Ava Carlson
Hermantown
Summary
Professional with hands-on experience in collaborative environments, prepared to contribute to project success. Known for reliability and adaptability in meeting dynamic team needs. Exhibits strong organizational abilities and effective communication skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Summit School
01.2025 - Current
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
Seasonal Retail Associate
Bath & Body Works
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting customers in a friendly and professional manner
- Maintained a clean and organized sales floor, ensuring merchandise was properly displayed and stocked
- Demonstrated product knowledge to answer customer inquiries and make recommendations based on their needs
- Assisted with inventory management, including receiving shipments, restocking shelves, and conducting regular stock checks
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently using the point-of-sale system
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales goals through effective communication and teamwork
- Participated in store merchandising activities such as setting up displays or arranging promotional signage
- Contributed to loss prevention efforts by monitoring for theft or suspicious activity on the sales floor
- Collaborated with team members to create a positive work environment focused on delivering exceptional customer service
Intern
University Of Minnesota Duluth
08.2024 - 12.2024
- This Internship was through the University of Minnesota Duluth Library, where I worked in the archives helping to scan and digitize photo negatives. I worked alongside the full-time staff of the library to ensure the best project outcome.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Hospitality
Glensheen Mansion
03.2024 - 10.2024
- My position at Glensheen Mansion includes interacting with guests both inside the mansion as well as outside on the grounds. My duties also include paying attention to details to ensure that the mansion runs smoothly. Part of my position entails me to be working closely with the other team members as to give guests the best experience.
Intern
Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
- This internship was completed in the archives at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center. I helped with accessioning and deaccessioning artifacts as well as inserting its data into the system.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
Assistant Teacher
Hope for Kids Childcare Center
01.2023 - 05.2024
- As an assistant teach at Hope for Kids, I help care for kids ages 5 months to 5 years old. I assist with handling food, supervising kids, changing diapers and doing bathroom breaks, putting kids down for nap, and interacting with other staff and parents/guardians. At the end shift, I am in charge of doing the dishes for all of the groups along with doing any laundry that is needed. Other housekeeping tasks I perform would be to visibly break room when needed, making sure the rooms are clean with all toys put away and sprayed down, recording the temperatures of the fridges used for the children's milk, and cleaning up any spills that occur. As a staff member I make sure that all the children are supervised in every area of the center.
Restaurant Hostess
Applebee's Grill + Bar
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
Camp Counselor
YMCA
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public History
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth, MN05-2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Cash handling
- Childcare
- POS
- Faculty collaboration
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Diversity and inclusion
Certification
CPR Certification
Additional Information
I worked as an intern for the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in the collections for the summer of 2024.
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Summit School
01.2025 - Current
Seasonal Retail Associate
Bath & Body Works
11.2024 - 01.2025
Intern
University Of Minnesota Duluth
08.2024 - 12.2024
Intern
Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
Hospitality
Glensheen Mansion
03.2024 - 10.2024
Restaurant Hostess
Applebee's Grill + Bar
05.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Teacher
Hope for Kids Childcare Center
01.2023 - 05.2024
Camp Counselor
YMCA
02.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Public History
University of Minnesota-Duluth
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