photography by kelly cummings, spindle photography
ERIKA JOHNSTON
901.210.6408
erika.c.johnston@gmail.com
HIRE ME!
Highly organized & dedicated; Positive attitude
Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Self - motivated; Strong initiative; Goal & detail oriented
EDUCATION
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
BS in Human Environmental Sciences, 2010
Major in Apparel and Textile Design
3.1 GPA
TECHNICAL SKILLS
>Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher
>Flexible and able to adapt to specialized in-house program software
>Creative problem solver; Analytical of words through meaning and impact
EXPERIENCE
Leasing Consultant Yorktown Commons Apartments – Tuscaloosa, AL
February 2008 – May 2011
>Marketed rental property; extensive & challenging customer interaction
>Catered to diverse client base, including broad range of ages, professions & nationalities
>Rented batch A/R posting, A/P, maintained files, updated records using OneSite software
Intern Megan LaRussa of Southern Femme – Birmingham, AL
June 2010 - October 2010
>Recorded information & assisted for photo shoots for Birmingham Magazine
>Pulled clothing for various photo shoots
>Assisted in styling photo shoot for Locker Lounge apparel
>Assited with Gus Mayer fashion show featuring designer, Gustavo Cadile
>Researched apparel sources & designers for articles
>Designed graphics for events
Hostess O’Charley’s – Cordova, TN
December 2003 - December 2007
>Greeted customers
>Assisted servers
>Answered phones
VOLUNTEER
>Produced children’s wear for donation to CDRC at UA 2009
>Presented collection for benefit for West Alabama Aids Outreach 2009
>Packed food for children in Haiti with Feed My Starving Children 2011
>Assisted in tornado relief efforts in Tuscaloosa 2011