Ava Campbell
Southfield,MI
Summary
Relentless advocate for social change with focus on equipping community members to manage and perpetuate improvements.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Alto Choir Member
Detorit Youth Choir
Detroit, MI
01.2019 - 08.2023
• Performed on America's Got Talent Allstars, receiving the Golden Buzzer
• Performed at Carnegie Hall
• Featured in the Disney documentary CHOIR
Community Outreach Advocate
MOSES, Metro Organizing Strategy Enabling Strength
Detroit, MI
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted canvassing in SE Michigan and educated the community on health equity, transportation equity, and social justice issues
- Engaged in phone banking and text campaigns
Community Organizer
When You Vote I Win
Southfield, MI
08.2021 - Current
- Participated in GOTV events to increase voter turnout and education for Detroit, Pontiac, and Southfield
Camp Counselor
Wayne State University C2 Pipeline
Detroit, MI
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted professors in teaching middle schoolers various crafts and disciplines
Sales Associate
Gap Inc
Farmington Hills, MI
09.2020 - 08.2022
• Successfully sold clothing to a diverse range of customers
• Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coins, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers
• Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal
• Achieved and exceeded company-defined sales quotas
Student Advocate
Kauffman Foundation
Kansas City, MO
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with Lee’s Summit school district, Kauffman Foundation, and the community to create a program – Best in Class, addressing gaps in student achievement based on equity
Education
Associate of Arts -
Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI06-2024
High School Diploma -
University High School Academy
Lathrup Village, MI06-2023
Skills
Extensive experience in working with community groups, faith-based organizations, and grassroots entities
Proven ability to assist in planing and executeing successful events, rallies, marches, and canvasses
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
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Mayoral Campaign
- Anthony Adams, Detroit, MI, Mayor 2021
State House Campaigns
- Ryana Parks Shaw, Kansas City, MO, 30th district, 2016
- Richard Brown, Kansas City, MO, 27th district, 2014
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#FreeGrace
- Organized several marches in support of freeing an Oakland County high schooler from juvenile detention for not completing homework
Michigan Liberation
- Engaged in poll work and canvassing for the election of progressive Michigan supreme court judges
Beloved Community
- Worked towards combating racism in Missouri schools and raising awareness about the Pipeline to Prison
Timeline
Community Outreach Advocate
MOSES, Metro Organizing Strategy Enabling Strength
08.2023 - Current
Camp Counselor
Wayne State University C2 Pipeline
06.2022 - 08.2022
Community Organizer
When You Vote I Win
08.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Gap Inc
09.2020 - 08.2022
Alto Choir Member
Detorit Youth Choir
01.2019 - 08.2023
Student Advocate
Kauffman Foundation
08.2018 - 10.2019
Associate of Arts -
Oakland Community College
High School Diploma -
University High School Academy