​Sarah Mihich, CNP

Food Finders Food Bank - Lafeyette, IN

Volunteer Coordinator (June 2015 - July 2016)

• Recruited volunteers to meet the current needs of programs through a variety of channels such as community fairs, local organizations, social media sites, and other online resources

• Developed job descriptions and training for position-specific volunteer positions

• Implemented monthly and on-going volunteer recognition opportunities  

• Prepared monthly reports on volunteer growth for the board and staff

• Coordinated and match agency needs with volunteer skills

• Created positive and engaging experiences for volunteers 

• Worked with Development staff to identify new funding prospects

• Routinely assessed volunteer satisfaction and recommend program improvements

• Supported community groups engaged in organizing drives and events for the benefit of the agency

• Supported implementation of other special events as directed 

 

Bloomington Entertainment and Art District -  Bloomington, IN

Graduate Assistant  (January 2014-May 2015)

• Manages semi-annual grant program including intake, review panel, notification and payment processin

•  Conducts and reports research on public arts, and arts and economic development topics as needed to the Bloomington’s Art Commission

•  Manages all aspects of the public exhibition program including installation and promotion

•  Manages arts special events as needed, such as “Cardboard Neighborhood” in partnership with Housing and Neighborhood Department   

•  Maintain Bloomington Arts Commission facebook and website as a resource for arts organization

•  Craft press releases and flyers for events sponsored by Bloomington Arts Commission

 

SPEA Alumni Relations and Career Development Office - Bloomington, IN

Graduate Assistant (August 2014 - May 2015) 

• Created and facilitated Career Mentor Program available to over 250 students and over 600 alumni

• Updated and maintained accurate database of over 500 alumni living and working internationally

• Developed and deployed correspondence to reconnect with alumni

• Cultivated and maintained organized records and tracking system for all communication and work

 

SPEA Career Development Office - Bloomington, IN

Graduate Assistant (August 2013-May 2014)

• Contributed with students in creating and updating resumes and cover letters

• Advised students in networking with professionals in their field

 

Arts for Learning-The Indiana Affiliate of Young Audiences - Indianapolis, IN

Marketing Intern  (May-August 2014)

• Created and executed market research to ensure current programs are effective

• Maintained social, web and SEO marketing for ChocFest Indy

• Designed 1 page information sheets on Arts for Learning’s current programs and development offerings in Photoshop, CS6

• Created e-blasts through Bloomerang on upcoming art events in Indianapolis

• Performed sales call to increase vendors for ChocFest Indy 

• Crafted a digital board binder on wix.com for board members to access at all times

• Assessed and analyzed e-blasts analytics through using Excel

• Researched grant opportunities for art teachers to apply for

• Wrote and contributed to weekly blog posts on art education advocacy 

 

Indiana Arts Commission - Indianapolis, IN

Special Events Intern  (March-May 2014)

• Coordinated and managed 2-day conference, Leveraging Creativity: Artists, Entrepreneurship, and Intellectual Property Law

• Marketed and promoted conference through social medias, e-blasts, and printed conference materials

• Created and designed conference booklet in InDesign, CS6

• Created and excuted market research to confereance particpants to understand the effectiveness of the conference using SurveyMonkey

 

Lincoln Center of Boys and Girls Club - Bloomington, IN

Performing Arts Coordinator  (January 2014-May 2014)

Performing Arts Director Intern  (August 2013-December 2013)

• Led the Club’s nationally recognized Performing Arts Program serving youth ages 6-18

• Assisted in the research of local and regional performing artists to hire for monthly performances for 100-200 children

•  Evaluated and assessed performing art classes by creating a performance evaluation system

• Accomplished an instructors guide book to sustain the performing arts program

• Implemented weekly e-blast using MailChimp to parents to inform them what is happening

• Designed and provided a best practices binder for the performing arts program to be used for future coordinators

 

Terre Haute Children's Museum - Terre Haute, IN

Camp Director  (May 2013-August 2013)

• Assisted with planning and implementing seven weeks of science summer day camp 

• Taught lesson plans and basic lab experiments each day to children of ages 6-10 years old

• Created a safe and engaging atmosphere for campers and counselors

 

Art Spaces, Inc. - Wabash Valley Outdoor Sculpture Collection - Terre Haute, IN

Administrative Assistant  (May 2013-August 2013)

Intern  (August 2010-May 2013)

• Handled the Donor Management System, GiftWorks

• Orchestrated thank you  and solicitation letters to donors

• Controlled marketing strategies through updating website, social media,  sending press releases out, and e-blasts through MailChimp

• Wrote and received grant award from the Walmart Foundation for the Paul Dresser Sculpture

• Assisted in collecting data from event surveys for grants through using Excel

• Implemented Arts Corridor Banner Competition

• Managed 2013 Year of the River projects

• Coordinated review panel for the Paul Dresser Sculpture installation 

• Crafted a "Fun Facts" guide of public art sculpture collection to be utlized by educational instructors 

 

Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra - Terre Haute, IN

Intern  ( January 2013-May 2013)

•  Handled ticket sales for symphony events through phone and online sales

•  Prepared promotional pieces for events through social media and posters

• Organized sponsorship ads in events programs for concerts

• Orchestrated planning events such as Tree Fest and Symphony Orchestra Events

 

Crossroads of America, Boy Scouts of America, Scout Reach - Terre Haute, IN

Senior Program Aid  (August 2010-May 2013)

• Executed Events such as Blue and Gold, Christmas Party, and Popcorn Fundraising Events

• Served as a leader for two  Cub Scout packs for boys of ages 7-11

• Expanded my knowledge of the Scouting Program through training

• Coordinated Popcorn sales through door-to-door programs and store front sales

Professional and Relevant Experiences