Tionge Johnson (She/Her/Hers)

Experience

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  University of Mary Washington

  Aug 2012 - May 2015

  Box Office Assistant for the Theatre Department

  - Organized and managed ticket sales and online ticket purchases- Handled customer service responsibilities

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  Key Communications

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Editorial Intern

  Helped publish and edit press releases, product releases, and top stories.

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  The Green Room Reviews

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2016

  Co-Director and Co-Editor

  Managed student-run theater website, wrote and edited reviews. The link of the website is below:

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  Newhouse School, Syracuse University

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2016

  Graduate Assistant

  • Assisted director and assistant director of the Goldring Arts Journalism Program in office duties, marketing, and special events.

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  Syracuse.com

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  Contributing Writer

  Wrote, edited, and published feature articles for Syracuse.com.

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  Syracuse Stage

  Aug 2015 - Jan 2016

  Marketing Intern

  - Wrote press releases for each production during the fall season at Syracuse Stage, as well as assist the interim marketing director in writing for play programs and other writing projects. - Conducted interviews with directors, artistic directors, and playwrights for "Stage View," Syracuse Stage's newsletter, as well as for Syracuse Stage's play programs.- Helped run and promote Syracuse Stage's social media platforms (Example: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram). Shown below are two examples of press releases I have written for Syracuse Stage for the Fall season: Show less

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  New Victory Theater

  Feb 2016 - May 2016

  Development Apprentice

  - Assisted the Development Department team with special events, individual giving, institutional giving and information systems projects. - Helped plan large and small-scale special events, including receptions for donor groups and the New Victory Theater annual Family Benefit and Gala, and assisted in the coordination of invitation design and mailing. - Participated in event design, set-up, execution and breakdown, and brainstormed and organized activities appropriate for varying age groups. Show less

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  The Post and Courier

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Contributing Writer

  Covered the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, South Carolina for The Post and Courier editorial staff in writing and reporting duties.

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  Round House Theatre

  Sept 2016 - Jan 2017

  Box Office Associate

  Part time position that entailed processing single ticket and subscription sales, cash management, concessions sales, and general administrative tasks.

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  Syracuse Stage

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  Audience Engagment and Communications Associate

  Assisted marketing team with social media projects (helped manage all Syracuse Stage social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram). Served as copy editor and writer for Syracuse Stage publications (Example: Syracuse Stage's newsletter 'Stage View,' articles for Syracuse.com, play programs, press releases, and play season brochures). Mentored marketing interns in editorial tasks and community outreach events. Coordinated Syracuse Stage Happy Hour and community outreach events, including moderating actor discussions with patrons. Reached out to local non-profit organizations in the Syracuse, New York area for potential partnerships. I was responsible for creating long-term networking relationships with these nonprofits, as well as setting up networking meetings with the managing director through Google calendar or Microsoft Outlook. Below are two examples of press releases I've written for the 2016/17 season: Show less

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  Opera NOVA

  Mar 2018 - Jun 2019

  Marketing and Communications Volunteer

  Volunteer in assisting President of Opera NOVA and other volunteers in implementing social media marketing strategies to help increase exposure and interest in Opera NOVA programs and events. Responsible for editing and posting/scheduling posts on all social media material for the organization (Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook). Responsible for writing and editing press releases as well as article pieces that are often posted on Patch.com, The Arlington Connection, or the Sun Gazette. Responsible for organizing and scheduling volunteer meetings for the Opera NOVA marketing and communications team every week. Volunteer to help assist in the preparation and breakdown of Opera NOVA events. Show less

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  George Mason University College of Visual and Performing Arts

  Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  Part-Time Marketing Assistant

  • Assist in editing and writing articles for social media campaigns newsletters• Write and schedule marketing emails through Constant Contact• Assist in providing copy for digital marketing materials and organizing web and email analytic spreadsheets.• Assist the Hylton Performing Arts Center at the GMU Manassas campus in providing materials for monthly newsletters, developing emails through Constant Contact, and in organizing social media campaigns.

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  Hylton Performing Arts Center

  Jun 2019 - now

  Marketing Assistant

  -Responsible for assisting with execution of George Mason University’s Hylton Performing Art Center’s marketing strategy for ticket sales, publicity, and rentals of the facility.-Responsible for execution of marketing strategy and communications for the Veterans and the Arts Initiative.-Coordinate grassroots marketing efforts to expand visibility and increase ticket sales for Hylton Center programming.-Research new opportunities to cross-promote and communicate about individual performances.-Maintain grassroots database -Coordinate distribution of printed materials in the community. Assist with coordinating scheduling and staffing of Hylton Center tables and booths. -Assist with content collection and posting on Hylton Center social media channels. Work with marketing staff to provide content for social media channels.-Assist with writing and editing copy and communications to promote the events and programs of the Hylton Center. Show less