Ava Ellis-Furlong
Raleigh,NC
Summary
A versatile and determined mechanical engineer student with skills from coaching fencing, youth leadership, and academic rigor. Skilled in a variety of engineering tasks, and adaptable and persistent in personal growth and team collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Member of Teen Leadership Committee
Forge Fencing Teams
Durham, NC
06.2022 - 07.2026
- President: 2025-2026
- Led a group of teenagers in volunteering through fencing classes and tournaments
- Taught fencing at a local first-generation college access afterschool program
- Participated in over 500 volunteer hours in teaching, coordinating, and officiating fencing over summer breaks and weekends
Assistant Fencing Coach
Forge Fencing
Durham, NC
01.2026 - 07.2026
- Led large group drills and exercises for students of various ages
- Taught individual lessons to students
- Used sport as a way to convey social-emotional learning to young students
Referee for USA Fencing
Freelance
Nationally
05.2025 - Current
- USA Fencing rated Referee for all three weapons: Sabre, Epee, and Foil
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC09-2026
Skills
- Solidworks and Onshape CAD modeling
- Python Programming
- 3D Printing
- Circuit Design, Soldering and Breadboarding
- Leadership and Management
Timeline
Assistant Fencing Coach
Forge Fencing
01.2026 - 07.2026
Referee for USA Fencing
Freelance
05.2025 - Current
Member of Teen Leadership Committee
Forge Fencing Teams
06.2022 - 07.2026
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
North Carolina State University