Joy Johnson

Driven program manager who manages people and programs with calm direction and grace

Joy Johnson is an ethical and dedicated professional excelling in creating, developing, and maintaining programs and projects with trustworthiness and grace.

With a background in Language and Photography from the American Institute for Foreign Study in Salzburg, Austria, a Bachelor of Arts with an Interdivisional Major in Photography and Music Composition from Bennington College, and two years of business studies at San Diego State University, Joy is well-rounded educationally.

Professionally, Joy has held various roles including Executive Briefing Specialist at Autodesk, Operations Manager at Advanced Prototype Engineering, Program Manager and Coordinator at Autodesk, and Sales/Licensing/Admin. Support at Perforce Software.

Joy has also showcased entrepreneurial spirit by founding ventures like Upcycle Clothes in Alameda, being a Managing Member, Founder, and Partner at Pacific Book Exchange, Blue Rectangle.com, and Blue Rectangle Bookstore, as well as being a Partner and Producer at Curium Design.

With a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and a flair for design, Joy has also served as an Advertising Assistant at TV Guide, highlighting versatility in different work environments.

Throughout Joy's career, building relationships, managing information effectively, and handling multiple priorities have been key strengths, making Joy a valuable asset in any professional setting.