Andrew Herscher
Pendleton,IN
Summary
Life-long learner pursuing an internship related to software development. Currently studying computer science while learning related technical skills. Experienced as a self-motivated business leader: planning, leading, and improving activities to support successful business operations. Strategic in improving company culture, analyzing economic trends and data, and developing new systems to maximize efficiency and achieve company goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/CEO
K&H Truck Plaza, Inc.
08.2012 - 11.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations of company averaging $10 million annual revenue.
- Planned and executed long-term strategic decisions for multiple departments.
- Examined current trends and adjusted tactical and strategic decisions based on new data.
- Increased annual company sales by 33% from previous fiscal year.
- Trained and motivated employees and managers to perform functions in achieving company's mission.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Led business employing 40+ workers.
- Navigated COVID-19 pandemic in industry severely impacted by lockdowns and restrictions.
- Recruited, hired and trained personnel.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices and company procedures.
- Conducted target market research to evaluate competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture.
Sound Board Operator (Volunteer)
Catalyst Church
05.2023 - Current
- Maintain optimal audio quality by troubleshooting technical issues and implementing effective solutions.
Sunday School Teacher (Volunteer)
Catalyst Church
02.2024 - Current
- Lead lessons for 3rd and 4th grade students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Computer Science
Purdue University
Indianapolis12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics And Finance
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, IL05.2007
Associate of Arts - Arabic
Defense Language Institute
Monterey, CA06.2012
Skills
- Effective Communicator
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Adaptive Learning
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Python
- C
- Java
- HTML and CSS proficiency
- SQL and Excel
Military Service
United States Air Force - Arabic Linguist
04/2008 - 08/2012
Timeline
Sunday School Teacher (Volunteer)
Catalyst Church
02.2024 - Current
Sound Board Operator (Volunteer)
Catalyst Church
05.2023 - Current
Owner/CEO
K&H Truck Plaza, Inc.
08.2012 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Computer Science
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics And Finance
Southern Illinois University
Associate of Arts - Arabic
Defense Language Institute
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