Ava Klopfenstein

Ava Klopfenstein

Admissions Ambassador and Tour Guide

Followers of Ava Klopfenstein936 followers
location of Ava KlopfensteinMinneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Connect with Ava Klopfenstein to Send Message

Connect

Connect with Ava Klopfenstein to Send Message

Connect
  • Timeline

  • About me

    Content Manager at Curious Plot

  • Education

    • Iowa BIG

      2017 - 2018

      Student and project leader at Iowa’s initiative-based school and real-world focused academic accelerator.Refugee Awareness Curriculum Co-Creator (https://www.rock-your-world.org/refugees).

    • George Washington High School

      2014 - 2018

      Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Student Gov't (Treasurer), Rotary Interact Club (Social Chair), Amnesty International, Cross Country, Track & Field (Captain), Dance Team, Concert Choir, Jazz Choir, Show Choir (President), All-State Choir and All-State Jazz Choir (4)

    • University of Minnesota

      2018 - 2022
      Strategic Communication major Sociology minor, Social Justice minor

      Activities and Societies: Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication, College of Liberal Arts, College of Education and Human Development, School of Social Work, Admissions Ambassadors, Alpha Omicron Pi

  • Experience

    • University of Minnesota

      Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
      Admissions Ambassador and Tour Guide

      - Guided groups of 1-20 prospective students and visitors on campus tours.- Recruited prospective students via phone calls and face-to-face interactions.- Answered student questions and provided information about the admissions process, campus facilities and my own experience at the University of Minnesota.

    • Cultivate International

      Dec 2019 - Jun 2020
      Communications and Storytelling Intern

      - Developed strategic content pieces and copy for newsletters, social media, blogs and emails.- Maintained regular communication with donors, prospective donors and beneficiaries.- Interviewed beneficiaries in advance of a large donor appreciation event and fundraiser.

    • University of Minnesota

      Feb 2020 - May 2022

      - Assisted with planning and implementation of event marketing campaigns.- Produced and distributed strategic content pieces. Edited and proofread all copy.- Managed event communications for the Office of Admissions' 75 events annually. - Developed content pieces to help achieve marketing goals. - Implemented strategic email and social media campaigns.- Produced and distributed content for the website and social media pages.

      • Event Communications Intern

        Jul 2021 - May 2022
      • Communications Intern

        Feb 2020 - Jul 2021
    • TrimaxSecure

      May 2021 - Sept 2021
      Digital Marketing Intern

      - Collaborated with client teams to alleviate their digital marketing needs.- Developed and executed strategic marketing plans for TrimaxSecure and 5+ clients.- Specialized in Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Marketing support.

    • Curious Plot

      May 2022 - now
      • Content Manager

        Sept 2024 - now
      • Content Specialist

        Aug 2022 - Sept 2024
      • Content + Copywriting Intern

        May 2022 - Aug 2022
    • Anthropologie

      Apr 2024 - now
      Sales Associate
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Social Marketing

      Hootsuite
    • Hootsuite Platform

      Hootsuite
    • Google Analytics

      Google Analytics Academy
    • Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales

      Microsoft
      May 2021
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ava Klopfenstein
      32 Under 32 Nominee Ad 2 Minnesota May 2025 Among the local young professionals in advertising and marketing nominated for making a difference for their teams, their organizations and the community that surrounds them.
    • Awarded to Ava Klopfenstein
      32 Under 32 Nominee Ad 2 Minnesota Apr 2024 Among the local young professionals in advertising and marketing nominated for making a difference for their teams, their organizations and the community that surrounds them.
    • Awarded to Ava Klopfenstein
      Albert Tims UG Scholarship -
    • Awarded to Ava Klopfenstein
      Barbara Newsome Scholarship -
    • Awarded to Ava Klopfenstein
      Dean's List - Every semester of enrollment at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
    • Awarded to Ava Klopfenstein
      Helen Beggs Scholarship -
    • Awarded to Ava Klopfenstein
      National Scholarship -
    • Awarded to Ava Klopfenstein
      Scott Meyer Scholarship -
    • Awarded to Ava Klopfenstein
      Waller Scholarship -
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Coach

      Issued by Girls on the Run Minnesota on Mar 2023
      Girls on the Run MinnesotaAssociated with Ava Klopfenstein
    • Super Activist

      Issued by PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACTION FUND INC on Feb 2021
      PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACTION FUND INCAssociated with Ava Klopfenstein
    • New Member Educator

      Issued by Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity on Dec 2019
      Alpha Omicron Pi FraternityAssociated with Ava Klopfenstein
    • Cabin Counselor

      Issued by Victory Junction on Jul 2019
      Victory JunctionAssociated with Ava Klopfenstein