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.

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.