Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer work
Awards
Certification
Timeline
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Ryan Johnson

Ryan Johnson

Hyattsville,MD

Summary

Driven and community-oriented college student with strong leadership experience and a passion for creating social impact through innovative solutions. Proven ability to balance academic excellence with meaningful mentorship and outreach initiatives. Skilled in multimedia content creation and social media management, with a commitment to fostering empowerment and growth within underserved communities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clerk

QuikTrip
05.2021 - Current
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment, accurately handling cash transactions and inventory management while maintaining store cleanliness and supporting team efficiency to drive daily sales goals.

Vintage Apparel Reseller

Self-Employed
05.2020 - Current
  • Built and managed a vintage apparel brand, reaching 150+ followers and generating $2,000+ in sales by leveraging trend-based marketing and visual storytelling.

Creative Director

Habivisualz Photography
08.2024 - 07.2025
  • Directed over fifty photoshoots by coaching models, setting the vibe with curated music, and providing pose/concept ideas—boosting client satisfaction and engagement by 40%.

Lead Youth Mentor

Grade A+
06.2024 - 07.2025
  • Mentored 15+ underprivileged minority youth by organizing group activities and promoting leadership, teamwork, and academic growth—contributing to a 20% improvement in student performance and stronger program retention.

Supervisor

Independent Restoration Services
04.2024 - 07.2025
  • Supervised and coordinated restoration projects including decks, landscaping, and flood, fire, and storm damage repairs; led a team of six workers to complete projects on time and within budget, improving client satisfaction by 15% and increasing project efficiency by 25%.

YouTube Automation Owner

Grade A
07.2024 - 01.2025
  • Launched and managed an automated YouTube channel by hiring and overseeing a content creator, optimizing workflows, and developing niche strategy—doubling video output and improving viewer retention by 45%.

Brand Ambassador

Independent Black-Owned Clothing Brand
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Collaborated with a small Black-owned brand to share and represent their clothing online, including modeling pieces for social media content.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Media Management

Howard University
Washington, DC
05-2028

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration - Management

Moberly Area Community College
Columbia, MO
05-2025

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Business Innovation & Strategy
  • Creative Direction & Branding
  • Digital Marketing & YouTube Automation
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Public Speaking & Cultural Representation
  • Community Engagement & Social Impact
  • Adaptability

Volunteer work

  • Founder, Homeless Ministry
    Started and lead a ministry that packages and delivers food to the unhoused in the community.
  • Holiday Basket Program – People's Community Christian Church
    Assembled and delivered Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets to families in need.
  • Back-to-School Drive – People's Community Christian Church & Second Missionary Baptist Church
    Helped organize and distribute school supplies to local children and families.
  • St. Mary's Center for Women – St. Louis, MO
    Cooked and served meals to over 50 unhoused women at a downtown shelter.
  • Audio/Visual Team – People's Community Christian Church & Second Missionary Baptist Church
    Operate A/V equipment to support services and community event

Awards

  • Mr. Afro Royale 2025 – University of Missouri-Columbia, African Student Association

     - Recognized for leadership, confidence, and cultural representation in a competitive collegiate pageant; awarded based on public speaking, community impact, and overall excellence.

  • Burger King Scholarship Recipient
  • Phi Theta Kappa Scholar

Certification

  • Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel
  • Microsoft Office Specialist: PowerPoint

Timeline

Creative Director

Habivisualz Photography
08.2024 - 07.2025

YouTube Automation Owner

Grade A
07.2024 - 01.2025

Lead Youth Mentor

Grade A+
06.2024 - 07.2025

Supervisor

Independent Restoration Services
04.2024 - 07.2025

Brand Ambassador

Independent Black-Owned Clothing Brand
09.2023 - 11.2023

Clerk

QuikTrip
05.2021 - Current

Vintage Apparel Reseller

Self-Employed
05.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Media Management

Howard University

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration - Management

Moberly Area Community College