Eric Johnson

ERIC JOHNSON Freelance Writer, and Researcher looking for work! Bathurst, NB- Productive and motivated worker with relevant experience. A BA with a major in English and Communications, and a minor in Journalism. Web content writer, social media marketer, and blogger. Bilingual, and highly dedicated to different tasks that are set for me. Experienced in Microsoft Office, Wix, WordPress, JavaScript, and other programs. Outgoing personality, professional, and dedicated to my work. Eager to meet those who are looking for help, and put my knowledge, and experience to the test. #readytowork WORK EXPERIENCE Writer, Support Researcher Parvati.org - Remote April 2020 to Present Volunteer to help the Marine Arctic Peace Sanctuary, by providing expert research, and writing. Conductor CN Rail - Campbellton, NB June 2017 to Present • Ensure the safety and security of products and deliverables. • Ability to withstand all weather conditions, while maintaining a consistent and proactive attitude, and work ethic. • Ability to work under pressure • Problem solving skills. i.e paperwork each morning with freight cars mixed up in yard. Conductor must solve puzzle in order to build train efficiently and safely, while leaving enough time to service customers. • Ability to work safely, and understand each rule in the CROR rule book, to ensure safe working practices. Yard Hand Kent Building Supplies - Fredericton, NB July 2015 to June 2017 • Assisted clients in understanding their available options and help them select the right service plans for their needs. • Effectively communicated with other employees and upper management to ensure complete care of customers. • Intensive knowledge on a wide variety of building supplies. • Ability to withstand the elements, as well as a large physical demand Retail Associate Tim Hortons - Fredericton, NB May 2015 to June 2017 • Service customers quickly and efficiently. • Ability to multi-task and work under pressure • Manage multiple employees to ensure each and every member is working to his or her maximum potential • Count money at beginning and end of each shift to ensure each transaction has been processed properly. • Travel to each Tim Hortons in city, helping all staff and offer compliments and/or constructive criticism when needed Game Day Coordinator St Thomas University - Fredericton, NB August 2014 to April 2015 • Setting up and tearing down sporting events i.e Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer • Hiring a team of four or five exceptional employees to ensure that all games are run as smooth and efficiently as possible. • Knowledge of DakStats computer program. Taking proper stats for each team, and handing them to both coaches at the end of each game • Multi-task and work under pressure • Ability to announce the games, run the shot clock, admissions, paper stats, in case one or more members of your team were unable to make a game. Additional Work - Freelance / Volunteer / Profile Building / Internships • Internship at the Fredericton Chamber Of Commerce - Research - Social Media Marketing - Blogging • Freelancer at The Daily Gleaner and The Aquinian -Sports Writer -Album Reviews - Local Band Profiles i.e exposure for local acts • Blogger for Ourmovietalk.com - Movie Reviews i.e Mississippi Burning, The Strangers, The Deer Hunter, Toy Story • Content Writer and Poet for Artdecolores.com -Poem writer for different art pieces -Content Writer describing the website and what it offers • Content Writer for CostaIvone.com / messihankinlaw.com - Writing content for two law firms in Orange County, California. i.e Which types of law are practiced, which type is the area of expertise of each lawyer. How to contact them, etc. • Blogger for Toyota of Whittier - Weekly blogs about tips and concerns of used car owners • Volunteer work for Bullying Canada Inc. - Press Release writer • Anonymous Support Counselor for 7cups.com - Message back and forth with anonymous people, who need help dealing with troubles in their lives. • Co-Creator Rock And Scroll Facebook Page - Write content about various rock bands from the 1950's to present - Image and video posting • Co-Creator Lead Fiend Facebook Page - Post content relevant to the success of company and professional websites - Message, and email potential clients, meet and discuss what we could offer, and what they are looking for. • Blaster on Blastingnews.com - Online content on various subjects i.e movie reviews, political posts, and sports • Linkedin Blog poster - Posts about Social Media Marketing i.e Twitter tips for start-up businesses, SEO explained, Pay-Per-Click Advertising pros and cons, marketing strategies for start-up businesses. • Eric's Guitar Lessons -taught the basic chords to beginner students from my home -Soundcloud page where I have a following of almost a 1000 people who listen, comment, like, and share my original music. Self promoting, and marketing. - Fortunate Son Facebook Page. A two member band of myself and a friend who played bars around the Fredericton area. - Began recording a solo album professionally. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Communications and English St. Thomas University - Fredericton, NB May 2016 SKILLS • Bilingual • Highly self-motivated • Demonstrable deadline-meeting expertise • Social media management experience • Web content writer • Customer Service Specialist • Microsoft Office • Writing • Blog • Social Media • Website • Blog • Social Media • Website • Writing LINKS https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-johnson-/ PUBLICATIONS Content for Messina & Hankin website https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bBaE8uCOH-FzU4_C3F6sp2VCFgaMFc-Sg-_vImrhfaU/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs I was hired as a freelancer to write content for a law firm in the Orange County area. Here is the Google Doc for all of the work I completed for them. Blasting News Articles https://us.blastingnews.com/editorial-staff/eric-johnson/ Different articles I've published on a variety of subjects Art Website Writing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q6dchqpMNq-qPEuw4m2YHK0UfaJYzTN2JZEguUuXHEc/edit A variety of different writings I'd done for the website artdecolores.com. Unfortunately the website has since been removed, so this Google Doc is the only copy of the writing that I have. 1/2 Cut Chemists eager for more shows http://theaquinian.net/12-cut-chemists-eager-for-more-shows/ An article written about a local band from Fredericton, NB