Ava Dillard

Ava Dillard is a skilled professional with extensive experience in grant and contract management, currently serving as a Supervisor and Government Operations Consultant III at the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity since March 2022. Previously, Ava held the position of Contract Manager for the Florida Department of Elder Affairs' Senior Community Service Employment Program. Ava's hospitality background includes roles such as Catering Sales Manager at Moe's Southwest Grill and Private Events Coordinator at Kevin Rathbun Steak, where responsibilities included managing operations and optimizing customer experiences. Additional experience encompasses event coordination at Saltyard and client services at CS Group. Ava began their career as a Legislative Intern at the Florida State House of Representatives and an Executive Assistant at The Stoetzel Company. Ava holds a Bachelor of Science degree in History from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.