Johnny Williams

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.

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.

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.

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.