Yolonda M. Johnson Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

As the Program Quality Director, I am responsible for all aspects of education and training within the District. This includes supporting quality club programming efforts, promoting the Distinguished Club Program, and planning and executing the District conference.My vision is to be the catalyst that causes our organization to “RISE UP!” and continuously pursue their individual growth and development goals. Helping members to find what intrinsically motivates them to succeed and demonstrating how our program translates into an invaluable tool in every area of their lives.This year, my team aims to build fervor for our education program among both members and prospects. To expand our leadership impact through unwavering commitment to member connection, excellence in servant leadership, and innovation in our community outreach. To shape a future together where District 44 thrives, our members flourish, and our collective influence transforms lives!My strategies include:Creating innovative approaches to deliver Education and Training ProductsGiving future leaders more opportunities for leadership training to directly impact succession planning Inviting and engaging the community and our corporate sponsors to experience Toastmasters and heighten awareness of what our organization offers

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Responsible for all aspects of marketing, organizational acquisition and retention efforts within the north east Georgia district. Defining and developing outreach and retention efforts with existing community and corporate partners and penetrating new markets to expand our influence. Additional responsibilities include managing several teams that supports new partners with a successful integration our program into their professional development plan and/or teams that support existing partners that have membership and/or marketing challenges to help them devise a solution to hit their annual goals and to mitigate future membership/retention roadblocks.My vision as Club Growth Director is to be the catalyst that reignites a passion within our organization that fosters the continuous pursuit of personal and professional development for our members. To ignite a fervor for our mission among prospects that drives significant and sustainable district growth. To expand our impact through unwavering commitment to member connection, excellence in servant leadership, and innovation in our community outreach. To shape a future together where District 44 thrives, our members flourish, and our collective influence transforms lives!

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Generated positive awareness of the Toastmasters brand for the purpose of attracting and retaining members. Kept the public (external audience) and members (internal audience) informed about club or district activities through effective communication channels and media relations. Established and managed all social media platforms and messaging. Created and designed collateral as well as published the district's monthly newsletter and additional campaigns as needed for distribution to over 2,500 members. Created communications plan for the district to support member engagement in initiatives, programs and events. Managed brand standards for the district and affiliate clubs. Increased awareness of Toastmasters through local news media and social media. Created the vehicles and tools to attract and connect with fellow members (internal audience) and news media (external audience). Communicated Toastmasters’ key messages through or website news releases and district wide trainings.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Managing all aspects of Human Resource including but not limited to recruitment, onboarding payroll and leadership development training to over 400 business consultants. The heart of our company is really about building confidence and facilitating change! Changing the way people look. Changing the way people feel. Changing people's futures and their lives! Taking the confidence from that change and applying it to every area of your life whether in the boardroom or on the stage. Our passion is inspiring dreams, empowering talents, and reaching goals by sharing our products and the excitement of our business.

Englewood, Colorado, Us

Certified (Distinguished) Advanced Communicator with 15 + years of presentation, meeting facilitation, training and team building experience. Proven verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex business ideas. Specialized skills in social media marketing, utilizing various platforms.

An evening wind down talk show hosted by multi passionate entrepreneur YolondaJay. Speaking to all aspects of the life of a woman.Our staple segments were:Mind Yo Business Mondays. Created to give entrepreneurs ammunition to ignite their business (ideas). Wealth Wednesdays. Let's grow together financially, emotionally and in our physical wellbeing.Relationship Fridays. Spousal, Parental, Spiritual, and Self Love topics will be deeply explored.Weekly episodes exclusively premiered on YouTube & Facebook.

Oversee operational support, budget development, and program development for the Greater Atlanta | South East Region.

Windsor, Berkshire, Gb

Everyone at IHG is aligned behind one clear goal; to deliver Great Hotels Guests Love. IHG is one of the world's leading hotel companies. That's over 157 million guests’ nights per annum, 679,000 rooms in over 4,600 hotels in nearly 100 countries and territories around the world. We operate nine popular hotel brands – InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites, EVEN™ Hotels and HUALUXE™ Hotels and Resorts. The Americas Compensation and Benefits Team services over 10,000 plus IHG corporate and hotel colleagues located in North America, Mexico and Canada. In my role as an HR Specialist, my primary function was to manage the day to day operations of our Global Employee Recognition and Leave of Absence Programs. In addition, I was also responsible for delivering compensation projects that focus on IHG's Merit and Bonus processes. I employed an strong negotiation techniques to effectively manage vendor relationships. Formulate and implement budgets, develop cost containment measures, and track expenses.

Serving as one half of a collaboration of two ambitious industry entrepreneurs, banning together for one purpose: to facilitate unforgettable events Our events range from (but not limited to) conferences, concerts, birthday parties, comedy shows, getaway vacations, outdoor excursions, theatrical productions etc.. Also serve as project management consultants, managing various projects from conception to implementation.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Served as office manager and logistical administrator for the Liberia Mental Health Program Primary Care Initiative, Georgia Mental Health System Project, The Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, and general program activities. Assisted with budget formulation process, implementation, and tracking. Served as Event Manager the program's Annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy and the Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum and program sponsored events. Supervised and directed the work flow of volunteers, interns, and temporary staff.

Maintained a roster of fifteen performance artists (actors, radio personalities, models, speakers, authors etc...), managing all aspects of artist/project development, promotion, and bookings; from creating their brand to marketing their talent for Christian faith-based event and career management service. We fostered effective web presence for both the company and artists, including website development and regular social media and email marketing campaigns. Specialized in building close knit client relations as we worked in concert to build lasting partnerships. Managed a team of five staff members to embrace and execute corporate mission and vision.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Assisted the offices of Employee Relations, Internal Resolution, Personnel, and Employee Benefits. Primary back up to the Project facilitator for Classification and Compensation Study. Supervised and organized the workflow of temporary personnel. Performed new employee processing and orientation. Aided APS employees with Human Resource related inquiries including Grievances, Appeals to Grievances, Civil Service Hearings, Payroll, Benefits, and Certification Requirements.

Recruited temporary, temp to hire, and direct hire personnel. Screened applicants for employment including conducting interviews and performing reference and background checks. Directly managed over 25 temporary personnel. Reconciled timecards and processed payroll. Matched client requests with appropriate personnel. Managed the sale of Elite Staffing Services products and offerings.Also worked short term for Tandum Staffing in the same capacity (2004/5).

Atlanta, Ga, Us

General office administration/management duties including serving as the primary corporate travel planner.

Bachelor'S Degree, Community Psychology

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Psychology