Ava Mele
Team Lead @Saxbys
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WORK HISTORY
Team Lead @Saxbys
New York, NY, US
Lead a team of ten student workers who deliver a high-quality consumer experience for 8K+ community members at the Lincoln Center campus for a student-run cafe that serves drinks, pastries, and sandwiches that generates about 1K sales a day. Triage daily operational issues, manage customer service issues, access inventory levels to trigger Periodic Automatic Replacements of cafe supplies, onboard new employees, and train crews in new product introductions and use of the Toast POS system.
EDUCATION
High Tech High School
High School Diploma, Industrial and Product Design
ABOUT AVA MELE
I am currently a sophomore at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business with a 3.7 GPA, pursuing a B.S. in Marketing. Originally from Secaucus, New Jersey, I graduated from High Tech High School and am now based in New York City, seeking Summer 2026 internship opportunities in New York or New Jersey.At Fordham, I am a Marketing Scholars Candidate, one of 50 students selected for a competitive program offering direct exposure to industry professionals. I am also part of the Final Talent Pool Internship Program at the T. Howard Foundation, where I engage in mentorship, professional development, and networking with leading media, entertainment, and technology companies. Additionally, I am an active member of the Fordham Marketing Club.I am particularly passionate about the entertainment industry, where creativity and collaboration intersect with data, storytelling, and audience engagement. I currently serve as a Team Lead at Saxbys at Fordham’s Lincoln Center campus, managing and training a team while ensuring a strong customer experience. As a Marketing Intern at Beauty by Alexa Rae, I create digital content and analyze engagement metrics to support brand growth and social media strategy.My interest in entertainment is further supported by hands-on production experience. I have worked as a Stagehand and Technician at Broadway Bound CFP, designed and managed sets for theatrical productions, and currently serve as a Podcast Producer and Editor for The Fordham Observer, where I create pop culture-focused audio content.Through Fordham’s experiential learning programs, I have developed strong analytical and strategic skills. In Gabelli’s Consulting Cup, my team analyzed Zoom and pitched “Front Row by Zoom,” a live-streaming feature to enhance interactivity at entertainment events. I also participated in the Ground Floor Challenge, developing a business plan for Linkup, a platform designed to help students build social connections and find roommates.I am incredibly eager to continue building a career in marketing at the intersection of creativity, production, and audience engagement.You may contact me at a•••@fordham.edu. I look forward to hearing from you!
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