Mia Robillard-Day

Experience

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  Sands School

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2019

  During my time as a Governor at Sands School, I provided oversight on strategy, policy, budgeting, and staffing to ensure optimal operations. Collaborating closely with senior leaders, students and other governors I supported the schools delivery of a excellent secondary education.Highlights: 🇰🇷As part of a team I helped host an educational event with Korean Educational Ministers who visited Sands school to learn about our innovative learning techniques and alternative education.🇫🇷Represented the school at an Education Conference in Paris, fostering an exchange of alternative educational methods and insights. Show less

  • School Governor

    Nov 2014 - Sept 2019

  • Art Teacher’s Assistant

    Sept 2018 - May 2019
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  Exeter Students' Guild

  Oct 2019 - Jun 2020

  Student Representative (Art History Council)

  💫Facilitated dialogue with Art History students to gather feedback on the Art History and Visual Culture course and university experiences.💫Employed various communication channels, including emails, social media, and group chats, to disseminate information to the year group.💫Actively participated in Art History council meetings, articulating and advocating for students' needs and concerns to the faculty.

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  Exeter Students' Guild

  Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

  Student Representative (Drama Council)

  💫Facilitated dialogue with drama students to gather feedback on the Drama course and university experiences.💫Employed various communication channels, including emails, social media, and group chats, to disseminate information to the year group.💫Actively participated in Drama Council meetings, articulating and advocating for students' needs and concerns to the faculty.

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  Self-employed

  May 2021 - now

  Lived Experience Consultant and Advocate

  As a Lived Experience Consultant and Advocate, I leverage my personal journey to empower and support individuals, organisations, and professionals in understanding and addressing the needs of neurodivergent individuals and those experiencing eating disorders. My multifaceted work encompasses maintaining an influential online advocacy blog, delivering training sessions to psychotherapists and professionals working with SEND, consulting on therapeutic practices, conducting live speaking events on pertinent topics, and developing practical resources such as client worksheets.Highlights:💖Established and maintained the online advocacy blog @Recoveringwithmia, amassing a dedicated following of 70,000 followers.🌻Provided comprehensive training sessions to psychotherapists and SEND professionals, enhancing their understanding of neurodivergent individuals.🦋Consulted with various organizations, including the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, Bright World Guardianship Company and KRD training, on optimising therapeutic structures and language surrounding neurodivergence.🕊️Worked in partnership with Dove’s Self Esteem Project which has been helping young people develop their self-esteem since 2004 as they believe that all young people deserve the support to reach their potential.🚨Featured as a guest speaker on ITV News, advocating for awareness of the growing rates of eating disorders in young people in the UK. Show less

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  Bright Network

  Jul 2021 - Jul 2021

  Business, Operations & Marketing intern
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  Optix Solutions

  Aug 2021 - Nov 2022

  Digital Marketing Executive Intern

  At Optix Solutions, I gained valuable hands-on experience across teams, honing my skills in design, social media marketing, and developing a new proficiency in Adobe Suite. I contributed to client projects and proposals, managed social media, and created content for clients.Highlights:🌈Developed a new EDI strategy and facilitated related workshops, fostering inclusivity within the organisation.📸 Managed the Optix Solutions Instagram page, increasing online visibility and customer connections. Show less

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  Exeter Students' Guild

  Aug 2021 - May 2022

  Eating Disorder Peer Support Group | Publicity Team - Graphics and Design

  As part of the publicity team for the Eating Disorders Peer Support Group, I developed creative promotional strategies, planned social media content, designed graphics, standardised design elements and collaborated with team members and external groups.

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  Exeter Students' Guild

  Jun 2023 - now

  Elected Communities and Equality Officer

  As the Communities & Equality Officer at the University of Exeter Guild, I spearhead initiatives to enhance diversity, inclusion, and support for underrepresented student groups. My role involves advocating for students impacted by barriers, organising impactful campaigns, empowering student-led groups, and collaborating with the University to address related issues. Additionally, I fulfill trustee duties, contributing to the Guild's governance and strategic direction.Highlights: 🧡Successfully secured funding for a peer support project, establishing a network of peer support groups, providing tailored training, and developing resources for best practices.🪴Enhanced Exehale rooms (quiet spaces) for neurodivergent students by implementing sensory aids and collaborating with the library to offer casual reading materials based off student feedback.❤️‍🩹Facilitated comprehensive eating disorder awareness training for the entire student Union staff, along with creating essential resources to empower the team to better support affected students and coworkers. Show less