Candace Johnson

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EDUCATION
James Madison University (JMU) 3.1 GPA Harrisonburg, VA
Major: Communication Studies - Bachelors of Science May 2021
Concentration: Generalist, Minor: Music Industry
COMMUNICATION RELATED EXPERIENCE
Gloucester County Public Schools - 4th Grade Substitute Teacher Gloucester, VA
• Planning a program of study that meets the classroom needs and interest Present
• Maintaining a safe and positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom procedures
• Employ a variety of instruction techniques and instructional media, consistent with the needs of the students
• Teaching 20+ students math and language arts while meeting state standards
• Creating and managing systems for tracking large amounts of data
University Career Center - Operations Assistant at JMU Harrisonburg, VA
• Conducted LinkedIn research of recent graduates to provide data for JMU Career Outcomes Sept ’20 - June ’21
• Approved job postings on Handshake, a platform that provides JMU students access to job/internship
opportunities, workshops, employer information sessions and appointments with advisors
• Provided support to students, parents and faculty
• Assisted in interviews for qualified candidates to fulfill the role of Operations Assistant for upcoming school
year
88.7 WXJM - Music Director Harrisonburg, VA
• Discovered new music for data base while implementing knowledge of FCC rules and regulations Feb ’20 - May ‘21
• Approved members music submissions and market music sent by artists and record labels
Gloucester Family YMCA – Child Care Gloucester, VA
• Attended to 5-15 children in Child Watch Unit from ages 6 weeks to 12 years old June 2016-August 2019
• Led summer camp and after school programs for 25+ children ages 5-12
Gloucester Family YMCA - Summer Camp Co-Site Director Gloucester, VA
• Oversaw daily camp operations and program quality May-Aug 2019
• Managed parental concerns and implemented state licensing procedures
• Recruited and hired top-quality staff to fill important positions
• Supervised 15+ counselors and 50-100 campers weekly
• Obtained multiple certificates including Medicine Administration Training and First Aid/CPR
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference Manhattan, NY
• Focused primarily on radio/media industry March 2020
• Networked with top stations such as SiriusXM, Z100, iHeartRadio and more
• Noted ideas of programming, media strategies, women in media and podcasting
CHOICES Student Volunteer - Office of Admissions Harrisonburg, VA
• Reached out to 35-40 incoming freshman to welcome them to JMU Spring 2021
• Answered any questions or concerns about classes, extracurriculars, campus and more
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Fundraising Campaign and Donor Motivation - Social and Emotional Learning Workshop Spring 2021
• Worked with classmates as an consulting group to assemble a major donor presentation package for the Victory
YMCA
• Developed Camp ExSEL, a workshop for youth to restore social and emotional competency post COVID-19
• Established necessary funds and supplies in order to implement program for YMCA
• Presented campaign pitch and convincing case statement to JMU Alumni Donors
Concert Production and Promotion - RockCo Entertainment Fall 2020
• Organized livestream concert series throughout the semester to understand process of producing concerts
• Donated proceeds to local businesses impacted by recent Harrisonburg explosion
• Managed and promoted social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram to gain larger following
Racial Dialogue - Race Card Project Spring 2020
• Developed project as a way for JMU students to engage in conversation about race, ethnicity and diversity
• Encouraged students to take pictures of themselves and note their experiences with race in 6 words or less
• Aimed to implement a wall of students photos at numerous locations on campus to showcase inclusion and diversity