Amira Johnson
About Amira Johnson
Amira Johnson serves as the Assistant Vice President and Sales Support Officer in Entertainment Banking at City National Bank, a position she has held since 2017. With a background in operations and project management across various organizations, she also actively produces events and leads mentoring programs in her community.
Work at City National Bank
Amira Johnson serves as the Assistant Vice President and Sales Support Officer in the Entertainment Banking division at City National Bank. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the bank's initiatives in the entertainment sector for over seven years. In her role, she manages the GIFTS Online database, which tracks charitable contributions and business development requests within the Entertainment Banking division.
Previous Experience in Entertainment and Banking
Before joining City National Bank, Amira Johnson worked at Union Bank as a Sales Development Specialist in Wealth Markets from 2015 to 2017. She also held various positions at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, including Project Management & Planning Operations Representative, Business Process Analyst, and Procurement Representative from 2008 to 2013. Additionally, she worked as an Operations Analyst at Vespa Management Consulting, Inc. for nine months in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Amira Johnson earned a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Writing from Sarah Lawrence College, where she studied from 2005 to 2007. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs from Penn State University, which she attended from 2000 to 2004. Her educational background supports her expertise in communication and project management within the banking and entertainment industries.
Event Production and Leadership
In her current role, Amira Johnson produces various conferences and events sponsored by Entertainment Banking, including the semi-annual Sales Strategy Luncheon and the CalCPA Conference. She also leads the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles Workplace Mentoring Program, where she recruits colleagues to serve as mentors and coordinates logistics and lesson plans.