OBJECTIVECollaborative and hardworking undergraduate with exceptional leadership, communication and interpersonal skills; seeking professional experience within Higher Education.

Areas of experience include: Leadership Development | Strategic Planning | Public Speaking | Student Affairs | First-Year Programs | Non-profit Organizations and Planning | Crisis Management | Safe-Space Training | Community Involvement

EDUCATIONBachelor of Science, Major: Interdisciplinary Studies – Elementary Education

Minor: Communications, Social Influence Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA, May 2016 G.P.A. 3.27

RELATED EXPERIENCEInterpersonal Misconduct Prevention Undergraduate Intern, Lynchburg College, 2015 – present

Develop and expand campus knowledge regarding sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking policies to prevent and educate as well develop and publicize resources.

Co-chair a committee that is tasked with compliance to the primary prevention efforts of Violence Against Women Act that is committed to strengthening student participation in the response interpersonal misconduct.

Engage in primary prevention efforts throughout the year including new student orientation, student leader trainings, and other initiatives. Connect and collaborate with existing student groups working on sexual violence response and prevention at Lynchburg College. Support the Bystander Intervention Training Program.

Assist with and research best practices in sexual violence education and prevention.

First-Year Programs Intern, Lynchburg College, Spring 2016 – present Co –teach College Success Strategies Advise Commuter Student Association and Tau Sigma (Transfer Honors Program) Serve on the Sophomore Year Success Committee Research strategies that other institutions use within First-Year Programs

Connection Leader Coordinator, Lynchburg College, Spring 2015 – present Connection Leader, Lynchburg College, Spring 2013 – present

Coordinate the Connections Program(Student Leadership) as well as SOAR: Student Orientation and Registration. Facilitate new student and family orientation. Instruct and mentor (18) students in weekly GS100: Freshman Success Seminar Classes, a 1 – credit graded course,

covering topics such as time management skills, campus resources, and financial management. Coach (5) Connection Leaders regarding teaching techniques and best practices for working with first year students.

Academic and Career Services; Office Student Assistant, Lynchburg College (2012- present)

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCEAlpha Sigma Alpha Sorority, 2013 – Present

Vice President of Public Relations and Recruitment, 2014 – 2015 Organized recruitment events as well as workshops for the Chapter as well as oversaw membership growth of the Collegiate Chapter. Directed and assisted the development of the National Recruitment Plan Report. Provided

guidance and educated recruitment teams as well as the entire chapter. Plan Recruitment Week (decorations, activities, assign members positions)

Social Chairman, 2013-2014 Organized Social events with other Greek Organization on Campus. Educated Chapter of Alcohol and risk management policies and conducted risk management workshops.

Relay for Life, 2012 – Present

Current Address:1501 Lakeside DriveCampus Box #6127 Lynchburg, VA 24501

Permanent Address:8087 Village Highway Concord, VA 24538

Miranda Mitchell

miranda16mitchell@gmail.com

Executive Board Director, 2015 – Present; Co-Chairman , 2014- 2015 Oversee all Executive Board positions as well as the committee. Plan weekly Executive Board Meetings as well as Bi-monthly Committee Meetings. Track all fundraising and assist in planning with all events and promotions.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital - Up ‘til Dawn, 2012 – Present Executive Board Director, 2015 – Present

Responsible for overall management of the program. Serves as the liaison between the executive board and American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC), the

fundraising organization for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Ensures the executive board is working as a team and holds positions accountable for responsibilities and maintains

communication among the committee, advisor, and campus. Organizes meetings, records financial and budget documentation. Spreads the mission/education of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to campus and community.

Recruitment Director, 2013-2014 Developed Recruitment goals and strategies Planned recruitment committee meetings as well as meetings with Team Captains Led all recruitment activities and coordinated the event registration process Met with over 25 organizations and teams on campus to recruit participates

Public Relations Director, 2013 -2014 Handled all public relations implemented through social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) Coordinated all publicity on campus and community to promote St. Jude

Lynchburg College Cheerleader, 2015 – Present

Odyssey at Lynchburg College, 2016 – Present Meet weekly deadlines and write articles about student life and pop culture to be published online (Social Media,

Odyssey Website)

WORK EXPERIENCE Kroger, August 2013 – August 2014 (Lynchburg, VA) - CashierBuffalo Wild Wings, August 2009 – March 2013 (Lynchburg, VA) - Hostess/Cashier/Server

HONORS & OTHER INVOLVEMENT: No More Campaign (2015) It’s On Us Campaign (2015)Emerging Leader Facilitator (2015) Get Organized Mentor Student Leader (2015)Elsie Spirit Award (Connections Program, 2013) Emerging Leader Award (2012) NODA Region 8 Conference (2015, 2016)

REFERENCESAvailable upon request.