Ava Cumello
Phone:
203-682-5747
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University of San Diego
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Graduating May 2026
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BA in Communication, Visual Arts Minor
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A Bit About Me
I am a Communication major and Visual Arts minor at the University of San Diego who loves creating things that bring people together. In my work with San Diego Wave FC, I help lead fan and community engagement, and with Hokena Swim I work on creative marketing and brand storytelling. Those roles have really shaped how I approach projects and made me realize how much I enjoy building experiences people actually feel connected to. Outside of that, I have co founded Gingy’s with my friends and continue to produce surf and lifestyle content through my own creative work. I am always looking for ways to turn ideas into something meaningful, combining creativity, collaboration, and hands on execution in everything I do.
Work Experience
San Diego Wave FC – Fan and Community Engagement
January 2023 – Present
Hokena Swim – Creative Marketing
June 2024 – Present
University of San Diego – Research Assistant to Dr. Nik Usher
May 2024 – August 2024
Support game day operations, fan engagement, and sponsor activations. Work with the community team to run promotions, interact with fans, and create memorable in-stadium experiences.
Lead visual content creation, social media strategy, and brand storytelling. Produce photo and video campaigns, manage growth initiatives, and support overall brand direction.
Assisted with nonprofit journalism research, coding impact reports, organizing databases, and preparing materials for a paper accepted to the Western States Communication Association as a Top Paper.
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