Lori Johnston
About Lori Johnston
Lori Johnston is a Business Analyst at Loma Linda University Health with over twenty years of experience in various roles, including leadership positions at Ricoh USA, Inc. and as Founder & CEO of Allied Exchange. She specializes in aligning business goals and strategies to drive sustainable growth and enhance team collaboration.
Work at Loma Linda University Health
Lori Johnston has been employed as a Business Analyst at Loma Linda University Health since 2019. In this role, she focuses on analyzing business processes and implementing strategies to enhance operational efficiency. Her work is based in Murrieta, California, where she has contributed to various projects aimed at improving healthcare services and organizational performance.
Previous Experience at Ricoh USA, Inc.
Lori Johnston held multiple positions at Ricoh USA, Inc. from 2012 to 2018. She served as a Business Process Consultant for one year in San Diego, California, where she assessed and improved business processes. Subsequently, she worked as Sr. Manager of Sales Engineering in Healthcare for three years, managing sales strategies across the West and Central United States. Additionally, she was the Sr. Manager of Design for Enterprise Services in the San Diego and Hawaii regions from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Lori Johnston studied at Orange County Business College, earning a degree in Business Administration and Management from 1994 to 1996. She later attended UCR Extension in 2019, where she focused on Leadership, Project Management, and Communications. With over twenty years of experience, she specializes in aligning business goals, risks, and strategies to drive sustainable growth, particularly in the context of digital transformation.
Founding Allied Exchange
In 2018, Lori Johnston founded Allied Exchange, where she serves as the CEO. The company focuses on providing Sales Enablement as a Service and offers coaching for small businesses. Through her leadership, she aims to help individuals enhance their careers by fostering a sense of belonging and self-expression, while also creating outreach programs to maintain market relevance.
Background in Sales and Marketing
Lori Johnston has a strong background in sales and marketing, having worked as the Director of Sales and Marketing for Vanguard Systems, Inc. from 2007 to 2010. Her experience includes managing sales teams and developing marketing strategies, which have contributed to her expertise in driving business growth and efficiency in various sectors.