Lydia Miller

Experience

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  Camp Greystone

  May 2014 - Aug 2015

  Summer Camp Counselor

  Cabin counselor responsible for ten rising 3rd-4th grade girls, lived in cabin with campers, took them to and participated in activities each day. Table counselor for meals with seven rising 1st-5th grade girls.2014: Junior Camp Session (1 week)2015: Junior (1 1/2 weeks) and August (2 weeks) Camp Sessions

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  FernGully Landscapes

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Office Assistant

  Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents. Perform general office duties. Retrieved mail, made deposits, organized files, reconciled credit card.

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  The Odyssey

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2016

  Editor in Chief

  Submit weekly lifestyle and entertainment articles as well as supervise and lead the entire team of writers, editors, and photographers on Wofford College's campus of The Odyssey. The Odyssey is a news website, reaching over 1 million college students across the nation.

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  LIFETIME FITNESS

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Summer Camp Counselor

  • Lead/supervised group of 10 campers (age 5-12) in daily gym activities, rock climbing, and swimming• Supervised, entertained, and played with infants to pre-teens in the Children’s Center • Participated in encouragement of a healthy lifestyle for the campers every day

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  President Lincoln's Cottage

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Summer Intern

  • Shadowed Director of Programs and Programs department in daily duties with emphasis on special weeklong program events (ex. Civil War Washington Teacher Fellows, Students Opposing Slavery)• Assisted Associate Manager of Museum store with merchandise, annual inventory, and visitor check-in• Worked with External Communications Coordinator with social media efforts• Maintained online archive for user-generated content in American by Belief special exhibit

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  Chegg Inc.

  Feb 2018 - Apr 2019

  Online Tutor
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  Rocky Moo Handcrafted Ice Cream Sandwiches

  Mar 2018 - May 2018

  Employee

  • Assisted customers in process of selecting handcrafted ice cream sandwiches • Worked behind the counter scooping ice cream, handling cash and card transactions at the register• Maintained cleanliness of workspaces and customer seating area – inside and outside • Organized and kept count of cookie inventory; baking fresh cookies and brownies as necessary

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  National Trust for Historic Preservation

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2018

  Historic Sites Intern

  • Worked directly under the heads of the Historic Sites department on analyzing the results of a nationwide survey of over 500 Historic Sites in order to pilot a nationwide marketing programo Provided textual data analysis from the survey (organized into categories) to Donna Ann Harris for a new edition of her book on running historic house museums • Organized focus group calls with over 15 sites from across the country to discuss the difficulties of running a historic site and what a National Trust marketing program could do to benefit their site• Assisted in other administrative tasks – scheduling calls and meetings, taking notes, etc. Show less

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  President Lincoln's Cottage

  Aug 2018 - May 2021

  Museum Program Associate

  - Gave historic interpretive tours to up to 24 visitors multiple times per day, communicating and educating visitors on Abraham Lincoln’s time at his summer cottage and the historical impact of the site - Lead school group programs (K-12) in age-appropriate historic house tour and accompanying activity- Worked in museum store assisting visitors in purchases, handling cash and card transactions at register- Assisted in standing interpretation and set up/take down for private and corporate events at historic site Show less

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  Crumbs & Whiskers

  Mar 2019 - Mar 2020

  Host

  - Assists visitors with daily scheduled bookings and general customer service for DC's first kitten-only cat cafe. - Maintains clean, healthy environment for up to 32kittens, enjoyable and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere for guests. - Helped socialize homeless kittens in a safe, healthy setting; clean and sanitize spaces; provide daily health and weight checks to kittens; administer medication a needed.

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  General Federation of Women's Clubs

  Apr 2021 - Dec 2022

  Membership Services Coordinator

  - Main point of contact for members of over 1,000 women’s clubs throughout the nation; maintained recruitment records, processed grant requests, and milestone certificates for members- Managed stock, inventory, orders, and shipping of all items in the GFWC Member Marketplace- Presented merchandise ideas to Executive Committee quarterly regarding design, price, quantity- Created certificates, business cards, labels, and photo directories for internal and external needs

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  Fuel Cycle

  Dec 2022 - Jun 2023

  Community Associate

  - Guided tech/media focused clients on recruitment, retention, and strategic initiatives, utilizing specialist knowledge in community and panel-based research projects.- Conceptualized and implemented novel research, engagement, and instructional projects, enhancing representation of minority groups and younger generations, demonstrating commitment to multicultural competence and abilities - Collaborated with various teams to execute deliverables for current, planned, proposed projects - Monitored and translated success indicators and qualitative/quantitative KPIs into strategic plans proactively addressing challenges, implementing solutions, and identifying growth opportunities, highlighting expertise in making data-driven decisions for clients. Show less

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  O Museum in The Mansion

  Jul 2023 - Jan 2024

  Hotel Lead/Docent

  - Presented captivating orientation talks to educate visitors about the museum’s history, philosophy,collections, and secret doors, delivering informative and engaging content up to 10 times daily- Demonstrated a commitment to guest satisfaction by maintaining a service-oriented approach,exercising discretion and upholding confidentiality with high-profile museum and hotel patrons- Assumed the role of lead during hotel check-ins, extending warm greetings to guests, escorting them totheir rooms, and fostering a welcome and hospitable environment. Additionally, provided assistancewith light housekeeping tasks as needed.- Served as the floor manager for a team of 3-10 docents, effectively delegating tasks to ensure theseamless execution of daily museum, event, and hotel operations within specified timeframes. Show less

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  Veritiv Operating Company

  Apr 2024 - now

  Brand Coordinator