6 Months Later . . . Still Searching, Praying, Hoping.

Just six months ago, my husband David was let go from his job with the State of Utah. By no fault of his own, and with a nicely written letter, he was allowed to pack up his office and be escorted out of the building.
I had posted his resume a few times on Facebook, hoping that someone might think his talents and abilities would be perfect for a job they know of or to pass along to someone else. We have had some incredible friends do just that, and we are so appreciative of them. He probably averages 3 interviews a month, but it is definitely an Employers market, with 100+ applicants for some jobs openings out there.
I know he would appreciate all suggestions and referrals. If you feel impressed to pass his information on, please feel free to do that. We both feel very strongly that sometimes our answers to prayer come through others, not directly through us. We appreciate the special fasting and all the prayers that have been expressed on our family's behalf. Those things have made a difference. I know we have been buoyed up and carried through these past months by them and by a loving Heavenly Father.
I don't typically have many followers of my blog, but feel free to pass this post along. Somewhere out there is the perfect job for Dave and an employer looking and needing him.
Dave is down to earth, a hard worker, dedicated and loyal, smart, creative and upbeat. I hope that I haven't overstepped, but my livelihood as a stay-at-home mom is at stake too. I guess I should put in that I had 13 years as a Corporate Travel Agent, the last 5 of those virtual, working from my home office. So, if anyone out there knows of a company looking for a travel agent . . . I can put together a resume too.
Oh, a quick blurb that isn't reflected in the resume information below, he was just elected for a three-year term to The Council for Higher Education Accreditation, CHEA, effective July 1, 2010.

Jobs most interested in, but certainly not limited to: Collections, Governmental Relations, Public Relations, Educational Administration.



DAVID JOHNSON III
801-910-1112 • B3732@aol.com

EDUCATION:
Master of Public Administration, Brigham Young University, 2004
J.D., J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University, 2000
B.S., Marketing, Utah State University, 1996

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Utah State Government Office of Administrative Services Salt Lake City, UT
Director – Office of State Debt Collection May 2006-December 2009
• Collected debts owed to state agencies, including over $5.5 million in Fiscal Years 2006-2009.
• Managed contracts to ensure they were executed with appropriate financial return.
• Profitable each of the 4 fiscal years.
• Resolved human resource concerns as the staff doubled in size.
• Developed public policy concerning collections for the State of Utah.
• Handled legislative issues on a regular basis, especially regarding the statute of limitations governing collections on outstanding judgments and restitution.

Utah State Attorney General Office Salt Lake City, UT Director of Government Relations /Assistant to the Attorney General November 2003- May 2006
• Played a key role in securing funding for a pay raise for the Attorney General Office during the 2004 and 2005 legislative session.
• Assisted the Attorney General's office to pass bills and help Representatives and Senators understand the AG’s position on numerous bills that were debated.
• Educated legislators about which bills were flawed during legislative sessions.
• Planned and developed legislative strategies and public policy issues.
• Negotiated high-profile legislative issues.
• Served as spokesperson for Attorney General on Legislative issues.

Salt Lake County/Salt Lake Chamber Salt Lake City, UT Job Developer/Private Sector Community Liaison January 2003 – July 2003
• Maintained existing employer base within the public and private sector.
• Developed new jobs within the Youth Employability Services program (Y.E.S.).
• Marketed and gave presentations to increase and promote awareness of services to businesses.
• Promoted and developed employment and on-the-job training opportunities.
• Conducted mock interviews, and reviewed applications and resumes.
• Informed business leaders, laborers, and the public, through various media and printed materials, about training programs.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
• Utah State University Board of Trustees, 2005-2009
• Member Past member of the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI), U.S. Department of Education, Office of Post-secondary Education, 2002-2006.
• Utah Mentoring Partnership 2001- - 2003