Katrina Johnson Email & Phone Number

As a Program Manager at Great Lakes Women's Business Council (GLWBC), I have over 7 years of experience in procurement and business development, with a focus on empowering women entrepreneurs and advancing supplier diversity. I hold a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Northwood University, a S.C.O.R.E Business Mentor certification, and a Lean Six Sigma White Belt certification.My core competencies include procurement management, business development, project management, program management, analytical insights, compliance, digitization, and supplier diversity. I have cultivated strategic relationships with diverse stakeholders and leveraged data-driven decision making to foster growth in women's business enterprises (WBEs). I have also led successful digitization initiatives that optimized the certification review process by 35%, demonstrating technical expertise and effective leadership. I am passionate about empowering women entrepreneurs and advancing supplier diversity through innovative and sustainable procurement strategies.

Listed skills include Customer Service, Call Centers, Management, Troubleshooting, and 45 others.

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  Indiana Certification Program Manager

  Great Lakes Women'S Business Council

  Nov 2016 - Present - Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

  Expanded regional stakeholder network in procurement industry by 28%, fostering relationships with diverse private, public, and municipal entities, while establishing connections with city and state certifying agencies.Spearheaded growth of certified women's business enterprises (WBEs) from 1300+ to over 1540, achieving a 26.5% increase, through targeted marketing strategies promoting WBENC certification, resulting in a 30% rise in certification applications.Developed and executed marketing strategies driving a 30% increase in GLWBC certification applications, while establishing Regional Advisory Committees to enhance Indiana programming and improve engagement for WBENC events.Leveraged 15+ years of experience in business strategy, support operations, risk operations, analytics, management consulting, and finance to enhance the WBE Network through strategic marketing efforts promoting WBENC certification.Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills by boosting certification applications and enhancing engagement through Regional Advisory Committees, leveraging extensive experience to strengthen the WBE Network.