Christen Johnson
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Objective
To coordinate and implement youth programs for children in need of guidance, support and opportunities.
Education
Wayne State University – Detroit, MI
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Information Systems major, Public Relations minor
Experience
Palace Sports and Entertainment (Detroit Pistons)
Community Relations Intern, Auburn Hills, MI, August 2010 Present
Wrote community relations article for annual “Backstage Pass” newsletter
Maintained ticket distribution database and marketed approximately 500 tickets per game to nonprofit
organizations
Marketed items to guests for silent auction and oversaw player ticket section duties prior and during games
Assisted with the Piston Palace Foundation basketball zone during games
Coordinated ticket distribution program through outreach to nonprofit organizations
Assisted with preparation and execution of Pistons community events
Researched and maintained media clips, stories and mentions from community events
Responded to ticket and donation requests
Built and maintained relationships with nonprofit organizations and expanded nonprofit database with 5 new
clients per week
Young Executive Advancements (YEA)
Public Relations Intern, Detroit, MI, March 2010 June 2010
Created a press kit to be sent to targeted publics for media coverage
Wrote press release, fact sheet, executive biography and program information for press kit
Pitched potential article ideas to local media
Networked on social media websites to promote events and programs
Federal Trio Programs
Student Advisor for Detroit Public Schools, Detroit, MI, December 2009 August 2010
Created academic and interpersonal workshops for students
Presented workshop to students and tutored students that needed academic assistance
Gathered and recorded data resulting from workshop
Mediated with students who had behavioral problems
Presented weekly summaries of all activities with students to management and completed progress reports for
each student
Skills
Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, data entry
Marketing strategies, public relations
Good written, verbal, creative and organizational skills
Understanding and empathetic to others
Scholarships
Wayne State University Scholars Award (2006 2010)
UAW Ford Scholarship (2006 2008)
Michigan Merit Award (2006 2008)