Crystal Johnson

301 Prince Ave Freeport, NY 11520 Phone: 516-348-4561 crystalcjohnson.pr@gmail.com EDUCATION & SKILLS Georgia State University, College of Arts & Sciences, Atlanta, GA Bachelor of Arts- Major: Journalism; Concentration: Public Relations Minor:Sociology Washington Media Institute Internship Program, Washington, DC May 2013 January 2013- April 2013

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Consulting and Mentoring

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Department of Interior- U.S Fish and Wildlife Services, Fairfax, VA January 2013- Present Division of International Conservation Intern Worked on projects focusing on the Western Hemisphere Migratory Species Initiatives including congressional invitations, editorial calendars for the website and updating email contact list Concentrated on new methods of outreach and contributed towards external and internal communication functions within the division. Assisting the needs of the Global Branch Chief, Krishna Roy Performing needed task around the office such as copying, filing or emailing. Georgia State University: SPOTLIGHT EVENTS, Atlanta, GA August 2011- May 2012 University Student Center- Midnight Mania Director Created, developed and implemented the First Annual Midnight Mania Event with more than 1500 attendees Worked with various student organizations to gain sponsorship for the event such as GSU Athletics Department and Campus Events Held meetings to delegate the planning process of the event and coordinate the volunteer staff Worked with outside vendors such as Coca Cola and Rosas Pizza to obtain food, drinks and promotional items Nordstrom, Garden City, NY/ Atlanta, GA June 2010- December 2012 Sales Associate Ensured that each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, which included greeting and acknowledging every customer, maintaining solid product knowledge and all other aspects of customer service. Completed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance, and housekeeping, processing and replenishing merchandise and monitoring floor stock. Georgia State University: Black Student Alliance Atlanta, GA Managed and directed over 50 volunteers for the BSA Charity Fashion Show Handled all external and internal communications Held meetings and assisted with Fashion Show practices Managed media list, invitations and VIP accommodations August 2010- February 2011

Bloomingdales, Garden City, NY October 2008- June 2009 Public Relations Intern Assisted the Long Island Public Relations Director managing vendors to successfully complete outside work. Carried out special and media event planning activities and arrangements as outlined by the Public Relations director to increase and generate business auch as the annual Shopping Benefit with over 200 participating charities and the 2009 Bloomingdales Prom Event for high school girls across Long Island.