John Newman

About John Newman

As a corporate retail trainer, I realized I was skilled at quickly building relationships and earning the trust of my peers. Later, after moving to the home office, I honed my ability to build consensus with diverse groups of stakeholders, enabling me to move large-scale projects forward. Now, I am using those skills to help CEDP, a social enterprise non-profit, that provides free or low-cost legal assistance to working Americans facing eviction, debt collection, and employer wage disputes.

Experience

1. Executive Project Manager

   Community Economic Defense Project

   Apr 2025 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Project management responsibility supporting our Housing Programs leadership team.• Process improvement and efficiency reviews• Vendor management and negotiations• Systems support and process improvement• Facilities support for offices in Denver & Colorado Springs• As needed staff support with administrative tasks

Education

• Baker College Business and Corporate Services

  Associates of Business Management, Business

  2006 — 2008

• University of Cincinnati

  Math, Education

  1987 — 1989

• MEDC Michigan Shifting Gears

  Leadership Development

  2011 — 2011

Skills

• Leadership
• Training
• Team Building
• Project Management
• Program Management
• Project Planning
• Public Speaking
• Customer Service
• Leadership Development
• Coaching
• Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Nonprofits
• Microsoft Office
• Program Facilitation
• Organizational Development
• Retail
• Networking
• Team Leadership
• Workshop Facilitation
• Career Counseling
• Business Coaching
• Employee Training
• Executive Coaching
• Performance Management
• Time Management
• Social Media
• Change Management
• Employee Relations
• Management Consulting
• Team Building Facilitation
• Staff Development
• Emotional Intelligence