Angie Johnson

I am currently pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and have extensive experience working in therapeutic environments, providing trauma-focused and family-centered counseling. I am dedicated to supporting adolescents and families, utilizing evidence-based practices such as Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). My passion lies in helping individuals navigate mental health challenges, develop positive coping skills, and enhance family dynamics.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Evolution Counseling Services LLC | Huntingdon, PA April 2024 – Present Multidimensional Family & Trauma-Focus CBT Therapist

Responsibilities:
● Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans based on the client’s needs.
● Facilitate therapeutic sessions with adolescents and families to improve communication and resolve conflicts (MDFT).
● Guide children and their caregivers through trauma processing and coping strategies (TF-CBT).
● Collaborate with other professionals (schools, social workers) to coordinate care.
● Monitor and update treatment progress, adjusting plans as necessary.
● Provide psychoeducation to families on parenting skills, mental health, and emotional regulation.

AJ.LIFE - Business Owner | Online/Global JAN 2010 – Present Wellness Coach and Yoga Instructor

Over the past 15 years, I have owned my own coaching practice that has evolved to support a wellness-oriented lifestyle through retreats, 1:1 coaching, workshops, yoga/mind-body connection, and creative expression. My methods stem from positive and organizational psychology while incorporating ontological coaching for holistic, grounded, and sustainable change in people’s lifestyles and businesses.

Responsibilities:
● Retreats - hosting retreats and teaching yoga while providing customer service and activity planning to a diverse clientele. Essential skills include; event planning, relationship building, market research, business development, cultural/org psychology, social media planning, and implementation.
● International Festivals - workshops for adult yoga, kids yoga, art therapy, and wellness coaching.
● Corporate Workshops - providing intensive day workshops to businesses.
● Online Weekly Classes - membership-oriented weekly accountability workshops for self-development and business growth.
● Business Development for Start-Ups in Australia, Turkey, Greece, and the United States
● Product Creation around AJ.life wellness and travel brand
● TED Circles Host- facilitate monthly workshops for important global initiatives

Preply - Online/Remote ESL Teacher and Confidence Coach MAR 2020 - Present TEFL Certified

I work with children and adults online, teaching beginner to advanced learners through video. Topics of conversation include business and personal situations. Understanding global accents, developing emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, and spontaneous dialogue are all necessary skill sets in this line of work.

TokenSpace and Wellness Coach - Online/Remote Personal Coach FEB 2021 - Present ICF Training Certified

In my role as a professional and personal development coach, I have been dedicated to guiding individuals and teams towards lasting change. My expertise lies in career development, stress management, life balance, and confidence building and overall health and wellness. and I have a proven track record of helping clients overcome challenges, set and achieve goals, and unlock their full potential. I conduct virtual coaching sessions via video conferencing platforms, where I provide personalized guidance, utilizing a strengths-based approach to help clients identify their strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for growth. I create a supportive and non-judgmental environment, fostering open and honest communication with my clients. Collaborating with them, I set achievable goals, track progress, and celebrate successes. I use various coaching techniques, including goal setting, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices to facilitate personal and professional growth while maintaining strict confidentiality and adhering to ethical guidelines in all coaching interactions.

Be the Voice of Girls | Iskenderun, Turkey NOV 2021 - Present

I am currently involved in an initiative to teach and mentor marginalized teenage girls in Turkey. I spent a month volunteering and assisting the director in program development and partnerships. I continue to advise and mentor on a remote basis. This program is funded and supported by the US Embassy in Turkey.

Gateway International Group - Online/Remote Program Manager & Talent Acquisition Coordinator- Contractor MAY 2021 – AUGUST 2025

In my role as a program manager, I engagde with affiliates and implemented project management strategies. I worked independently, and according to project contracts, make decisions on behalf of the CEO and company vision.

Duties and Responsibilities –
● Recruitment and talent management
● Planning and monitoring program execution
● Project coordination and managing project interdependencies
● Create and manage budget
● Cross-project resource management
● Identify and address problems and risks
● Program documentation
● Technical support
● Work closely with design aspects of project needs

TURCA SOLUTIONS | Antalya, Turkey SEPT 2018 - SEPT 2019 Regional Recruitment Manager

Turca Solutions contracts with Universities and Education Providers to recruit international students in the MENA region. My role focuses on research, collaboration, first point of contact with potential students and problem-solving around trying to match their situation with their goals. Although I was new to higher education, my background allowed me to see connections and engage in conversations that left a lasting impression.

Duties and Responsibilities –
● Recruited Students in the Eurasia region for Wright State University.
● Developed relationships with agents and higher education professionals internationally.
● Engaged in marketing and follow-up to reach target international student numbers.

