Df Johnson

About Df Johnson

I build clarity, structure, and momentum inside fast-moving organizations, turning strategy into executable plans and creating the systems, processes, and alignment teams need to deliver consistently.With experience across People Operations, Talent, HR Programs, Operations, and Project/Program Management, I specialize in connecting work across functions, simplifying complexity, and driving measurable outcomes.My strength is operating at the intersection of people, process, and performance. I bring a steady, solutions-oriented approach to managing cross-functional initiatives, optimizing workflows, forecasting resourcing needs, and ensuring teams have what they need to execute efficiently and at scale. Whether supporting People & Culture initiatives, improving operational systems, or leading agency/creative workflows, I focus on building scalable structures that enable growth.I’m known for clear communication, strong stakeholder partnership, and an ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence. I anticipate roadblocks early, streamline processes, and ensure timelines, milestones, and deliverables stay on track—while creating alignment between leadership, HR functions, and cross-functional teams.Core strengths include:• Program & Project Management• People Operations, Talent, and HR Program Execution• Resource & Capacity Planning• Workflow Optimization & Operational Excellence• Cross-Functional Collaboration• Process Improvement & Change Management• Executive Communication & Reporting• DEI, L&D, and Total Rewards Integration• Agency Operations & Creative ResourcingI’m energized by roles where I can build systems, improve processes, remove friction, and enable teams to deliver high-quality work with clarity, intention, and impact.

Experience

1. Director, Program Management & Operations Improvement (Automations)

   Home Solutions

   Apr 2019 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   Directed large-scale program rollouts and internal tech transformations using Prosci change management methodology.• Led cross-functional projects improving operational efficiency by 30% and reducing implementation delays by 40%.• Conducted readiness assessments and translated stakeholder feedback into actionable implementation roadmaps.• Developed remote-first program systems and OKR dashboards, supporting over 100 workflows per quarter• Led team-wide QA rollout, boosting project approval and delivery accuracy to 98%• Managed vendor integrations and workforce scalability across product, marketing, and GTM teams

Education

• University of Cincinnati

  B.A., Communications

• Wittenberg University

  Communicaitons, Spanish, Cross Cultural Communications

  2001 — 2002

• Washington State University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• Universidad LCI Veritas

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Spanish Language and Literature