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Avery Oliver

Denton,TX

Summary

Seasoned Freelance Writer with over five years of experience in pitching, writing, proofreading, networking, research, interviewing and team work. Has skills in writing for a variety of genres on a plethora of unique topics. Has the ability to match tone and voice to better craft the company or publication's message. Desires to grow and advance in career while using skillsets to help others. Can work under deadlines and is efficient.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Contributor

Green Source DFW
08.2023 - Current
  • Find and research environmental topics to write about in the North Texas area. Has knowledge of researching and interviewing organizations and people around the North Texas area, such as school districts, companies, etc. Delivers drafts in a timely manner


15 Revitalized Parks Article

  • Covers new green spaces to begin production this year in Dallas, Texas. Interviewed Molly Plumber, director at the Trust for Public Land.
  • https://greensourcedfw.org/articles/15-revitalized-green-spaces-improve-park-equity-dallas

EarthX Film and Music Festival Article

  • Covered promo article for EarthX Film and Music festival that took place in Dallas, Texas in late October. Interviewed Laura Shaunette, director of programming at EarthXFilm and Music festival.
  • https://greensourcedfw.org/articles/earthx-film-and-music-festival-kicks-friday

Sustainability Summit Article

  • Covered Sustainability submit hosted by Dallas College. Interviewed Garrett Rosser energy manager and head of sustainability at Dallas College.
  • https://greensourcedfw.org/articles/storied-african-prodigy-speak-dallas-sustainability-summit

Coppell High School Eco Summit

  • Article covering Coppell High School's Sustainability Summit, interviewed Ashia Agarwal, junior at Coppell High School at the time he was behind the creation of the Summit.
  • ttps://greensourcedfw.org/articles/coppell-high-school-host-inaugural-sustainability-summit

North Texas Education

  • Article focusing on the environmental education of North Texan students. Interviewed Mark Broughton, director of STEM education at DISD and Kenyail Carr, director of K-12 Math and Science at FWISD.
  • https://greensourcedfw.org/articles/what-are-north-texas-students-learning-about-environment


Freelance Journalist and Editor

Self Employed Writer
01.2018 - Current

A versatile and skilled journalist that has experience in pitching, researching, editing, writing and working under deadlines. Has written for a plethora of publications with numerous articles published in America and abroad. Experienced in crafting different writing styles to match the specific voice of publications.


Entertainment:

  • Digital Spy : House of the Dragon -Entertainment article covering the character dynamics in House of the Dragon, written for Digital Spy.
    https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a41400953/house-of-the-dragon-alicent-villain/


  • Dread Central: Horror and Racial Trauma
    https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/448049/horror-should-stay-horror-why-racial-trauma-should-exit-the-genre/
  • She Knows: Representation in Media looking at HBO’s House of the Dragon and Amazon Prime’s Rings of Power
    https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/2674310/rings-of-power-black-female-representation/
  • Bold Culture: Harmful Media and Racial Trauma
    https://boldculturehub.com/2021/06/opinion-in-times-of-racial-trauma-black-death-shouldnt-be-commodified/


Health

  • Rooted in Rights: Intercommunity Struggles with Mental Health
    https://rootedinrights.org/as-a-black-disabled-woman-im-tired-of-seeing-mental-health-issues-in-my-community-stigmatized/
  • Love Black Girls: Prejudice Attitudes in Disabled Communities
    https://loveblackgirls.org/2022/06/30/lizzo-learned-but-non-black-disabled-people-needed-to-do-better/
  • Rooted in Rights: Inaccessible Healthcare Article - Mental health article focusing on diagnosis.
    https://rootedinrights.org/self-diagnosing-a-response-to-inaccessible-healthcare/
  • Better to Speak: Disability and Biases
    https://www.bettertospeak.org/stories/racism-in-disability-community

Culture and Politics:

  • Better to Speak - Culture-focused article on trends and commodities of Black Culture
    https://www.bettertospeak.org/stories/when-black-culture-has-a-shelf-life?mc_cid=fc5a3d3afa&mc_eid=8580297c7c
  • Better to Speak: Analysis on Black Cultural Identity
    https://www.bettertospeak.org/stories/indigenous-identity-of-the-black-diaspora
    Better to Speak: Analysis on Black Cultural Holidays
    https://www.bettertospeak.org/stories/juneteenth-holiday-or-commodity
  • A little Insight: Environmental Activism and Justice
    https://a-little-insight.com/2021/04/22/centring-black-people-in-conversations-about-environmental-racism-is-essential/
  • Bold Culture: Political Tropes Impacting Black Women
    https://boldculturehub.com/2021/02/the-danger-of-the-black-women-superhero-trope/
  • Missing Perspective: Treatment of Black women in Media - Meghan Markle and Megan Thee Stallion
    https://www.missingperspectives.com/posts/blackwomensreality

KERA Public Relations Intern

KERA - Dallas
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Reached out to various organizations in the metroplex for mental health initiatives
  • Helped chaperone events such as summer camps
  • Grew skills in Public Relations and community outreach
  • Grew skills in data entry and spreadsheets
  • Brainstormed ideas and collaborated with my team.

Ignite Tutoring

Ignite
01.2023
  • Conduct one-on-one tutoring sessions to help students improve their English language proficiency
  • Help students reach reading goals and improve their reading and pronunciation skills through personalized lessons
  • Manage student data, success, and information.

Education

Multi Media Journalism -

University of Texas at El Paso
05.2021

Skills

  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Pitching
  • Research
  • Networking
  • Social Media
  • Tone Matching
  • Communication
  • Interviewing
  • Writing
  • Editing
  • Research
  • Proofreading
  • Revising

Websites

Additional Information

Earned a degree in multi-media journalism with a minor in English and American Literature, Successfully acted as social media manager and public relations officer for my organization, Interned with professors on a research-based project, Achieved Dean's list (GPA 3.5+) for multiple semesters, Collaborated with peers to create presentation, workshops and events for various clubs and organizations

Details

Email : aaveryoliver2@gmail.com 


Other documents 

  • Freelance Articles Link - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QbD_IkuHs1qe_fqlqkSlJsYSvfaOoO5-9NVf-ylqYhU/edit
  • GreenSource Articles Link - https://docs.google.com/document/d/17s_3em9bW3305Dk3cGX8cSEeM3zkG2AUxf4Hv6Pug/edit

Personal Information

Title: Writer and Editor

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Contributor

Green Source DFW
08.2023 - Current

Ignite Tutoring

Ignite
01.2023

KERA Public Relations Intern

KERA - Dallas
06.2019 - 08.2019

Freelance Journalist and Editor

Self Employed Writer
01.2018 - Current

Multi Media Journalism -

University of Texas at El Paso
Avery Oliver