Ava Johnson
Burnaby,BC
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
External Relations Coordinator
Enactus SFU
Vancouver, BC
10.2023 - Current
- Responsible for networking with companies and industry professionals in the Vancouver area through phone, email and Linked-In to secure sponsorship for our 4 current social entrepreneurship ventures
Business Development and Finance Intern
Oceanium -UK and US based Seaweed Industry Startup
Vancouver, BC
09.2023 - Current
- Conducting competitor Analysis on 10 key competitors, using key criteria such as business model, key products, market focus/size, and funding to create a 2 page summary on each company
- Will use data gained from competitor analysis to calculate valuations and estimate revenue based on technical industry knowledge
Radio Host
CJSF 90.1FM Radio
Vancouver, BC
08.2023 - Current
- Co-hosted, researched, and created framework for 2 hour-long shows each week called Intravenous and Speak Up in collaboration with producers and assistants
Host, Server Assist
Earls Kitchen and Bar
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Received promotion within 4 months of start due to rapid mastery of food and drink knowledge for over 70 menu items, cross-selling product to increase average guest check and multiple 5 star reviews by name
Strategy and Corporate Development Intern
Babylon Health - UK, US and Canada-based Digital Health Startup
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted market entry analysis on 3 geographies focusing on key criteria such as market size, growth, payment system and competitive dynamics, turning results into PowerPoint for senior management
- Produced key charts and table formats in 3 reports for 6 UK clients visualizing relevant data trends
Board of Directors, Head of Logistics
Model United Nations
London, UK
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Lead the logistics team through 9 months of preparation for a 2 day international conference with 18 schools
- Created a rotating schedule for all attendees, initiated and maintained contact with 2 key-note speakers, problem solved for attendees on day and pre-event
Education
Political Science Major
Simon Fraser University
Vancouver, BCBachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC05.2022
British Advanced Levels (Final 2 years of UK High School)
06.2020
Skills
- MS Office
- Google Suite
- Project Management
- Corporate Communications
- Relationship Building
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Research Proficiency
Leadership Experience
- Enactus SFU, External Relations Coordinator, Vancouver, BC, 10/01/23, Present, Responsibility for networking with companies and industry professionals in the Vancouver area through phone, email and Linked-In, to secure sponsorship for our 4 current social entrepreneurship ventures
- CJSF 90.1 FM Radio, Radio Show Host, Vancouver, BC, 09/01/23, Present, Co-hosted, researched, and created framework for 2 hour-long shows each week called Intravenous and Speak Up in collaboration with producers and assistants
- Model United Nations, Elected Board member- Head of Logistics, London, UK, 09/01/16, 06/01/17, Lead the logistics team through 9 months of preparation for a 2 day international conference with 18 schools, Created a rotating schedule for all attendees, initiated and maintained contact with 2 key-note speakers, problem solved for attendees on day and pre-event
Timeline
External Relations Coordinator
Enactus SFU
10.2023 - Current
Business Development and Finance Intern
Oceanium -UK and US based Seaweed Industry Startup
09.2023 - Current
Radio Host
CJSF 90.1FM Radio
08.2023 - Current
Host, Server Assist
Earls Kitchen and Bar
06.2022 - 04.2023
Strategy and Corporate Development Intern
Babylon Health - UK, US and Canada-based Digital Health Startup
05.2022 - 08.2022
Board of Directors, Head of Logistics
Model United Nations
09.2016 - 06.2017
Political Science Major
Simon Fraser University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Victoria
British Advanced Levels (Final 2 years of UK High School)