Johnny Williams

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(340) 244-8152

682 Greene Ave, Brooklyn, US

About

Detail-oriented strategy and partnerships professional with a keen focus on intentional collaboration. Demonstrated ability to plan, strategize, and thoroughly interrogate concerns and produce valuable outcomes, quickly. Natural and proven team player.

Work Experience

General Manager

Sisters Caribbean Cuisine

Sep 2022 - Jan 2025

  • Oversaw daily operations across front-of-house and back-of-house, ensuring seamless service, consistent food quality, and exceptional guest experiences.
  • Led recruitment, onboarding, and training processes, cultivating a cohesive team culture that emphasized service excellence and operational efficiency.
  • Negotiated and executed catering contracts valued up to $10K, coordinating event logistics, menu customization, and client satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented social media strategies for Instagram and Threads while actively managing Google and Yelp business profiles to drive engagement and maintain a strong online reputation.
  • Conducted comprehensive inventory management for food, beverage, and service supplies, optimizing stock levels to balance cost control, minimize waste, and support business needs.

Program Officer, Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives

St. Croix Foundation

Jun 2016 - Mar 2022

  • Managed vetting, processing, and execution of new client contracts and agreements, including $1.2M+ initiatives.
  • Produced and distributes media, digital communications, and collateral to advance Foundation initiatives, including digital and print donor campaigns.
  • Prepared and distributed regular press releases for print and digital news and media outlets.
  • Developed, managed, and nurtured cross-functional partnerships crucial to Foundation initiatives and special projects, including a consortia of 30+ nonprofits.
  • Lead project management & logistics for complex special events including vendor selection, costing, and identifying creative solutions to reduce expenditures.
  • Spearheaded annual convenings hosting national and global philanthropic thought partners and local nonprofit organizations. Performed post-event analysis including developing ROI materials for sponsors and incorporating lessons learned into strategy for future events.

Executive Assistant

Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority

Apr 2015 - Oct 2015

  • Performed administrative duties in support of the Executive Director's office, including speech writing.
  • Gathered data and prepared reports at the request of the Executive Director.
  • Prepared documents for quarterly meetings of the Board of Directors.
  • Provided assistance to the Authority's Legal Counsel.

Development Coordinator

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Nov 2010 - Sep 2013

  • Assisted in managing an online donor database of 5 million donors.
  • Supervised a staff of 3 interns and additional coordinators.
  • Managed online communications between the organization and its donors via various email outlets.
  • Provided necessary administrative and office support for a staff of 35.

Education

History of Art & Architecture

Middlebury College

Aug 2006 - May 2010

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

MAC OS Proficiency

Blackbaud CRM & OnContact Database Proficiency