Rev. Cherese N Johnson Ccdp-Ap, Ma Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

United States

Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore County Government Department of Health and Human Services Towson, MDFamily Self Sufficiency Specialist 6/2017-Present  Monitor the processing of national policies and procedures mandated to address housing needs for the Family Self Sufficiency Program (FSS).  Develop and conduct ongoing diversity & inclusion trainings for a variety of staff members; i.e. managers, nurses, doctors and social workers to ensure a culturally competent workforce. Provide strategic planning/training that yields measurable outcomes and enhanced workforce performance. Assist the Executive Director with the overall program design, training strategy and programmatic flow.  Manage the overall case management pool of (400) clients within the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. Participates in community outreach programs associated with Human Rights & Commission Relations mandated governmental activities. Ensures adherence to all requirements as conveyed via government/U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, i.e. reports, audits etc.

6419 York Road, Towson Maryland 21212

Serves as the principal assistant to the President of Dominion Leadership University (DLU); oversees daily operations, plans, directs, recruits faculty, staff, and students. Organize, lead and coordinate the overall organization and evaluate student information and enrollment profiles; communicate/consults with staff, president, students, instructors and faculty members. Develop transcripts; address all student-teacher disputes, student conflict resolution; implements policy and procedures; process payroll; student grades; reports as well as marketing; organizational development and other executive duties as necessary. Notable Achievements Provide leadership and direction on institutions policies and procedures; establishing and enforcing policies that enhance the vision, mission and goals of the University.  Proficient in developing, leading/supporting initiatives that enhance the growth of the academic organization; analyze processes/issues and or programs and projects; assist the president with all academic development. Plans, develops, and implements multidisciplinary curriculum for a broad range of educational programs including leadership development programs. Provide extensive knowledge in producing and recruiting promising applicants; presentations and briefing techniques; coordinates the verification of qualified graduates; Demonstrated skill set in technical writing; logic and critical thinking; analytics; academic needs, demands; Performs all phases of daily project management and data mining.

1620 E Mcelderry Street, Reed Hall 4Th Floor, Baltimore, Md. 21205

Performed project management functions, worked closely with the Associate Dean, Senior/Executives, staff members and community stakeholders. Provided fiscal oversight for the department’s overall budget and special events in collaboration with diversity councils and health disparity centers, arranged all needs for events including but not limited to; logistics; catering; audio-visual technology; parking; lodging; ground transportation; and photography. Implemented all campus site visits; diversity & inclusion initiatives; and served as the department’s web-master.Notable Achievements Lead Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) initiatives to build a performance culture; continuously benchmarked D&I best practices to ensure effective, efficient processes;  Consulted with internal business leaders and executive D&I sponsors, D&I Councils; Employee Resource Groups, and HR colleagues on the development and implementation of appropriate D&I action/change plans that will support and advance Johns Hopkins overall D&I business objectives;  Implemented community forms to improve health outcomes for community members; Cultivated D&I culture change initiatives; Partnered with internal business leaders and HR to develop diverse and inclusive work teams; Partnered with community schools, teachers and parents within Baltimore City Public school systems to provide outreach resources; Advised and coached executives on ways to ensure linkage of inclusion and diversity in business decisions; Facilitated D&I workshops, meetings and learning as appropriate. Established and managed the Urban Health Radio Program (UHRP), “Breaking It Down: Our Health Our Way” for community residents; Coordinated the school of medicine-based campus conversations on diversity through conferences, webinars and trainings; Supported various community outreach and education programming by facilitating tours, presentations, community events, workshops and special projects;

P.O. Box 1013 Randallstown, Maryland 21133

Ground breaking company delivering top notch professionalism in training, coaching and organizational development.Founder Provided organizational development that, leveraged diversity as a way of doing business. Promoted and valued cultural differences through human process interventions such as, Multicultural Team Building & Awareness, Harassment & Discrimination Prevention, Leveraging Diversity & Inclusion and Conflict Management. In addition to, implementing and managing cultural competence techniques that support greater personal and interpersonal awareness. Created and developed initiatives that enhance cultural intelligence and cultivated cultural flexibility while, managing the strategic planning process and the implementation of systems that generated respect and inclusion for everyone.

Worked with the VP of Political Programs and State Directors to track the progress of candidates; provided regular leadership trainings to entire staff to ensure cultural competence and cultural sensitivity, diversity & inclusion; Established relationships with allied groups, political leaders, civil right’s activists and elected officials. Additionally, analyzed the political landscape to recruit potential progressive candidates of color in eight swing states;Notable Achievements Increased workforce development in 8 swing states by, identifying local and state workers for various positions such as county council, city council, treasurer, etc.  Designed and Developed a community outreach strategy for recruiting and hiring local talent; Designed and implemented the Racial Justice Campaign overall strategy; Provided fiscal oversight for the Racial Justice Campaign and raised over $2 million dollars in eight targeted states; AZ, CA, CO, MN, OH, PA, WI, WA; Maximized opportunities to elect progressive diverse cultures and met with progressive officeholders and candidates on local and state level; Developed media strategy for RJC Campaign and managed programs budget.

