Lauren Johnson
San Diego
Summary
Results-driven professional with proven track record of leadership excellence and relationship building. Skilled in conflict resolution and motivating teams, driving impactful change while ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Strong focus on fostering collaborative environment, ensuring adaptability, and delivering impactful outcomes. Spearheaded diversity initiatives and enhanced operational efficiency, fostering a culture of collaboration. Known for effective communication, problem-solving acumen, and unwavering reliability in dynamic settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Business Services
Jewish Family Service of San Diego
01.2014 - Current
- Developed and implemented streamlined business processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
- Coordinated cross-departmental initiatives to align business services with organizational goals.
- Led training sessions for staff on new systems and protocols, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and fiscal responsibility.
- Facilitated communication between teams to promote collaboration and resolve operational challenges.
- Fostered a positive workplace culture that emphasized teamwork, collaboration, and open communication among employees at all levels of the organization.
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
Diversity & Belonging Council Leader
Jewish Family Service of San Diego
02.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented inclusion initiatives to enhance workplace diversity and employee engagement.
- Facilitated training programs to promote cultural competency and awareness among staff members.
- Collaborated with leadership to align diversity strategies with organizational goals and values.
- Enhanced workplace culture by addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and promoting open communication.
- Facilitated focus groups to gather feedback on inclusion initiatives and identify improvement areas.
AMFT Intern/Practicum
Jewish Family Service of San Diego
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions under supervision, building a strong rapport with clients to foster trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Utilized diverse therapeutic approaches tailored to individual client needs such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or emotionally-focused therapy.
- Assisted clients in identifying personal goals and relationship dynamics through empathetic listening and conducting assessments to evaluate client needs.
- Supported clients in navigating major life transitions such as parenthood, relocation, and martial status change; as well as crisis intervention efforts, providing immediate resources and referrals for clients in need of urgent assistance.
- Educated clients on mental health topics, promoting awareness and self-management skills.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and treatment outcomes.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage & Family Therapy
Touro University
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Strategic planning
- Motivating teams
- Multicultural competence
- Domestic violence intervention
Certification
AMFT#155941
Timeline
Diversity & Belonging Council Leader
Jewish Family Service of San Diego
02.2020 - Current
AMFT Intern/Practicum
Jewish Family Service of San Diego
04.2017 - 09.2017
Director of Business Services
Jewish Family Service of San Diego
01.2014 - Current
Master of Arts - Marriage & Family Therapy
Touro University
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