Ava Lanza
East Lyme,US
Summary
Hardworking internship student with a focus on quality and results, motivated working toward a Bachelors in Health Science degree. Committed to developing a career path and expanding work experience. Passionate about public service and community involvement, highlighted through volunteer work. Eager to apply communication skills and a goal-driven attitude to a team-oriented environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Annual Volunteer
American Cancer Society Making Strides
10.2021 - Current
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Specifically worked within the breast cancer survivors tent
Annual Volunteer
Evening of Elegance Inc.
08.2019 - Current
- An organization created to foster engagement among friends, family, and community while supporting local charities that serve communities along the Southeaster Connecticut/Rhode Island Shoreline.
VPIV Director of Philanthropy
Zeta Tau Alpha
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Directs work and enforces goals, strategies, and disbursements to the Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Philanthropy fundraising team to successfully achieve fundraising targets on or ahead of schedule
- Plans accordingly to budget guidelines and creates appropriate outlines for the given funds
- Helped raise $30,000 to benefit the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation
Server
Dad's Restaurant of Niantic
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Worked closely with managers and kitchen staff to provide excellent, up-to-date customer service
- Resolved issues in a professional and timely manner, resulting in higher customer satisfaction ratings
- Created orders, documented special requirements, and discussed needs with kitchen personnel to provide customers with desired food and minimize complaints
- Took credit card, cash, and gift certificate payments and gave cash transactions change
Student Teacher/Intern
East Lyme High School
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Coordinates successful student organization events and activities for students in grades 5th-6th
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities
- Observed teachers in the classroom to improve skills and communication
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science, Global Health Concentration
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT01.2024
High School Diploma -
East Lyme High School
East Lyme, CT06.2020
Skills
- Public Health and Safety
- Emergency Intervention
- Preventative Care and Policies
- Chronic Disease
- Process Research
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Community Mental Health Programs
Timeline
VPIV Director of Philanthropy
Zeta Tau Alpha
12.2022 - 12.2023
Annual Volunteer
American Cancer Society Making Strides
10.2021 - Current
Server
Dad's Restaurant of Niantic
06.2021 - 09.2023
Student Teacher/Intern
East Lyme High School
09.2019 - 12.2019
Annual Volunteer
Evening of Elegance Inc.
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Science, Global Health Concentration
Sacred Heart University
High School Diploma -
East Lyme High School
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