Oretha T.

Johnson, SPHR
E XPERIENCED HR L EADER C ONSULTANT B USINESS P ARTNER
Tel 303.548.9115

Orethaj5@Gmail.com

Service-oriented people leader with a knowledge base spanning the major HR disciplines Eighteen plus years of
successful, multi-industry Change Management, Employee
Relations, Human Resources, Organizational
Management and Leadership experience with a broad understanding of the overall structure and underlying
technology in each Strong analytical skills and professional competency coupled with integrity and excellent
interpersonal and communication capabilities Disciplined problem-solver
Key Strengths
Talent Acquisition/Retention
Performance Management
Leadership Development
Change Management

Organizational Development
Workforce Planning
Strategic Planning
Total Rewards

Employee Relations
Training & Development
Succession Management
Project Management

Professional Experience

COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AFFAIRS

2013-2015

A state-supervised, county-administered system with a charge to design and deliver high quality human and health
services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS (4/2013-12/2013 and 6/2014-1/2015)
Partnered with Director of Employment Affairs (EA) on organizational redesign, structure, training and

implementation of HR initiatives to enhance overall EA performance and effectiveness.

Created and aligned comprehensive team and individual employee development plans with organizational

strategies to promote agency objectives and team member growth and development.
Conducted interviews, administered surveys, collected and analyzed data, developed and facilitated
proactive training and communication to aid smooth Change/Transition Management.
Provided counsel and assistance to HR team, leaders and agency partners regarding investigations,
various workforce planning, organizational design and development projects and initiatives.

APARTMENT INVESTMENT AND MANAGEMENT COMPANY, CO (NYSE: AIV)

2004-2012

One of the countrys largest owners and operators of conventional and affordable apartments, with 518 communities
serving approximately 250,000 residents in 36 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico
VICE PRESIDENT, HR AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS (11/2009-3/2012)
Implemented a nationwide philanthropic corporate program Aimco Cares as part of the companys

social responsibility and citizenship initiative.

Organized national volunteer service days for 600 team members including over 75 activities for each

promotion.
Instituted a National Steering Committee network to identify volunteer opportunities and encourage
greater team member participation.
Increased company-wide team member volunteer participation by 15% in 2010 and 35% in 2011, with
team members logging more than 22,000 volunteer hours.
Managed the Aimco Foundation Scholarship Program benefitting children of Aimco team members and the
Aimco Cares Opportunity Scholarship Program providing educational opportunities to college-bound
students residing in federally-subsidized housing. Awarded 417 scholarships since program inceptions.

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VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES (6/2004-10/2009)

Partnered with Area Operations leaders as the primary people leader in supporting multi-state locations

and fostering high-performing, engaged team members throughout the organization. Provided leadership
and strategic direction to HR Directors and other direct reports.
Established goals, strategies and policies for an effective performance management and evaluation
system linked to clear, understandable performance expectations.
Instrumental in the design, implementation, communication and follow-up phases of several staff
consolidation efforts and right-sizing initiatives resulting in a G&A reduction of $11M while maintaining
over 96% occupancy.
Built strategies and implemented tactical plans that improved team member engagement and retention
rates (turnover) year-over-year by 10% or better.
Integrated Aimcos Talent Management process into the field reducing the time to fill open positions by
37% while increasing the quality of the candidate pool.
Championed annual compensation planning and Total Rewards initiatives with corporate partners to help
team members understand and navigate their compensation and benefit plans.
Led national team responsible as corporate point of contact to management and team members
regarding complex employee relations issues, personnel records management and administration, legal
compliance, investigations, policy and procedure development and communication.

NTT/VERIO INC., CO

2001-2004

A recognized industry leader in delivering online business solutions including web hosting, application hosting and
applications that enable businesses to drive online success.
VICE PRESIDENT, HR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT/FIELD OPERATIONS (1/2001-5/2004
Partnered with business leadership as Human Resources business leader, managing the strategic

implementation of all Human Resources initiatives.

Managed the implementation and ongoing application of corporate HR policies and procedures, including
co-authoring and rolling out a new associate handbook and supervisors guide, all aspects of annual EEO
and AAP filing and reporting, detailed salary structure plan and salary administration policies.
Drove annual performance management review process and introduction of Verios new bonus program,
and the roll-out of the new internal, long-term incentive plan.
Led Learning and Development team in facilitating new hire, sales, new product roll-out and management
training, including developing and customizing course curriculum.
Developed, implemented and facilitated Management Certification Program, training managers on
performance management, team building, coaching, conflict resolution and corrective discipline
procedures.
Education

MASTERS OF ARTS IN ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT, UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, DENVER, COLORADO

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH, LEMOYNE-OWEN COLLEGE, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, GERMANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL, GERMANTOWN, TENNESSEE
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Continuous Improvement Trainer/Facilitator Sunshine and Pollard
Development Dimensions International (DDI) Certified Facilitator
Project Management Certification - Management Training & Development, Inc.
Sales-Link, Learning Systems, Inc., Trainer and Coaching Certification
Employment Law Certification, Mountain States Employers Council
Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) Certification-HRCI