Elise Johnson Email & Phone Number

California, United States

Koff & Associates is a Human Resources consulting firm based in Berkeley, CA, with a focus on classification/compensation studies and recruitment for public agencies. In 2021, Koff & Associates merged with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., a global insurance and Human Resources consulting firm. • Managed all aspects of client contracts from award through execution.• Extensive communication with client team (HR, procurement, legal, risk management); Gallagher legal and risk… Show more Koff & Associates is a Human Resources consulting firm based in Berkeley, CA, with a focus on classification/compensation studies and recruitment for public agencies. In 2021, Koff & Associates merged with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., a global insurance and Human Resources consulting firm. • Managed all aspects of client contracts from award through execution.• Extensive communication with client team (HR, procurement, legal, risk management); Gallagher legal and risk management; and Koff & Associates executive & recruitment team.• Detailed contract review and negotiation based on Gallagher guidelines.• Insurance compliance communications and documents. • Application and renewal of business licenses, completion of vendor setup forms, other.• Managed documents & client folders (Teams sites and SharePoint).• Set up and maintained projects in job cost software and Microsoft Dynamics 365.• Developed and managed a new, multi-layered contract process post-merger, working with the Gallagher legal and insurance team.• Other: onboarding, training, and support of new hires; employee IT & equipment liaison; A/R collections as related to contracts; A/P functions; special projects; support coworkers re new systems and portals post-merger.• June 2024 divisional Employee of the Quarter. Show less

As Principal of Knee Deep Solutions, I supported long-term clients and managed a variety of projects and tasks:• For businesses and work teams: Provided executive and operations support, managed and streamlined projects and communications, drafted letters and reports, participated in meetings and creative development, coordinated logistics, served as daily go-between for team members and stakeholders, and tracked budgets, milestones, and deliverables. • For a Silicon Valley… Show more As Principal of Knee Deep Solutions, I supported long-term clients and managed a variety of projects and tasks:• For businesses and work teams: Provided executive and operations support, managed and streamlined projects and communications, drafted letters and reports, participated in meetings and creative development, coordinated logistics, served as daily go-between for team members and stakeholders, and tracked budgets, milestones, and deliverables. • For a Silicon Valley management consulting firm: Completed data- and graphic-rich PowerPoint presentations used in webinars, conferences, and as research deliverables for Fortune 100 companies and top tech firms. Provided writing, editing, and consultative feedback on white papers and media content.• For an expert in predictive analytics: Through successful online marketing turned an initial San Francisco conference during an economic downturn into a top industry event held in international venues. These conferences highlight my client’s expertise, attract top speakers, and have paved the way for book authorship and media appearances.• For entrepreneurs and startups in stealth mode. Vetted team members, beta tested software and online interfaces, managed project areas, worked with overseas contractors and developers, participated in creative development and provided collaborative feedback, set up wiki sites and other collaborative tools.General:• Web design, content development, maintenance. • Presentation and webinar design. Helped clients develop unique voice to reach audience. Distilled data-heavy research into eye-pleasing charts, bullet points, and business takeaways.• Online marketing including posting on industry-specific websites, e-newsletter production, writing and editing, press releases, updating presentations and collateral, supervising print jobs, Google AdWords and Analytics.Please see client testimonials: http://www.kneedeepsolutions.com/Testimonials.html Show less

San Francisco, California

Project management related to redrawing San Francisco’s 11 supervisorial districts. This project was completed on time and within budget.• Served as central liaison between a 9-member Task Force, the Elections Department Director, the City Attorney's office, project consultants, City Hall departments, local media, and the public.• Tracked project budget, designed and updated reports, negotiated release of funds.• Supervised elections staff, project consultants, translators, and… Show more Project management related to redrawing San Francisco’s 11 supervisorial districts. This project was completed on time and within budget.• Served as central liaison between a 9-member Task Force, the Elections Department Director, the City Attorney's office, project consultants, City Hall departments, local media, and the public.• Tracked project budget, designed and updated reports, negotiated release of funds.• Supervised elections staff, project consultants, translators, and interpreters.• Represented elections department and updated Task Force on project at frequent public hearings.• Directed community-outreach efforts including drafting of press releases and public announcements, and training of phone-bank staff.• Supervised agenda and minute completion and posting in compliance with Sunshine Law. • Coordinated staff, equipment, documents, and all logistics for public meetings held 1-5 times weekly (often lasting beyond midnight) at City Hall and various city locations.Prior to being offered the role of Project Manager for Redistricting, I served as Asset Manager for the Elections Department. In that role I created an asset management system related to $250,000 in leased cell phones issued to poll workers each election cycle. (Lost cell phones had previously cost the department many thousands of dollars and received extensive media scrutiny. After implementing the new asset-tracking system, lost phones dwindled to a negligible figure.)• Revamped asset-management system for leased cellular phones and related equipment.• Revised and developed contracts, forms, and other documentation; implemented detailed spreadsheet for tracking inventory, equipment issued to workers, equipment returned, documents, etc.• Requisitioned and supervised support staff.• Supervised release and return of assets; worked closely with cell-phone vendors and department employees. Show less

Courses In Fine Art, Design, And Illustration

Courses In Web Design & Html, Dreamweaver, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Illustration

Bachelor’S Degree, History (With Focus On Europe, Middle East), Journalism

Activities and Societies: Cal Alumni Leadership Scholarship, C.W. Petersmeyer Scholarship, Rodkey Scholarship; publication in history.

Associate’S Degree, Major: Liberal Studies With A Focus In Journalism, Graduated With Honors

Activities and Societies: Editor-in-Chief of The Channels, ranked best 2-year college newspaper in state for that year by the California.