Aster Senft
New Paltz,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented researcher and editor with 4 years of library experience and fieldwork expertise. Skilled in crafting original content for diverse media and audiences. Engaged with community members in storytelling workshops that foster creative problem-solving and collaboration.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Orientation Leader
SUNY New Paltz Center for Student Engagement
05.2026 - Current
- Led incoming student orientation sessions, clarifying campus resources, policies, and engagement opportunities.
- Mentored new students through transition concerns, promoting confidence and connection to campus community.
- Coordinated event logistics with Center for Student Engagement staff to support smooth orientation operations.
- Delivered accurate information on registration, housing, and student services during high-volume orientation programming.
- Successfully worked with over 1000 students to integrate them into campus life.
Staff Writer
The Oracle
01.2026 - Current
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Developed and pitched engaging feature stories that showcased community members and events, strengthening ties between publication and audience.
- Collaborated with community members to uncover and illuminate key issues affecting the community.
- Interviewed and combed through approximately 10 transcripts in order to provide accurate quotations for fact-checked articles.
- Conducted thorough fact-checking to maintain the integrity of published content and uphold journalistic standards.
- Streamlined editorial process by implementing efficient workflow systems for assigning, tracking, and editing articles, enhancing overall productivity.
- Suggested ways to make business copy more professional and sophisticated to Oracle team.
Library Clerk
Lansing Community Library
04.2021 - 07.2025
- Improved circulation processes by checking items in and out and managing overdue fines, renewals, and holds, ensuring smooth operations.
- Organized library collection by shelving books, periodicals, and other materials according to classification systems, enhancing accessibility for patrons.
- Coordinated with team members to develop programs and events that fostered community literacy engagement.
- Responded to emergency situations calmly and effectively by following established protocols for the safety and security of patrons and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology And Journalism
SUNY College At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05-2028
Skills
- Student support
- Activity development
- Engagement strategies
- Program facilitation
- Bonding promotion
- Student assistance
- Visitor relations
- Campus integration
- Collaborative mindset
Accomplishments
- Achieved more organized collection through effectively helping with archival management.
- Documented and resolved communication issues with interviewees which led to a published and well-received article.
Certification
CPR Certification from Lansing High School
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- DIY and Home Improvement
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Experimenting with different creative mediums, like table-top roleplaying games, sketching, and digital art, to expand skills and techniques
- Rock Climbing
- Music
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
Personal Information
Timeline
Orientation Leader
SUNY New Paltz Center for Student Engagement
05.2026 - Current
Staff Writer
The Oracle
01.2026 - Current
Library Clerk
Lansing Community Library
04.2021 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology And Journalism
SUNY College At New Paltz