Michelle L.

Johnson
5521 Wooddale Ave. S., Edina, MN 55424 | Home: 952-926-7787 Cell: 612-7303020 | Miljohnson14@yahoo.com

Summary
Dedicated and focused individual who excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously
and following through to achieve project goals. Seeking a role of increased responsibility and
authority.

Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS | 2014 | WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Major: English Writing and Literature, Global Studies: Asian Emphasis
Minor: Japanese
Related coursework: Japanese Translation, Technical Writing

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM | 2012 | AKITA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERISTY

Studied abroad at Akita International University in Akita, Japan.
Participated in a Japan-America relations conference through the college.
Assisted other students in practicing and learning English at school events throughout the time
abroad.

Skills & Abilities

HIGHLIGHTS OF SKILLS
Microsoft Office proficiency

Grammar Proficiency

Result-orientated

Proofreading

Self-directed

Copywriting

Resourceful

Technical writing

Mail Management

Customer service

Self-starter

Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

Professional and mature

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Graduated from Winona State University in Winona, MN in Spring of 2014. Received a double major in
English writing and Global Studies in addition to a minor in Japanese. Studied abroad in Japan in the
fall of 2012. Able to read, write, and translate Japanese proficiently and speak Japanese with some
ability.
Participated in a Japan-America relations conference in Akita, Japan.
LEADERSHIP
Assisted the club presidents for Winona State Universitys Anime and Video Game Clubs.
Promoted to Team Lead from Team Member at Teavana within 7 months.

 Experience
VISUAL TEAM LEAD | TEAVANA | JULY 2014 TO CURRENT
Manager on duty to a specialty retailer for premium loose-leaf teas and tea products. Maximizes
personal sales opportunities while keeping a high customer service standard. Required processing
payments including handling money, credit cards, and gift cards. Received, organized and
merchandized stock and product. Promoted to Visual Team Lead from Team Member within 7 months.
ONLINE LITERARY TRANSLATOR | INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR | SEPTEMBER 2011 TO
CURRENT
Translate files individuals submit online from Japanese to English in various formats.
SALES CONSULTANT | PURE ROMANCE | FEBRUARY 2012 TO SEPTEMBER 2012
Managed all online and retail customer-based contacts. Gave customers information about company
services and products. Emphasized building relationships with potential customers. Required
processing payments including handling money, credit cards, and shipment of product.
PRIMARY CARETAKER | HOME | MAY 2010 TO SEPTEMBER 2010
Fathers illness of Guillian-Barre caused necessity of primary caretaker in home. Performed all
functions of health care including physical therapy, meals, medicine distribution, wheelchair
transportation, appointment scheduling, and daily care.
MAIL CLERK | ALLIANZ LIFE INSUARANCE COMPANY | JUNE 2009 TO AUGUST 2009
During two consecutive summers, sorted and distributed mail for all areas of Allianz Life and
Firemanss Fund Insurance Companies. Sorted policies to insure correct distribution to agents on
record. Completed and insured accuracy of forms from field organizations

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