MIRANDA K. HAHS
Conroe,TX
Summary
A HIGHLY QUALIFIED COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL AND LIFELONG PUBLIC SERVANT
Miranda is an experienced leader with a strong background in guiding public information, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Miranda excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. She is well known for collaborative approach and a commitment to unwavering excellence.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Media Team Specialist
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
02.2022 - Current
- Effectively manage public information for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
- Prepare the Sheriff and Command Staff for media public comments, and coordinate press conferences for both significant and small-scale incidents.
- Coordinate between multiple departments, agencies, and stakeholders regarding all public-facing aspects of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
- Expertly manage multiple projects simultaneously to ensure timely completion and high-quality results.
Victim Services Liaison
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
01.2020 - 2021
- Developed outreach programs to enhance public engagement and trust in law enforcement.
- Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners.
- Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Provided a public-facing outreach for victims of crime in Montgomery County.
Senior Homeland Security Planner, Public Information Officer
Montgomery County Emergency Management
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Served as Lead Public Information Officer for all major incidents for the Office of Emergency Management, including Hurricane Harvey, Tri-County Wildfires, Tropical Storm Imelda, and the Lewis Creek Dam Break
- Developed comprehensive project plans aligning resources with organizational goals.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to ensure project alignment and timely execution.
- Streamlined planning processes, improving efficiency and reducing time-to-completion for projects.
- Supervised and mentored junior planners, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Evaluated performance metrics to refine planning strategies and drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Successfully managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines.
Homeland Security Planner, Public Information Officer
Montgomery County Emergency Management
01.2013 - 01.2015
Community Preparedness Planner
Montgomery County Emergency Management
01.2011 - 01.2015
Supervisor, Drug Court and Sex Offender Unit
Montgomery County Juvenile Probation
01.2010 - 01.2011
Probation Officer - Sex Offender Field Unit
Montgomery County Juvenile Probation
01.2006 - 01.2010
Detention Officer
Montgomery County Juvenile Detention
01.2003 - 01.2006
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
Hunstville, TXHigh School Diploma -
Willis High School
WillisSkills
- Certified Public Information Officer through the Emergency Management Institute
- Certified in 'Public Information During a Terrorist Event'
- Certified in 'Managing Social Media in a Disaster Response'
- Trained in 'Managing Public Information in a Mass Fatality'
- Completed Incident Command Systems Training Completed: ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800;
- Certified trainer for ICS 300 and 400 for Law Enforcement
- RAD Self Defense Certified in Basic, Advanced and Weapons Instruction
Accomplishments
- Logistical Coordinator for Sheriff Doolittle's large scale Swearing-In Ceremonies as he took office in 2025
- Logistical Coordinator for all Line of Duty and Active Duty funerals for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, including all public facing exposure.
- Lead Public Information Officer for The Montgomery County EOC: Tri-County Wild-fires, Entergy Dam Collapse, Tax Day Flood 2016, Memorial Day Flood 2016, and Hurricane Harvey.
- Served as nightshift EOC Incident Commander Tropical Storm Imelda
- Author and Lead Planner of the Montgomery County Special Threat Plan
- Author and Lead Planner of the Montgomery County Mass Gatherings Plan
- Lead development of the first Victim Services Liaison Field Safety Operating Guide at MCSO
Certification
- ICS Public Information Officer Certified
- ICS Planning Section Chief Certified
- TCOLE Basic Instructor Certified
- Advanced ICS Instructor G449 Certified
- ALERRT Instructor- CRASE Certified
- RAD Basic and Advanced Instructor Certified
Timeline
Media Team Specialist
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
02.2022 - Current
Victim Services Liaison
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
01.2020 - 2021
Senior Homeland Security Planner, Public Information Officer
Montgomery County Emergency Management
01.2015 - 01.2020
Homeland Security Planner, Public Information Officer
Montgomery County Emergency Management
01.2013 - 01.2015
Community Preparedness Planner
Montgomery County Emergency Management
01.2011 - 01.2015
Supervisor, Drug Court and Sex Offender Unit
Montgomery County Juvenile Probation
01.2010 - 01.2011
Probation Officer - Sex Offender Field Unit
Montgomery County Juvenile Probation
01.2006 - 01.2010
Detention Officer
Montgomery County Juvenile Detention
01.2003 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
High School Diploma -
Willis High School
AWARDS
2007 Outstanding Employee- Juvenile Probation, 2018 Montgomery County Employee of the Month, 2020 MCSO PACT Award- Compassion, Several Letters of Commendation available upon request