AVA AZCONA
Fountain Valley,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in event planning, coordination, and customer service, gained through roles at AXIS Meetings Group. Proven ability to enhance attendee satisfaction through meticulous logistical support and seamless event execution. Demonstrates exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, contributing significantly to team success and marketing initiatives. Highly organized and skilled in time management, with a strong ability to drive brand awareness, engagement, and operational efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Barback
About Town Bartending
Huntington Beach, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Supported bartenders by preparing and stocking bars with essential supplies (glassware, ice, garnishes, and drink ingredients) to ensure smooth shift operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area, ensuring sanitized countertops, shelves, and equipment for efficient service.
- Restocked alcohol, mixers, and bar essentials, tracked inventory levels, and completed inventory sheets to maintain operational flow.
- Delivered beverages to customers promptly, ensuring excellent service and satisfaction during high-volume periods.
- Assisted in preparing classic cocktails and crafting specialty drinks, contributing to timely and accurate service during peak hours.
Speech Pathologist (Intern)
Oceans Therapy
Costa Mesa, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Costa Mesa, CA
- Contribute to marketing and business development efforts by creating social media content, assisting in campaign execution, and maintaining social media strategies to raise brand awareness and engage with the community
- Conduct in-depth research and write Resource Page articles for OceansTherapy.com, focusing on topics related to Speech Pathology and the practice's role in addressing or enhancing these areas, contributing valuable content to the website and supporting the organization's educational outreach
- Assist with administrative and organizational tasks, including appointment scheduling, phone management, and maintaining business data, ensuring the efficient operation of daily office functions and continuous process improvement
- Costa Mesa, CA
Server
Islands Restaurant and Bar
Newport Beach, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with hostesses, bussers, service partners, and bartenders to ensure seamless coordination between the kitchen and guest tables, optimizing food service, and the overall dining experience.
- Provide exceptional customer service by greeting guests, answering menu questions, and upselling additional items to enhance the guests' dining experience.
- Accurately take and process food and beverage orders using the Aloha POS system, ensuring correct communication with kitchen staff, and timely order delivery.
- Manage multiple tables simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing guest needs, ensuring quick service, and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
Event Support (Intern)
AXIS Meetings Group
Palm Springs, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Provide ongoing logistical support for high-profile conferences, ensuring seamless event execution, and a high-quality experience for all attendees.
- Coordinate airport transfers, hotel accommodations, and transportation for VIPs and partners, ensuring timely and efficient arrangements.
- Manage event registration by preparing and distributing name badges, overseeing check-ins, and directing attendees to their designated areas.
- Assist in the setup and organization of meeting rooms, including chair arrangements, dining setups, and overall event layout, contributing to a polished and dynamic environment.
- Address participant needs, and provide exceptional customer service during events, helping to maintain a smooth flow and enhancing attendee satisfaction.
Panhellenic Delegate (Executive Member)
Alpha Phi International
Irvine, CA
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Represented the Alpha Phi Chapter at weekly Panhellenic Council meetings, actively participating in discussions and voting on key issues, such as the annual budget and executive board elections.
- Collaborated with other UCI sororities within the Irvine Panhellenic Association to promote leadership, scholarship, and philanthropy initiatives across the community.
- Developed and delivered presentations on critical topics, including drug and alcohol prevention and wellness initiatives, fostering a safe and healthy environment for students.
- Engaged in regular communication with fellow delegates to track chapter progress and ensure Alpha Phi's compliance with attendance and participation requirements.
- Contributed to the planning and execution of 'Wellness Week' events, supporting the chapter’s involvement in campus-wide health and well-being initiatives.
Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Committee Co-Chair
CARE Office
Irvine, CA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Educated Alpha Phi chapter members on violence prevention and intervention strategies to promote a safer environment within UCI’s Greek system, and the broader campus community.
- Attended weekly VIP meetings and developed, prepared, and presented quarterly programs on key topics, including 'Wellness and Self-Care,' to increase awareness and foster healthy behaviors.
- Contributed to UCI’s annual ‘Take Back the Night’ event as a marketing committee member, creating and distributing event flyers to promote campus-wide participation and advocacy.
- Gained hands-on experience in counseling, educational programming, public speaking, and leadership, while helping to raise awareness of critical social issues on campus.
Co-Director of Social Media (Appointed Position)
Alpha Phi International
Irvine, CA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Directed and managed Alpha Phi’s social media strategy, including both organic and paid campaigns, to increase visibility and engage with potential new members.
- Collaborated closely with the Alpha Phi Marketing Manager to ensure content aligned with brand guidelines, and effectively communicated key messages to the target audience.
- Oversaw content creation and developed a social media calendar, including designing visually appealing feed projections, and cohesive color schemes to enhance the chapter’s online presence.
- Created and edited Instagram posts centered around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and key national holidays, contributing to meaningful and timely content.
- Captured high-quality images at chapter events, curating visual content that was shared on social media platforms to highlight the chapter’s activities and culture.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Science
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2025
Psychology
University of Sydney
Sydney, Australia01.2024
Skills
- Event Planning and Coordination
- Customer Service and Client Relations
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Communication and Public Speaking
- Time Management and Multitasking
- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
- Organizational and administrative skills
- Marketing and Branding
Timeline
Barback
About Town Bartending
09.2024 - Current
Speech Pathologist (Intern)
Oceans Therapy
08.2024 - Current
Server
Islands Restaurant and Bar
06.2024 - Current
Panhellenic Delegate (Executive Member)
Alpha Phi International
05.2023 - 12.2023
Event Support (Intern)
AXIS Meetings Group
03.2023 - Current
Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Committee Co-Chair
CARE Office
01.2023 - 05.2023
Co-Director of Social Media (Appointed Position)
Alpha Phi International
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Science
University of California, Irvine
Psychology
University of Sydney