Studio Assistant -- Bfa Writing Studios
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Transitioned from my role as remote coordinator to in-person Assistant in the Pratt BFA Writing studios, a jack-of-all-trades position directly under Dept. Chair Beth Loffreda, Asst. Chair Aracelis Girmay, and Asst. to the Chair Kath Barbadoro. Fulfilled day-to-day office and clerical duties, including the upkeep of printers, typewriters, and other tools. Individually counseled and consulted with a number of students, primarily Freshmen, on their current progress/questions/concerns about the department and communicated those concerns regularly to supervisors. Maintained and edited the Pratt Commons via Wordpress, including the editing/posting of recorded guest lectures and readings. Coordinated pandemic-focused outreach and regularly communicated with Department professors regarding student concerns and work.