Monica Angelena Johnson
El Cajon
Summary
Tenacious public servant with 15 years of diverse experience in project management, budget oversight, and data analysis across three continents. Proven ability to drive initiatives that empower communities and enhance quality of life. Committed to leveraging expertise to create meaningful impact in San Diego, fostering growth and opportunity for local residents. Eager to contribute to a long-term role that aligns with a passion for community development and service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Coach
VANTAGE POINT
02.2023 - 07.2025
- Assisted Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/Qualified Rehabilitation Professional to develop tailored employment plans for clients with various types of disabilities
- Determined eligibility of clients with confidentiality by acquiring knowledge of agency policy
Guest Teacher
CAJON VALLEY UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Presented quickly-learned curriculum in long-term teachers’ absence and instructed multiple subject areas including math, science, and English at multiple schools throughout the district
- Worked with students of diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and grade levels
- Engaged with and taught to students of all ability levels including special education and behavioral intervention students
Summer Camp Counselor
JAY NOLAN COMMUNITY SERVICES
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Supervised nonverbal high needs camper with empathy and gained deep understanding of his needs and challenges
- Facilitated camper’s participation in programming at an inclusive camp for children with and without disabilities
City Research Scientist
NYC DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Performed data analysis utilizing software and related applications (SQL) from various databases for Department of Homeless Services’ Prevention and Temporary Housing (PATH) and Adult Family Intake Center (AFIC)
- Disseminated results with daily written reports and weekly oral presentations to the City Council, boards, commissions, City staff and community groups/organizations
- Managed incoming Freedom of Information Act requests to the Department of Social Services
Budget Analyst
NEW YORK CITY MAYOR’S OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (NYCOMB)
09.2017 - 02.2020
- Monitored budgets utilizing Excel and assisted with compiling annual budget requests on four New York City agencies with dozens of programs with a combined budget of over $200 million (FY2020)
- Collaborated and consulted with supervisors, management and other analysts within and outside NYCOMB to forecast the financial impacts of management’s, the Mayor’s, and City Council’s savings decisions and policies on assigned agencies’ budgets
- Presented the projected impact of financial decisions and policies made by management, the Mayor, and City Council to NYCOMB leadership
Gender Equality and Decent Work in Central and Eastern Europe Intern
INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Compiled four literature reviews, created log frame, and drafted concept note for project proposal to address gender renumeration gap in Albania, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine
- Published two press documents and developed social media strategy for Global Action Programme on Migrant Domestic Workers and their Families Ukraine-Poland binational trade union workshop
Project Manager
ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION SOCIETY (SWITCH ON)
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Identified, planned, developed, and implemented of new revenue generating Corporate Social Responsibility program that would promote the organization’s mission to install solar energy in rural East Indian villages
- Conducted outreach with village contacts, corporate potential funders, and government agencies through speaking engagements, participating in community collaborative meetings, attending and conducting events
- Developed and managed database of potential CSR project funders from East Indian business community
Education
Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist - CMPSS
CALIFORNIA MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY, CALMHSA
San Diego, CA01.2024
Master of Public Administration - Development Practice
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, School of International and Public Affairs
New York, NY05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Spanish, Minor in Economics, Honors Program, cum laude
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO
San Diego, CA05.2006
Skills
- Database monitoring
- Database design
- Query optimization
- Database maintenance
- SQL server reporting services
- Document management
- Customer needs assessment
- Presentations
- Root-cause analysis
- Data audits
- Code debugging
- Database management
Websites
Accomplishments
- SAN PASQUAL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY FLAG FOOTBALL Assistant defensive coach September 2024 - October 2024
- SAN DIEGO REBELLION, WOMEN’S NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE TEAM Most Improved Player Award, as voted by teammates September 2023
- NYCOMB EMPLOYEE LGBTQIA+ GROUP Founding member and coordinated employee volunteer event to serve meals at LGBTQIA+ senior center September 2018 - February 2020
- INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE, EL CAJON OFFICE Employment Empowerment Intern providing refugees with career coaching and employment resource navigation assistance March 2012 - August 2012
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
JAY NOLAN COMMUNITY SERVICES
07.2024 - 07.2024
Guest Teacher
CAJON VALLEY UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
11.2023 - 01.2025
Career Coach
VANTAGE POINT
02.2023 - 07.2025
City Research Scientist
NYC DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES
02.2020 - 07.2021
Budget Analyst
NEW YORK CITY MAYOR’S OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (NYCOMB)
09.2017 - 02.2020
Gender Equality and Decent Work in Central and Eastern Europe Intern
INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION
05.2016 - 08.2016
Project Manager
ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION SOCIETY (SWITCH ON)
03.2014 - 05.2015
Master of Public Administration - Development Practice
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, School of International and Public Affairs
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Spanish, Minor in Economics, Honors Program, cum laude
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO
Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist - CMPSS
CALIFORNIA MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY, CALMHSA