Résumé

Education

B.F.A. in Photography and Graphic Design
Biola University, La Mirada, CA
2018, Summa Cum Laude

Double minor in Intercultural Studies and Biblical and Theological Studies

Residency & Exhibitions

2025 Residency

Artist in Residence at Green Olive Arts, Tétouan, Morocco

2023 Juried Exhibition

Peace, Be Still: Artists of Faith Respond to an Anxious Age, Upside Down LA, Los Angeles, CA

2022 Juried Exhibition

Peace, Be Still: Artists of Faith Respond to an Anxious Age, Earl and Virginia Green Art Gallery, La Mirada, CA

2019 Residency

Artist in Residence at Green Olive Arts, Tétouan, Morocco

2019 Solo Exhibition

Tell Me a Story, Green Olive Arts, Tétouan, Morocco

2018 Solo Exhibition

How’s Your Family?, Earl and Virginia Green Art Gallery, La Mirada, CA

2017 Juried Exhibition

Subconscious, Earl and Virginia Green Art Gallery, La Mirada, CA

Skills

Lightroom
Photoshop
InDesign
Illustrator
Microsoft Office
Google Apps
Social Media

Professional Experience

Photographer/Owner
Janna Christian Photography
2016–Present

  • Self-run business photographing and editing family, individual, and graduation portraits

  • Communicating with clients in a friendly and professional way from initial contact to final delivery


Program Coordinator for Global Student Engagement / Clubs Program Coordinator for Campus Engagement
Biola University, La Mirada, CA
Sep 2022–Present

  • Encouraging an atmosphere that promotes cultural identity development and serves the needs of all students, especially Biola’s multi-ethnic and global students (international F-1 Visa students and U.S. citizens who grew up outside of the U.S.)

  • Coordination and direction of undergraduate and graduate Global Student Orientations

  • Supporting global students from orientation to graduation through referrals to various campus and external resources

  • Engaging in cross-departmental and cross-divisional collaborative work and strategic planning; advocating for global student needs and services

  • Supervision and leadership development of student coordinators

  • Planning and coordination of events to build community, promote cultural awareness, and provide practical support for global students

  • Overseeing mass communications with global student community, including production of weekly newsletter, website updates, and curating/managing an Instagram page sharing global student stories

  • Coordinating club officer trainings; evaluating budget proposals for appropriate dispersal of funds; assisting current club officers with purchasing, facility reservations, event planning, etc.; evaluating proposals from students wanting to start new clubs

  • Maintaining accurate records for 80+ clubs including current officer contact information, budget information, and activity/event information


Online Instructor
Orange Lutheran Online, Orange, CA
Aug 2021–Dec 2024

  • Taught high school classes (primarily in digital photography) via an online platform

  • Communicated with students, parents, and advisors; graded assignments and gave regular personalized feedback to each student


Administrative Assistant
Grace Evangelical Free Church, La Mirada, CA
Apr 2021–Sep 2022

  • General administrative duties, managed church office phone and email

  • Assisted with weekly bulletin and email newsletter design, editing, and production

  • Managed and regularly posted to the church’s social media networks

  • Graphic design projects, including logos and promotional postcards

  • Assisted the church staff with various other tasks


Studio Manager
Rainbow Art, Monterey Park, CA
Jun 2018–Sep 2020

  • Assisted the school’s directors with various tasks

  • Handled administrative tasks, communicated with both current and potential students and parents (phone, email, and in-person), kept records, processed and recorded tuition payments

  • Completed graphic design projects, including informational booklets for potential students, quarterly newsletters, and a twelve-week children’s art curriculum

  • Assisted in the development and production of the studio’s annual student gallery show

  • Regularly cleaned and re-stocked supplies in the studio


Private Photography Tutor
Jun 2018–Mar 2020

  • Preparing and teaching lessons in fundamental photography principles/skills to junior high and high school students

  • Working with students to develop their skills and build portfolios, tailored to their individual needs