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Ava Hessenthaler

Chalfont,PA

Summary

Advertising and Digital Marketing student at Virginia Tech with hands-on experience in customer service, sales, and guest relations. Brings content creation skills, social media familiarity, and clear communication to support marketing teams and connect with audiences.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Island Gypsy
Beach Haven, NJ
05.2026 - 08.2026
  • Engaged customers to identify needs and recommend products, curating merchandise displays to enhance visual appeal

Hostess

Buckalew's Restaurant & Pub
Beach Haven, NJ
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Developed first-impression customer experience for high-volume venue while coordinating staff to facilitate smooth operations under pressure.

Hostess

Porter House Restaurant & Pub
, PA
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Facilitated guest relations and cross-team communication in a fast-paced environment, effectively balancing multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising, Digital Marketing Strategy

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University (Virginia Tech)
Blacksburg, VA
05-2029

Skills

  • Sales techniques
  • Customer service excellence
  • Communication skills
  • Content creation
  • Applications: MS Office; Google Docs; Capcut; Velocity
  • Social Platforms: TikTok; Instagram; Pinterest; VSCO

Affiliations

  • Deans List 2025
  • Alpha Phi sorority
  • Leukemia Lymphoma Society
  • Coaches Award- High School soccer

Timeline

Sales Associate

Island Gypsy
05.2026 - 08.2026

Hostess

Buckalew's Restaurant & Pub
06.2025 - 08.2025

Hostess

Porter House Restaurant & Pub
09.2024 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising, Digital Marketing Strategy

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University (Virginia Tech)
Ava Hessenthaler