Andrew O'Rourke

Andrew O'Rourke has extensive work experience in various industries. Andrew currently serves as the Assistant Grounds Manager at SSC Services For Education, where they are responsible for the maintenance and installation of irrigation systems on a college campus and athletic fields. Andrew is a Certified Irrigation Technician and has received several awards for their work, including the Employee of the Month.

Prior to their current role, O'Rourke worked as an Instructor and Heavy Equipment Operator at Murray State University. During their time there, they gained valuable experience in teaching and operating heavy machinery.

Before their tenure at Murray State University, O'Rourke worked as an Account Manager at SwiftReach Networks, where they provided customer support and utilized cloud-based messaging technology and communication solutions. Andrew also served as a Customer Service Representative at AST Fund Solutions, delivering high-level customer service and maintaining a call center database.

Additionally, O'Rourke has experience as a Co-Founder of Manhattan Musicians, a website dedicated to performers, musicians, and audio engineers. Andrew booked various gigs for fundraisers, events, auctions, and clubs, working with notable organizations such as the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund and Gucci.

Andrew also served as a Manager at Statue Cruises, where they managed a crew at popular tourist destinations such as the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Safety, accuracy, and excellent customer service were their priorities in this role.

Earlier in their career, O'Rourke worked in the Sports and Entertainment Catering Department at Middle Tennessee State University and served as a Tape Room Operator/Intern at Universal Music Publishing. In the latter role, they duplicated discs for distribution to artists and producers in the Nashville music industry.

Overall, Andrew O'Rourke has a diverse work background, showcasing their skills in grounds management, instruction, customer support, event booking, and music industry operations.

Andrew O'Rourke completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Music Business and Recording Industry Management at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) from 1997 to 2001. Andrew later pursued a Master of Science degree in Mass Communications at Murray State University from 2007 to 2009. In terms of additional certifications, Andrew obtained a Certified Irrigation Technician credential from the Irrigation Association in September 2022. Andrew also obtained a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from the State of Kentucky in May 2019.