Ava Calderon
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Experience
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PragerU
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Coordinator
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Development and Event Planning Intern
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Jun 2022 - Sep 2022
Initiated and maintained relationships with up to 500 likeminded nonprofit organizations, foundations, and reputable donors to increase company revenue. Transcribed and edited grant proposals ranging from $25K-$100K. Conducted in-depth research to formulate donor profiles, identify fiscal opportunities, and maintain the consistency and efficiency of data platforms. Helped acquire over $600K in donations from cold foundations and donors. Planned and executed local events for VIP donors, managing invites, accommodations, activities, and gifts.
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Event Assistant
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Apr 2022 - Present
Assisted event planner in wedding and winery preparation and execution. Designed atmosphere and ambiance of event. Communicated with vendors to ensure food service was professionally distributed in a timely fashion. Ensured guests received an enjoyable and relaxed event experience. Assisted event planner in wedding and winery preparation and execution. Designed atmosphere and ambiance of event. Communicated with vendors to ensure food service was professionally distributed in a timely fashion. Ensured guests received an enjoyable and relaxed event experience.
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TEDxSanLuisObispo
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Speaker Coach
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Jan 2022 - Mar 2022
Prepared TEDx speakers in speech delivery and event coordination; collaborated with speaker team to ensure TEDx conference ran smoothly and efficiently; utilized knowledge of communication strategies to network and form connections; organized hotel bookings and speaker accommodations Prepared TEDx speakers in speech delivery and event coordination; collaborated with speaker team to ensure TEDx conference ran smoothly and efficiently; utilized knowledge of communication strategies to network and form connections; organized hotel bookings and speaker accommodations
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Notetaker
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Jan 2022 - Mar 2022
Transcribed and submitted detailed and organized notes for Strategic Event Planning course; aided students in exam preparation and homework assignments Transcribed and submitted detailed and organized notes for Strategic Event Planning course; aided students in exam preparation and homework assignments
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Petit Trois
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Hostess
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Dec 2021 - Mar 2022
Organized and oversaw reservation system, walk-in parties, phone calls, and take-out orders simultaneously for up to 200 people per shift; categorized seating chart to accommodate to server and party preference; sold restaurant goods and advise customers accordingly; collaborated and communicated effectively with co-workers to ensure customer satisfaction and efficiency Organized and oversaw reservation system, walk-in parties, phone calls, and take-out orders simultaneously for up to 200 people per shift; categorized seating chart to accommodate to server and party preference; sold restaurant goods and advise customers accordingly; collaborated and communicated effectively with co-workers to ensure customer satisfaction and efficiency
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Sierra Canyon School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lifeguard
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2021
Explained and enforced rules and regulations; managed aquatic activities for children aged 4 to 14; coordinated camp events, such as pool parties, overnights, and staff appreciation; performed rescue drills using CPR/AED/First Aid certification and training Explained and enforced rules and regulations; managed aquatic activities for children aged 4 to 14; coordinated camp events, such as pool parties, overnights, and staff appreciation; performed rescue drills using CPR/AED/First Aid certification and training
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Education
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communications -
Sierra Canyon School
High School Diploma