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Mia Sullivan

Amherst,MA

Summary

Professional with a proven ability in managing gear room operations, rental scheduling, and equipment fitting. Skilled in providing personalized guidance to patrons and ensuring optimal equipment selection while maintaining organized inventory and performing necessary repairs.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Gear Room Manager

Hampshire College OPRA
02.2025 - Current
  • Managing daily operations of a college outdoor equipment room.
  • Coordinating equipment and clothing rentals for trips of up to 20 people as well as individuals.
  • Communicating with patrons, scheduling rentals and returns, and repairing gear and clothing.
  • Meeting with patrons to help them select the right gear for their trip or activity.
  • General cleaning and reorganization of the workspace and storage areas.

Adventure Seekers Director

Bangor YMCA Camp Jordan
06.2024 - 08.2025
  • Planned and led outdoor adventure trips for children and teenagers throughout New England, from single-day excursions to weeklong programs.
  • Activities included hiking, backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, and rock climbing.
  • Outfitted and equipped groups of up to 10 participants
  • Managed varying amounts of petty cash and ensured security in transactions
  • Maintained and organized inventory of outdoor equipment and apparel, providing personalized guidance to help participants select appropriate gear.
  • Developed skills in customer service, outdoor education, and risk management while fostering positive group experiences.

Leaders School Trip Coordinator

Bangor YMCA Camp Jordan
08.2024 - 08.2025
  • Managed on average 15 separate outdoor adventure trips out of one campus.
  • Coordinated with trip leaders to ensure general planning, emergency protocols, food, and equipment are all ready before departure.

Adventure Seekers Assistant Director

Bangor YMCA Camp Jordan
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted in planning and leading outdoor and recreational activities, including hiking, paddling, and climbing, for children and teens in single-day and weeklong programs.
  • Helped outfit campers with appropriate gear and maintained organized equipment inventory.
  • Supported camper growth by fostering confidence, inclusion, and positive group dynamics.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Adventure Education & Environmental Philosophy

Hampshire College
Amherst, Massachusetts
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Glenelg High School
Glenelg, MD
06-2022

Skills

  • Wilderness First Responder certification
  • Engaging diverse audiences
  • Customer service expertise
  • Gear room operations
  • Rental scheduling
  • Equipment fitting
  • Equipment and clothing maintenance, repair, and cleaning
  • Effective problem-solving in dynamic settings
  • Instruction of a variety of outdoor skills
  • Leave No Trace education
  • Lifeguarding and waterfront management

Timeline

Gear Room Manager

Hampshire College OPRA
02.2025 - Current

Leaders School Trip Coordinator

Bangor YMCA Camp Jordan
08.2024 - 08.2025

Adventure Seekers Director

Bangor YMCA Camp Jordan
06.2024 - 08.2025

Adventure Seekers Assistant Director

Bangor YMCA Camp Jordan
06.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor’s Degree - Adventure Education & Environmental Philosophy

Hampshire College

High School Diploma -

Glenelg High School

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