Ava Halstead

Ava Halstead's work experience starts with their role as a Marketing Communications Manager at Leading Cities since August 2022. Here, they create unified communications related to Smart City news, company updates, and industry events to boost engagement and drive traffic to Leading Cities. Additionally, they recruit members for LaunchPad 11, the first virtual incubator for smart city solutions. Prior to this, they worked as a Marketing Communications Intern at Leading Cities from April 2022 to August 2022.

Before their time at Leading Cities, Ava served as a Marketing Intern at Motus Experiential from January 2020 to August 2022. In this role, they developed professional blogging skills and managed the company's social media presence, specifically on Twitter.

Ava also has experience as a Summer Camp Counselor at Patton Park Recreation from June 2015 to August 2021. In this position, they held a managerial role as the Director of the Arts and Crafts department, organizing and leading arts and craft activities for campers.

Furthermore, Ava was a Social Media Manager at ExCell Education Enrichment Program from January 2021 to June 2021, where they utilized their Spanish language skills by creating bilingual posts on Twitter and Facebook to promote upcoming events and virtual resources.

Ava also worked as a Grocery Cashier at Market Basket from May 2020 to August 2020. In this role, Ava gained adaptability skills during the pandemic while managing cash transactions, providing customer service, and adapting to constantly changing rules and standards.

Ava's work experience also includes a position as a Pharmacy Cashier at Connolly's Pharmacy from August 2018 to March 2020. During this time, they sharpened their interpersonal communication skills, gained customer service experience, and became proficient in accounting software and Excel.

Ava Halstead's education history begins with their high school education at Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School, where they obtained their High School Diploma from 2016 to 2020. Following their high school graduation, Ava attended the University of Richmond from 2020 to 2024, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in International Business and Latin American and Iberian Language Studies. In 2022, they also attended the University of Deusto for a brief period, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on International Business. Additionally, Ava was a student at the University of Richmond's Robins School of Business, although the duration and specifics of their involvement are not provided.