Ava Forget
Lone Tree,CO
Summary
Hello! I am Ava, and I am a Psychology major at the University of Colorado Boulder. I am able to manage many tasks at once and adapt to new environments easily. I am detail-oriented and put immense energy into things that matter to me. I am also an agreeable and warm person that can connect with a wide variety of people. I aim to become a Professional Counselor after completing my Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marching Piccolo
Golden Buffalo Marching Band
08.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Golden Buffalo Marching Band is the University of Colorado’s official marching band
- We perform Pre-Game and Halftime at home games in Folsom Field
- Season 116 - performed 3 shows; Blues Brothers: Getting the Band Back Together, Buffs on Broadway, and Dance Party
- We performed 'Blues Brothers: Getting the Band Back Together' at the Broncos’ Home Opener
- We will perform 'Dance Party' at a Bowl Game this December
Summer Camp Volunteer
Douglas County Libraries
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: Douglas County Libraries is the district library located in several cities such as Lone Tree, Castle Rock, and Parker Colorado
- hosts numerous summer camps that encourage reading among children
- Summer of 2024 - was one of the assistants who helped set up activities, bring energy to the activities, and help clean up
- helped run painting, Lego, and model magic activities, which were engaging and fun for the participants
Spokesperson/Social Media Manager
Society for Psychology
08.2023 - 05.2024
- In Society for Psychology, we share our passion and love for psychology with others interested in it through learning about psychology and raising money for the psychology community
- Last year, we hosted Snowed-In, a spirit week to raise money for families in need during the Holidays
- We sold hot chocolate and came up with spirit day themes
- We held a mini fundraiser and donated $200 to the local children’s hospital
- For the club, I specifically ran the social media page and helped plan when meetings, fundraisers, or spirit weeks would be
Club Member
Book Club
08.2023 - 05.2024
- In Book Club, we are assigned a book to read each month and at the monthly meetings, discuss the book
- Everyone in the club shares a love for reading and it is a great environment to nerd out about any good book
Team Member/Shirt Designer
HRHS Winter Guard
01.2024 - 04.2024
- HRHS Winter Guard competes in several competitions against other high schools in the state
- This season, we performed the show 'Eras', which is a mash-up of Retro-Themed music and Taylor Swift songs
- We placed 5th in the 6 competitions we competed in
- I designed the show shirt for the team to wear at competitions
- I surveyed the team to pick the shirt color and designed the logo on ProCreate
Volunteer
HRHS AfterProm
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Company Overview: HRHS AfterProm is a volunteer opportunity at HRHS run by the librarians
- Every Wednesday from 7-9, we create decorations for our AfterProm, which is a carnival-type event following prom that lasts till 1 am
- We created paper flowers, a 15ft scrabble board, and other decorations to fit a 'game night' theme
Marching Flute
HRHS Falcon Regiment
07.2023 - 11.2023
- The Falcon Regiment performs at school assemblies, football games, and spirit parades (especially for Homecoming)
- This season, we performed a show called A Golden State of Mind, which featured songs like 'Surfin USA' and 'California Dreamin'
- We competed against many other high school bands in the state
- This season, we placed 5th at regionals and 16th overall in State Quarterfinals
- I was the only marching flute this season
Club Member
VHS Environmental Club
09.2022 - 05.2023
- VHS Environmental Club spreads awareness of climate issues in the area and advocates for more sustainable practices in Viera High School
- During my time in the club, we planted a garden in the school’s courtyard, hosted several beach cleanups, created informational posters on endangered species in the area, and celebrated Earth Day by giving every teacher a plant to take care of
Club Member
Random Acts of Kindness Club
01.2022 - 05.2023
- VHS’s Random Acts of Kindness Club focuses on creating a warm, welcoming environment at the school
- During my time in the club, we created bookmarks with affirmations for others, taped sticky notes with kind messages on teacher’s doors, and held several socials for others to connect with each other
Marching Flute
VHS Marching Hawks
07.2022 - 11.2022
- The Marching Hawks perform Viera High School’s Football Halftime shows and march in parades like 'Light Up Viera' in the wintertime
- This season, we performed the show Styx and Stones, which featured songs like 'Come Sail Away', 'Paint it Black', and 'Mr Roboto'
- At the Marching Music Performing assessment, we scored straight superiors
- We competed in Vero Beach’s Crown Jewel Competition and placed 2nd overall
Club Photographer
Suntree Soccer Club
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: Suntree Soccer Club is an organization for children to learn and play soccer
- I volunteered as a Club Photographer for a season
- As a photographer, I took candid photos of the club’s soccer games on Saturdays and would edit them the next day to send to the club coordinator
- These pictures were used for marketing and were sold to the parents if they wanted photos of their kids
Education
No Degree - Psychology
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, Colorado05-2028
High School Diploma -
Highlands Ranch High School
Highlands Ranch, Colorado05.2024
Skills
- Plays Flute/Piccolo
- Social Media Management
- Photoshop
- Microsoft Programs/Google Programs
- Traditional Art/Digital Art
- Communication Skills
- Fast Learner
- Flexibility
- Resilience
- Empathy
- Honesty
- Reading/Writing
- Problem-Solving
- Active listening
- Self-critiquing skills
Awards
- National Honor Society: 2023 - Inducted into HRHS’s NHS with a GPA of 4.0 and 25 community service hours.
- Tri-M (National Music Honor Society): Inducted by writing an essay and demonstrating musical expertise through an audition.
- Most Valuable Woodwind Award: Awarded for bringing a positive attitude to every rehearsal.
- High School Diploma: Completed 4 years of high school education with a GPA of 4.0.
Accomplishments
**Designed the team T-Shirt for HRHS's 2024 Winter Guard Season
**Helped start up a Psychology Club at HRHS
**Performed the halftime show for the Broncos' 2024 home opener
**Donated money to the local Children's Hospital from a fundraiser I designed
**Facilitated discussions over sensitive topics at the annual Youth Diversity Conference in Cherry Creek
**My Artwork was displayed in the 2024 Douglas Country Art Showcase
Certification
- Colorado Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Marching Piccolo
Golden Buffalo Marching Band
08.2024 - Current
Summer Camp Volunteer
Douglas County Libraries
07.2024 - 07.2024
Team Member/Shirt Designer
HRHS Winter Guard
01.2024 - 04.2024
Volunteer
HRHS AfterProm
01.2024 - 04.2024
Spokesperson/Social Media Manager
Society for Psychology
08.2023 - 05.2024
Club Member
Book Club
08.2023 - 05.2024
Marching Flute
HRHS Falcon Regiment
07.2023 - 11.2023
Club Member
VHS Environmental Club
09.2022 - 05.2023
Marching Flute
VHS Marching Hawks
07.2022 - 11.2022
Club Member
Random Acts of Kindness Club
01.2022 - 05.2023
Club Photographer
Suntree Soccer Club
01.2022 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Highlands Ranch High School
- Colorado Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
No Degree - Psychology
University of Colorado Boulder
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