Ava Eghbali
Bethesda,MD
Summary
College student with experience in retail sales, customer service, tutoring, and office support. Skilled in upselling, client communication, and bilingual customer engagement (English/Persian).
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Lead (Manager-in-Training)
Faherty
Bethesda , MD
09.2025 - Current
- Communicated with customers by identifying their needs and recommending products and styling options
• Supported daily sales goals by assisting associates and maintaining strong floor organization
• Helped train new team members and supported visual merchandising tasks
• Resolved customer concerns professionally to create a positive shopping experience
Barista
Paris Baguette
Bethesda, Maryland
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Provided fast and friendly customer service in a busy café environment
• Assisted customers with orders, payments, and menu recommendations
• Maintained clean and organized displays and restocked products as needed
Office Assistant
4life Driving School
Bethesda, Maryland
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Organized and filed student forms and maintained accurate paperwork
- Supported office operations through organization and attention to detail
Sales Representative, Door-to-Door
Montgomery Service
Bethesda, Maryland
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Sold cleaning products directly to homeowners through door-to-door outreach
• Developed confidence in approaching customers, explaining product value, and closing sales
• Strengthened communication skills by adjusting approach to different customer personalities
• Learned how to handle rejection and stay consistent in a goal-driven environment
Math Tutor
Private Turtor
Bethesda, Maryland
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Tutored high school students (Grades 9–12) including AP-level math concepts
• Created practice problems and explained difficult topics clearly
• Helped students improve confidence and performance through consistent support
Childcare
Private Care
Bethesda, Maryland
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Took care of younger children after school and during summers
- Built strong relationships with the kids through trust and patience
Education
High School Diploma -
Walt Whitman High School
Bethesda, MD06-2025
Montgomery College - Business & Biology
Montgomery College
Rockville, MDSkills
- Customer Service & Sales Support
- Upselling & Product Recommendations
- Cash Handling & POS Systems
- Inventory Management & Restocking
- Store Organization & Merchandising
- Microsoft Word & Excel
- Office Administration & Filing
- Communication & Teamwork
Languages
Persian (Native) | English (Fluent)
Extracurricular Activities
• Violin (2021–2024)
• Oil Painting (2021–2024)
• Horseback Riding (2021–2024)
Accomplishments
Ranked among top performers in daily sales goals
Increased customer purchases through upselling
Helped store meet daily sales targets consistently
Increased customer purchases through upselling
Helped store meet daily sales targets consistently
Timeline
Sales Lead (Manager-in-Training)
Faherty
09.2025 - Current
Barista
Paris Baguette
08.2025 - 09.2025
Office Assistant
4life Driving School
03.2025 - 04.2025
Sales Representative, Door-to-Door
Montgomery Service
09.2024 - 03.2025
Math Tutor
Private Turtor
09.2024 - 03.2025
Childcare
Private Care
05.2024 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Walt Whitman High School
Montgomery College - Business & Biology
Montgomery College