Ava Anderson
Nashville
Summary
Motivated individual with experience in customer service and instruction, showcasing adaptability and clear communication. Managed high-pressure situations as a barista while ensuring safety and engagement as a climbing instructor. Prepared to apply transferable skills to support design and construction tasks.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
The Peach's
Nashville, TN
- Made coffee drinks on demand in a high pressure enviornment.
- Took orders and managed customer service while simultaneously being responsible for making all coffee drinks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining room.
- Operated point-of-sale system accurately for order processing and transactions.
- Worked through significant language barriers amongst coworkers and management, effectively communicating while working.
- Worked as primary english speaker for customer service needs.
Rock Climbing Instructor
Climb Nashville West
Nashville, TN
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Full time position.
- Instructed climbers on safety protocols and proper techniques to enhance skills and minimize risks.
- Facilitated group activities for children ages 5-12, ensuring that the needs of all ages were specifically accounted for, including energy levels, emotional development, physical abilities, and inter-relational skills.
- Monitored climber progress, providing feedback to improve performance and confidence levels.
- Maintained a strict level of safety protocols, and ensured all instructions were clear and easily understandable.
Infant Nanny
Nashville, TN
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided attentive care, light housekeeping, and food preparation for an infant and toddler, ensuring safety through daily routines.
- Developed engaging activities to stimulate growth and learning in a toddler.
- Maintained clean and organized play areas, promoting a safe environment for children.
- Communicated effectively with parents to update on child's safety and wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2028
Skills
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Clear Communicator
- Team player
- Excellent Leadership Skills
- Good in high stress environment
- Problem-solving
- Highly Adaptive
- Customer Focused
Timeline
Rock Climbing Instructor
Climb Nashville West
05.2025 - 08.2025
Infant Nanny
05.2023 - 05.2024
Barista
The Peach's
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign