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Accomplishments
Locations
Languages
Extracurricular Activities
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Ava Zeilander

Amherst

Summary

Experienced professional with an extensive background in hospitality and event planning. Proven expertise in customer service, organization, and time management. Committed to delivering exceptional service to guests and event participants.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Coordinator

CHAARG
05.2025 - 05.2026
  • Company Overview: CHAARG is a national chapter at 100+ campuses in the U.S., it aims to provide a safe space for women to exercise in different ways while meeting new people
  • Planned, organized, and executed weekly wellness-focused events for 30–100+ members, including workouts, workshops, and socials.
  • Collaborated with fitness studios, local businesses, and university partners to coordinate engaging and inclusive events.
  • Ensured events aligned with CHAARG’s mission to empower women through health + fitness.
  • Fostered a welcoming community that encouraged member involvement and retention.
  • CHAARG is a national chapter at 100+ campuses in the U.S., it aims to provide a safe space for women to exercise in different ways while meeting new people

Crew Member

Roast Sandwich House
Syosset
04.2023 - 08.2025
  • Maintained excellent customer service during fast-paced lunch and dinner rushes
  • Handled and recorded customer's orders
  • Made sure orders were correctly made and packaged
  • Delivered and handled large catering orders
  • Cleaned, sanitized, and organized dining room area to maintain a comfortable and clean environment for customers
  • Processes customer food payments
  • Opens and closes the restaurant

Crew Member

Pokeworks
Woodbury
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Maintained excellent customer service during fast-paced lunch and dinner rushes
  • Correctly handled and recorded customer's orders
  • Cleaned, sanitized, and organized dining room area to maintain a comfortable and clean environment for customers
  • Process customer food payments

Leader in Training

Mid-Island Y JCC Day Camp
Plainview
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Provided recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for camp participants
  • Supervised campers and ensure their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being
  • Worked with the counselors in my group to provide the best experience for the campers

Counselor in Training

Mid-Island Y JCC Day Camp
Plainview
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Assisted in creating recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for camp participants
  • Supervised campers and ensure their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being
  • Assisted the counselors in providing the best experience for the campers

Education

Bachelors of Arts - Psychology

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA
09.2025

Advanced Regents Diploma -

Plainview Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School
Plainview, NY
06.2023

Skills

  • Leadership and team collaboration
  • Customer service and support
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability and innovation
  • Problem solving and decision-making
  • Effective communication
  • Event planning

Accomplishments

  • Dean's List
  • National Honor Society
  • National English Honor Society
  • National Art Honor Society
  • Certification in Wise Financial Literacy
  • Honorable Mention from the National Spanish Exam

Locations

  • Nassau County, NY
  • Amherst, MA

Languages

Spanish
Professional
American Sign Language
Limited

Extracurricular Activities

Girls Learn International - Secretary

Kindness Club - Member

CHAARG - Socials Committee & Executive Committee

Timeline

Event Coordinator

CHAARG
05.2025 - 05.2026

Crew Member

Roast Sandwich House
04.2023 - 08.2025

Crew Member

Pokeworks
07.2022 - 09.2022

Leader in Training

Mid-Island Y JCC Day Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021

Counselor in Training

Mid-Island Y JCC Day Camp
06.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelors of Arts - Psychology

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Advanced Regents Diploma -

Plainview Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School

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