VALENCIA JOHNSON

316.765.4108 vjohnson0707@gmail.com 1323 Ohio St Lawrence, KS 66044

Education
The University of Kansas
Bachelor of Arts, History
Major GPA: 3.48

Degrees Awarded: May 2015

Bachelor of Arts, American Studies
Major GPA: 3.68

Professional Experience
Interning Tour Guide
St. Patricks Cathedral
June 2014-July 2013
Dublin, Ireland
Educated visitors on the history of the cathedral through guided tours
Guided school groups through educational activities designed to give a deeper understanding of the
Cathedral
Involved with the installation of the exhibit Tree of Remembrance through editing and beta testing the
website
Dennis E. Rieger Scholarship Hall Food Board Manager
The University of Kansas Department of Student Housing
August 2013-Present
Lawrence, Kansas
Leading an effort to create healthy living environment by opening lines of communication with the
residents
Interacting with five food vendors for student residential hall of 50 students with the goal of instilling
healthy eating habits
Balancing the demands of individuals with the overall wellbeing of Rieger Scholarship Hall
Involve with departmental interview panel for the professional position of complex director
Managing the time demands of food orders, staff meetings, resident meetings, and Rieger hall events
Watson Library Collection Maintenance Worker
The University of Kansas Libraries
January 2013 May 2013
Lawrence, Kansas
Learned and employed the Library of Congress catalog system to sort and shelve hundreds of KU library
books for future student use
Supported the effort to transition the shelving plan of the library
Helped patrons locate materials in main campus student library
Vice President of Administration
Dennis E. Rieger Scholarship Hall
August 2012 May 2013
Lawrence, Kansas
Managed the disciplinary board and administrate board of Rieger Hall in order to promote responsibility
in a co-operative living environment
Installed a new disciplinary policy within the hall utilizing education and hall support services
Organized the annual review of Riegers hall constitution to facilitate changes in the document to meet
the halls new needs while following KUs housing policy
Conducted Riegers hall constitution amendment ratification

Certificates and Scholarships

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, Summer 2014
Bank of America Joe Martin Scholarship, 2011-2015
Global Awareness Program, October 2014
Arts Engagement, Spring 2015