Kya Johnson
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Personable and professionally experienced with coordinating complex programs and managing multiple priorities. Utilizes strong organizational and communication skills to ensure project alignment and success. Track record of fostering team collaboration and adaptability in fast-paced settings. Developed robust project management and coordination skills for event/ project planning, along with stakeholder relationship development and maintenance. Seeking to leverage these transferrable skills in new field for maximum impact and successful outcomes to the benefit of the community.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator
EMIR Healing Center
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Coordinated community outreach activities while overseeing and implementing the goals of the organization
- Formulated surveys, evaluations, and reports of programing to enhance effectiveness of services
- Delegated tasks and responsibilities to partners, team members, and volunteers
- Managed budgets strategically and efficiently
- Created and led community centered support options for individuals affected by homicide
Wellness Coordinator
EMIR Healing Center
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Created programs for alternative wellness that encourage holistic healing
- Managed a team of therapists, counselors, and contractors while supporting their work within the organization/community
- Planned events for outreach and attended community meetings/occasions as a representative for the organization
Administrative Assistant
Janes Memorial United Methodist Church
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Planned events and department activities by acquiring venues, developing guest lists, and organizing catered services
- Maintained inventory in supply closet to prevent shortages
- Reviewed and suggested improvements for a diverse range of documentation, including interoffice correspondence, reports, and presentations
Family Support Advocate
EMIR Healing Center
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted with client intakes and general advocacy related needs
- Assigned cases to victims’ services coordinators in a timely and informed manner
- Planned team building/ team appreciation activities
Foreign Trainer
Dawnwood International School
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Taught enthusiastic and engaging English language lessons
- Spearheaded instruction and cross-cultural education
- Scripted and digitized instructional videos for remote learning students
Senior Foreign Trainer/Acting Language Director
Disney English
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Created an encouraging and inspiring atmosphere constructively conducive to English language learning
- Lead team trainings and team building initiatives effectively
- Officiated online instruction in which students interacted and learned English excitedly and efficiently
Life Skills Coordinator/ Educator
United States Peace Corps
08.2015 - 11.2018
- Engaged with at risk youth, imparted sexual education, spearheaded workshops on the importance of individualized educational planning
- Implemented English language learning institutions, as well as peer educational erudition as extracurricular activities
- Trained individuals on computer/ technological efficiency, as well as professionalism and presentational excellence
- Facilitated successful fundraising initiatives that supported community concerns and club activities
Associate Employee
Robert Half International
07.2014 - 08.2015
- Acquired sharpened communicational skills from a variety of job assignments ranging from data entry to secretarial/receptionist positions
- Managed office supplies and assisted with technical difficulties
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Neumann University
TEFL level3 - English Teaching Certification
Master of Social Work - Clinical
Bryn Mawr College
05.2025
Skills
- Social Media Expert
- Languages- Mandarin, Tswana, Spanish
- Photoshop/ Graphic Design
- Data Entry/ ETO/ Social Solutions
- Fundraising
- Team Building/ Facilitation
- Marketing
- MS Office Suites
- Public Speaking/ Creative Writing
- Online-based Educational Instruction
- Presentations/ Demonstrations
- Event/ Project Planning & Coordination
- Program management
- Strategic planning
- Proactive mindset
- Office administration
- Program optimization
- Process improvements
- Report generation
- Training coordination
- Volunteer management
Timeline
Program Coordinator
EMIR Healing Center
02.2023 - 12.2024
Wellness Coordinator
EMIR Healing Center
10.2021 - 02.2023
Family Support Advocate
EMIR Healing Center
06.2021 - 10.2021
Administrative Assistant
Janes Memorial United Methodist Church
03.2021 - 01.2022
Foreign Trainer
Dawnwood International School
07.2020 - 11.2020
Senior Foreign Trainer/Acting Language Director
Disney English
01.2019 - 07.2020
Life Skills Coordinator/ Educator
United States Peace Corps
08.2015 - 11.2018
Associate Employee
Robert Half International
07.2014 - 08.2015
TEFL level3 - English Teaching Certification
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Neumann University
Master of Social Work - Clinical
Bryn Mawr College
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