Miranda Mellin

• Built the Cat Adoption Center Transport Team from the ground up, recruiting and training 9 transport volunteers and 5 volunteer team leads.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers across multiple program areas while fostering an engaged and supportive volunteer community.
• Develop training materials, tracking systems, communication tools, and operational processes that improve program effectiveness and consistency.
• Create volunteer communications, outreach materials, recruitment campaigns, and social media content to support program goals and community engagement.
• Coordinate with volunteers, staff, leadership, and community partners to strengthen participation, support organizational initiatives, and ensure successful program operations.
• Prepared grant reports and contributed to a successful $40,000 PetSmart Charities grant application that secured continued program funding.
• Coordinate community-facing events and activities while leading process improvement initiatives that strengthen volunteer engagement and program outcomes.

• Managed a high-volume volunteer-driven program serving foster families and community members.
• Recruited, trained, and supported volunteers while helping expand community participation.
• Developed training materials, educational resources, and operational procedures.
• Collaborated across departments to ensure consistent service delivery and positive participant experiences.
• Supported program growth through data tracking, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

• Served as a primary point of contact for foster families, providing guidance, support, and problem-solving.
• Created communications and educational resources that improved participant engagement.
• Coordinated with volunteers, staff, and multiple departments to ensure a positive and consistent experience.
• Conducted orientations, trainings, and educational presentations for volunteers and participants.
• Built strong relationships with community members while supporting program growth and engagement.

• Helped build and expand a volunteer-driven foster and adoption program during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Recruited, trained, and mentored volunteers while creating a welcoming and supportive volunteer community.
• Coordinated community events, educational workshops, volunteer recruitment efforts, and outreach initiatives.
• Managed social media outreach and community engagement efforts.
• Served on the Board of Directors, helping guide organizational priorities and program growth.
• Redesigned applications and supported process improvements that strengthened volunteer and participant experiences.
• Helped grow a program that engaged 48 foster families and facilitated 564 adoptions between 2020 and 2023.

• Coordinated placements while balancing participant needs, volunteer availability, and program priorities.
• Communicated with foster families to gather information, answer questions, and support successful placements.
• Maintained placement records and coordinated logistics across multiple departments.
• Supported volunteers throughout the placement process and provided follow-up assistance as needed.

• Designed and implemented lesson plans that supported children's academic, social, and emotional development.
• Built strong relationships with families through ongoing communication and collaboration.
• Recognized as Teacher of the Quarter for outstanding performance.

• Planned and facilitated youth programs, camps, birthday parties, overnight events, and family activities.
• Coordinated logistics, staffing, supplies, and participant engagement.
• Served as a primary point of contact for families.
• Built strong relationships with children and families while creating welcoming and inclusive environments.