Amira Johnson
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Experienced professional with a background in hospitality, communications, public relations, and event coordination. Skilled in stakeholder communication, client service, and supporting successful event execution across cross-functional teams. Looking to grow in a project coordination and communications role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Workplace Experience Coordinator
CBRE
Phoenix, AZ
08.2025 - Current
- Delivering high-end customer service and support to the client and communicating with employees and stakeholders to address inquiries and resolve issues.
- Plan, organize, and execute on-site meetings and events, coordinating logistics and managing calendars.
- Perform administrative tasks and create and update informational slide decks to communicate key information.
Box Office Associate
Stand Up Live Comedy Theater
Phoenix, AZ
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Coordinated showroom setup and logistics while managing guest flow and seating arrangements.
- Facilitated ticketing operations, handled sales transactions, and served as a primary point of contact for customer inquiries.
- Collaborated with clients and management to meet needs and expectations.
Public Relations Specialist
Cronkite Agency at Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Strategized as a team with AARP Arizona leadership to develop and execute a volunteer campaign to increase volunteer interest.
- Coordinated and scheduled internal interviews for content.
- Produced written content and crafted volunteer stories for publication.
Community Stage Coordinator
State of Arizona, Arizona Exposition & State Fair
Phoenix, AZ
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Coordinated live entertainment stage operations throughout the fair, ensuring schedules, logistics, and programming ran on time.
- Supervised and supported stage leads while collaborating closely with stage engineers to ensure smooth performances.
- Led talent booking efforts and maintained strong relationships with local artists.
Publicity Intern
SparkPoint Studio
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Researched and developed media lists and sent pitches to local/national media.
- Assisted in creating press releases and deliverables for the client.
- Media monitoring, tracking and reporting.
Event Coordinator Intern
Steve LeVine Entertainment & Public Relations
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Owned and executed strategic partnerships, leading stakeholder engagement, contract negotiations, and continuous communication efforts.
- Coordinated with vendors throughout event planning and execution.
- Assisted with coordination of community events, including The Chocolate Affaire, The Ostrich Festival and Bases and Brews Music Fest.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ05.2024
Associate of Arts - Journalism And Media Studies
Chandler Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ08.2022
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Stakeholder Communication
- Relationship Building
- Event Planning
- Communications
- Asana
- Smartsheet
- Canva
- Google Suite
- MS Office
- Adobe
Affiliations
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
Phoenix Chapter Member
11/2024 - Current
Timeline
Workplace Experience Coordinator
CBRE
08.2025 - Current
Public Relations Specialist
Cronkite Agency at Arizona State University
01.2024 - 05.2024
Community Stage Coordinator
State of Arizona, Arizona Exposition & State Fair
08.2023 - 10.2023
Box Office Associate
Stand Up Live Comedy Theater
05.2023 - 02.2025
Publicity Intern
SparkPoint Studio
05.2023 - 08.2023
Event Coordinator Intern
Steve LeVine Entertainment & Public Relations
01.2023 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
Arizona State University
Associate of Arts - Journalism And Media Studies
Chandler Gilbert Community College