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Luke M. Anderson

Luke M. Anderson

O'Fallon,MO

Summary

Multi-talented writer well-versed in research, writing, and editing a wide range of content. Comfortable working with little oversight to write interesting, clean and clear copy. Skilled in content management systems, online content publishing software and SEO.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager/Shift Lead/Coffee Barista

Scooter’s
O’Fallon, MO
06.2022 - Current
  • Manages employees in all areas of operation
  • Manages and completes inventory
  • Handles money deposits

Substitute Teacher

Fort Zumwalt School District
O’Fallon, MO
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Supervised students in variety of subject areas and diversity of students
  • Planned and/or taught classroom lessons based upon teacher lesson plans

Retail Cashier

Kohls Department Store
O’Fallon, MO
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Maintained presentable customer areas with diligent cleaning and proactive recovery management.
  • Issued detailed receipts to every customer to provide proof of purchase and avoid discrepancies.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.

Restaurant Server

IHOP
O’Fallon, MO
06.2014 - 11.2017
  • Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
  • Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English, Creative Writing

Lindenwood University
03.2023

Associates - English/Communications

St. Charles Community College
03.2021

Skills

  • Copy editing
  • Research skills
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Content research
  • Effective communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Loyalty, reliability
  • Creative writing

Editorial Writing Experience

  • Worked on Spring 2022 and Spring 2023 issues of Arrow Rock literary journal
  • Had academic essay nominated for Student Academic Showcase in Spring of 2023
  • Has successfully uploaded previous issues of Arrow Rock literary journal to Digital Commons at Lindenwood as part of internship

Accomplishments

  • Fiction piece published in Arrow Rock Literary Journal
  • Poem published in Arrow Rock Literary Journal
  • Non-fiction short story won Linda L. Ross Creative Writing Award at Lindenwood University
  • Ascended from barista to assistant manager at Scooter's in only fifteen months
  • Graduated from Lindenwood University with 4.0 grade-point average

Timeline

Assistant Manager/Shift Lead/Coffee Barista

Scooter’s
06.2022 - Current

Retail Cashier

Kohls Department Store
07.2021 - 03.2022

Substitute Teacher

Fort Zumwalt School District
03.2021 - 05.2022

Restaurant Server

IHOP
06.2014 - 11.2017

Bachelor of Arts - English, Creative Writing

Lindenwood University

Associates - English/Communications

St. Charles Community College
Luke M. Anderson