Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Software
Timeline
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Ava Smith

Oceanside,CA
Ava Smith

Summary

Highly analytical and effective communicator with exceptional teamwork skills and a remarkable ability to adapt swiftly to new environments. Primary goal is to contribute to the success of the team while continuously developing professional skills. Demonstrates a positive attitude and unwavering commitment to continuous learning and growth, eager to make a meaningful impact in any organization joined.

Overview

3
years of professional experience

Work History

Petrov Law Firm

Legal Assistant
05.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Prepare and manage correspondence via email, mail. and fax.
  • Manage incoming and outgoing phone calls from clients, insurance companies, and defense attorneys with respect and professionalism.
  • Update information in the case management program.
  • Organize and maintain electronic legal files and documents.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.

YMCA

Youth Development Teacher
08.2022 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Assists in the program management and supervision of children along with the planning, implementation, and facilitation of activities and events for participants
  • Collaborate with school personnel and program partners to align high quality academic activities and coordinate student services
  • Provide positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of all students

ARTS: A Reason To Survive

Teaching Artist Intern
02.2024 - 04.2024

Job overview

  • Implementing creative projects with a healing-centered engagement lens, for justice-impacted youth
  • Providing visual and media arts education to school campuses through community-focused creative projects and workshops

RCC

Assistant Camp Director
06.2021 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Assessed management of camp by co-directing the day-to-day operations of camp
  • Ensuring efficient functioning of the camp department, including housekeeping, food and beverage, activities, guest/ parent services, and event planning
  • Oversaw camp activities and facilitated field trips throughout the week

Education

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Bachelor of Arts from Sociology, Art, Women's Studies
05.2024

University Overview

  • Dean's List: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  • GPA: 3.73

Skills

● Proactive

● Leadership

● Multitasker

● Communication

● Organization

● Punctual

● Problem Solving

● Attention to detail

● Creative

● Customer Service

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer Experience
  • Kids R First, Donation and unboxing of school supplies for lower income families.
  • Seneca Ridge Middle School, Reading tutor.
  • Lowes Island Elementary, Teacher assistant.
  • Park View High School, After school crafts for students.
  • YMCA, Program Campaign and Fundraising.

Software

Casepeer

Adobe Indesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe LightRoom

Adobe Illustrator

Qualtrics

SPSS

Timeline

Legal Assistant
Petrov Law Firm
05.2024 - Current
Teaching Artist Intern
ARTS: A Reason To Survive
02.2024 - 04.2024
Youth Development Teacher
YMCA
08.2022 - 05.2024
Assistant Camp Director
RCC
06.2021 - 07.2021
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology, Art, Women's Studies
Ava Smith