Manager Plant

Andrew McGaughy

**** ***** *** **. *. Southaven, MS 38671 901-***-**** ab8vcg@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary

I established and enacted strategies that improved quality, production, and the profitability of my

employers. At National Paint Solutions, I improved the production and cut costs of one of our accounts

by over 50%. At the Memphis Division of Prostar Fulfillment, I increased the order production rate by

25% for this multi-million dollar company. I have trained and managed the production of teams of up to

20+ people. These are just a few of the accomplishments I have been able to achieve and the

responsibilities that I have been entrusted with.

Key Skills

Leadership/Management

• Operations, Distribution, Office, Logistics, and Inventory Management

• Teambuilding, Planning, Supervision, Staff Development, & Training

Computer/Oral Communication

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, QuickBooks, AS400, Kronos, and Inventory Information

Systems

• USPS and UPS Shipping Systems

• Group and Individual presentations and public speaking

Accounting/Financial

• Financial Statements Preparation,Analytical Skills, Financial and Variance Analysis,

• Reconciliations, Cost Accounting,Tax Reporting, Closing & Adjusting Entries,

• Accounts Payable/Receivable, Bookkeeping & Payroll, Forecasting & Budgeting

Experience

Valu Merchandisers, Memphis, TN Nov 2010 to Current

Accountant

As a Corporate Accountant, I have implemented financial analysis and reporting which has improved the

Memphis Division’s awareness and ability to meet their budget. I am responsible for VMC’s Inventory

Balancing, Vouchering, Freight Charges, TPR and Return Billing, Sales and Account Reconciliations,

Credit Card Reconciliation, Financial Analysis and Reporting, Memphis Closing Entries, and other tasks

assigned.

Pro Star Fulfillment, Memphis, TN Sept 2009 to Nov 2010

Manager of Operations

As Director of Operations, I enhanced the Memphis Division’s profitability through improving process

design, planning and organizing workload, cutting expenses, inventory management, financial reporting,

employee production and training, invoicing, and promoting good communication.

National Paint Solutions, Memphis, TN May 2006 to Nov 2010

Accounting/Plant Manager

As Accounting Manager, I lead the transition from unprofitable to profitable through improving quality

controls, inventory turnover, cost allocation or job-based costing, lowering overhead, average collection

period, creating quotes, improving the budget, recruiting and training workers, improving output,

expanding the supply chain, forecasting, sales, and improving relationships with our customer base.

Assistant Manager of Operations

Improved the quality of our powder coating, started the customs division, and was responsible for

customer satisfaction of the powder or paint job.

Powder Coater

Cleaned, chemical etched, and powder coated parts and performed other job duties as assigned.

(Promoted through hard work, efficiency, effectiveness, innovative thinking, and being trustworthy)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Charleston, WV April 2004 to May 2006

Missionary/Ordained Minister

Served a two year mission for my church where I taught the gospel of Jesus Christ and served others. I

served in many capacities from a zone leader, district leader, and trainer. I was responsible for the

production of over 20+ missionaries. I gained many skills from this experience: communication skills,

teaching, leadership, planning, training, reporting, ability to relate to others, listening, and a willingness to

learn from others.

Education & Training

University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS May 2010

Bachelors of Accountancy

Minor emphasis in Management.

Related Course Work: (Financial and Cost Accounting, Project Mgmt, and Strategic Planning)

University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS Anticipated Graduation

May 2013

Masters of Accountancy

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