4805 Mount Hope Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21215

Executed sound strategic program planning, created and maintained successful business partnerships with sister non-profit and community organizations for program implementation; Served as liaison at external meetings, conferences, conventions and special events; Prepared high-yield grant proposals for program; Provided technical assistance, training, capacity building, and database and list maintenance for NAACP’s Civic Engagement program. Managed and reconciled department’s annual budget of $750,000.Notable Achievements  Implemented and identified civic engagement advocacy program management and campaigns; Raised $2.8 million dollars for the Gulf Coast regions ;  Developed policy and procedures to increase African American voter registration and voter turnout in communities over 50 states; Implemented and designed community outreach strategies to promote visibility; Developed and updated advocacy training program materials for NAACP’s 2,200 branches in 50 states; Served as Program Manager for: The 2006 NAACP National Election Day Voter Action Center, the NAACP Political Action Committee and the Hurricane Katrina Civic Relief Initiative for the NAACP Gulf Coast recovery regions.

4805 Mount Hope Drive Baltimore, Maryland 21215

NAACP Executive Assistant to Chief Development & Voter Empowerment July 2003-August 2005 Maintained staffing and supervision of 22 employees; Managed relationships with individual and corporate donors; coordinated donor special events during national conventions and special fundraising events; Managed data bases for planned giving, annual gifts, individual sponsorships, and grants. Enhanced core training techniques and incentives for staff members; Organized voter registration campaign and training programs; Monitored polling place operations and re-enforced education on the voter’s bill of rights and the felony disenfranchisement laws; Identified coalition partners, geographic target areas, and workshops for voter registration programs; Supported training for voter registration, education, turnout and election protection for nonpartisan activities.Notable Achievements-Organized a 2,200 direct mail procedure-Established key relationships for continual donations

4805 Mount Hope Drive, Baltimore Maryland 21215

NAACP National ACT-SO Program Coordinator January 2002-July 2003Developed academic and cultural achievement programs for African American high school students; researched background information for potential judges and volunteers for national competitions; coordinated logistical support for the national competition; reviewed and enhanced rules and regulations for national competition well as trained NAACP branches on implementing future ACT-SO programs.

300 Light Street, Baltimore Maryland

Human Resource Employment Manager Resolved employee relation and retention issues by maintaining effective employee communication channels within the establishment (e.g., developed daily communication strategies for managers/employees, implemented regularly scheduled meetings, employee investigations, and employee mediations). Monitored the implementation of new HR programs, compensation, pay and outreach recruitment. Coached supervisors and managers in handling effective human resource issues, worked with HR staff to provide key recommendations for grievances, disciplinary actions and termination; maintained an open door policy, designed and implemented an effective talent management strategy while adhering to company compliance programs, wages and hourly compliance, affirmative action, Privacy Act, Title VII, ensured legal sufficiency of EEO compliance with all federal and state regulations, including all promotions of diversity goals as part of the culture, mission, vision and bottom line of the organization. Reviewed disciplinary documentation for accuracy and consistency, analyzed policy and procedures, managed legal/compliance practices of the establishment, developed global innovative recruiting strategies for the company, conducted performance reviews; Served as the primary HR point of contact for all management and staff regarding employment issues; Conducted all trainings and developed orientations for staff. Hired, screened, interviewed, and recruited employee’s, and performed all central background and drug testing; maintained confidential reports, i.e. criminal background checks on employees etc.

Resolved employee relation and retention issues by maintaining effective employee communication channels within the establishment (e.g., developed daily communication strategies for managers/employees, implemented regularly scheduled meetings, employee investigations and employee mediations). Monitored and implemented new HR programs, compensation, payroll, and outreach recruitment. Coached supervisors/managers in handling effective human resource issues; Managed HR staff to provide key recommendations for grievances; disciplinary actions and termination; maintained an open door policy; designed and implemented an effective talent management strategy while adhering to the compliance policy; wages and hourly compliance; affirmative action; Privacy Act; and Title VII. Ensured legal sufficiency for EEO compliance; federal/state regulations; promotions; diversity goals; culture; mission; vision; and bottom line organizational strategy. Reviewed disciplinary documentation for accuracy and consistency; performed analytic strategies; analyzed policy and procedures; managed legal/compliance practices of the establishment; developed global innovative recruiting strategies for the company; conducted performance reviews; served as the primary HR point of contact for all management, staff and leadership; Conducted all training's; orientations; briefings; and grievances. Recruited, hired, screened, interviewed, and performed all central background and drug testing; and maintained confidential reports (e.g. criminal background checks on employees etc…).

Master'S Degree, Human Resource Development, 3.8

Activities and Societies: Induction-Golden Key International Honor Society (2013) Bowie State University, Awarded the 2014 Outstanding.

Studied Human Resources Management, Diversity Management

Certified Diversity Professional In Equal Employment Opportunity Studies/Diversity Management, Intercultural/Multicultural And Diversity Studies, 4.0/Certification

Bachelors, Theology & Religious Arts

Activities and Societies: Youth & Young Adult Minister

Psychology