Johnathan Luckey Ed.D
Minneapolis
Summary
Accomplished HR and social services manager with expertise in optimizing people operations and ensuring compliance. Demonstrated success in delivering strategic housing consultation and promoting inclusivity through effective HR policies and employee training. Contributions have significantly enhanced community well-being and driven organizational success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Services Manager
The Salvation Army Minneapolis Central Corps
Minneapolis
08.2023 - Current
- Led social services operations for The Salvation Army Minneapolis Central Corps, enhancing workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.
- Provided strategic housing consultation to senior leaders, informing performance management, employee development, and succession planning.
- Developed and implemented equitable HR policies aligned with mission and DEI values.
- Spearheaded employee engagement initiatives, fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, and EEO regulations.
Executive Director
Montessori Renaissance Academy
Anoka
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Coordinated full-cycle recruitment and onboarding to enhance new hire integration across multiple departments.
- Administered benefits programs and payroll coordination while managing employee relations processes to ensure compliance and satisfaction.
- Delivered training on inclusive management, conflict resolution, and workplace communication to foster a positive workplace culture.
- Supported full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for new hires across multiple departments.
Manager
Chik-Fil-A
St. Cloud
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Supervised daily operations, enhancing workflow efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored team members on service standards and operational procedures.
- Coordinated staff schedules to maximize coverage during peak hours.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring product availability and reducing waste.
Graduate Assistant
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Supported faculty in research projects and academic initiatives to enhance educational outcomes.
- Collaborated with faculty on special projects related to curriculum development and program assessment.
- Supported curriculum development by providing feedback on course materials.
- Streamlined communication between students and academic staff to improve information flow.
- Provided administrative support to faculty, ensuring smooth curriculum operations.
- Organized and maintained educational resources for easy access.
- Analyzed data to assist professors with various projects.
Extra-Curricular Activities Director
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
06.2009 - 06.2014
- Developed and sustained after school programs in athletics and arts, enhancing student engagement and creativity.
- Coordinated full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for new hires across multiple departments, improving integration and team cohesion.
- Managed benefits programs, payroll coordination, and employee relations processes to support organizational efficiency.
- Provided training on inclusive management, conflict resolution, and workplace communication.
Education
Doctor of Education and Administration -
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MNMaster of Secondary Education -
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CABachelor of Arts - Political Science
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CASome College (No Degree) - Special Education
Washburn University
Topeka, KSSkills
- Housing consultation
- Client advocacy
- Social services facilitation
- Policy compliance
- Client relationship management
- Cultural competency training
- Diversity initiatives
- Strategic planning
- Training development
- Organizational development
- Performance assessment
- Data analysis
- Data interpretation
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Certification
- Certified Professional Caseworker
- Advisory Board Member – Minnesota State University Mankato
- Certified Diversity Professional
- Certified 360 Training-SafeServ Food Management
References
Available upon request
Community Service
- Volunteer, Housing Advocacy Network of The Twin Cities-Harbor Lights
- Social Services Strategist for The Northern Division of The Salvation Army
Degrees
- M.SE.
- Ed.D.
Relevant Professional Experience
- Social Services Manager, The Salvation Army Minneapolis Central Corps, Minneapolis, MN, 08/01/23, Present, Lead Social Services operations for The Salvation Army Minneapolis Central Corps, supporting leadership teams in workforce planning and organizational effectiveness., Developed and implemented equitable HR policies aligned with mission and DEI values., Spearheaded employee engagement initiatives., Provided strategic HR consultation to senior leaders on performance management, employee development, and succession planning., Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, and EEO regulations.
- Executive Director, Montessori Renaissance Academy, Anoka, MN, 06/01/23, 08/31/23, Supported full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for new hires across multiple departments., Administered benefits programs, payroll coordination, and employee relations processes., Provided training on inclusive management, conflict resolution, and workplace communication., Collaborated with leadership to reimagine performance evaluations, resulting in clearer metrics and improved transparency.
- Extra-Curricular Activities Director, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, 06/01/09, 06/30/14, Designed, developed, and sustained after school programs in athletics and the arts., Supported full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for new hires across multiple departments., Administered benefits programs, payroll coordination, and employee relations processes., Provided training on inclusive management, conflict resolution, and workplace communication.
Affiliations
- Volunteer-The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center-Minneapolis
- Volunteer-Animal Humane Society
Accomplishments
- Managed The Salvation Army Northern Division-Volunteer of the Year recipients (2024 and 2026)
- Guest Speaker-The August Institute (2025)
Timeline
Social Services Manager
The Salvation Army Minneapolis Central Corps
08.2023 - Current
Executive Director
Montessori Renaissance Academy
06.2023 - 08.2023
Manager
Chik-Fil-A
12.2019 - 06.2020
Graduate Assistant
St. Cloud State University
07.2014 - 06.2017
Extra-Curricular Activities Director
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
06.2009 - 06.2014
Doctor of Education and Administration -
St. Cloud State University
Master of Secondary Education -
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Loyola Marymount University
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education
Washburn University