Ava Walker-Fearon
Ajax,ON
Summary
Bilingual (English/French) community-focused professional with a strong foundation in youth engagement, grassroots outreach, and beauty entrepreneurship. Experienced in planning inclusive programs, building strategic partnerships, and delivering personalized beauty services. Passionate about empowering others—whether through community impact or confidence-boosting aesthetics.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Engagement Officer (Summer Student)
Durham Region Association of Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs (DRABPE)
Pickering, Ontario
06.2025 - Current
- Lead and support initiatives to build community relationships and promote DRABPE’s mission.
- Coordinated events that fostered networking opportunities for community members.
- Manage volunteer recruitment, public outreach, and advocacy campaigns.
- Draft newsletters, flyers, and promotional materials for public-facing efforts.
- Developed outreach strategies to engage local businesses and professionals.
- Managed social media platforms to enhance community awareness and engagement.
Program Activity Leader
BGC Durham (formerly Boys and Girls Club)
Ajax, Ontario
11.2021 - Current
- Facilitate inclusive recreational and educational programs for youth.
- Support behavior management, and ensure a safe, engaging environment.
- Foster mentorship relationships with children and teens.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote skill-building and teamwork.
- Supervised staff and volunteers during events and programs.
Owner / Lash & Brow Technician
4 Your Eyes Only Beauty
Ajax, ON
01.2021 - Current
- Provide professional eyelash extension and brow services tailored to client needs.
- Manage booking, client communications, branding, and social media.
- Developed marketing strategies to promote beauty services effectively.
- Oversaw inventory management and maintained product stock levels.
- Ensure high standards of hygiene, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Education
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Ajax, ON06.2025
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - Business Management Co-operative Program
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ONSkills
- Community Engagement & Outreach
- Volunteer Management
- Event Planning & Coordination
- Youth Mentorship
- Client Relationship Management
- Social Media & Content Creation
- Bilingual Communication
- Small Business Operations
Languages
English – Native proficiency, French – Fluent
Certification
- First Aid & CPR
- High Five PHCD-C
- High Five PHCD
- WHMIS AIX Safety
- OSG Workplace Wellbeing
- Nonprofit Essentials Certificate Program
- Marketing Essentials Certificate Program
Accomplishments
- First Place in the Future Founder Founders Pitch Competition
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Community Engagement Officer (Summer Student)
Durham Region Association of Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs (DRABPE)
06.2025 - Current
Program Activity Leader
BGC Durham (formerly Boys and Girls Club)
11.2021 - Current
Owner / Lash & Brow Technician
4 Your Eyes Only Beauty
01.2021 - Current
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - Business Management Co-operative Program
Toronto Metropolitan University
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