Andrew Skipp is seeking an internship at a law firm in New England specializing in civil or family law. He has strong writing, communication, and computer skills developed through history courses and various jobs. These include union work, painting, canvassing, and being a golf caddie. He is self-motivated, open-minded, and has a BA in history from the University of Kentucky, where he took related coursework including government, economics, and Chinese.

1. Andrew Skipp
772 Breakneck Hill Road, Middlebury, CT 06762• 203-228-1258•
Andrew.skipp@uky.edu
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/andrew-skipp/35/918/308
Objective: To work as an intern position at a law firm in the New England area, specializing in
civil or family law, with opportunities to aid the firm with its day-to-day needs while absorbing
knowledge of the law profession.
Skills:
- Enthusiastic and energetic person. Have an affinity for meeting new people, going
new places, and learning.
- Writing- Completed 10 history courses. Developed sound writing skills while using
logical and deductive reasoning to form thorough arguments.
- Computer Skills- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and social
networking.
- Communication Skills- development of strong communication skills through series of
jobs and volunteer positions.
- Language- Intermediate proficiency in Mandarin Chinese.
Strengths: Developed effective communication skills through years of summer jobs that required
correspondence between both customers as well as co- workers. Am a self- motivated, open-
minded, and willing to try new things, as is evidence by the variety of jobs and interests
academically.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts, History
May 2013
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
GPA: Cumulative: 3.26
Related Coursework:
American Government Principles of Macro and Microeconomics
European History Calculus
History of the British People International Economics
History of East Asia Chinese 101 and 102
Work Experience:
•Union Worker at Hubbard Hall Incorporated
May 2009- September 2010 • Waterbury, CT
- Cooperated with other union workers to meet deadlines.
- Grasped fundamental basics of the Chemical industry, as well as how a small,
family- owned company is operated.

2. • Painter at Quality Painting and Restoration
May 2007- May 2009 • Waterbury, CT
- Learned the value of hard work
- Meeting deadlines and pleasing customers
- Making sure jobs were done properly and efficiently
- Developed effective communication skills with customers and my five co- workers
• Canvasser at Joe Lieberman 2006 Senate Campaign
June 2006- July 2006 (2 months) • Rock Hill, CT
- Learned how to handle rejection and how to effectively respond to it.
- Developed telephone skills
- Conducted surveys through out central Connecticut.
- Recruited other young people to canvass for the campaign.
- Gained knowledge of the political field.
• Caddie at The Country Club of Waterbury
May 2011- Present
- Enhanced my communication skills through interaction with the golfers of the club.
- Made contacts with successful members of the community.
- Have become receptive to the needs of the golfer, as well as adapting to various
situations on the golf course.
Accomplishments and Experience:
• Chosen By Hubbard Hall Incorporated to participate in a LEAN program.
- The objective of the LEAN program was to develop more effective and efficient ways
to manage and operate the company.
- Worked for one week with administrators and other union members to address needs
of the company
- Consulted with various members of the company’s organization to see how the
company might be improved.
Interests- Maine, golf, lacrosse, Mandarin Chinese, University of Kentucky athletics, traveling,
fishing.