Ava Giglio
Irvine
Summary
Dedicated and driven Division 1 student-athlete specializing in softball, with a proven leadership record as a team captain across multiple sports. Outgoing and community-oriented, with extensive experience in volunteer work and Girl Scouts. Skilled in marketing platforms and currently pursuing a double major in Business Management and Marketing, complemented by a minor in Construction Management. Passionate about teamwork, strategic problem-solving, and leveraging business acumen in dynamic environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Orange County
04.2020 - Current
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients
- Responded to questions from customers and community members
- Provided boxes of Fresh Produce and dried good to the Low Income Families of North Orange County
- Provided Computers and Hotspots to Children apart of the Boys and Girls Clubs during the Quarantine Period so they could attend virtual classes
- Completed clerical tasks and office duties to open full-time employees up for more critical work
Girl Scout Ambassador
Girl Scouts Of Orange County
Irvine
08.2010 - Current
- Established and maintained safe and positive environment for Girl Scouts to grow, learn and have fun
- Participated in group activities, emphasizing making camp fun for campers, teaching skills, providing encouragement and facilitating opportunities of interaction between campers
- Encouraged participation in camp activities and guided troop members in safe adventures
- Delivered programming in line with organizational policy to members of newly-established troop until well-established and ready for independent operation
- Working towards my Gold Award Service Project, and have currently earned my Silver and Bronze Award
Softball Team Captain
Southern California Athletics
01.2019 - 08.2024
- Invested time to build and strengthen relationships with teammates by inquiring about individual challenges and goals
- Challenged teammates to get better and work harder by constructively confronting negativity, pessimism and laziness
- Worked and Talked to fellow teammates about chemistry, focus and mindset and worked together to create a better environment for our team
- Helped lead my team to a 7th Place and 6th Place finish in PGF Nationals (2023 and 2024)
Athletics Commissioner
Northwood High School
Irvine
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Communicated with coaches and athletic directors to plan sporting events and special events for athletes around campus.
- Worked with multiple systems, like Photoshop and Canva, to create marketing graphics to post on Northwood High School's athletics Instagram.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Softball Team Captain
Northwood High School
Irvine
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Acted as positive role model to set tone for program and enhanced leadership credibility with teammates and coaches
- Maintained poise, optimism and bounced back quickly after mistakes to show teammates how to respond to negative situations
- Invested time to build and strengthen relationships with teammates by inquiring about individual challenges and goals
- Liaised with the head coach to discuss collective insights on chemistry, focus, and mindset, and worked together to co-lead the team.
- Helped lead my team to the CIF Semi Finals for the first time in program history
- Made All-Pacific Coast League, All-CIF, and the All-Orange County Softball Teams
Student Forum Representative
Northwood High School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Participated in the Election Convention to elect the future ASB Cabinet
- Brought up ideas and concerns from the Student Body at meetings
- Painted posters for Football Games and Spirit Weeks when help was needed
Volleyball Team Captain
Northwood High School
Irvine
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Contributed to team success by being best possible player and collaborating with teammates to accomplish common goals
- Maintained peak physical condition through exercise and diet
- Maintained drive and determination to obtain personal and team objectives and goals
- Trained consistently, both alone and with team, to maximize form, technique and gameplay skills
- Adhered to all team requirements and rules
- Developed and maintained key relationships fellow athletes, coaching staff and Athletic Trainers
- Helped new team members acclimate to procedures, collaborate with fellow athletes and enhance competitive performances
- Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie
Volunteer
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Santa Ana
Santa Ana
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted with special events and programs
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others
- Provided full meals and supplies to families in need during the COVID-19 Outbreak
Education
High School Diploma -
Northwood High School
Irvine, CA06.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Business Mgt., Marketing, Construction Mgt.
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NCSkills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Teambuilding
- Safety Training
- Social Media
- Planning
- Fundraising
- Event Coordination
- Activity Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Community service
- Telephone and email etiquette
- Marketing and promotion
- Professional appearance
- California Driver's license
- Decision-making
- Leadership qualities
- Communication
- Social media management
- Problem-solving
- Answering phones
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing Softball
- Hanging out with Family and Friends
- Meeting New People
- Designing posts and videos for Instagram
- Taking pictures of Sporting Events and the Environment
Awards
- Girl Scout Bronze Award
- Girl Scout Silver Award
- Girl Scout Cadette Take Action Award
- Girl Scout Junior Take Action Award
- Girl Scout Senior Take Action Award
- Girl Scouts 10 Year Membership Award
- Girl Scouts Lifetime Member Award
- All Pacific Coast League Softball First Team (2022)
- All California Interscholastic Federation Second Team (2023 & 2024)
- All Orange County Softball Honorable Mention (2024)
- All Orange County Softball Third Team (2023)
- Northwood High School Leadership Award (2024)
- Northwood High School Defensive Player of the Year (2023)
- All-Southern Conference Academic Team (2024)
Accomplishments
- 3 Year Captain for Northwood High School Softball Team
- 1 Year Captain for Northwood High School Volleyball Team
- Western Carolina University Fall Honor Roll (2024)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
American Sign Language
Elementary
Affiliations
- NCAA Division 1 Student Athlete (Softball) at Western Carolina University
- 4 Year Letter Winner in Softball at Northwood High School
- Girl Scout Ambassador, Bronze and Silver Award Winner
- Softball Coach
Timeline
Athletics Commissioner
Northwood High School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Softball Team Captain
Northwood High School
09.2022 - 06.2024
Student Forum Representative
Northwood High School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Volleyball Team Captain
Northwood High School
08.2021 - 10.2021
Volunteer
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Orange County
04.2020 - Current
Volunteer
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Santa Ana
04.2020 - 08.2020
Softball Team Captain
Southern California Athletics
01.2019 - 08.2024
Girl Scout Ambassador
Girl Scouts Of Orange County
08.2010 - Current
High School Diploma -
Northwood High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Mgt., Marketing, Construction Mgt.
Western Carolina University
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