Bernie Johnson

About Bernie Johnson

Extensive experience managing daily operations of start-up organizations and mature companies in diverse industries, with a particular interest in green businesses that promote environmental stewardship. Experienced Professional Manager - Operations, Sales & Marketing, and Business Development Executive Background in Recycling, Remedaiton, Air Quality, Logistics, Security Systems, Computer Systems Emphasis on Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Increased Revenue, Safety, and Cost Containment New Products, Services, and Solutions Expertise - Development & Release Successful Manager and Leader - Business Operations & Sales Organizations - Results Oriented Management Skills - Operations, Strategic, Leadership, Relationship, Supervision, Direction, Motivation, Training, Product, Project, Process, & Development Personal Traits – Persistent, Versatile, Analytical, Resilient, Efficient, Articulate, Intelligent, Organized, Driven, Dedicated, Attention to Detail, High Standards, Strong Work Ethic, Honest, Ethical, Loyal, Enthusiastic, & Team Builder Track record of sucess in achieving business goals through the leadership of collaborative teams Specialties: Profit Optimization - Increasing Revenue, Decreasing Expense Team Building - Development, Motivation Vision

Experience

1. President & CEO

   Austin Green Energy Group

   Jan 2010 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   The mission of the Austin Green Energy Group is to enhance our community and protect our environment through activities that preserve and conserve our natural resources with a focus on promoting education and the building of solutions for efficient energy utilization.”Founded a 501 (c)(3) Texas Nonprofit CorporationLeading an environmental organization dedicated to the preservation and conservation of our natural resourcesFocused on promoting education and the building of solutions for efficient energy utilizationPrimary duties consist of planning, organizing, controlling, coordinating, and directing 6 committees, 230 members, and the management of all programs, projects and eventsAnalyze technical and administrative issuesImplement solutions, policies, project management and proceduresDeveloped effective working relationships with other organizations and the Austin communityOversee purchasing, financial expenditures, budgets, and reportsResponsible for educating, training, and program developmentAdminister all contracts, events and servicesIn charge of presentations to businesses, environmental organizations, government offices, media, the Austin community, and the Board of Directors

Education

• Wittenberg University

  Bachelor's, Management & Marketing

  1976 — 1982

• Wittenberg University

  Bachelor's, Communications

  1976 — 1982

Skills

• Social Media
• Operations Management
• Training
• Negotiation
• Social Media Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• Business Development
• Public Relations
• Leadership Development
• Strategy
• Executive Management
• Team Leadership
• Customer Satisfaction
• Project Planning
• Fundraising
• Management
• Mergers
• Strategic Planning
• Management Consulting
• Event Management
• Sales
• Proposal Writing
• New Business Development
• Budgets
• Customer Service
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Business Planning
• Marketing Strategy
• Government
• Product Marketing
• Strategic Partnerships
• Start-Ups
• Business Strategy
• Organizational Development
• Nonprofits
• Program Management
• Process Improvement
• Event Planning
• Project Management
• Analysis