Ariell Johnson

About Ariell Johnson

Dynamic Project Assistant and Operations Coordinator with 14+ years of experience leading cross-functional initiatives in nuclear operations, creative leadership, and executive support. Known for driving process improvements, aligning complex projects across diverse teams, and supporting high-level executives with precision and empathy. Passionate about empowering teams, creating streamlined systems, and supporting mission-driven work in hybrid environments. Adept at juggling priorities, maintaining confidentiality, and building people-first operations that foster trust, creativity, and excellence.

Experience

1. Lead Project Assistant Office Manager

   AtkinsRéalis

   Dec 2023 — Present · Oak Ridge, TN, US

   Key Achievements & Responsibilities: • Financial Oversight: Manage invoice routing, approvals, and expense tracking tied to a $4.7M+ annual operating budget for the Operations group.• Compliance & Auditing: Conduct quarterly audits of Controlled Books, implement document control updates, and serve as Radiological Controls Record Custodian with secured oversight of UCNI. • Project Leadership: Drive project wide communication by leading the daily Plan of the Day and weekly 6-week Look-Ahead, consolidating input and delivering live updates to project personnel. • Technical Document Control: Maintain controlled drawings/blueprints in the Operations Control Room, destroying outdated versions, storing revisions, and leading an initiative to modernize physical storage system while exploring transition to fully electronic records. • Executive Support: Provide high-level support to the Ops Manager and direct reports, including travel booking, itinerary management, and expense reporting. • Culture & Engagement: Coordinate on-site and off-site events, celebrations, and lunches, boosting morale and organizational culture; co-chaired the 2024 Holiday Bureau fundraiser (co-founded by my great grandfather), raising a record-breaking through event planning, leadership, and community engagement.

Education

• Virginia College

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

  2014 — 2016

• Virginia College

  Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Loan Servicing
• Team Building
• Data Entry
• Customer Service
• Loan Origination
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Office
• Bookkeeping
• Receptionist Duties
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Outlook
• Leadership
• Third Party Collections
• Financial Services
• Employee Training
• A/R Collections
• Training
• Outlook
• Appointment Scheduling
• Leadership Development
• Lotus Notes
• Microsoft Word
• Student Financial Aid
• Retail
• Debt Settlement
• Campusvue
• Debt Collection
• Travel Arrangements
• Call Center Administration
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Fraud Detection
• Troubleshooting
• Social Media
• Loss Mitigation
• Clerical Skills
• Quickbooks