Ava Tsai
Rancho Palos Verdes
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
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1
Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Front of House Associate
Poke Me Restaurant
Palos Verdes
12.2024 - 05.2026
- Provide customer service, process guest transactions, assist with food preparation, and coordinate with an 11-person team.
- Mentor new employees and help maintain efficient restaurant operations during high-volume periods.
- Strengthened communication, multitasking, teamwork, and customer-service skills while contributing to repeat customer satisfaction.
Food Runner
Ginza AYCE Sushi
Torrance, CA
06.2026 - Current
- Worked in a fast-paced all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant supporting servers, kitchen staff, and customers.
- Delivered dishes efficiently and accurately while maintaining organized tables and dining areas.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate timely service and adapt to high-volume restaurant operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
Rolling Hills Estates, CA06-2026
Skills
- Languages: English, Spanish — California State Seal of Biliteracy
- Emergency management
- Leadership: Team management, event coordination, public relations, mentoring
- Youth Development: K-12 mentoring, educational programming, child-safety training
- Customer Service: Restaurant operations, guest relations, team coordination
- Certified Praesidium Guardian (CPG)
Accomplishments
- Science National Honor Society (SNHS) — Vice President 2025-2026 | 2023–2026
- Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Cheer Team — JV Captain, Choreographer | 2022–2026
- Team achievements include 2023–24 USA Regional Championship, 2024–25 USA Regional 1 Championship, 2nd place at the 2025 USA Cheer National Championships, and Top 5 at CIF-SS.
- PVPHS Paws Club — Co-President / Co-Vice President | 2024–2026
- Co-led 20+ members in animal welfare advocacy and community service projects. Partnered with local animal shelters to promote fostering and adoption.
- PVPHS The Look Club — Secretary, Store Coordinator, Model, Backstage | 2022–2026
- Supported an annual fashion show involving 64 members to promote local small businesses. Served as Secretary, managing inventory, finances, and event scheduling. Contacted and coordinated with 12 local stores regarding borrowed garments and event logistics.
- Service Learning Leadership 1 — Public Relations | 2024–2025
-Collaborated with 8 peers to promote service initiatives, including a food drive collecting 400+ lbs., a UCLA blood drive with 110+ donors, and Walk for Life raising $36,000 for cancer research.
- American Red Cross Los Angeles ReadyTeens Program | 2024–2025
-Trained in emergency preparedness with a 14-member cohort, earning CPR/AED, Stop the Bleed, and FEMA ICS certifications while leading simulated triage and search-and-rescue scenarios.
- Link Crew — Freshman Mentor | 2025–2026
Certification
Earned certifications in CPR/AED, Stop the Bleed, and FEMA Incident Command System (ICS)., Certified Praesidium Guardian (CPG)
Timeline
Food Runner
Ginza AYCE Sushi
06.2026 - Current
Front of House Associate
Poke Me Restaurant
12.2024 - 05.2026
High School Diploma -
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
HONORS & AWARDS
President's Volunteer Service Award — Gold | National | 2022–2024,
PVPHS Cheer Team Awards | School & National | 2023–2025, All-American Cheerleader — selected as 1 of 6 athletes from JV/Varsity teams at USA Spirit Camp.
- Best Leadership Award — voted by teammates for demonstrated initiative and influence
- Additional awards: Competition Standout, Showmanship, and Choreographer.
National Honor Society | National | 2024–2026
Mu Alpha Theta — Mathematics Honor Society | National | 2024–2026
California State Seal of Biliteracy — English & Spanish | State | 2025
AP Scholar with Honor | National | 2025