ANDREW L. MCMURDIE
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EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin School of Business, Madison, WI
Expected May 2010
Master of Business Administration Candidate
. Specialization: Supply Chain Management
. Recipient, academic scholarship from the Grainger Center for Supply
Chain Management
Brigham Young University-Idaho, Rexburg, ID April 2005
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration with emphasis in Marketing
. Recipient, Business College Academic Scholarship
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DIRECTV, Inc., Denver, CO June - August 2009
Global Supply Chain Analyst MBA Intern
. Analyzed global supply chain to identify opportunities for optimization
and combined sourcing spend between DIRECTV USA, DIRECTV Latin America,
and affiliates SKY Mexico and SKY Brazil
. Developed landed cost analysis to identify optimal manufacturing
locations for combined sourcing
. Worked closely with manufacturers, logistics provider, and supply chain
officers throughout Central and South America to acquire data necessary
to perform analysis
. Presented analysis findings and recommendations to supply chain directors
as well as senior executives, which will be presented to the other
DIRECTV organizations during the next global supply chain summit
Ameriprise Financial Services, Twin Falls, ID May 2005 - May 2008
Associate Financial Advisor
. Assisted in successful management of over $80 million in client
investments
. Researched and analyzed market trends to create effective investment
strategy
. Produced intricate asset allocation spreadsheets that mathematically
modeled investment risk
. Created detailed personal financial plans using optimization software
. Consulted clients regarding financial statements, retirement plans,
investment portfolios, and individualized insurance plans
. Organized and led multiple successful client marketing events
Millsource, Phoenix, AZ May 2004 - Aug 2004
Marketing/Sales Intern
. Consulted and communicated with Home Depot corporate regional management
. Implemented forecasting strategies with Home Depot corporate management
to redesign product displays according to past product sales and
projected future demand
. Redesigned logo on company trucks to streamline design and enhance
marketability
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND INFORMATION
. ERP training and experience (SAP)
. Six Sigma - Yellow Belt Certified
. Proficient in the Spanish language
. Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
. Medical Interpreter, International Translators, Green Bay, WI, July
2003 - Aug 2003
. Volunteer Missionary, Valencia Venezuela Mission for LDS Church, June
2000 - June 2002
o Supervised dozens of representatives and cultivated language,
cultural, and teaching skills
. Volunteer Marketing Consultant, Alpaca Industries, Lima, Peru, Jan 2005 -
April 2005