Sam M. Miller
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Education
Roanoke College, Salem, VA Graduation: May 2022
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Related Courses: Mass Communications, Intercultural Communications, Communication Theory, Interpersonal Communication, Rhetorical Traditions, Small Group Communication, Rhetorical Theory & Critics, Video Field Production, Research Methods, Environmental Science Lab Work Experience
Part-Time Nanny, Two Private Families, Wilbraham & Belchertown, MA June 2022 - Present
• Nanny of a one-year-old girl and a two-year-old boy, responsible for child’s well-being during the day,(preparing and feeding them meals, changing diapers, putting them down for naps, playing with them, and watching them at all times)
• Provide each child with age-appropriate activities that are engaging—typically activities that focus on developing fine motor skills and exploration
• Prepare a schedule and routine for each child based on their personal needs and personalities
• Teach simple appropriate social behaviors, such as showing the children how to use gentle hands while petting animals
Event Planning & Communications Intern, Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Arlington, VA January 2022- May 2022
• Created social media graphics, formatted weekly newsletters, assisted in member outreach through social media platforms, website-editing, photography for social media
• Wrote, edited, and proofread auction item descriptions, event plans, and event speeches
• Researched new donor leads and conducted auction outreach for donations (received 180 items and $115,000 worth of merchandise)
• Answered phones, set up and worked events, organized online files, assisted with physical mailings
• Worked with multiple types of software: Canva, WebLink/Atlas, Gimp, Microsoft Excel & Office, Constant Contact, Adobe Photoshop, Egnyte, and Slack
Assistant Director, KE Camp Great Horse, Hampden, MA June 2021 – August 2021
• Chose, set up, and led camp activities for 15-25 children for 8-hour days. Made plans for co-counselors and their group of campers. Activities included sports, arts and crafts, acting/improv games, and card games
• Assisted golf/tennis instructors working with children ages 3-12
• Point of contact for parents, campers, and co-workers which included de-escalating situations, solving issues, and maintaining a calm attitude and positive attitude
• Responsible for swim-time buddy checks, keeping campers in the correct “pool zone” according to swim level, Camp Counselor, KE Camp Great Horse, Hampden, MA June 2019 – August 2019
• Maintained not only a safe environment for all the campers but a fun one through participating in games, sports, swimming, arts & crafts, & board games
• Kept a positive and professional attitude with campers, staff, and parents
• Encouraged campers to participate in all aspects of camp while making sure their physical and emotional needs were well met
Cashier & Bagger, Big Y World Class Market; Wilbraham, MA June 2016 – December 2018
• Handled customers’ questions, in addition to scanning and bagging their groceries. Awards & Honors
Member, Alpha Lambda Delta National Honors Society Inducted Spring 2019
• Recognition of 3.5 or higher GPA in the first academic year of college Member, Lambda Pi Eta National Communication Association Inducted Spring 2021
• Recognition of 3.5 or higher GPA in communication classes after 12 communication credits