Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Service
STEM & Tech Experience
Athletics
Leadership & Mentorship
Affiliations
Timeline
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Avery Baird

Berkley

Summary

I’m a hardworking, energetic, and dependable student with a natural talent for teamwork, communication, and creativity. I take pride in supporting my peers, helping train new team members, and building meaningful connections through clear communication and kindness—creating a welcoming environment wherever I go. I’m passionate about learning, growing, and contributing to any team with a positive attitude and a strong sense of responsibility.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial/TV Work
  • Father’s Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO1CFNZy_go (1:03)
  • Mother’s Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBMsxKtq6Cc (1:39, 2:07)
  • Teacher Appreciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeVNa3_7EtI (:57)
  • Detroiters Season 2, Episode 7

Private Swim Instructor
01.2024 - Current

Owner

Peace/Love/Pets – Pet Sitting Service
01.2016 - Current
  • Built and maintained customer base with 10+ repeat clients
  • Managed billing, customer service, and delivery of services

Swim instructor

Goldfish Swim School
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Swim instructor for ages 1–12
  • Progress reporting and skills coaching
  • Developed swimming technique plans tailored to individual skill levels, enhancing overall learning experiences.

Host and food runner

Green Lantern Pizza
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Maintained customer satisfaction and restaurant flow

Education

International Baccalaureate - Global Citizen Studies Program

Norup International
Berkley, MI
01.2022

High School Diploma -

Berkley High School
Berkley, MI
05-2026

Skills

  • Business planning
  • Financial management
  • Employee development
  • Value proposition development
  • User experience enhancement
  • Contract negotiation expertise
  • Program creation and implementation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer retention
  • Verbal and written communication

Community Service

Gleaners, MARL, Tiny Houses Detroit, Detroit Dog Rescue, March Miracles Basketball Tournament (2015–2022)

STEM & Tech Experience

  • 2017: Lego Robotics League/H2O Challenge – Core Values Award, 2nd in Robot Games
  • 2018: Lego Robotics League/Space Challenge
  • 2019–2020: Video Game Design (RobloxStudio)
  • 2020: ID TECH camp – Minecraft modding, Java coding, logic & problem-solving

Athletics

  • Rec and Travel Soccer / SOCS Mudslides (2011–2021), DCFC Youth Travel (2021–2023) Position: Defense & Goalkeeper
  • Berkley Hoops Basketball / Vikings (2016–2019)
  • Cranbrook Dolphins (2021–2026): A-Finals participant, 46 ribbons
  • Berkley MS & HS Bearacudas (2022–2025): Varsity 2024

Leadership & Mentorship

  • Berkley High School Link Program (2023–2026) Peer mentorship for students with disabilities

Affiliations

  • Girl Scouts of America
  • Metro-Detroit Animal Shelters

Timeline

Private Swim Instructor
01.2024 - Current

Swim instructor

Goldfish Swim School
01.2024 - 01.2025

Host and food runner

Green Lantern Pizza
01.2022 - 01.2024

Owner

Peace/Love/Pets – Pet Sitting Service
01.2016 - Current

Commercial/TV Work

International Baccalaureate - Global Citizen Studies Program

Norup International

High School Diploma -

Berkley High School