Cheryl Nyasha Johnson

cheryl.n.johnson@gmail.com
(618) 946-8493
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442 Albany Court
West New York
NJ, 07093


PROFILE Well rounded business undergraduate, with a strong interest in modern and contemporary art,
seeking a position in a leading art gallery where I can use my great research, organizational, and
problem solving skills to benefit the organization.

Effective leadership skills and strong work ethic (President of the Black Student Union)
Good written, verbal, and visual communication skills (Art History Department Assistant)
Good sense of humor, friendly, and able to work with everyone

EDUCATION
Degree

Principia College, Elsah, IL
BA, Business Administration major and Art History minor.
Graduated May, 2014.

Relevant Coursework Strategic Management, Marketing, Public Relations
History of Photography, Advanced Art History: 1945 1985, 19
th
Century Western Art,
Themes in Renaissance Art, Ancient Art, Visual Fundamentals, Color Studies


EXTERNSHIP
March 2014 (Spring
Break)





Extern, Ethan Cohen Fine Arts Gallery, New York, NY
Trained to give gallery tours on Chinese contemporary ink art
Helped to measure and handle new artwork
Helped assistant record inventory at the gallery warehouse
Learned how to write press releases for upcoming exhibits
INTERNSHIP
May August 2013


Intern, Seven Tribes Magazine, New York, NY
Contacted agencies for booking editorial models
Collected clothing pieces from designers for photo-shoots
Managed models, stylists, designers, and make-up artists
Scouted locations for New York Fashion Week
EXPERIENCE
August 2013 - 2014


Assistant, Art History Department, Principia College, Elsah, IL
Prepared visual slides for professors in a timely manner
Helped organize and research visual and written material
Ordered e-books and textbooks through Inter-Library loan services

August 2013 - 2014

President, Black Student Union, Principia College, Elsah, IL
Supervised all BSU activities and submits an annual report of all activities
Acted as a spokesperson for the organization
Ran general body and executive board meetings

ACTIVITIES &
AFFILIATIONS
Resident Assistant, New International Student Orientation, Principia College, Elsah, IL
Secretary, Friendship Around the World, Principia College, Elsah, IL
Volunteer, St. Louis International Institute, St. Louis, MO
Volunteer, Jerseyville Nursing Home, Jerseyville, IL