Kia Johnson

Experience

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  THEARC-Building Bridges Across the River

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2013

  Team Lead
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  WE Speak Organization

  May 2014 - Jan 2017

  Founder and Chief Executive Officer

  • Awarded grant funding for organization operations and donated portion of funds to I CAN program @ THEARC to enhance opportunities for youth in community.• Plan and produce engaging cultural events for 365+ community attendees. • Monitor pre and post-production processes to ensure accurate completion of all projects. • Design program activities for writers, directors and other production participants. • Coordinate production logistics, including scheduling, establishing policies, creating scripts, etc. Show less

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  The Humane Society of the United States

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2016

  Intern
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  AmeriCorps VISTA

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2018

  GWU/DCPS School Community Liaison

  • Maintain relationships with 35+ school community partners, developing stronger lines of communication, and creating better environment for students, staff and families. • Created new database tools for partners, increasing student commitment to programming and partnership awareness (Monthly Calendar, Partnership Survey, Monthly Newsletter, etc.)• Increased parent and family participation by 30% by coordinating frequent school activities.• Established and maintained partnerships with DCSRN, GEMS, and BLACK FEM.• Created 3 fundraisers that raised a total of $6,000 to be used for reconstruction of the calming center, fifth grade graduation incentives, and partnership event funds. • Manage yearly event budget of $15,000+ for school.• Plan and coordinate frequent community service reconstruction projects. Show less

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  The National GEM Consortium

  Aug 2018 - Dec 2021

  External Relations Manager

  • Serve as supervisor, managing, coaching, and training two Coordinators.• Maintain relationships with 45+ employers, 131+ universities, sponsors, and students.• Implemented new communication process, implementing new forms of communication to foster collaboration in organization (Basecamp, Zoom, Survey-anyplace, Constant Contact and Microsoft Teams).• Facilitate weekly presentations to CEO and all staff with updates on External Relations projects.• Manage all Client Relations database tools and systems to ensure proper functioning. • Created strategic plan to implement new database, eGEM, platform connecting clients and students.• Recreated 50-page GEM Handbook (originally created in 1972).• Facilitate GEM Conference (2,000 attendees), managing registration and conducting workshops.• Table GRAD Labs, GRAD Fair (131 colleges/50 companies) and other conferences annually.• Plan and coordinate GEM annual gala, managing seating, decorations, and show outline, etc.• Created responses for COVID-19 pandemic: weekly university calls, increasing participation of representatives and collaboration, learning opportunities, and insights on research opportunities. Show less

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  Achievement Prep

  Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

  Enrollment & Attendance Manager
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  11th Street Bridge Park

  Aug 2022 - Dec 2024

  Equitable Development Manager

  As The Equitable Development Manager for 11th Street Bridge Park, I am dedicated to promoting equity for residents in Wards 7 and 8 of Washington, DC. With over 10 years of experience in project management, I have a proven track record of leading the design and execution of successful programs and partnerships within non-profit organizations.My passion for creating opportunities for underserved communities and promoting social justice is the driving force behind my work. As The Equitable Development Manager, I am responsible for ensuring that the 11th Street Bridge Park project is designed and the EDP strategies are implemented in a way that prioritizes equity and provides tangible benefits for residents in Wards 7 and 8.My expertise in working with community organizations, universities, and government agencies enables me to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and ensure that the needs of all stakeholders are met. I excel in fast-paced environments and am equally comfortable working autonomously or as part of a team.With a focus on equity and community development, my work as The Equitable Development Manager for 11th Street Bridge Park underscores my commitment to promoting social impact and creating a more equitable society. Show less

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  U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  Oct 2024 - now

  Management and Program Analyst