Katherine Johns recently graduated from the University of Kentucky and is pursuing a Master's degree in Public Administration at the University of Louisville. She aims to gain initial job experience and help others through a career in human resources or administration. As an undergraduate, she was involved in community service, held leadership roles, and had an internship with the Kentucky Secretary of State. Her goals are to obtain an entry-level job in HR or administration and eventually advance to a leadership position in human resources.
1. KATHERINE JOHNS
Recent University of Kentucky
grad from small town KY
pursuing a Masters at the
University of Louisville in
Public Administration, as well
as the opportunity to make my
initial mark on the job market.
2. PIECES OF ME
My love for politics Although, this
and helping others small town girl
all started in my has always had
small hometown of big city dreams
Elkton, KY, where and decided
everybody knows the University
your name and is of Kentucky
willing to lend a was the first
helping hand. step to
fulfillment.
3. Bachelor of
Ar ts,
Political
Science
2012
University of Kentucky
4. UNDERGRADUATE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Organizations/
Academics Volunteer Work
¡ Martin Luther King Junior ¡ Alpha Delta Pi – Beta Psi
Neighborhood Service Chapter
Learning Project creating ¡ Panhellenic Philanthropy
neighborhood equality Committee
¡ Moot Court ¡ Student Community Outreach
– MLK Jr. Neighborhood,
¡ Dean’s List Lexington
¡ Statistical Analysis ¡ Carnegie Center for Literacy
Research Project ¡ Phi Sigma Theta National
examining elections within Honor Society
the United States ¡ Ronald McDonald House
5. CAREER RELATED
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
¡ S ummer Intern with Kentucky Secretary
of State – 2011
§ As an intern, I researched legislation, drafted a bill on domestic
violence, created a pamphlet of civic organizations across the state,
which was sent to all KY high schools, updated press lists and
communicated with press regarding news within the office, worked
to create a One Stop business filing system for all businesses in KY,
and aided in expanding the slogan and essay contest, dealing with
civic duty, the Secretary offers to middle and school students.
9. CAREER GOALS
¡ Obtain an entry level job in HR or administration in
order to gain experience needed to go further
within the field.
¡ Finish Masters in Pubic Administration,
specializing in human resource management to
further my knowledge and become a better
employee.
¡ Move forward into a leadership position in a human
resources team taking care of dispute resolution
among employees, training, etc.
¡ Travel for work, should this be a need of the
company I am employed by.