Ava Bohlender
Laramie
Summary
Honors communication student focused on media narratives, gendered expectations, and family communication. Experienced in research development, public presentation, and mentorship. Seeking to contribute as a graduate assistant in COJO.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marketing Intern
Freedom Pilot Cars
Cheyenne
08.2025 - Current
- Provided communication and efficiency in planning and problem solving both internally and externally. I was also charged with managing the social media accounts and posting appropriate content as well as reaching out to respective audiences.
Assistant preschool teacher
Basic Beginnings, Freedom Pilot Cars
Laramie
04.2024 - Current
- Provided a safe, secure, and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow. Managed lesson plans and provided communication between lead teachers and parents.
- (with semester break in spring of 2025 for study abroad)
Nanny
Full time Nanny
Laramie
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Traveled with family as needed and cared for two children. Provided consistent travel, meal prep, and managed general household cleaning while multitasking and managing a schedule.
Team member
Inta Juice
Laramie
03.2023 - 12.2023
- I worked with customers, took orders, managed cash, counted the register, and maintained a clean and swift area.
cashier/customer service representative
Curiosity Shoppe and Sweet Pickles
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked primarily in customer service, ensuring that visitors found what they were looking for. I greeted customers as they walked through the door, assisted with sales and worked the register.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Public Relations, Honors
University of Wyoming
Laramie12-2026
Degree -
Laramie High School
Laramie05.2023
Skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Academic research
- Course materials development
- Interactive learning
Accomplishments
- Research development of how children understand narrative story telling based on interpreted social roles.
Certification
- Early Learning Standards Credential
- Ethical Leadership Certification
- First Aid Certification
- National Safety Council
- CPR Certification.
- Muck Rack Essentials
Timeline
Marketing Intern
Freedom Pilot Cars
08.2025 - Current
Nanny
Full time Nanny
06.2025 - 08.2025
Assistant preschool teacher
Basic Beginnings, Freedom Pilot Cars
04.2024 - Current
Team member
Inta Juice
03.2023 - 12.2023
cashier/customer service representative
Curiosity Shoppe and Sweet Pickles
06.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Public Relations, Honors
University of Wyoming
Degree -
Laramie High School
Professional Attributions
- I plan to approach a graduate study with determination, curiosity, and a genuine investment in student development. My background in communication research and early childhood education has shaped me into an intentional mentor who values clarity, confidence, and critical thought. As a GA, I hope to model academic focus while creating an environment wherein students recognize the importance of public speaking and it's interconnectedness with all career trajectories.
- Globally informed perspective shaped by study abroad and honors research experience
- Research-driven communication scholar with expertise in media narratives and family communication