Candace Johnson
Denver,CO
Summary
Innovative leader with a strong background in program management and change management. Skilled at establishing metrics for evaluating program impact and fostering collaborative relationships to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director For Organizational Strength
National Jobs With Justice
Denver, CO
02.2023 - Current
Consultant
Warren Village
07.2022 - 02.2023
Consultant
Emerge Colorado
Denver, CO
04.2017 - 04.2022
Consultant
City and County of Denver
Denver, CO
06.2021 - 09.2021
Community Partner
The Colorado Trust
Denver, CO
04.2016 - 09.2021
- Developed and implemented grant funding strategies to support local communities and organizations.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions on health equity and community engagement.
- Established metrics for evaluating program effectiveness, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitored partner performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Spoke with peers to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines, and schedules.
Project Lead
This Machine Has a Soul
Denver, CO
08.2018 - 01.2020
Executive Director
Colorado Jobs With Justice
Denver
01.2013 - 03.2016
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance worker rights and advocacy programs.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to strengthen labor movements.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation for diverse projects.
- Directed outreach campaigns to increase public awareness of labor issues.
- Mentored staff and volunteer leaders, fostering leadership development within the organization.
- Analyzed policy impacts on local workforce conditions, informing advocacy strategies.
- Implemented training programs focused on worker rights and organizational effectiveness.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to expand the organization''s reach and influence.
- Led successful fundraising campaigns, securing critical resources for program development and expansion.
- Evaluated program outcomes using data-driven metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted interventions.
- Led organization through significant transition period, maintaining stability and focus on strategic goals.
Organizer
Food and Water Watch
Denver, CO
05.2010 - 12.2013
- Coordinated grassroots campaigns to mobilize community support for environmental initiatives.
- Developed educational materials to inform stakeholders about water and food safety issues.
- Facilitated volunteer training sessions to enhance engagement and effectiveness in outreach efforts.
- Managed logistics for events, ensuring seamless execution and participant satisfaction.
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Change management
- Program management
- Program implementation
- Process improvements
- Organizational development
- Budget development
- Operations management
- Staff development
- Risk analysis
- Crisis management
- Financial management
- Human resources
- Strategic projects
- Board relations
- Relationship and team building
- Policies and procedures
- People and culture
- Management team leadership
Affiliations
Transformative Leadership for Change
SEIU-ESF
Chinook Fund
Colorado Jobs with Justice
Timeline
Deputy Director For Organizational Strength
National Jobs With Justice
02.2023 - Current
Consultant
Warren Village
07.2022 - 02.2023
Consultant
City and County of Denver
06.2021 - 09.2021
Project Lead
This Machine Has a Soul
08.2018 - 01.2020
Consultant
Emerge Colorado
04.2017 - 04.2022
Community Partner
The Colorado Trust
04.2016 - 09.2021
Executive Director
Colorado Jobs With Justice
01.2013 - 03.2016
Organizer
Food and Water Watch
05.2010 - 12.2013