Ava Gianna Nociforo

(267) 625- 5427 | avanoci1023@outlook.com | agn5131@psu.edu

EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University | Schreyer Honors College University Park, PA
College of the Liberal Arts Paterno Fellows Program | Communication, Arts, and Sciences, B.A. May 2026
Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications | Journalism, B.A. GPA: 4.00/4.00
Minor in Entrepreneurship Dean’s List 2/2 Semester

WORK EXPERIENCE
Tutor Doctor State College, PA
Tutor October 2023—Present
• Tutored students in various subjects, including history and English at the elementary and high school level
• Customized lesson plans and teaching materials to suit individual learning needs
Penn State Schreyer Honors College University Park, PA
Peer Educator May 2023 –Present
• Underwent training over the course of two months for certification in Peer Education for the Schreyer Honors College
• Expected to oversee and mentor a group of ~10 students and assist them with a smooth transition into college life
• Efforts include establishing relationships with students and providing them with campus and college-specific resources
Gib Carson Associates, Inc. Atlanta, GA
Showroom Assistant July 2023
• Assisted in procuring customer orders by exploring product lines, learning customer needs, and suggesting products that are most
applicable to each customer’s unique business; supported sales representatives in maintaining business relationships
Penglase & Benson, Inc. Doylestown, PA
Student intern June 2021—August 2021
• Consulted online databases to conduct extensive legal research for upcoming criminal defense proceedings
• Attentive during weekly meetings with clients and judges, as well as trial proceedings, as an active note taker

LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT

Penn State Movin’ On Music Festival University Park, PA
Communications Coordinator September 2023 – Present
• Managed and produced creative and engaging blog content about the entertainment industry for Movin’ On’s biweekly newsletter
• Collaborated with Public Relations Coordinator to build external communication with the general public and student body
• Promoted, marketed, and advertised Movin’ On through various social media outlets such as Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
Penn State THON University Park, PA
Merchandise Inventory Captain October 2022 – Present
• Fundraised and coordinated merchandise sales in the largest student-run philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of
children and families impacted by childhood cancer; actively contributes to a fundraising total of ~$15 million
• Responsibilities during THON weekend include overseeing ~$10 thousand worth of merchandise inventory using online
databases, managing physical storefronts, overseeing and processing sales, and restocking and organizing merchandise
• Managed and educated a committee ~30 people weekly about THON’s vision, mission, and goals
Schreyer Ambassador University Park, PA
Ambassador January 2023 – Present
• Represented and endorsed the Schreyer Honors College by recruiting prospective students in efforts that included admitted
student panels, guided tours, information sessions, and hosting honors specific events i.e., Founders Day and Scholars Day
• Expecteded to participate in weekly meetings to organize future scholar events in coordination with other ambassadors

AWARDS, SKILLS, AND INTERESTS

Awards: 2023 Presidential Walker Award for receiving a 4.0 (A) cumulative grade-point average, 2021/2022 AP Scholar with
Distinction, 2022 English Award Medalist, 2022 Scholar’s Diploma, 2021 Pennsylvania Thespian Hall of Fame
Skills: Excellent in Oral and Written Communication, Problem-Solving, Planning and Organizing, Proof-reading and Editing
Interests: Musical Theatre, Broadway, Law, Philanthropy, Music (Piano and Voice), Sports, Reading, Podcasts