Kai Johnson
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People | Strategy | Operations
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Director of OperationsTergar SchoolsOct 2024 - Current (2 years)- Center ManagerLand of Medicine BuddhaFeb 2023 - Apr 2025 (2 years 3 months)Worked directly with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to resuscitate a retreat, event, and meditation center at risk of closing
Oversaw an annual budget of $1 million USD
Headed multiple departments: People Management, Maintenance, Operations, Programming, Marketing, Technology
Managed 10 direct reports and 4 indirect reports
Launched new website, event booking software, and room inventory management - Director of Ingenuity YearForman SchoolJan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years 1 month)Created a new branch of Forman School programming focused on gap year experiences for students with learning differences and ADHD
Launched our first program on September 1, 2022, with 15 students
Developed everything from scratch: 10-week itinerary for fall and spring semester programs in Maine, experiential education curriculums focused on climate change and executive functioning, relationships and contracts with local partners in Maine
Created and oversaw an annual budget of $600,000 USD
Functioned as head of marketing for Ingenuity Year: developed website from scratch; created brochures, social media accounts, and CRM systems; created lead funnels and lead nurturing systems; created analytics monitoring systems with - SChief Operating OfficerSacred PathMay 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 10 months)Directed all operations for an adult travel company specializing in Conscious Travel in South and Southeast Asia.
Liaised with partner organizations, local logistics providers, program leaders, customers, and communities
Created and executed marketing and social media strategies, and grew social media following by 600%
Implemented web traffic, lead generation, and conversion tracking utilizing Google Analytics, Bit.ly, and social media
Created organizational structure, budgeting systems, financial forecasting, and daily task management systems
Executed ongoing organizational and operational risk assessment, mitigation, and externa - FounderAct NormalSep 2017 - Sep 2019 (2 years 1 month)Bridging the gap between leaders, companies, and real life. We're making life better for leaders and industry professionals.
- India & Nepal Country DirectorRustic PathwaysFeb 2013 - Jun 2017 (4 years 5 months)• Directed all aspects of program operations in India and Nepal: risk management, budgeting, staffing, crisis management, student learning, community service, marketing, staff development
• Operated high school, gap year, and school group programs with an annual enrollment of 300 students aged 14 – 20 from North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
• Executed a yearly budget of $800,000 USD
• Opened operations in Nepal: established in-country partnerships and developed MOUs with vendors, NGOs, and communities; completed safety and risk management vetting; created adventure and service-based summer, gap, and group programs
• Managed two full time Indian staff and 25 seasonal staff drawn from six different countries - Student Affairs ManagerThe School for Field StudiesMay 2012 - Jul 2012 (3 months)• Primary manager of safety and student behavior and facilitator of the student experience
• Directed risk management planning, incident reporting systems, and communication with the SFS Safety Department
• Served as crisis manager, cross-cultural instructor, compassionate listener, emergency medical officer, disciplinarian, and expedition leader and organizer for 20 college students and 5 staff - Program LeaderGlobal RoutesJun 2011 - Jul 2011 (2 months)
- Program Consultant / Program LeaderUniversity of WisconsinLa CrosseDec 2010 - Feb 2013 (2 years 3 months)• Developed a short term study abroad program to India in coordination with a professor of psychology, the Office of International Education, and professional contacts in India
• Responsible for the development of program itinerary, budgeting, and promotional materials
• Developed and integrated experiential education into the academic curriculum
• Co-led the program with the professor of psychology - GGap Program LeaderGlobal Learning Across BordersSep 2009 - Dec 2011 (2 years 4 months)• Led four three-month experiential education programs with students aged 17 to 20 through diverse environments, cultures, and communities in Northern India
• Worked in a team of 1 to 2 co-leaders and coordinated with Tibetan, Ladakhi, and Indian staff
• Led planned and informal, group and individual lessons on a variety of subjects – culture, religion, language, economics, development, sustainability, etc.
• Planned and executed all necessary logistics for three month long programs including transportation, lodging, meals, activities, and communication
• Constantly tended to and nurtured the group dynamic, as well as individual mental and physical health and safety - Trip LeaderTrekAmerica Travel LtdJun 2009 - Sep 2009 (4 months)
- IT/Technical InternMicro Insurance AcademyJul 2008 - Oct 2008 (4 months)
- Multimedia ConsultantUniversity of WisconsinMadisonJan 2007 - Dec 2007 (1 year)
- BDirectorBula BooksSep 2006 - Dec 2010 (4 years 4 months)
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- BA, GeographyUniversity of WisconsinMadisonJan 2004 - Jan 2008 (4 years 1 month)