 1977, we pioneered the 'Buy Term and Invest the Difference' philosophy which solves two of the biggest financial needs nearly every family faces - income protection with term life insurance and saving for the future with a sound investments strategy.
Administrative Assistant Project Manager
Ullman Electric
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: Ullman Electric is an Electric Contractor that employs Union Electrical Workers. Most of the business is obtained in bidding on projects that have been designed by professional architectural and engineering firms.
- Communicated with suppliers to obtain quotations, placed purchase orders, expedited material delivery and documented the materials furnished.
- Communicated with field electricians and staff for scheduled construction.
- Obtained permits required by the cities for construction projects.
- Helped process change orders, certified payroll, and job costing.
- In charge of take-offs for new jobs for estimating and buying materials.
- Ullman Electric is an Electric Contractor that employs Union Electrical Workers. Most of the business is obtained in bidding on projects that have been designed by professional architectural and engineering firms.
Service Coordinator
Merrick House West
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Company Overview: Merrick House West is a company that works with parents and children through the Help Me Grow Program.
- Oversaw all monthly billing and invoices.
- Direct contact with parents, children and other family members.
- Provided moral support, job opportunities, and other helpful strategies.
- Observed infants and toddlers to prevent developmental delays.
- Provided resources for families with community support.
- Tested children for delays.
- Mentored young ladies ages 14-18.
- Merrick House West is a company that works with parents and children through the Help Me Grow Program.
Americorps Construction Supervisor
Greater Cleveland Habitat For Humanity
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Company Overview: Habitat For Humanity is a Non Profit organization, building low income homes for needy families.
- Instructed volunteers on daily building activities and supervised construction jobsites.
- Organized service projects throughout the year.
- Handled Purchase Orders, deliveries, stock and inventory.
- Operated heavy equipment (bobcat, dump truck, and forklift).
- Skilled in drywall, framing, painting and carpentry.
- Dispatched coworkers and volunteers to jobsites.
- Habitat For Humanity is a Non Profit organization, building low income homes for needy families.
Education
Apprenticeship Training -
Local 18 Operator Engineer
Pre-Apprenticeship Training - undefined
Hard Hatted Women
Construction Engineering Tech - undefined
Cuyahoga Community College
Skills
Compliance monitoring
Benefits administration
Report generation
Policy interpretation
Pension regulations expertise
Pension calculation
Retirement plan management
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Problem-solving
Time management
Certification
- OQ Pipeline Training
- OSHA 30 Hours
- CDL Class B, with Airbrakes
- Fork Lift
- First Aid and CPR
- MSHA 24 hours
- Signaling
- Health and Life Insurance License in 14 states
Affiliations
- Member of Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity
- Member of The Cleveland Green Building Coalition
- Member of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
- Member of National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
- Member of Hard Hatted Women
Personal Information
Title: The Pension Lady
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pension Administrator
Afortus Financial
03.2025 - Current
Sales and Financial Advisor
American Income Life, AO
01.2023 - Current
Sales and Financial Advisor
Primerica Life Insurance Co
01.2019 - 01.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
Local 18 Operating Engineers
01.2008 - Current
Administrative Assistant Project Manager
Ullman Electric
01.2006 - 01.2008
Service Coordinator
Merrick House West
01.2004 - 01.2007
Americorps Construction Supervisor
Greater Cleveland Habitat For Humanity
01.2001 - 01.2004
Apprenticeship Training -
Local 18 Operator Engineer
Pre-Apprenticeship Training - undefined
Hard Hatted Women
Construction Engineering Tech - undefined
Cuyahoga Community College
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