Ava Winter
Greenvale
Summary
Experienced with various artistic techniques, from traditional sketching to digital illustration. Utilizes creativity and imagination to craft unique and engaging pieces. Strong understanding of art theory and composition, ensuring each artwork is aesthetically pleasing and conceptually sound. Emphasizes culture and the use of symbolism and metaphor to represent people and ideas.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
Town Of Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay, NY
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Supervised daily activity for campers aged 4-5 years old, ensuring they had fun and were being safe.
- Built a relationship with campers as a trusted authority figure.
- Led group activities alongside other counselors in order to promote teamwork, respect, and mutually entertaining play.
- Helped campers when they were injured and/or overwhelmed.
- Ensured there was always an alternative form of entertainment, such as drawing, if a camper truly did not want to participate.
- Maintained accurate records of camper participation, behavior, and presence, collaborating with parents when issues arose.
Cashier
Holiday Farms
Glen Head, NY
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Operated cash register accurately in order to process customer transactions efficiently and ensure success.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and navigation struggles.
- Returned misplaced items to shelves and leveled aisles to appear visually pleasing.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Teaching Assistant Volunteer
Congregation Tifereth Israel
Glen Cove, NY
09.2019 - 05.2024
- Assisted lead instructor with lessons and scheduling, including Hebrew lessons, music lessons, playtime, arts and crafts, and mock services.
- Had a large amount of input when it came to art-related activities, and my work was often used as an example for the students.
- Assisted in the care of children aged approximately 3-7 Years old, depending on the year and what age group the lead instructor was given.
- Maintained a good relationship with the children, lead instructor, and other teaching assistants in order to foster a welcoming, fun, and entertaining environment.
- Assisted with overwhelmed children, in ways such as giving them a quiet place to calm down, a water break, or just helping them get their emotions out in a non-destructive manner.
- Collaborated with other teen volunteers and employees of the Congregation in order to make holiday events (such as the annual Purim Carnival) a fun and entertaining event for members of the Congregation, especially the children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
SUNY College At Oswego
Oswego, NY05-2028
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Leadership
- Attention to detail
- Creative thinking and energy
- Conflict resolution
- Compassionate communication
- Skilled in Procreate and traditional work, with a good amount of experience with the Adobe Suite
- Artistic style versatility
- Drawing and sketching
- Traditional artwork
- Digital illustration
- Visual storytelling
Accomplishments
Had a short story published in a horror anthology
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Hebrew
Elementary
Interests
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail, along with muscle memory The number of filled and unfinished sketchbooks I have is unreal
- Digital art, mostly through Procreate, but I do have experience using the Adobe Suite
- Dancing
- Creative writing
- Psychology
- Worldbuilding
- Reading
- Climbing trees
- Video Gaming
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Town Of Oyster Bay
07.2025 - 08.2025
Cashier
Holiday Farms
09.2023 - 06.2024
Teaching Assistant Volunteer
Congregation Tifereth Israel
09.2019 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
SUNY College At Oswego