Ava Chaney

(513) 608.0994
chaneyam11@gmail.com
avachaney.com

Objective: Ohio University graduate seeking employment in the art world.

Interested in areas such as the running and business of art galleries,
development, and art education. I am eager to find my next position to further
my knowledge and life within the arts community and the business worlds.

Education: Ohio University: Graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Art with

a double minor in Art History and Communications.
G.P.A: 3.2
Work Experience:
2017- Present Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio: working as
Development Intern. Emphasis is on donor relations,
fundraising, and special event coordinating.
2017- Present Kaze: Japanese Gastropub and sushi bar in Over-theRhine,
Cincinnati, OH. Working as a server and bartender. Emphasis
is on customer service, multi-tasking, and teamwork in a
busy and fast-paced environment.
2015- 2017 16-Bit: A retro bar and arcade in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati,
OH. Worked as a server. Emphasis is on customer service,
product sales, and teamwork in a high volume environment.
2013- 2017 Kismet Clothing Boutique: A trendy and environmentally
friendly clothing store. Job emphasis is on leadership,
creative problem solving, customer service, daily financial
reconciliation, group collaboration, merchandise display, and
styling on weekly basis.
2012-2014 Montgomery Inn at the Boathouse: One of the most
popular barbeque restaurants in the U.S. Worked as hostess
guiding patrons to seating in six different dining rooms.

Skills: Critical thinker who is energetic, organized, and has great

communication and social skills.
Proficient in Microsoft office and Adobe Suite 5.5
Attention to detail, strong work ethic and the ability to learn
quickly.

Personal Experience:
2015 Full Installation for In Plain Sight exhibition, Athens, Ohio
2013-2015 Undergraduate Art League, student ran organization at Ohio
University
2014 Apprentice for John Sabraw, professional painter
2014 Studied Art History in London, England
2011 Studied Rainforest Biology on the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
2010 Studied Sustainability and Agriculture in Santa Cruz,
California