Avery Zakocs

Prep Cook at Coquine

Prep Cook duties in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Prep Cook at Coquine

Handled food preparation, mise en place, and line support, contributing to kitchen operations and quality standards.

Prep Cook at Coquine

Assisted in food preparation, station setup, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards; supported kitchen operations during service.

Prep Cook at Coquine

Performed prep cook duties in a fast-paced kitchen environment, supporting culinary operations and food quality.

Paid Intern at Peter Hyde Design

Assisted in developing design concepts and layouts for a client, contributed to client presentations and proposals; conducted research to support design decisions, ensuring alignment with industry trends and client needs; collaborated with senior designers to refine and execute design ideas; gained hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite to create visual content and marketing materials; participated in team meetings, offering creative input to enhance project outcomes and improve design strategies.

Paid Intern at Peter Hyde Design

Assisted in developing design concepts and layouts for clients, contributed to presentations and proposals, conducted research to support design decisions, and collaborated with senior designers to refine ideas using Adobe Creative Suite to create visuals and marketing materials.

Paid Intern at Peter Hyde Design

Assisted in developing design concepts and layouts for a client, contributed to client presentations and proposals, conducted research to support design decisions, and refined ideas with senior designers. Gained hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite to create visual content and marketing materials. Participated in team meetings to provide creative input and improve project outcomes.

Paid Intern at Peter Hyde Design

Assisted in developing design concepts and layouts for a client, contributed to client presentations and proposals, conducted research to support design decisions, and refined design ideas with senior designers. Gained hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite to create visual content and marketing materials. Participated in team meetings to enhance project outcomes and design strategies.

Aquatics Department - Assistant Coach / Swim Instructor / Lifeguard / Pool Maintenance at YMCA of San Francisco

In the aquatics department, I took on multiple roles, including assistant coach for the swim team, swim instructor for children and adults of various ages, lifeguard, and pool maintenance worker. These positions provided me with diverse leadership experiences, contributing to my growth as a confident and capable professional.

Aquatics Department Staff (Assistant Coach, Instructor, Lifeguard) at YMCA of San Francisco

Assisted in coaching the swim team, taught swimming to children and adults of various ages, performed lifeguard duties, and supported pool maintenance and safety.

Aquatics Department Associate at YMCA of San Francisco

Took on multiple roles including assistant coach for the swim team, swim instructor for children and adults, lifeguard, and pool maintenance worker; developed leadership, safety, and customer service skills.

Aquatics Department Roles (Assistant Coach, Swim Instructor, Lifeguard, Pool Maintenance) at YMCA of San Francisco

Served as an assistant coach for the swim team, swim instructor for children and adults, lifeguard, and pool maintenance worker, developing leadership and safety-focused skills.

Seasonal Aquatics and Recreation at Forest Highlands

Seasonal role in aquatics and recreation, including supervision and activities.

Seasonal Aquatics and Recreation Staff at Forest Highlands

Provided aquatic supervision and recreation support at a seasonal facility, assisting with guest services, safety, and activity coordination.

Seasonal Aquatics and Recreation Staff at Forest Highlands

Performed aquatics and recreation duties, providing customer service and safety oversight while supporting facilities operations.

Seasonal Aquatics and Recreation at Forest Highlands

Seasonal role in aquatics and recreation, supporting program operations and guest services.

Brand Ambassador at Aerie

Brand ambassador responsibilities including representing brand values, customer engagement, and product promotion.

Brand Ambassador at Aerie

Represented the brand in-store events, assisted customers, and built product knowledge for marketing and merchandising.

Brand Ambassador at Aerie

Represented the brand, engaged customers, and supported campaigns and events.

Brand Ambassador at Aerie

Represented the brand through in-store engagement and customer interactions, promoting products and brand messaging.

Store Associate at Michaels

Retail associate duties including customer service, inventory, and sales support.

Store Associate at Michaels

Customer service, sales support, and merchandising across store departments.

Store Associate at Michaels

Provided customer service, merchandising and inventory support in a retail setting.

Store Associate at Michaels

Retail store associate, assisting customers, managing inventory, and supporting daily store operations.

Freelance Designer / Personal Commissions at Self-employed / Personal Commissions

Completed a variety of creative projects through personal work and paid commissions, delivering customized work for a diverse clientele. Managed projects from initial concept to final delivery, ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication and timely execution. This experience has refined my ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and adapt to various client needs and creative styles.

Freelance Designer at Personal Work / Paid Commissions

Since 2017 I have completed a variety of creative projects through personal work and paid commissions, delivering customized work for diverse clientele and managing projects from concept to final delivery with clear communication and timely execution.

Freelance Designer at Self-Employed (Personal Commissions)

Completed a variety of creative projects through personal work and paid commissions, managed projects from initial concept to final delivery, and maintained clear client communication to ensure satisfaction and timely execution.