THE CARLYLE GROUP | New York, NY NOV 2016 – JUN 2018 Executive Assistant & Project Manager

This financial institution is one of the largest in the world. My role was in the private equity and US portfolio sector of The Carlyle Group. My duties were spread to support varying Managing Directors and anyone reporting to them. In the last 9 months of employment, I worked primarily with the MD of Performance Management. My work was stepped up into more project management of all facets of C-suite level organizational evaluations.

Duties and Responsibilities –
● Assisted Portfolio MD Performance and Portfolio MD of IT Infrastructure.
● Conducted research for projects and liaise with third parties for performance projects.
● Worked with other areas internally and externally to schedule, book travel and arrange events.

SANDERS CAPITAL | New York, NY MAR 2016 - SEPT 2016 Marketing Investor Assistant (temporary assignment)

Sanders Capital manages funds from large corporations. I supported the Vice President and Marketing Director and also took on responsibilities for marketing material and quarterly reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities – ● Compiled information for clients while assisting office manager and supporting CEO & Investment Research Director.
● Gained intense exposure to the financial services industry.

TARGET | Mechanicsburg, PA NOV 2015 - JAN 2016 Senior Team Leader – Manager

Upon moving back to the USA from Australia, I went to get a temporary seasonal position at Target and management ended up offering me a management role based on my experience.

Duties and Responsibilities –
● Performed leader-on-duty (LOD) responsibilities, managing all store activities and over 100 employees during the holiday season.

KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE INSTITUTE (NYC) | Brisbane, QLD MAR 2010 – NOV 2015 Onsite Director

KEI is a study abroad company. I coordinated and managed students coming from Marist University (New York) to Griffith University on the Gold Coast.

Duties and Responsibilities –
● Determined appropriate accommodation for students and arranged lease and move in.
● Took students on excursions to immerse them into a new culture
● Provided support to any students having difficulties
● Liaised with Australian university to help with program planning efforts

QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT, Dept of Communities | Brisbane, QLD MAR 2011 TO SEPT 2011 & MAR 2015 to JUNE 2015 Grants Project Officer

The role of the Essential Household Contents Grant team was to provide quality assessments of EHCG applications, focusing on information gathered and developed in relation to an activated event, in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities --
● Determined eligibility for grant applicants using intelligence data of event
● Calculated EHCG payments, recommend applicants for payment
● Developed strong working relationships with both CRB Grants team and the regional grants teams
● Work with regional officers where discrepancies and further information required
● Self-managing during peaks and troughs of activity
● Supportive and adaptive to change

INFOSCOPE | Springwood, QLD Aug 2014 – Jan 2015 Client Services Officer

My role was to support the CEO in sales and marketing for software that aggregates data and outputs to a relationship dashboard within the resources sector of Australia.

Duties and Responsibilities --
● Business Development - scoping opportunities for advancement
● Website building and maintenance
● Reseller Sales Management
● Marketing: Email campaigns, Market Research, Flyer Design
● Event Management

Momentum First | Brisbane, QLD May 2013 – April 2014 Operations Manager

As Operation Manager I have the flexibility of working from home as well as face to face with clients. I handle administrative day to day tasks and a variety of ongoing projects for the owner of these companies. Did You Remember the Milk? is an online membership program and Momentum First is a combination of companies for Business Coaching.

Duties and Responsibilities -
● Daily tasks: Accounts (Payable and Receivable), filing, returning calls, calendar updates, social media scheduling, and website updates
● Marketing: Email Campaign creation, Presentations, Speaker packs, Landing Page and Website set up, Youtube Video Uploads, Hoot suite Campaigns (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest) and Market Research
● Customer Service: Handle all CRM orders and complaints

Blackwood Corporations ltd. | Brisbane, QLD Sept 2011 – Feb 2014 Office Manager & Executive Assistant

I’ve had the opportunity to work with a collaborative small office setting with people I considered like family members. In this role I was receptionist, office manager, and executive assistant wrapped into one. I handled all IT management, travel coordination for executives and field work (both domestic and international), facilitated office relocations, designed marketing material for business development and set up HR processes. I was always willing to take on more.

