Karen Johnson
San Diego,CA
Summary
Experienced Program Manager skilled in managing functional operations, projects and contracts. Advanced understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, procurement and contracting.
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Strong skills developed throughout long work history; used effectively within City environment.
Positive goal oriented personality.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
City Of San Diego
01.2017 - Current
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams
- Interacted with stakeholders to identify needs and requirements
- Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports
- Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives and contracts
Real Estate Broker - Vice President
Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate
02.2014 - 01.2017
- Cultivated strong relationships with agents, business leadership, landlords, lenders and title companies
- Negotiated terms and conditions of contracts to provide optimal results for clients
- Worked with attorneys on both sides of each transaction to overcome obstacles and challenges
- Helped clients navigate transactions, complete paperwork and finalize sales or leases
- Monitored contract execution to verify complete fulfillment of terms
- Advised clients on options for maximum returns
- Generated leads and qualified prospects, facilitating smooth transactions
- Advocated for client needs and obtained desired considerations for all transactions
Real Estate Broker - Associate Vice President
Colliers International Commercial Real Estate
03.2004 - 02.2014
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Negotiations
- Logistics Operations
- Interpersonal Skills
- Multi-Operations Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Vendor Management
- Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Adaptable and Flexible
Timeline
Program Manager
City Of San Diego
01.2017 - Current
Real Estate Broker - Vice President
Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate
02.2014 - 01.2017
Real Estate Broker - Associate Vice President
Colliers International Commercial Real Estate
03.2004 - 02.2014
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