Tatum Johnson

Execute communications, event planning, and administrative project management in support of the Entomology Department’s academic, research, and outreach mission. Coordinate with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders to enhance departmental visibility and operational efficiency.

• Develop and implement communication strategies to enhance donor relations, departmental reputation, and recruitment efforts.
• Update, maintain, and improve departmental websites; manage social media accounts including Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
• Create written, photo, and video content for news releases, newsletters, and outreach materials to support departmental initiatives.
• Collaborate with university communications offices to expand visibility across internal and external media platforms.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute departmental seminars, retreats, and special events, overseeing logistics and planning committees.
• Support administrative and facilities operations including inventory control, space audits, room scheduling, and mail management.
• Manage internal communications such as employee and student newsletters, intranet updates, and listserv communications.
• Assist the Barnes Lab in the preparation and management of research grant proposals, outreach communications, and project documentation.
• Ensure brand alignment across all communication materials and maintain donor and constituent databases.

Support the development and performance of players competing at the Division 1 Women’s Club level. Collaborate with the head coach and staff to design and implement training programs, enhance player skills, and promote team cohesion.

• Assist with practice planning, skill development, and game-day strategy.
• Provide individual feedback and mentorship to players to enhance on-field performance.
• Contribute to match preparation, including scouting, video review, and tactical adjustments.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and competitive environment aligned with club values and national-level standards.

Promoted and supported the university’s mission and programs through recruitment and admissions outreach, guiding large volumes of prospective students through application, admission, and pre-enrollment processes.

• Attracted prospective students by developing and implementing internal and external recruitment strategies.
• Represented the university at national recruitment functions and programs.
• Achieved and exceeded quarterly enrollment targets with success rates over 90%.
• Planned and executed physical and virtual events for prospective students with a 98% attendance rate.
• Generated reports and presentations to support enrollment and recruitment operations.

Delivered front-line administrative support for the Enrollment Department, ensuring efficient processing of student applications and data management.

• Reorganized and updated student files spanning from 1998 to present, improving information accessibility.
• Developed job aid materials now used in training new staff.
• Mentored new student employees and conducted study site training on protocols and procedures.

• Fostered a safe, inclusive living environment through community-building activities.
• Established a successful roommate mediation program to enhance communication and conflict resolution.
• Partnered with campus departments to provide academic, social, and wellness resources.

• Increased engagement and followers by 25% within two months through strategic social media campaigns.
• Promoted brand visibility across multiple platforms and analyzed performance metrics.