Sarai C Johnson, 442005 Glenwell Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Assistant Director at NEDCO

Eugene, Oregon Area

Nonprofit Organization Management

NEDCO since Jan 2008
Assistant Director Allann Bros Coffee Co. Apr 2005 - Dec 2008
Assistant Regional Manager Levi Strauss & Co. Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
T&E Associate

University of Oregon 2009 - 2012
Master, Public Administration University of Oregon 2009 - 2012
Graduate Certificate, Nonprofit Management Central College 1998 - 2004
BS, General Ministry

Organizational Development, Community Economic Development, Fundraising, Asset Building, Social Entrepreneurship, Marketing Communications, Non-profit Administration, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Community Engagement, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Strategic Policy Development, Strategic Planning, Collaborative Problem Solving, Collaboration, Grant Writing, Federal Grants Management, Project Management, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Community Development

Community and individual financial and economic stability, business development and economic revitalization of neighborhoods, local agriculture and food systems as well as providing access to farm direct products for the whole community, entrepreneurship development, homeownership.

Shining Star, Oregon Opportunity Network Environmental Leadership Award (Springfield Farmers' Market) 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon 2011 and 2012 (NEDCO) Best Community Based Organization, Oregon Housing and Community Services (NEDCO - recognized for achievements in a department I oversee) Stepping Stone Award, Oregon Opportunity Network (NEDCO - recognized for a program I developed)

Business of the Year
Springfield Chamber of Commerce
NEDCO received the honor of Business of the Year for 2012 for our contributions to Springfield's economic development and downtown revitalization.

Pre-Purchase Homeownership Counseling, Pre-Purchase Education, Foreclosure Intervention Counseling, National Center for Homeownership Education and Counseling

Washington, DC

Higher Education

The Aspen Institute - Washington D.C. Metro Area since Sep 2013
Communications Intern The Indianapolis Star - Indianapolis, Indiana Area Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
Pulliam Fellow Modern Luxury - Washington, DC Jan 2011 - May 2013
Freelance Editor Baby and Childrens Product News May 2011 - Jun 2011
Assistant Editor WHBC830am Sep 2010 - May 2011
Copy Editor/ Reporter The Informer Newspaper May 2009 - Oct 2010
weekly Columnist

Howard University 2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism Columbia State Community College 2009 - 2010

Editing, Blogging, Social Media, Press Releases, Journalism, Radio, Publishing, Editorial, Public Relations, Copy Editing, News Writing, Ap Style, Social Networking, Advertising, Storytelling, Indesign, Copywriting, Newspapers, Publications, Content Management, Multimedia, Video, Cms, Fact Checking, Research, Creative Writing, Wordpress, Content Strategy, Digital Media, Strategic Communications, Books, Video Editing, Publicity, Crisis Communications, Speech Writing, Corporate Communications, Video Production, Marketing Communications, Blogger, Proofreading, Feature Articles, Web Content, Media Relations, Facebook, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Magazines, Newsletters, Online Journalism, New Media

Social Services
Children
Economic Empowerment
Civil Rights and Social Action
Education
Poverty Alleviation
Arts and Culture

Spanish
English

Eugene, OR

Management Consulting

Lane County
Joint Housing and Shelter Strategist Melanie Spring Productions
Business Alchemist and Audacious Leader Sarai-Johnson.com
Chief Executive Officer Lean Nonprofit
Chief Executive Officer Nedco Jan 2008 - Aug 2014
Assistant Director Allann Bros Coffee Roasters Apr 2005 - Dec 2008
Assistant Regional Manager

University of Oregon 2009 - 2012
Masters, Master of Public Administration, Public Administration, Management Central Christian College of Kansas 1998 - 2004
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Ministry Central College 1998 - 2004
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Ministry

Fundraising, Nonprofits, Community Development, Public Speaking, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Organizational Development, Grants, Project Management, Volunteer Management, Program Management, Management, Event Planning, Leadership, Program Evaluation, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Development, Event Management, Capacity Building, Policy, Entrepreneurship, Budgets, Economic Development, Workshop Facilitation, Non Profit Administration, Policy Analysis, Strategic Communications, Leadership Development, Community Organizing, Strategy, Staff Development, Marketing Communications, Government, Proposal Writing, Youth Development, Conflict Resolution, Board Development, Asset Building, Philanthropy, Community Economic Development, Social Entrepreneurship, Community Engagement, Collaborative Problem Solving, Federal Grants Management, Advocacy, Strategic Policy Development, Collaboration

Entrepreneurship Development
Social Services
Children
Economic Empowerment
Civil Rights and Social Action
Poverty Alleviation
Homeownership
Human Rights
Arts and Culture
Health

Pre-Purchase Homeownership Counseling, Pre-Purchase Education, Foreclosure Intervention Counseling
Capm (Certified Associate In Project Management)
Project Management Fundamentals Certificate
Business Incubation Management Certificate
Certified Everything Disc Trainer
Growthwheel Certified Business Advisor
Cognitive Behavioral Group Facilitator
Book Yourself Solid Certified Coach
Ryt® 200
Neighborworks America
Project Management Institute, License 1623959
Cheetah Learning
Nbia National Business Incubation Association
Everything Disc: A Wiley Brand
Growthwheel International Inc.
License 1623959