Ava Aguilar

Ava Aguilar

Graphic Design student at the University of Utah · Conversion Surge

Salt Lake City, UT

Work Experience

Graphic Designer

Conversion Surge

2021 – Present

Marketing Team Member

Gem Studio

2024 – Present

Working as a Graphic Designer to help play a role in driving the brand’s presence and growth. Responsible for developing and executing both marketing and graphic design strategies that resonated with the target audience, with an understanding of digital marketing and design trends.

Lead Silversmith

Gem Studio

2022 – Present

• Greet customers • Interact with customers throughout a workshop • Create a fun and collaborative design session • Boost company sales by upselling product add ons for each customer • Manage a team of silversmiths and customer relations

Barista

Dutch Bros Coffee

2021 – 2024

Silversmith

Gem Studio

2022 – 2022

• Assist customers in designing and building a piece of jewelry from scratch • Trained in silversmithing: use of torches, solder, lapidary wheels, polishing wheels, etc. • Create a fun and welcoming environment for customers to have a fun experience in their workshop.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA

University of Utah

2021 – 2025

Currently enrolled at the University of Utah, completing a BFA in Graphic Design.

Skills

Online GraphicsImage DesignSocial Media MarketingOnline AdvertisingArtistic VisionProblem SolvingCreativity and InnovationRetail SalesClient CommunicationSilversmithingSkilled Multi-taskerTeam ManagementCommunicationAttention to DetailJewelry DesignCraftsmanshipCustomer ServiceOrganization SkillsTime EfficiencyTeamworkBrand ManagementStrategic PlanningAdobe Creative SuiteTime ManagementMarketing