Ashanti Johnson

ASHANTI JOHNSON, PMP Maryland, USA--Ashanti Johnson’s LinkedIn SUMMARY: Ashanti is a client-centered Senior Agile Project Manager with a Master’s in Supply Chain Management and over eight years of delivering profitable and successful projects in the tech and financial industries. Her strongest skill sets include: ● Leading cross-functional teams to execute large-scale process improvements and tech integrations for Enterprise teams ● Managing budgets, financial oversight, and vendor contracts to maximize cost savings and revenue growth ● Implementing technology solutions, workflow automation, and process improvements to enhance productivity and scalability EXPERIENCE EDUCATION The Strategy Haus by AJ— Jan 2023 - Present Towson University MS, Supply Chain Management BS, Business Administration Project and Operations Consultant; Aug 2024 - Present ● Manages a rotating portfolio of 5+ projects for SMBs and enterprise clients in fintech, marketing, and e-commerce sectors. Details include: ○ Translating business and leadership goals into six- and seven-figure budgets and 12-month project plans ○ Enhancing operational efficiency through financial oversight, progress monitoring, and compliance reporting ○ Securing $500K in awards by overseeing vendor relationships and managing government/business contracts ○ Driving client onboarding and retention for 15+ clients by developing tailored workflows that improve team coordination ○ Increasing operational efficiency by 8–10% by introducing new reporting tools and streamlining supply chain processes Part-Time Project and Operations Consultant; Jan 2023 - Aug 2024 ● Led high-impact system implementations, tech integrations, and process improvements across target industries ● Developed forecasting and reporting tools for a fintech product to improve strategic decision-making ● Spearheaded a four-month sales and process improvement project for a retail supplier, securing 10 new accounts and increasing sales by 10% ● Strengthened vendor relationships to ensure consistent client engagement and order frequency Best Egg — Sep 2022 - Aug 2024 Senior Project Manager / Marketing Manager ● Led multi-channel marketing campaigns and A/B testing initiatives, boosting conversions by 20% and exceeding adoption goals by nearly 20% ● Optimized customer journeys, improving retention by 10% and increasing engagement and CTR rates by 8–10% Wilmington Trust — May 2019 - Sep 2022 Project Manager II / Vice President ● Directed CRM integrations, cost-reduction efforts, and process improvements, saving $1M while driving adoption and engagement ● Monitored client adoption and engagement metrics, collaborating with C-level executives to secure new client relationships Project Manager / Management Trainee / Banking Officer ● Led 13 client-facing teams to drive retention and productivity while spearheading leadership development and CRM launch initiatives ● Designed and delivered team-wide training programs, increasing adoption by 10% M&T Bank — May 2016 - May 2019 Relationship Manager / Associate ● Consistently exceeded sales goals on a portfolio of B2B clients by cultivating relationships and identifying cross-selling opportunities ● Implemented data-driven process improvements, increasing efficiency by 10% and improving product success rates by 5% CERTIFICATIONS Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP) PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) Monday Work Management Core Asana Workflow Specialist ClickUp Expert SKILLS Project & Operations Management Task Prioritization Project Planning Budget Development Vendor & Contract Negotiation Stakeholder Engagement Client Onboarding Data Analysis Process Optimization & Strategy CRM & Tool Integrations Change Management Training & Development Risk Management & Compliance Strategic Vision Leadership / Professionalism Customer-Centered Agile Mindset Time Management Attention to Detail Critical Analysis Tech & Tools CRM Microsoft Office Google Suite