Gavin Johnston
Houston
Summary
Motivated finance and business student at The University of Mississippi, equipped with strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills. Committed to applying classroom knowledge to real world financial and business scenarios while contributing value and gaining meaningful industry experience through an internship.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Now Detail
Houston, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
- Amplified customer satisfaction and loyalty through introduction of customer-centric service model.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
Executive Assistant
Marathon
Houston, TX
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Prepared presentations and reports for team meetings
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Collaborated with colleagues to brain storm and implement new ideas
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Improved office efficiency by implementing new filing systems and document management processes.
Education
Finance
University of Mississippi
University, MS05-2029
High School Diploma -
St. Thomas High School
Houston, TX05-2025
Skills
- Strong problem solver
- Office management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Honest and dependable
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Excel spreadsheets
- Invoice processing
- Staff management
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Interpersonal communication
- Task delegation
- Scheduling
- Quality control
- Strategic planning
- Resourceful
- Advanced MS office suite
- Project management
- Business writing
- Business correspondence
- Logistics and schedule management
Extracurricular Activities
2019-2020 Freshman Football Team
2020-2021 Business Club Member
2020-2021 Presidential Service Award- Completed over 400 hours of community service work with various organizations
2021-2022 President of the Texas History Club
2024-2025 Senior Leader
2024-2025 Roundup fundraiser committee member
Timeline
CEO
Now Detail
01.2022 - Current
Executive Assistant
Marathon
05.2021 - 08.2024
Finance
University of Mississippi
High School Diploma -
St. Thomas High School