Donere Johnson
Dorchester
Summary
Driven and resourceful professional with 15+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments. Creative and self-directed professional who has demonstrated creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders to align with and support key business initiatives, establishing partnerships with community based partners and constituents . Customer-oriented, time manager and decisive leader who contributes to team projects while demonstrating individual leadership.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Project Manager
Boston Public Schools, BPS
05.2022 - Current
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed Senior Project Managers
- Develop Systems, Practices & Procedures for the department
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
- Fostered relationships with internal and external collaborators to promote positive working relationships.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project collaborators to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Tracked project closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules and project needs.
- Obtained needed resources by strategically leveraging partnerships with internal and external collaborators .
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to constituents.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and stakeholders.
- Ensured safety compliance by conducting regular site inspections and implementing necessary corrective actions.
- Managed construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
Administrative Assistant
City Of Boston Public Facilities Department
12.2014 - 05.2022
- Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
- Monitored Director's and Office staff work calendars and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
- Performed research to collect and record industry data.
- Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards; Screening handle employee relations on boarding and off boarding of staff.
- Supported room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance for programs, meetings and events.
- Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Assist with Public Facilities Commission Meetings ; Designer Selection Process and House Doctor Selection.; aided and created systems and form for Contracts Unit;Liaison to the office of Language, Communication Access.
- Knowledge of Chapter 149 Construction and Mc7cl Design laws
- Serves as a liaison between staff members and department for coordinated meeting and events.
- Manage the procurement of office supplies, office equipment and maintain a tracking system for those processes.
- Developed and oversees the distribution office vehicles and maintenance of vehicles.
- Increased operational efficiency by developing improved filing systems for confidential client records and reports.
Northeast Regional Program Manager
Student Conservation Association
03.2010 - 05.2014
- Implemented Environmental Education and risk management process improvement initiatives within department resulting in building capacity and quality program.
- Conducted forecasting to determine possible changes and issues for budgetary assessments for programming.
- Delivered training for staff development, change management and materials, process and technical controls.
- Supervised and performed human resource management functions for 5-100 subordinates.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Instituted quality systems within organization encompassing training, corrective and preventive action.
- Trained and developed personnel to improve safety, employee relations and resolve issues.
- Coordinated all partners and site leadership teams by interacting effectively and establishing communication best practices.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Effectively supervised staff of 5-100 personnel by implementing company policies, protocols, work rules and disciplinary action.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records
- Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
- Compiled socioeconomic data for specific program eligibility determinations and large-scale research purposes.
- Detailed program operations and participant activities with comprehensive recordkeeping.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA09.2024
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Quincy College
Quincy, MASkills
- Meeting & Event planning
- Project Management
- Planning and Organization
- Budget Management
- Database Management
- Mentoring and training
- Customer and client relations
- Policy and procedure modification
Accomplishments
- Increased office productivity 75% by implementing numerous process improvements.
- Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation that resulted in more effective and timely completion of Daily systems routines
Trainings
Leadership Training, Partnership Inc.
MCPPO Training: Design & Construction, CM- At-Risk
OSHA 30 Certified
City of Boston Project Management Training
City of Boston Asset Management Training
City of Boston Drupal Training
Skills Path Supervisor Training
Timeline
Operations Project Manager
Boston Public Schools, BPS
05.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
City Of Boston Public Facilities Department
12.2014 - 05.2022
Northeast Regional Program Manager
Student Conservation Association
03.2010 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Quincy College
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