Ava Grant
Communications
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About
I am a determined and enthusiastic professional with a passion for creativity and meaningful work. With a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and International Studies, I have developed a strong background in engagement, social media management, and community outreach. I thrive in roles that combine strategic communication with creative problem-solving.
With over five years of experience across nonprofits, small businesses, corporate environments, and higher education, I’m excited to bring my skills to a new role while continuing to learn and grow professionally.
Experience
BAGLY Inc. Boston, MA
Digital Content Creator January 2026- Present
- Produce and curate multimedia content for BAGLY’s TikTok and Instagram, aligning creative output with organizational messaging and audience trends
- Collaborate on data-informed content strategies by analyzing audience insights and platform analytics to guide creative direction
- Lead and support digital campaigns in partnership with organizations and influencers to expand reach and engagement
- Supported community outreach initiatives through social media content and engagement efforts
- Contributed to early-stage digital engagement strategies that informed future content direction
Digital Engagement Intern May 2025- Present
- Initiate and maintain direct communication with potential clients/followers through Instagram DMs to drive engagement, brand awareness, and meet KPI targets.
- Customize outreach messages based on audience interests, and engagement history to improve response rates and maintain a monthly average of 400,000 profile views.
- Use Trello to organize communication workflows, monitor client engagement, and coordinate with the digital team.
Pre-College Academic Coordinator June 2024- August 2025
- Fostered clear communication between students, faculty, and staff to support the academic engagement of 60+ pre-college participants.
- Acted as the primary point of contact for student inquiries, resolving concerns related to scheduling, academic programming, and performance through proactive communication and problem-solving.
Education
I graduated early from St. John's University in New York with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and International Studies. I graduated with a 3.8/4.0 GPA and was awarded as the top student in my class during the 2025 academic year.
While in university, I participated in research grants investigating media influence on our popular culture, and traveled to Boston, Massachusetts to present this research. Additionally, I was the Social Media Director for Her Campus SJU, a women-led online organization supporting female writers. While in my role, I manages the social media accounts and created content for St.
John’s University Her Campus, while increasing account engagement by 1,017% and increasing profile visits by 656%.