Duties and Responsibilities –
● Reception- answered all calls, greet visitors, maintain office amenities and inventory, scheduled conferences
● Executive Assistant- managed calendars, minutes, travel, meetings and board events
● IT Coordination- maintained all equipment, liaise with outsourced IT department
● Office Assistance- document management, office relocation coordination, insurance renewals, set up supplier contracts, event planning, building management communications
● HR Assistance- boarding and exiting employees, schedule staff training, maintain medical certificates, set up procedures and policies
● Investor relations and PR- maintain news articles, coordinate responses between share registry and investors, maintain all announcements and ensure uploaded on website
● Marketing Assistance- assisted with website development and maintenance, develop and design marketing material, update social networking sites

FAMILY AND SPORTS CHIROPRACTIC | Morningside, QLD SEP 2010 - MARCH 2011 Chiropractic Assistant

This role required strict procedures. It involved working autonomously with little direction while maintaining strict scheduling procedures. Ability to handle stress well while constantly in front of patients was essential. It required maintaining a high level of composure at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities --
● Marketing, Networking and Sales via New Patient Screenings at various events and shopping centers
● Customer Service
● Payment Settlement and Accounting
● X-ray development
● Scheduling and Reception
● Computer maintenance

BATMANN CONSULTING & BB TALENT MANAGEMENT | Denver, Colorado Feb 2009-March 2010 Executive Assistant

Being an Executive Assistant for BATMANN Consulting was a very dynamic role. I was constantly learning and mentored by the CEO. I was encouraged to try new approaches to my role which was undefined and without boundaries. I was again the face of the office which is a recurring theme in my career. I showed enthusiasm to start new projects and business opportunities for the company. My most important achievement was helping to move the business from a basement startup to an operational structure in an office building setting. This involved project management, ever changing and expanding deadlines, purchasing, assessing and comparing opportunities and decision making without management authority. This allowed a growing, trusting relationship to build between the CEO and myself and displayed my initiative and drive to succeed.

Duties and Responsibilities – BATMANN CONSULTING:
● Managed CEO diary, schedule, correspondence and expenses for multiple companies at one time
● Scheduled Meetings and workshops and room bookings using Microsoft Outlook
● Organized office relocation and growth plan within a 2 month deadline
● Planned and Implemented presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint
● Managed Equipment Maintenance and Office Inventory
● Oversaw Travel Logistics
● Composed office memos, marketing material and company emails
● Established and maintained filing system for HR, Marketing, Admin, Inventory and ad-hoc
● Provided support to sales team, Involved in recruitment processes
● Planned work functions and catered events
● Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable in QuickBooks
● Liaised with Building Management
● Implemented training in the company for Business Coaching and Time Management practices

BB TALENT MANAGEMENT:
● Planned and implemented successful comedy shows throughout Denver Colorado
● Assisted with Production of shows
● Promoted events
● Booked events for our comedians all over USA
● Drafted BB Talent contracts

Canyon Chiropractic Center | Boulder, Colorado MAY 2006 – FEB 2009 Office Manager & Chiropractic Assistant

My role as Office Manager came without much training or support from previous employees and management. I was able to learn the flow of business very quickly, especially the challenging and detailed computer system for a chiropractic clinic. I quickly understood customer satisfaction and handled occasional difficult situations very effectively. I managed the daily paperwork and procedures in administration and was able to adjust to frequent interruptions and changes in schedules. We consistently went to marketing seminars that allowed us to expand the practice and keep true to the values of the business.

Duties and Responsibilities –
● Managed front and back office duties simultaneously
● Recruited and Trained staff members
● Ordered and Controlled inventory
● Oversaw computer maintenance
● Provided customer service to patients
● Marketed the business with screenings
● Developed new processes for patient flow
● Scheduled
● Answered phones
● Kept daily and monthly logs for statistics reporting

Northwestern Human Services | State College, Pennsylvania 2004- 2005 Mental Health Support Case Worker

This was an experimental position, one in which I was the only university student hired to take on the role of someone who is usually more qualified. While caring for severely handicapped adolescents, I was involved in implementing governmental support and creating a social setting for certain activities. I worked at NHS while also undertaking the maximum number of credits allowed per semester in university.

Duties and Responsibilities –
● Mentored adolescents in family and outside environments
● Assisted with reaching personal mental health goals
● Reported weekly goal assessments

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Master of Science; Clinical Mental Health Counseling Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ – Graduated February 2025

Bachelor of Science; Psychology (Business minor) Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA – 2005

Life and Executive Ontological Coaching Graduate Diploma Newfield Network, Boulder CO – 2009

Inbound Marketing Certificate Hubspot – 2015

TEFL 160 Hour Course Certification FullCircle/Accreditat

Yoga Instructor 200HR YTT Certificate - 2020 Member of Yoga Alliance
Integrated Wellness Coaching - 2019
Yoga for Kids Certificate - 2019
Art Therapy Certificate – 2018
Grief Counseling Certificate - 2014
Ski Instructor License – 2005