Vivian Aviles
Chicago,IL
Summary
Eager and motivated undergrad with five years of editing and writing experience. Winner of 3 journalism awards. Experienced leader from 3 years as Editor-in-Chief of school news publications. Current staff writer for 2 on-campus magazines at Northeastern University. Effective communicator and project lead.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
The Reinventing Local TV News Project
Research Intern (Part-Time)
04.2024 - Current
- Pitch underreported story ideas to local newsrooms in Chicago, Boston, and New York and conduct outreach to potential sources
- Track the engagement metrics of content posted by three news organizations across various platforms (YouTube, Instagram, etc.)
- Analyze data to identify recommendations for nationwide newsrooms to boost engagement amongst younger audiences
Spuntino Pizza
Hostess Manager
06.2022 - Current
- Take to-go orders by phone, answer customer questions and inform of accurate wait times.
- Provide excellent customer service by ensuring seamless experience for in-house dining or carryout phone orders.
- Serve customers, run food, and buss tables at each dining area for every guest.
Oakleaf Cakes Bake Shop
Barista (Part-Time)
11.2021 - Current
- Pleasantly interact with customers during hectic periods and create wide variety of drinks with consistently positive customer satisfaction.
- Clean counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily and control crowd with quick, efficient service.
Shannon CSI
Qualitative Research Intern (Full-Time)
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Conduct 23 interviews to collect qualitative data for our mixed-methods study
- Transcribe and code interview responses, identifying common themes and analyzing core ideas that may indicate broader theoretical explanations
- Collect and analyze research on Shannon site demographics to create 2023 site briefs and year-end reports that provide updated safety-related information, such as gang relations
- Collaborate cross-functionally with the MA Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to share research findings and provide recommendations to improve Shannon programming
- Build monthly newsletter with circulation of 70 recipients by aggregating relevant news, resources and opportunities to elicit interest and involvement across the program
Dealer Inspire
Marketing Intern (Full-Time)
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Executed tactical plans to promote accomplishment of sales goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to help expand sales pipeline.
- Analyzed sales data from dealerships to determine status of conversion and ultimately craft a more efficient process from first contact to contract completion.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Northeastern University
Boston, MA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Taft High School
Chicago, IL06.2021
Skills
- Excellent organization, time management, and prioritization
- Strong communication involving active listening and empathy
- Works well independently and/or as a team member
- Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Canva, Google Docs/Slides, and Slack
- Trained in AP Style
- Certified in Social and Behavioral Research and Human Subjects Research
Journalism Experience
Her Campus - Chapter Writer
Northeastern University - September 2023 - Present
- An online publication written by female-identifying college students for female-identifying college students. Members write monthly articles that range in topics from culture to career, and also attend weekly chapter meetings in which we pitch story ideas. We also organize and attend monthly fundraising and bonding events.
The Chronicle Magazine - General Editor
Northeastern University - August 2021 - Present
- On-campus publication that features female and gender-queer voices. We determine a theme for each issue, create applications for written pieces, write and edit the written pieces, and construct and publish the final product.
Taft Today Newspaper - Editor-in-Chief
Taft High School - April 2020 - June 2021
- A print publication covering local stories about community members, events, and the school. As editor-in-chief, I organized pitch sessions with staff writers, led peer review sessions for all written pieces, provided constructive feedback to staff writers regarding their pieces, finalized all articles, and oversaw the formatting of the paper itself.
Timeline
The Reinventing Local TV News Project
Research Intern (Part-Time)
04.2024 - Current
Shannon CSI
Qualitative Research Intern (Full-Time)
01.2024 - 06.2024
Spuntino Pizza
Hostess Manager
06.2022 - Current
Dealer Inspire
Marketing Intern (Full-Time)
06.2022 - 08.2022
Oakleaf Cakes Bake Shop
Barista (Part-Time)
11.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts -
Northeastern University
High School Diploma -
Taft High School
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