Amy E.

Henderson
989-506-0394

hende1ae@cmich.edu

Experience
May]2015Present

February
2015- Present

February
2015September
2015

August 2012May 2015

May 2014August 2014

May 2012August 2012

Social Justice Outreach Organizer

Supervisor, Pastor Charlie Farnum PhD, - Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Founder and
leader of the Send Me Service Group. Select bi-weekly volunteer outreach
opportunities with local non-profit organizations for college students. Write
weekly discussions about social justice issues relating to our service.
Immanuel Lutheran Church Intern
Supervisor, Pastor Dana Hendershot - Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Internship for the
Immanuel Lutheran Church of Mt. Pleasant. Work with youth ministry and
childrens ministry, plan special events and manage social media. Music Director
of the childrens choir. Experience writing curriculum for family retreats and
youth events. Communication and time management required for this position.
Isabella County Restoration House Intern
Supervisor, Travus Burton, ICRH President of the Board of Directors
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Part-time internship with the Isabella County Homeless
Shelter, a local rotational shelter. Manage social media, write and electronically
distribute a monthly newsletter, and take photographs. Updated and reconstructed
their original website. Experience with document conversion and using Mail
Chimp and Wordpress.
Student Assistant
Supervisor, Micki Christiansen, Student Employment Specialist - Mt. Pleasant,
Michigan. Receive and direct calls, file paperwork, lead orientation
presentations and assist students. Experience with student databases such as SAP
and Pro SAM, particularly regarding financial aid and work-study, and handling
confidential documents.
Executive Assistant
Supervisor, Kathryn Balteff, Serendipity Owner - Winter Harbor, Maine.
Serendipity is a co-operative bookstore and gift shop. Responsible for cash
drawer, managing the store, corresponding with clients, common cleaning, and
assisted with art education.
Director of Client Services
Supervisor, Sarah Ostahowski, Attorney of Law - Shepherd, Michigan.
Receptionist at a Law Firm. Received and directed calls, spoke with clients,
designed user-friendly flyers, templates, and documents, and scanned and filed
paperwork. Handled professional correspondence and confidential paperwork.
Experience with working under pressure and time constraints.

Education
August 2012Present
August 2009May 2012

Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

Double Major, Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Music and French. Expected graduation
in May of 2017. Course of study in Opera Performance, Music Theatre, and
French Culture.
Shepherd High School, Shepherd High School, Shepherd, Michigan.
Diploma completed in May of 2012.

Awards
November
2015
August 2012Present
October 2014

April 2012

Dees Vocal Scholarship Competition Winner

Placed 1st in the Dees Vocal Scholarship Competition, Central Michigan
University.
Central Michigan University Deans List
Maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.86 all 7 semesters of school.
National Association of Teachers of Singing Regional Award
I received 3rd place in the NATS regional vocal competition held in Lansing, MI.
Additionally I was selected to perform and workshop with the Voice Area Director
at New York University.
Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival Queen
Represented my hometown as Queen in the Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival

Leadership
2015 Present

Wesley Methodist Church Missions

2013 - Present

Professional Fraternity Sigma Alpha Iota

2013 - 2014
2013 - Present
2013 - 2014

CMU American Sign Language Society

Wesley Church Worship Leader
CMU Concert Choir

Special Skills
Languages:
Professional:
Performance:
Other:

References

American Sign Language (2 yr.), French (2 yr.).

Proficient with Microsoft Office, experienced in public speaking, professional
correspondence, communicating with multiple organizations, and receptionist work.
Trained in Opera and Musical Theatre performance (4 yr.), beginning Tap and
Latin Dance, and Acting.
Experience communicating with people who do not speak English as a first language.
Comfortable traveling alone and navigating new places. Many years of outdoor
recreation experience including hiking and backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, authentic
camping, fire building and horseback riding.

Pastor Dana Hendershot

Immanuel Lutheran Church
Mt. Pleasant, MI
(989) 773-4204
pastor@immanuelmp.com

Nicaragua Leadership Team

(1yr.)
Fraternity Education Chair (2 yr.)
Music Director (2 yr.)
Secretary (1 yr.)
Lead Vocals (3 yr.)
Treasurer (1 yr.)
Section Leader (1 yr.)

Charlie Farnum
Director of Wesley Church
Mt. Pleasant, MI
(989) 545-1761
charlie.farnum@gmail.com

Beth Mundwiler
Assistant Youth Minister
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Mt. Pleasant, MI
(989) 330-9529
bmundwiler@chsd.us