MICHAEL E. JOHNSON

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**** ***** **. ******** *******, MD 20747 240-***-**** acvgnn@r.postjobfree.com EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

DEDICATION LEADERSHIP INTEGRITY

Professional with over 25 years’ experience in the legal field, with an emphasis in handling case management, performing legal research and analysis, preparing detailed legal written materials, negotiating settlements, conducting discovery, review and coding of documents, attending depositions, and coordination with clients, staff, partners, opposing counsel, physicians, and courts. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nov 2013 to Jan 2016 The Father McKenna Center Washington, D.C. Support Services Manager

Managed contracts, contractors, and procurement functions and provided support for the facility’s budget - ensured that the services and processes supporting the organization go on smoothly.

Planned strategy to ensure efficient management of assets – Managed maintained and operated the facilities, and supported the reliability of the systems, equipment, properties and assets in the facility.

Program Director for both the Food Pantry and Clothing Closet Programs.

Knowledgeable in the areas of computer hardware and software – Created data base to manage information for the Food Pantry Program.

May 2011 to Oct 2013 Phelps Stokes National Homecomers Academy Washington, D.C. Make A Difference House (MADH)

Program Site Director

Conducted and evaluated programs for young people, such as employment and training, education, self- development, etc.

Prepared & completed accurate daily records & reports.

Supervised and positively interacted with children and implemented behavior modification techniques.

Participated in the quality improvement process and assisted in developing policy affecting young people.

Supervised daily staff; prepared payroll/invoices; managed day to day operations. Jul 2009 to Jan 2011 KFM & ABM Janitorial Services Landover, MD Facilities Manager

General housekeeping for one of the largest NFL Stadiums – FedEx Field. Primarily responsible for managing stadium clean-up after events.

Developed and wrote policy and procedures operations manual; prepared reports and implemented incentive programs to improve stats while maintaining QA.

Directed team of up to 160 personnel to exceed service expectations; Analyzed team and individual statistics to better improve operations.

Handled escalated matters and trained team on new products and policies Jul. 2010 to Oct. 2010 U.S. Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C. FOIA Legal Analyst

Responded to litigation resulting from contamination of the U.S. commercial rice sector.

Monitored recording of receipt of requests, obtained necessary information, reviewed and analyzed documents received, and prepared final responses, approving or disapproving the release of records in accordance with FOIA/PA exemptions.

Worked with the Office of General Counsel to assist in handling litigation as needed.

FOIA

Case Management

Troubled Youth

Personal Injury

Conflict Resolution

Facilities Management

Document Review/Analysis

Management & Supervision

Customer Service & Relations

MI C HA E L E. JOHNSON P AG E 2

Jan. 2010 to Jun. 2010 Douglas Resources, Inc. Camp Springs, MD Proposal Writer/Independent Consultant

Provided services in proposal writing, management and costing for bids on government contracts.

Directed proposal development activities including RFP review and analysis, bid determination, proposal management, and proposal team management and coordination.

Liaison with government officials and corporate clients.

Technical writing and editing, review of technical and business proposals. Jun. 2005 to Feb. 2006 National Architectural Trust Washington, D.C. Contract Attorney

Provided both legal and non-legal research and memorandum writing.

Reviewed and analyzed files to ensure compliance with Federal Trust Regulations.

Reviewed easements for legal validity and legal documents for timely filing in proper jurisdictions. June 2004 to June 2005 U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. FOIA Legal Analyst/Appeals Specialist

Processed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and appeals & forwarded them to the Office of the Secretary of Interior/Solicitors.

i. Process included the acknowledgement of requests and appeals. ii. Electronic review and coding of documents for determination or release.

Researched FOIA issues and input data into the Electronic FOIA Tracking System (EFTS).

Responsible for FOIA customer satisfaction and program upkeep. Dec. 2003 to June 2004 Gilbert Heintz & Randolph LLP - Covington & Burling LLP - Washington, D.C. Contract Attorney Crowell & Moring LLP - Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Assisted in FTC second review involving the Cingular /AT&T merger.

Assisted in litigation involving Federal Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

Drafted memorandums to address issues to be discussed during FCPA interviews.

Assisted in litigation involving product liability and help formulate the Privilege Log.

Review and coding of documents for determination of responsiveness, as well as privilege. Sept. 2003 to Nov 2003 Steptoe & Johnson LLP Washington, D.C. Senior Litigation Case Manager

Assisted staff Atty.’s with asbestos insurance litigation, and responded to outside counsel request.

Analyzed & reviewed claim for payment in accordance with individual & class action settlements.

Handled administrative responsibilities: including interviewing legal assistants and temporary paralegals, the distribution and supervision of casework, and coordinated projects with staff attorneys. EDUCATION

May 1989

JURIS DOCTORATE DEGREE

Thurgood Marshall School of Law – Houston, TX

May 1986

B.A. –POLITICAL SCIENCE / PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Winston-Salem State University – Winston-Salem, NC Honors: Phi Gamma Mu National Honor Society, Deans List PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Phelps Stokes National Homecomers Academy – Board Member Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Intl.

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

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