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Avery Gingerich

13 Memory Lane, Syracuse,NY

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Reporting Intern

WAER (Syracuse's NPR Affiliate)
08.2023 - Current

. Conduct research, compile data, and assist in timely reporting for two-to-three stories per week.

. Pitch five short and long-form stories for the audio format on a weekly basis.

. Edit interviews for soundbites and edit draft scripts.

Student Reporter

NCC News
07.2023 - Current

. Pitch, research, report and edit video and audio news stories with written web versions for Syracuse University's student-run NCC News.

. I have produced 10 pieces (six video, four audio) with accompanying web stories so far.

Sports Reporter

The NewsHouse
09.2023 - Current

. Spot sports reporter for a student-run website's sports section.

. Experience reporting on men's and women's soccer and basketball.

. Currently have two published articles, with more expected throughout the spring.

Researcher

SXSW
09.2023 - Current

. Analyze the organizational structure and product viability of at least 50 start ups per week using platforms like Crunchbase.

. Document information in an Excel spreadsheet and assess companies with my supervisor at a weekly meeting.

. On track to recommend 1,200 start ups to SXSW by March, 2024.

Permanent Supportive Housing Team Lead

Family Eldercare
09.2022 - 06.2023

. Provided day-to-day supervision for a team of four.

. Trained staff on working with the homeless population and Permanent Supportive Housing.

. Balanced a caseload of 10 clients with supervisor duties.

. Presented regular performance reports to senior management.

Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager

Front Steps
11.2020 - 08.2022

. Facilitated the re-entry of people experiencing homelessness into housing and employment for a rotating caseload of 15-20 clients.

. Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.

. Provided expertise on Permanent Supportive Housing to landlords and law enforcement.

. Improved program efficiency by tracking interactions and expenditures.

. Liaised with other service providers on county-wide policy committees.

Union Organizer

Fight For $15 - NFFWU
08.2019 - 10.2020

. Educated workers across Chicago about labor issues and unionizing.

. Oversaw 12 investigations into claims of workplace discrimination and harassment.

. Engaged diverse community stake-holders to bolster support.

. Collaborated with coworkers to organize public events with several hundred attendees.


Shelter Case Manager

La Puente Home
08.2018 - 07.2019

. AmeriCorps service program (Three days a week).

. Collaborated with co-workers to ensure the cleanliness, security and financial well-being of the shelter.

. Developed rapport with a multi-cultural, multi-linguistic client base.

. Provided education to clients about community services.

. Prepared two-to-three meals per shift for an average of 100 community members.


Case Manager

La Puente Outreach
08.2018 - 07.2019

. AmeriCorps service program (Two days a week).

. Managed the distribution of $750,000 of state and federal grant funds.

. Processed clients' information through the proper grant source and communicated with third-party vendors.

. Audited case files to ensure compliance with HUD standards.

. Formulated alternative action plans if a client's needs were outside the continuum of care.


Support Staff

Easter Seals Blake Foundation
10.2016 - 07.2018

. Administered primary care and case management for 15-20 clients with intellectual disabilities.

. Counseled clients about the social, emotional and economic factors that increase independence.
. Advocated on behalf of clients, helping articulate desires and negotiate compromise with service providers and the public.

Education

Master of Science - Broadcast And Digital Journalism

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721
08.2016

Skills

    Trained on the Canon XF705

    Trained on WordPress and Grove

    Proficient in Adobe Premiere

    Proficient in all programs in Microsoft Office

Timeline

Sports Reporter

The NewsHouse
09.2023 - Current

Researcher

SXSW
09.2023 - Current

Reporting Intern

WAER (Syracuse's NPR Affiliate)
08.2023 - Current

Student Reporter

NCC News
07.2023 - Current

Permanent Supportive Housing Team Lead

Family Eldercare
09.2022 - 06.2023

Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager

Front Steps
11.2020 - 08.2022

Union Organizer

Fight For $15 - NFFWU
08.2019 - 10.2020

Shelter Case Manager

La Puente Home
08.2018 - 07.2019

Case Manager

La Puente Outreach
08.2018 - 07.2019

Support Staff

Easter Seals Blake Foundation
10.2016 - 07.2018

Master of Science - Broadcast And Digital Journalism

Syracuse University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

The University of Arizona
Avery Gingerich