Hi, I’m
Ava Tirk
Butler,PA
Summary
Motivated high school student with strong leadership skills and a passion for education. Experienced in managing large groups of people and organizing high school club events with efficiency. Engaged in rigorous academic coursework including one dual enrollment class and three AP classes while maintaining a 3.6 GPA.
Overview
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Kohls Department Store
Service Associate
10.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing knowledgeable product recommendations.
- Processed transactions swiftly and accurately at cash register.
- Organized merchandise displays to maintain effective sales floor presentation.
- Collaborated with team to meet daily sales goals and improve customer experience.
Bridge of Culture
Associate Director - HR
06.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Enhanced recruitment efficiency by screening candidates and scheduling interviews.
- Facilitated onboarding to integrate new hires into company culture seamlessly.
- Maintained accurate HR databases for effective employee record tracking and compliance.
- Optimized recruitment workflows, resulting in improved turnover rates and efficiency.
Education
Butler Senior High School Butler, PA
No Degree
06-2027
Skills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Positive attitude
- Fast learner
Accomplishments
Attended CONA (Conference on National Affairs) in North Carolina
- Worked as a staff member for the Blue Ridge Journal alongside students from across the country
- Received Certificate of Achievement from State Representative Marci Mustello for outstanding leadership and civic engagement
Attended PFEW (Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week)
- Supervised team of 18 staff members.
- Learned about finance and marketing aspects of business
- Collaborated to create a finance and marketing presentation to showcase our company mission and product
Extracurricular activities
Pennsylvania Youth and Government (2021-Present)
- Served five years in the program
Elected Press Manager 2022-2023 and 2023-2024
- Edited journalistic content including articles and social media.
Acted as Press Secretary to the Governor in 2024-2025
- Provided support in public relations and crisis management
Elected Editor-in-Chief in 2025-present
- Managed team of 80 staff members
- Served as an executive for the publication of a daily newspaper, social media pages, and videography content
American Sign Language Exploration Club (2024-Present)
- Researched procedure to start new club at Butler Senior High School
- Recruited co-founder and sponsor to support creation
- Founded ASL Exploration Club and currently serve as President
- Created engaging lesson plans to correspond to club meetings
- Learned basic ASL
F.I.T.E (Feminism, Inclusion, Tolerance, Equality) Club (2024-Present)
- Served two years in the program
Elected Secretary in 2025-present
- Recorded attendance and discussion topics
- Facilitated healthy discussion about current events
Butler County Youth Leadership Club
- Participated in four month program that facilitates developing young leaders in community
College Knowledge Foundation Student Ambassador
- Collaborated with school administrators to promote student college services
- Provided insight into how best to connect with high school students
PFEW (Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week) Student Ambassador
- Collaborated with school administrators to promote the conference
- Promoted PFEW to prospective applicants for the next year
Timeline
Service Associate
Kohls Department Store
10.2025 - Current
Associate Director - HR
Bridge of Culture
06.2025 - Current
Butler Senior High School
No Degree