Avery Chapman

Recent graduate from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelors of Arts in English Writing with a minor in Linguistics.

Lab Technician  /  Open Lab, University of Pittsburgh  /  2022-2023

Performed routine maintenance on instruments and equipment, trained new employees on our software, entering customer data, and general operations, and provided basic to advanced technical support for clients on a wide range of machines.

Office Secretary  /  MJB Insurance  /  2018-2020

Cataloged and filed paperwork, maintained accurate records, copied and scanned files, and emailed files to clients and insurance providers,  increasing office efficiency and organization.

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT (2022-2023)

University of Pittsburgh, ENGWRT 1060 Fiction Writing

• Developed lesson plans and taught course content on literary analysis and development to facilitate classroom discussions and student centered learning in high level college courses
• Managed a group of 20+ content writers and editors for the creation of fiction works, provided constructive feedback on copy, organized and led synergistic workshops, delivered personalized coaching, and created a collaborative work culture to empower team members throughout the creative process.
• Proofread manuscripts and edited written works while under professional guidance for general grammatical correctness, corrected punctuation mistakes, and provided recommendations to improve content, structure, and consistency.

INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ENGLISH WRITING (2022 - 2023)

University of Pittsburgh

• Organized material, determined areas of emphasis, and wrote according to prescribed format standards and editorial style.
• Provided critical evaluations of proposals, drafts, and manuscripts for 100+ fiction and nonfiction peer works and other forms of copy.
• Collaborated with diverse, cross-functional writing teams to coordinate the fine-tuning and publishing of written content.
• Developed extensive knowledge of MLA, APA, and Chicago Style manuals and various writing styles, including voice and tone.