Ava's REAL Life Qualifications!

Question 1

Ava has the experience and character it takes to be a valuable and contributing team member for (any dream position)!

Answer 1

This deck is made of specific examples or stories illustrating why Ava is THE ideal candidate

Question 2

Mental and physical strength

and

Ability to handle high pressure situations

Answer 2

As a Scuba certified DiveMaster:

1. Tell about a learning experience while diving
2. Stories from LiveAboard & Marine Bio experience

Question 3

Sense of Humor

Answer 3

Ability to put others as ease and be self-deprecating in awkward situations:

Question 4

Ability to work, cooperate, thrive
in VERY small and intimate living environment

Answer 4

Here is a perfect chance to tell a funny story from Action Quest adventures and boat living

Question 5

Mental, emotional, and physical grit and stamina

(Examples)

Answer 5

1. As a beginner Volleyball player
   on a new team, I had to keep playing in the face of constant consecutive losses at long weekend tournaments
2. Later as a more seasoned player, learned importance of being a team leader, hyping up teammates and building skill of reading the court and team’s opponents
3. Currently surviving the intensity of “weeder” courses as a first/second year marine bio student at NU!

Question 6

Works well with variety of personalities and ages:

(Examples)

Answer 6

1. Kids: FishMobile
2. Seniors: Wii bowling
3. Public: Restaurant
4. Peers: Team sports and living in an Apt with 4 other humans!

Question 7

Presentation & Storytelling Skills through illustration

Answer 7

Put together an art show to showcase evolution (tell the story) of StarBoy Comics in its various mediums

Question 8

Presentation & Storytelling Skills through participation in a live Zoom dialogue between Artist/Instructor

Answer 8

1. Discussed the creative process of StarBoy.
2. Explored and expanded another creative evolution of StarBoy Comic by developing StarFish Girl: a character whose purpose is to educate about Marine Biology.

Question 9

Observation, Research and Laboratory skills

Answer 9

Observer and learner of the creative application of Science in the Food-Hospitality Industry:

1. Experience working at Lyon Distillery (eg. blackberries and coconut infused rum) 2. Learned about chemical process infusion by company’s lead Chemist.

+More examples:

Question 10

Dependability & Commitment to a team

Answer 10

1. Showing up for HS & club sports teams for 5 yrs (i.e., HS Team Captain, MVP club player, Award from HS sports conference)
2. Independently managing gift certificates and charitable donations for Restaurant group.
3. Tapped by HS Art Instructor to design posters (Radio Free Field & Prom)

Question 11

Prepare Examples that have fueled a personal interest in:
1. Marine conservation + biology
2. Ocean sustainability
3. Understanding undersea life?

Answer 11

Met a marine biologist at Balto. Nat’l Aquarium who made an impactful impression

Behind the scenes aquarium tours: Shark tank, Marine-animal examination rooms, food preparation area for aquarium inhabitants

Question 12

What is the significance of reading “Soul of an Octopus”? by Sy Montgomery

How did it resonate?

Answer 12

Octopus jewelry as a symbolic reminder of listening to the book

Visited aquariums in Monterey, Houston, Baltimore, New Orleans …seeking Giant Pacific Octopus

Question 13

“SOAO”: Familiarize self with opposing criticism and praise of the book🐙

Answer 13

It might be interesting to admit you are conflicted and doing research would help crystallize your opinion