Miranda Lough

Experience

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  Palm Harbor Parks & Recreation

  May 2017 - Jun 2019

  Youth Development Professional

  Identify and respond to camper behavior issues, organize programs/group activities, document incidents, understand emergency procedures, enforce safety guidelines, communicate with parents.

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  Florida State University

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

  Resident Assistant

  - Report and document incidents within the hall, enforce the student conduct code, understand emergency procedures, and report to FSU Police Department when applicable.- Engage with residents and serve as a referral source for University resources to assist in their transition to college. Create a living environment that fosters academic success and a sense of community.

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  Leon County Government

  Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

  Emergency Management Intern

  · Learned under the Director of Emergency Management how a county Emergency Operations Center works and the interactions between the fire department, police department, EMS, and emergency management. · Worked directly with community partners and non-profits in developing a database of Community Organizations Active in Disaster and planned meetings with the leadership team.

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  Lady Spirithunters

  Dec 2019 - Dec 2020

  President

  Serve as the President of Lady Spirithunters, a Registered Student Organization on Florida State University’s campus. This organization focuses on spreading Seminole Spirit through volunteering around the Tallahassee community, painting warstripes on fans’ faces at varsity athletic events, and hosting social events. Oversees the executive board of seven other people and the general body of over 150 students.

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  Florida Department of Environmental Protection

  Dec 2020 - Jun 2021

  Archivist
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  University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  Jul 2021 - Jun 2023

  In the Pride Center I oversee and manage the peer mentoring program of around 40 students. There I focus on recruitment, advertising for the program, creating and running monthly meetings, and planning service opportunities. I support mentors and mentees with monthly check-ins and get them involved in the campus community. I also participate in campus outreach through trainings and education. I inform students of the resources available through the Pride Center and facilitate 4-6 Safe Zone trainings per semester, educating over 150 students, staff, and faculty on LGBTQ+ issues and topics. I also plan workshops and events with other departments to develop inclusive and diverse programming. Show less

  • Basic Needs Practicum Student

    Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

  • Pride Center Graduate Assistant

    Jul 2021 - Jun 2023
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  Fashion Institute of Technology

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Assistant Residential Education Coordinator

  Through ACUHO-I, I interned full-time at the Fashion Institute of Technology in University Housing. Here I supervised a staff of 20 Summer Resident Assistants and maintained daily functions of Kaufman Hall, and apartment-style residence hall that served over 600 summer interns from across the country. I also assisted with coordinating check-in and check-out procedures, opening and closing of resident halls for the Summer semester, requests for accommodations, and any related room assignment issues. In this role, I responded to conduct violations, did COVID-19 response, and participated in the 24/7 crisis management on-call rotation. Show less

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  Galen College of Nursing

  Jun 2023 - Jan 2025

  Enrollment Counselor
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  University of South Florida

  Dec 2024 - now

  Residence Life Coordinator