Kathryn Johnson

950 South Flower St. 407 Los Angeles, CA 90015 ksjohnso@usc.edu (951) 200-1749
Education University of Southern California, Los Angeles Master in Education, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs California State University, Fullerton Bachelor of Arts, Communications May 2014 May 2012

Professional Experience Residence Coordinator - Webb Tower, July 2013 - Present University of Southern California, Los Angeles Supervise and train 9 Residential Advisors on programming, emergency protocol, and leadership training to ensure the holistic development and safety of the 315 residents Coordinate with the Faculty Master to develop programs to academically challenge and foster a successful learning environment for the residents Manage a $5,000 budget for the 2013-2014 academic year Graduate Assistant, Volunteer Center July 2012 - Present University of Southern California, Los Angeles Supervise and train 16 student coordinators on leadership, diversity, and service learning for their 16 Alternative Break trips Balance and maintain a $400,000 budget for the 16 international and domestic trips Advised and trained the student coordinators on team dynamics, conflict resolution, interviewing techniques, and stress management to facilitate during their individual trips Graduate Intern, Career Center August 2012 - Present University of Southern California, Los Angeles Counsel over 300 students on resume, cover letter, and interview techniques to foster career and personal success Develop programming, presentations, and resources for Career Fest on the benefits of transferable skills to an audience of 20 40 students Establish employer relations through on campus recruiting with the top business, engineering, accounting, and consulting firms Market programs through LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to increase the amount of students utilizing the career center Resident Advisor, Upward Bound Summer 2012 California State University, Fullerton Provided counseling and advising to 26 underprivileged 14-16 year old high school student to facilitate personal growth, diversity awareness, community building, and academic achievement for all residents Monitored and maintained environmental safety conditions within the housing complex to promote a healthy and safe learning environment Conducted weekly student conduct evaluations to foster responsibility and accountability for each student Titan Choices Delegate, University Outreach August 2009 July 2011 California State University, Fullerton Promoted higher education and ways to afford college to 500 socio-economically challenged high school students through classroom presentations and peer counseling Designed personalized academic roadmaps based on transcript analysis, for over 700 students to support degree completion Increased the number of admitted to Cal State Fullerton students by 24% Student Coordinator, Orientation; New Student Programs October 2009 December 2010 California State University, Fullerton Co-instructed weekly trainings for 20 Orientation Leaders on team dynamics, public speaking skills, critical thinking, problem solving skills, and conflict management Provided presentations on Student Success, Diversity, Campus Safety, and Academic Integrity to audiences ranging from 100-500 incoming freshman, transfer students, and their parents Facilitated a diversity workshop that promoted tolerance and respect for 1,500 incoming freshman Created a motivational video that highlighted civility and diversity and how they benefit the campus

Leadership Experience First Year Liaison PASA Network September 2012 May 2013 University of Southern California Represented first year PASA students in weekly meetings to stress concerns or questions Developed monthly programming to foster community and growth within the PASA Network Promoted and marketed events through newsletters and social media such as Facebook and Twitter Chair for the College of Education January 2012 May 2012 California State University, Fullerton Facilitated monthly meetings to coordinate annual events, distribute resources, and advocate on behalf of the College of Education Allocated a $5,000 budget throughout the college Served as the liaison between Administration and students Board of Directors for the College of Education, Associated Students Inc. August 2011- December 2012 California State University, Fullerton Establish policies and initiatives that directly impact the student population Approve all funding allocations from a $15 million annual budget to programs and services Advocate for student interests on committees and boards, representing 36,000 students Services to Students with Disabilities September 2011 May 2012 California State Student Association Consult and advocate for students with disabilities to the Governor, state legislature and the CSU Board of Trustees on behalf of the 23 CSUs Address campus and statewide issues in order to develop unity among the 23 CSUs American Language Program August 2010 August 2011 California State University, Fullerton Conversed with a dynamic group of international students, primarily from Asia and the Middle East, in order to help improve their English speaking skills Implement cultural events that compared and contrasted American traditions to the students specific country Finance Committee, Associated Student Inc. Fall 2011 California State University, Fullerton Approve all funding allocations from a $15 million annual budget to programs and services Member of Zeta Tau Alpha International Sorority September 2009 May 2012 Conducted annual retreats to develop unity within in my chapter to promote leadership development, service, and academic achievement Volunteer Experience Friends and Neighbors Day 2012 2013 USC Volunteer Center Conducted a therapeutic activity for the Aviva home for at-risk, emotionally distressed, abused, and neglected youth Greek Week 2009 2012 Zeta Tau Alpha International Sorority Participated in a week long fundraiser that raises $50,000 for orphaned and foster youth to attend Cal State Fullertons summer camp Monte Carlo 2009 2012 Zeta Tau Alpha International Sorority Organized a Casino night that raised $15,000 for Breast Cancer research and awareness Pink Week 2008 2011 Zeta Tau Alpha International Sorority Engaged the Greek community in raising $5,000 for Breast Cancer research and awareness Scholarships and Awards Doris T. Westcott Merit Scholarship 2012 Courtney L. Ibarra Leadership Scholarship 2012 Myles Atlas Merit Scholarship 2012 Maxwell Leadership Scholarship 2011 Skills Microsoft Office, iMovie, Adobe Photoshop, Event Planning, Program Development, and Social Media Marketing (Facebook, Twitter, Pintrest, Linkedin, and Instagram)