Ruth Johnson

Objectives
To obtain a teaching position utilizing my executive and professional expertise.

Education and Certifications

Bachelor of Science (May 19, 1994)

Experience
Deputy Commissioner (September 15, 2014 April 13, 2015)
State of Louisiana, Division of Administration (1201 North Third Street Suite 7-210, Baton
Rouge, LA 70802)

Direct and manage the daily operations of the Division of Administration and its subsidiary agencies.
Interact with state agencies, the Legislature, media and general public on various issues regarding
financial and operational issue of the State. Provide advice and guidance to various state officials.
Testify at the Legislature as required.
Special Advisor of the Commissioner (February 24, 2014 - September 14, 2014)
State of Louisiana, Division of Administration (1201 North Third Street Suite 7-210, Baton
Rouge, LA 70802)

Confidential advisor to the Commissioner on state governmental matters. Provide and determine
strategic direction. Work with Division of Administration and other agencies to implement policy
decisions. Testify at the Legislature as required.
Assistant Commissioner (September 30, 2013 February 23, 2014)
State of Louisiana, Division of Administration (1201 North Third Street Suite 7-210, Baton
Rouge, LA 70802)

Provide executive management for the daily operations of the Office of Information Technology, Office
of Telecommunications, Office of Computing Services, Office of Statewide Reporting and Accounting
Policy, Office of Planning and Budget, Office of Group Benefits, Office of Risk Management, Office of
Finance and Support, Office of Human Resources Division of Administration and its subsidiary
agencies. Interact with state agencies, the Legislature, media and general public on various issues
regarding financial and operational issue of the offices within my supervision. Provide advice and
guidance to various state officials. Testify at the Legislature as required.
Chief Information Officer (March 29, 2013 September 29, 2013)

State of Louisiana, Division of Administration (1201 North Third Street Suite 7-210, Baton
Rouge, LA 70802)

Direct and manage the daily operations of the Office of Information Technology, Office of
Telecommunications, and Office of Computing Services. Interact with state agencies, the Legislature,
media and general public on various issues regarding financial and operational issue of the agencies
within my supervision. Provide advice and guidance to various state officials. Testify at the Legislature
as required.
Deputy Director of Finance and Administration (July 5, 2012 February 28, 2013)
State of South Carolina, Department of Health and Human Services (PO Box 8206, Columbia,
SC 29202-8206)

Direct and manage the daily operations of the Office of Management and Finance. Oversees financial
operations, budget preparation and forecasting and manages administrative functions.
Secretary (July 12, 2010 June 21, 2012)
State of Louisiana, Department of Children and Family Services (627 North Fourth Street Baton
Rouge, LA 70802)

Direct and manage the daily operations of the Department of Children and Family Services including
Child Welfare, Economic Support, Child Support, Licensing and Child Development and Early Learning.
Interact with other state cabinet agencies, the Legislature, media and general public on various issues
regarding the department. Provide advice and guidance to various state officials. Testify at the
Legislature as required.
Undersecretary (October 14, 2008 July 10, 2010)
State of Louisiana, Department of Children and Family Services (627 North Fourth Street Baton
Rouge, LA 70802)

Direct and manage the daily financial, human resources, information technology and budgetary
operations of the Department of Children and Family Services and its subsidiary agencies. Interact with
other state agencies, the Legislature, media and general public on various issues regarding financial and
operational issue of the Department. Provide advice and guidance to various state officials. Testify at
the Legislature as required.

Skills
Strategic management, negotiation, public policy, fiscal management and forecasting, educating
members of legislature, state agencies and public on fiscal matters.
Conducting training classes for various levels of legislative staff and state agency personnel.