Avery Loftis

Experience

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  Kode With Klossy

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2020

  Scholar

  - Selected to receive a scholarship for a two-week, intensive summer program dedicated to educating and empowering young women and non-binary students in STEAM- Participated in a two-week intensive camp; coached in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript languages.- Used HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to develop a domestic violence awareness website to provide resources educating and directing aid for the fight against domestic abuse.- Collaborated with other team members through software process and cycle, including pitching, wireframing, developing, and presenting the first iteration of our website, Thekey.com- Thekey.com can be found at https://dv-project-5.averyl.repl.co/ally%20resources.html Show less

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  Kode With Klossy

  Apr 2021 - Jul 2021

  Instructor Assistant

  - Driven to teach scholars because of Kode with Klossy's commitment to accessible education for women and nonbinary individuals.- Selected from a competitive pool of applicants exhibiting proficiency in one or more programming languages and a passion for empowering young women and non-binary individuals- Collaborated with a team of instructors and instructor assistants throughout two two-week summer coding camps to deliver lessons, provide technical support, and foster an empowering community- Ensured scholar comprehension of and proficiency in website development coding skills by responding to scholar feedback, facilitating remediation lessons, and supporting scholars throughout their website development - Fostered a positive, inclusive classroom culture by leading team-building activities and discussions about the culture of technology- Managed three project groups, each composed of two to four scholars Show less

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  Fordham University

  Sept 2021 - Aug 2024

  • Social Media Manager

    Jan 2022 - Aug 2024

  • Student Assistant

    Sept 2021 - Aug 2024
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  Kode With Klossy

  Apr 2022 - Aug 2022

  Instructor Assistant
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  Wavelengths At Lincoln Center (WALC)

  Sept 2022 - Dec 2022

  Radio Disk Jockey
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  The Fordham Observer

  Dec 2022 - now

  - Recruit contributing writers for the paper- Correspond with PR Communications for various reviews and events coverage- Edit various arts and culture articles--- such as reviews, profiles, cultural analysis, and campus events --to maintain the student voice at The Observer and edit for AP style- Communicate with a team of 200+ contributors, 3 section editors, 40+ editorial board staff- Collaborate with editorial board staff for bi-weekly production

  • Editor in Chief

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Arts & Culture Editor

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Staff Writer

    Nov 2021 - now

  • Assistant Arts & Culture Editor

    Dec 2022 - May 2023
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  MUSÉE MAGAZINE

  Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

  Administrative Assistant Intern

  - Conducted email operations for the Magazine's Editor in Chief including; flagging pitches, RSVPing to gallery events, and sending invoices- Vetted future interns to fulfill copyediting and administrative roles; set up interviews between qualified candidates and the Editor in Chief- Attended weekly team meetings, offered pitches and perspectives for upcoming stories and magazine issues

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  WFUV Public Radio

  May 2023 - now

  Reporter

  • Fall 2024 Thursday “What’s What” News podcast host and newscast writer• Summer 2024: in addition to occasional remote reporting, checked attendees in and ushered at WFUV sponsored events and concerts - Iron & Wine - Lake Street Dive

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  Freelance

  Jun 2023 - now

  Freelance

  Offering services in writing, editing, fact-checking, photography, and recording processes. Also experienced in social media branding and marketing and newsletter writing.• Assistant to author Anya Achtenberg August 2023-October 2023• Photographer for Rowdy Fest, December 2023: A 3-day concert event featuring a total of 15 Midwestern bands• Contributor to "Letters We Were Going to Burn But Published Instead" a 2024 Valentine's Zine with all proceeds donated to Safe Horizon• Produced photography for band Me + Nobody at the Bowery Electric (3/10)• Offered photographic services for two May 2024 college graduates (May/June 2024)• Summer 2024 photography for Trousdale at the Brooklyn Paramount (6/19), Proxoxie at Purgatory (7/27), and various artists at The Delancey (8/7)• Freelance Photographer for the Brooklyn Daily Eagle (September 2024- Present)• Freelance contributor the Rockaway Wave (September 2024-Present) Show less

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  Dotdash Meredith

  Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

  Editorial Intern, Travel + Leisure Magazine