Miiko Taylor

Experience

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  Target

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2016

  Executive Team Leader-Food

  Supervised 3 full-time Team Leaders and hired and trained employees in the Starbucks, meat, and deli departments.Performed crisis management including writing incident reports, and responding to fires, and power outages.Served as a Food Leader on Duty in the 6th highest volume Target store.

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  Lewis & Clark College

  Jan 2017 - May 2018

  Served in a support and planning role for various Campus Living projects including the hiring of approximately 80 Resident Advisors, and assisting with the check-out process, of over 15 residential halls.Supported programmatic and developmental efforts for 9 living-learning communities housing approximately 290 residents.Synthesized survey data to assist in decision-making for 5 living-learning community initiatives.Planned and presented professional development workshops for approximately 50 Resident Advisors.Assisted the Director of Housing and Orientation with planning and execution of orientation for over 500 students. Show less

  • Campus Living Staff Assistant

    Sept 2016 - May 2018

  • Financial Aid Graduate Assistant

    Sept 2016 - Apr 2018

  • Inclusion & Multicultural Engagement Program Developer

    Jan 2017 - May 2017
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  Columbia University

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  High School Programs Intern

  Enforced Columbia’s behavioral standards policies while creating a culture of safety, comfort, and inclusivity for high school students.Served on the academic skills committee by tutoring and creating academically-oriented activities.Coordinated a student-led college fair with over 20 colleges and universities represented.

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  Reed College

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  Student Engagement Practicum Intern

  Researched peer institutions to design and implement a new orientation program along with drafting the job description of the orientation leader role.Implemented the spring hiring and training of 20 orientation leaders including leading diversity, equity, and inclusion training.Administered surveys to assess training and orientation program.

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  Carleton College

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2022

  Coordinated the recruitment, advertisement, and supervision of approximately 120 paid student employees and 125 student volunteers.Supervised two, full-time Assistant Directors and multiple student employees.Managed multiple budgets totaling approximately $1 million.Coordinated, implement, and assess New Student Week, Carleton’s orientation program for over 500 students with a budget of approximately $165,000.Designed and maintain departmental websites and various social media platforms.Created and led workshops and social events for Carleton’s First-Year Success Series (FYSS) for approximately 500 students.Advised and assessed social, recreational, and cultural programs including Student Activities. Programming Board, Carleton Student Senate, and student publications.Addressed risk management issues related to advising student organizations, including student travel, event registration, contract negotiation, and events with alcohol. Show less Served as a primary contact and advisor to over 200 student organizations.Oversaw the implementation and assessment of the Carleton Cupboard (campus food pantry) including hosting multiple food drives each year.Oversaw the implementation and assessment of the Carleton Winter Wardrobe (campus clothing closet) including hosting multiple clothing drives each year.Contracted talent agencies to host musicians and improve groups for events ranging from 30 to 2,000 students.Served on the Division of Student Life Peer Leader Committee representing Student Activities and created shared student development training for over 200 student leaders.Served on the Strategic Planning Committee for the Division of Student Life assisting with the development of a 5-year plan. Show less

  • Associate Director of Student Activities & New Student Orientation

    Jul 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Assistant Director of Student Activities & New Student Orientation

    Jun 2018 - Jul 2021
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  Medtronic

  Oct 2022 - now

  Strategic Event Technology Specialist

  Manage on-site badge printing process and technology at events.Support meeting planners with Cvent features including appointment booking, Attendee Hub, Leadcapture, OnArrival, etc.Build Cvent registration websites and mobile event apps.Quickly troubleshoot and resolve technology issues before, during and after an event.Advise meeting planners troubleshoot iPad and OnArrival issues.Support virtual event planning specialists with complex virtual events as needed. Show less