MICHAEL J. JOHNSON
Administrative Professional
Orinda
Summary
Personable and strategic thinker with passion for driving organizational success and fostering collaborative team environments. Possesses deep understanding of leadership principles, financial management and information technology, with strong skills in oversight and strategic planning.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
3997
3997
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director, Management & Operations, Regional Office
United States Peace Corps
05.2024 - Current
- Head of administration for Peace Corps Thailand regional office, including regional Medical and Safety offices.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Director, Management and Operations
United States Peace Corps
02.2019 - 05.2024
- Responsible for administrative management for Peace Corps Armenia
- Oversight of Finance, General Services, Human Resources and operations
- Introduced paperless solutions for service requests, timesheets and leave management to streamline remote work during COVID-19
- Designed series of administrative instructions designed to clarify and codify management decisions
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.e
- Oversaw procurement of major office renovation on time and within budget
Senior Administrative Officer
Organization for Security & Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
06.2013 - 02.2019
- Under the direction of the High Commissioner, responsible for implementing and coordinating management decisions and strategy related to Fund administration
- Grants Management, including capacity building of potential partners
- Led OSCE wide task force on developing position competencies as part of OSCE's shift from Human Resources to Talent Management
- Restructured administrative units by creating /abolishing positions in order increase efficiency and productivity
- Reviewed all procurement actions for compliance to policies and procedures
- Designed series of administrative instructions designed to clarify and codify management decisions
- Introduced paperless processes for travel and leave management reducing the amount of human labor required to administrate
- Spearheaded office move to SharePoint and redesigned the HCNM file structure
- Created customized managerial reporting package tailored towards program managers
Chief, Fund Administration Unit
Organization for Security & Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
01.2010 - 06.2013
- Responsible for the daily management of the Presence’s human, financial and material resources in accordance with the OSCE Common Regulatory Management System (CRMS)
- Grants Management, including capacity building of potential partners
- Overhauled Grants Management procedures resulting in a reduction in unallowable costs, grant extensions increasing selection transparency and financial oversight
- Redesigned recruitment practices to introduce aspects of ‘Assessment Centers’ to improve candidate evaluation
- Reviewed all procurement actions for compliance to policies and procedures
- Revised Consultant procurement procedures to increase accountability in service agreements
- Created customized managerial reporting package tailored towards program managers
- Manage 22 staff, 3 direct reports and support 90 OSCE employees
Chief Financial Officer
Eurasia Partnership Foundation
10.2007 - 12.2009
- First Chief Financial Officer of newly created ‘Eurasia Partnership Foundation’(EPF)
- Responsible for human financial and administrative resources for 115 employees
- Established foundations consisting of three local entities (EPF-Armenia, EPF-Georgia, EPF-Azerbaijan) with over 40 donors and annual funding exceeding $8 million (2008)
- Designed, trained and implemented financial accounting system (SunSystems)
- Drafted EPF Policies and Procedures
- Established for profit subsidiary for ‘fee for service’ contracts in order to increase unrestricted funds
- Reported and Liaised with Board of Trustees & Finance Committee
- Passed US federal A-133 and IFRS audits
- Managed CFO succession over twelve month period mentoring host national and completing objective in sustainability plan
Sr. Finance Manager
Eurasia Foundation
12.2005 - 10.2007
- Managed launch of three independent foundations in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia (Eurasia Partnership Foundation)
- Designed Chart of Accounts and Accounting System (SunSystems) for Eurasia Partnership Foundation
- Supervised financial and administrative operations of three office with revenue of $6 million (2007)
- Perform internal audits
Finance Manager
Eurasia Foundation
12.2002 - 01.2005
- Supervised and managed 17 field accountants in 12 countries
- Responsible for Financial Reporting
- Produced Eurasia Foundation financial statements for Board of Directors, Donors & Auditors
- Lead trainer and implementer of Sun Systems financial software
- Lead role in preparing financial documents/analysis/costing for Federal RFP’s and Donor proposals
Financial Manager-Caucasus
Eurasia Foundation
05.1999 - 12.2002
- Supervise and manage 5 accountants and budget of over $5 million (2002)
- Review and approve financial reports
- Design procedure manual for Sun Systems and Grants Management
- Perform Internal audits
Education
Masters - Business Administration
McDonough School of Business Georgetown University
Washington, DCBachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Arizona
Tucson, ArizonaSkills
Operations management
Strategies and goals
Change management
Budget management
Team management
Information technology management
Timeline
Director, Management & Operations, Regional Office
United States Peace Corps
05.2024 - Current
Director, Management and Operations
United States Peace Corps
02.2019 - 05.2024
Senior Administrative Officer
Organization for Security & Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
06.2013 - 02.2019
Chief, Fund Administration Unit
Organization for Security & Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
01.2010 - 06.2013
Chief Financial Officer
Eurasia Partnership Foundation
10.2007 - 12.2009
Sr. Finance Manager
Eurasia Foundation
12.2005 - 10.2007
Finance Manager
Eurasia Foundation
12.2002 - 01.2005
Financial Manager-Caucasus
Eurasia Foundation
05.1999 - 12.2002
Masters - Business Administration
McDonough School of Business Georgetown University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Arizona
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