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Paul Johnston

Paul Johnston

American Red Cross

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Paul's work combines: Non-Profit Organizations, Government, and Helping People

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Day In The Life

Disaster Program Manager

I work as a facilitative leader, helping volunteers achieve the mission of my organization.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Criminal Justice

    Old Dominion University

  • Graduate Degree

    Masters in Public Administration

    North Carolina Central University

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Disaster Program Manager:

Bachelor's Degree: Criminal Justice

Graduate Degree: Masters in Public Administration

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Life & Career Milestones

I've taken a lot of twists and turns

  • 1.

    Agency Services - Large Insurance Company

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Friends:

    Prior to employment, I was a volunteer at the same organization. A close friend once remarked, "Are they paying you yet?" implying I spent too much time volunteering.

  • How I responded:

    I really enjoyed what I was doing, and when I realized there were employment opportunities within the same organization, that became the answer to many peoples questions.