Andy Essenburg
Holland,MI
Summary
Dedicated student and worker with several years of experience across a variety of types of labor, with an emphasis on writing and analysis.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Writing Tutor
University of the South Writing Center
09.2023 - Current
- Provides support for undergraduate peers through offering feedback on written work
- Provides help along all stages of the writing process, and helps peers improve their writing abilities.
- Was offered an application for the position based on professor recommendation for quality of writing.
Assistant
English Department of the University of the South
10.2021 - Current
- Provides a varied means of support for the English department, with a primary focus on physical logistics
- Attends and supports department events
- Proctors exams, delivers mail for professors, maintains printers, scans textbooks to enable digital access, responsible for delivering bills and financial information between department and financial services, puts up posters for department events and upcoming classes, etc
Legal Research Aide / Intern
Supreme Court of Alabama, Chambers of Justice Brady E. Mendheim Jr.
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Read extensive amounts of legal opinions and researched into cases referenced, then summarized basics of the cases
- Gained ability to use Westlaw for research purposes
- Attended a number of court functions, including but not limited to an oral argument
- Attempted to immerse myself as fully as possible in a legal context for the duration of two months
Seasonal Laborer
Sandy Ridge Blueberry Farms
08.2019 - Current
- Provided consistent physical labor in an agricultural setting
Shipping & Conveyance Worker
MillerKnoll
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Supported production lines through conveying of necessary materials in a timely and consistent manner
- Was responsible for providing packaging materials for lines producing hundreds of chairs each day at an aggressive pace, some producing a chair every 45 seconds
Cashier / General Labor
Echo Lake Lodge
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Helped support general operations of the gift shop and restaurant, primarily through cashier work
- Provided a welcoming presence and timely check-out for guests for the duration of two summers
- Provided additional support through aiding in food truck operations and jewelry sales
- Provided check-out for thousands of dollars of sales daily during peak tourist season
Sales Associate
American Spoon
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Accurately processed POS transactions in a timely manner.
- Helped maintain a welcoming environment for new and returning customers.
- Maintained a calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy situations.
Education
B.A. - English Literature, Creative Writing
Sewanee: The University of The South
Sewanee, TN05-2025
Study-abroad semester - English literature, creative writing, logical reasoning
University of St Andrews
05.2024
High School Diploma - history, literature, math
Holland Christian High School
Holland, MI05.2021
Skills
- Enthusiastic learner
- Responsible worker
- Adaptable & persistent
- Peer support & feedback
- Experience in research & analysis
Accomplishments
- Published in University's Creative Journal, 11/2022, Submitted a short work of fiction to the journal, co-worked on editing process of the piece, and was invited to present the piece orally.
- Carla Hekman Memorial Scholarship, 05/2021, Holland Christian High School, Selected for scholarship based on quality of creative writing works and a personal essay.
- Great Lakes Energy Youth Tour Scholarship, 03/2020, Great Lakes Energy Cooperative, Selected based on civic enthusiasm and commitment to be a member of a tour focused on educating youth about government. The tour was cancelled due to Covid-19, it was replaced with a scholarship.
Volunteer Experience
- Holland Youth Advisory Council's Recreation Committee, 09/2019 - 05/2021, Provided recreational events for local children as part of a youth-run group. Helped organize participation and funding from local businesses. Served as committee chairperson for part of time volunteering and helped facilitate meetings.
- Various City of Holland Functions, 09/2019 - 05/2021, Provided support for a variety of functions, including helping direct traffic flow of floats after parade, providing tours of local buildings, providing aid in a local museum exhibit explaining racist memorabilia, and other events.
- Morton Memorial Foodbank, 11/2022 - present, Monteagle, TN, As part of membership in a service-focused organization, provided physical labor to support the food-bank from time to time.
Hobbies and Interests
- Fencing
- Reading & Creative Writing
- Hiking
Timeline
Sales Associate
American Spoon
06.2024 - 08.2024
Writing Tutor
University of the South Writing Center
09.2023 - Current
Legal Research Aide / Intern
Supreme Court of Alabama, Chambers of Justice Brady E. Mendheim Jr.
06.2023 - 07.2023
Shipping & Conveyance Worker
MillerKnoll
05.2022 - 07.2022
Assistant
English Department of the University of the South
10.2021 - Current
Cashier / General Labor
Echo Lake Lodge
06.2020 - 08.2021
Seasonal Laborer
Sandy Ridge Blueberry Farms
08.2019 - Current
Study-abroad semester - English literature, creative writing, logical reasoning
University of St Andrews
B.A. - English Literature, Creative Writing
Sewanee: The University of The South
High School Diploma - history, literature, math
Holland Christian High School
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