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Heather Johnston

Summary

Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong customer service, administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Johnston Interiors
01.2007 - Current
    • Managed day-to-day business operations.
    • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
    • Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
    • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

Systems Operator

HBC
05.2010 - 04.2013
  • Monitored system and application availability and performance information to support efficient operation.
  • Collaborated with team to develop and communicate ideas and ways to improve system delivery and security.
  • Troubleshot system stoppages and determined best course of action to maintain system up-time.
  • Reviewed job logs and application errors with sense of urgency to meet customer needs.

Marketing Associate

HBC
05.2009 - 04.2010

Visual Merchandiser for department merchandise. Presentation, appearance.


Creating appealing and eye-catching visual displays that lead the customer through the entire store. Producing window displays, signs, interior displays, floor plans and special promotions .

Gallery Associate

Trinity Art Gallery
03.2002 - 04.2006
    • Moved and handled various types of artwork with exceptional care, following all requirements.
    • Promoted events and exhibits via social media, email and other communication methods to boost museum attendance
    • Received, photographed, cataloged, researched and prepared objects for display for collection.
    • Networked at creative events to identify new talent and artistic works in local areas.

Education

Diploma - Interior Design

Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, ON

Bachelor of Arts - Politics / Psychology

Brock University
St. Catharines, ON

Master of Arts - Ancient History

University of Guelph
Guelph, ON

Skills

    • Design Coordination
    • Business Development
    • Customer Relations
    • Team Oversight
      • Coaching and Mentoring
      • Staff Management
      • Articulate Communication
      • Marketing and Advertising

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Systems Operator

HBC
05.2010 - 04.2013

Marketing Associate

HBC
05.2009 - 04.2010

Owner/Operator

Johnston Interiors
01.2007 - Current

Gallery Associate

Trinity Art Gallery
03.2002 - 04.2006

Diploma - Interior Design

Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning

Bachelor of Arts - Politics / Psychology

Brock University

Master of Arts - Ancient History

University of Guelph
Heather Johnston