I study communications at Rutgers, have some hands-on experience, and I am preparing to start my professional career.
Portfolio of coursework and hands-on experience from my time at Rutgers, showing work in communications, media, and writing as I prepare to enter the workforce.
Collaborated with campaign team to plan and activate integrated #BeCOMM campaign celebrating the communication major at Rutgers University Co-produced COMMchella Music Festival featuring experiential marketing, live music, merchandise, sponsor activation, content and audience engagement Scripted, produced and distributing engaging campaign content across TikTok and Instagram
I study communications at Rutgers, have some hands-on experience, and I am preparing to start my professional career.
I am Kayla Johansen, a senior at Rutgers University pursuing a BA in Communications. I have some practical work experience and I am preparing to launch my professional career, focusing on communication, writing, and media work.
Experience
Social Media Manager & Strategist
Throughline Media - New Brunswick, NJ · Jan 2026 - Present
Account Manager
Scarlet Public Relations x NIEER - New Brunswick, NJ · Sept 2025 - May 2026
Public Relations Committee
PRSSA - New Brunswick, NJ · Jan 2025 - May 2026
Social Media Engagement Intern
On Location Tours - New York, NY · June 2025 - Aug 2025
Education
Rutgers University - New Brunswick, NJ
Bachelors, Major in Communications with a Specialization in Strategic Public Communications and Public Relations
Rutgers University - New Brunswick, NJ
Minor in Digital Communication, Information, and Media (DCIM)
Skills
Collaborated with campaign team to plan and activate integrated #BeCOMM campaign celebrating the communication major at Rutgers University Co-produced COMMchella Music Festival featuring experiential marketing, live music, merchandise, sponsor activation, content and audience engagement Scripted, produced and distributing engaging campaign content across TikTok and Instagram