Gracie Johnston
Gracie’s Glimpse
4
years of professional experience
A student with a passion for continuous improvement and academic excellence. Proven ability to adapt to new challenges and contribute effectively to team efforts. Reliable and flexible, with strong skills in critical thinking and collaboration. Known for maintaining high standards and delivering quality results. Wants to further her studies in Journalism.
Work History
Photographer
3 Years 1 Month- Sports photography, Senior Pictures, Graduation, and event photography
- Create a positive relationship with different types of teams and people
- Help share joy by capturing core memories
- Social Media Management for my business and the lacrosse team I shoot for
- Captured high-quality images for diverse events, ensuring client satisfaction and creative expression.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and deliver tailored photography services.
- Coordinated approximately 25 hours per week dedicated to scheduling shoots, editing, and capturing high-quality photographs.
Digital Media Intern
1 Year 4 Months- Assisted in creating engaging digital content for social media platforms.
- Collaborated with team to develop marketing strategies for athletic events.
- Supported daily operations by managing online event registrations and updates.
- Conducted research on best practices for digital media engagement and outreach.
- Documented team activities and events through photography to enhance visual storytelling.
- Engaged with community members through social media, fostering brand loyalty and support.
Volunteer
3 Years 9 Months- Boosted student engagement in campus activities by actively promoting events and programs through social media and on-campus marketing efforts.
- Collaborated with team members to organize events and activities, fostering community engagement.
- Trained new student workers on operational procedures and best practices for efficiency.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Worked around 90 hours monthly
Social Media Manager
3 Months- Management of Digital Social Media for a realty company
- As well as organizing what to post and brainstorming
- Managing time to edit and communications
- Helped along side for 4 hours each week
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
- Merit Scholarship Recipient
High School Diploma
- AP courses in Biology, Language, Literature, Statistics, and Government
- GPA: 4.21 Weighted GPA
- Graduated with Honors Diploma and High Distinction
Skills
Photography
Problem solving
Visual storytelling
Team collaboration
Writing and editing
Event coordination
Deadline management
Problem solving
Collaborative attitude
Artistic flair
Client presentations
Accomplishments
- Commissioned by SouthLake to create a piece for their lobby that emulated their core beliefs and shared various faculty and students' perspectives and struggles.
- Mentored 10 students from SouthLake on combining the use of acrylic paints with various other media.
- Awarded the “Novant Health Art Award” in 2025.
- Donated artwork and banners for a Blood Drive, Blanket Drive, and Fall Festival community fundraising event.
- Volunteer Photographer for School Events.
- Recieved Local recognition by businesses for my benefits to local journalism
ADDITIONAL
- Babysitting: Responsible for two children while parents are absent
- Sunday School: I volunteer to teach 4-5-year-olds bible stories
- Mini Cheerleaders: I volunteer with JK-4th-grade students at a cheerleader camp
- Student Panel: Speak for school conferences and orientation
HONORS
Honors Roll, Junior Marshal, Senior Speaker for Graduation, Senior Class Representative
Timeline
Social Media Manager
Susan Johnson & Associates
03.2025 - 06.2025Read More
Digital Media Intern
SouthLake Christian Athletics
01.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Photographer
Gracie’s Glimpse
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
Volunteer
SouthLake Christian Volunteer Program
08.2022 - 05.2026Read More
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism
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Southlake Christian Academy
High School Diploma
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