Shereka Johnson-Bean

About Shereka Johnson-Bean

My background spans insurance, child welfare, and global corporate environments, giving me a unique ability to connect people, processes, and technology. Skilled in gathering and analyzing requirements, onboarding optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to drive adoption of new systems and workflows.I am a youth development advocate and nonprofit leader driven by a simple belief: young people deserve guidance, confidence, and opportunity before critical life decisions are made—not after things go wrong.I serve as the Founder and Executive Director of Beyond a Dream Inc, a youth empowerment nonprofit focused on early intervention through planning, purpose-building, and future readiness. Our work helps students—particularly those in underserved communities—develop the mindset, skills, and support systems needed to make positive choices and pursue meaningful futures.My passion for this work comes from seeing firsthand how often young people are expected to “figure life out” without the tools, exposure, or mentorship to do so. I believe planning is prevention, and that confidence, direction, and opportunity should be introduced early—not reserved for those who already have access.Through partnerships with schools, community organizations, and local government, I focus on building youth-centered initiatives that are:Preventative, not reactiveDevelopmentally appropriateCulturally responsiveAligned with workforce, education, and community wellbeing goalsI am especially interested in collaborating with cities, educators, and funders who believe in investing upstream to strengthen long-term outcomes for youth and communities.Core Focus Areas:Youth Development • Early Intervention • Planning & Goal Setting • Workforce Readiness • Mentorship • Civic Engagement Open to partnerships, pilot initiatives, and strategic conversations.

Experience

1. Business Analyst

   FM

   Jan 2023 — Present

   Analytical and results-driven Business Analyst with proven track record of leveraging data-driven insights to drive business growth and streamline operations. Skilled in identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing effective business strategies. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives. Strong proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques including Power applications, Visio, MS Access. Seeking to leverage expertise in Power applications and Six Sigma Green Belt to deliver measurable impact in a dynamic business environment.• Lead business process improvement initiatives.• Design and implemented PowerApps solutions to automate workflows, enhancing data accuracy. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver customized solutions. • Analyze current business processes, data flows, and systems to identify inefficiencies and areas for enhancement. • Develop and implement strategies to streamline workflows, enhance data quality, and increase operational efficiency. • Gather and analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that drive informed decision making. • Design and document business processes, requirements, and data models to support process improvement initiatives.• Coordinated the management of physical and virtual assets, ensuring proper allocation, tracking, and retrieval of equipment.• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of process improvements and data initiatives, adjusting as needed to achieve desired outcomes. • Contribute to the development of a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making within the organization.

Education

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Bachelor of Public Administration - MPA

• Anna Maria College

  Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public Administration