Ava Malatesta Resume
Motivated student who demonstrates strong work ethic and creative ability. Seeking to apply leadership skills and multitasking abilities to assist both internal and external clients with their needs. Works great in an environment with others and can quickly and correctly meet company standards. Creative and outgoing person who loves to immerse herself in new challenges and experiences each day.
EDUCATION& AWARDS RELEVANT COURSEWORK SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Kean University (2015-2021)
B.A. Fine Arts (3.6/4.0 GPA)
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society Member
(2019-Present)
Presidential Service Award Bronze Recipient Digital Photography I
Video Art I
Visual Techniques I&II
Visual Form I&II
Drawing & Rendering
Photoshop I
Digital Media I
Intro to Computer Graphics
Multitasking
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Premiere Pro
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Cannon SL2 Video & Photography
WORK EXPERIENCE
SHADOWING EXPERIENCE
MERYL TOBACK INTERIORS/NEW YORK, NY/ 2018
BERNHARDT FURNITURE SHOWROOM/NEW YORK, NY/ 2018
• Spent the Summer shadowing in the showroom/studio and learning about how textiles for furnishings are made.
• Laid out and organized textiles for the showroom and for client shipment.
• Assisted the showroom manager in booking showroom visits, meetings, and appointments.
• Traveled around NY to clients homes to market various design ideas.
MARKETSOURCE TECHNOLOGIES TEAM MEMBER
TARGET INC./ MOUNT LAUREL, NJ / 2019
• Demonstrated sales and marketing skills when selling company products.
• Was the go-to person when it came to phone damages and switching customers phone plans.
• Went above and beyond to sell the latest technology to Target shoppers and Xfinity customers.
• Expressed great knowledge of tech brands such as Google and Apple and assessed how they would be used in the customers everyday life.
• Performed demonstrations of products at Best Buy and Target.
RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS / MOORESTOWN MALL / 2018-2019
• Demonstrated sales and marketing skills when selling company products.
• Hand-picked and packaged clothing and accessories to be shipped out for online orders.
• Went above and beyond to meet the customer’s needs when working on the cash register and in the fitting rooms.
• Expressed great knowledge of the brand and company products and how they fit and work for the customer.
• Was recognized by my manager for selling a great deal of merchandise during the holiday season.
DOG WALKER AND PET SITTER
AVAS’S SERVICES/2015-PRESENT
• Dog walk for 30-45 minutes both large and small dogs.
• Feed and play with cats and clean their litter boxes.
• Watch dogs overnight at both my house and other homes to ensure that all my clients pets needs are met.
• Allow pets to stay overnight at my house and accommodate for food, treats, playtime, walks, for both dogs and cats.
Motivated student who demonstrates strong work ethic and creative ability. Seeking to apply leadership skills and multitasking abilities to assist both internal and external clients with their needs. Works great in an environment with others and can quickly and correctly meet company standards. Creative and outgoing person who loves to immerse herself in new challenges and experiences each day.
EDUCATION& AWARDS RELEVANT COURSEWORK SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Kean University (2015-2021)
B.A. Fine Arts (3.6/4.0 GPA)
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society Member
(2019-Present)
Presidential Service Award Bronze Recipient Digital Photography I
Video Art I
Visual Techniques I&II
Visual Form I&II
Drawing & Rendering
Photoshop I
Digital Media I
Intro to Computer Graphics
Multitasking
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Premiere Pro
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Cannon SL2 Video & Photography
WORK EXPERIENCE
SHADOWING EXPERIENCE
MERYL TOBACK INTERIORS/NEW YORK, NY/ 2018
BERNHARDT FURNITURE SHOWROOM/NEW YORK, NY/ 2018
• Spent the Summer shadowing in the showroom/studio and learning about how textiles for furnishings are made.
• Laid out and organized textiles for the showroom and for client shipment.
• Assisted the showroom manager in booking showroom visits, meetings, and appointments.
• Traveled around NY to clients homes to market various design ideas.
MARKETSOURCE TECHNOLOGIES TEAM MEMBER
TARGET INC./ MOUNT LAUREL, NJ / 2019
• Demonstrated sales and marketing skills when selling company products.
• Was the go-to person when it came to phone damages and switching customers phone plans.
• Went above and beyond to sell the latest technology to Target shoppers and Xfinity customers.
• Expressed great knowledge of tech brands such as Google and Apple and assessed how they would be used in the customers everyday life.
• Performed demonstrations of products at Best Buy and Target.
RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS / MOORESTOWN MALL / 2018-2019
• Demonstrated sales and marketing skills when selling company products.
• Hand-picked and packaged clothing and accessories to be shipped out for online orders.
• Went above and beyond to meet the customer’s needs when working on the cash register and in the fitting rooms.
• Expressed great knowledge of the brand and company products and how they fit and work for the customer.
• Was recognized by my manager for selling a great deal of merchandise during the holiday season.
DOG WALKER AND PET SITTER
AVAS’S SERVICES/2015-PRESENT
• Dog walk for 30-45 minutes both large and small dogs.
• Feed and play with cats and clean their litter boxes.
• Watch dogs overnight at both my house and other homes to ensure that all my clients pets needs are met.
• Allow pets to stay overnight at my house and accommodate for food, treats, playtime, walks, for both dogs and cats.