DONALD G. PORTER, JR.

1518 Bear St, Madison, IN 47250

Cell: (812)767-7906
E-Mail: don.porter@alumni.aiuonline.edu
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldgporter
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Self-motivated and results driven manager, with over 30 years of workforce experience, seeking to make
a direct impact within a dynamic organization. Proven ability to accomplish any given task from start to
finish. Well-developed time management skills and ability to manage diverse workforce teams in
dynamically changing environments. Proactive approach to problem solving. Mission-focused, team
player that will contribute to the overall success of an organization.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Industry Manager
Developmental Services

Current

Loader/ Delivery
Gosman, INC

2013 - 2015

Adjunct Professor (temp contract)

Oakland City University
Survey of Accounting

2013
Madison, IN

Inventory/ Stores III

2/2011-5/2013
State Of Indiana/ IDOC
Madison, IN
Issue and monitor 100,000 parts for work order completion
Reconcile open, closed, and received purchase orders
Maintain items that fall under Material Safety Data Sheet codes for safety and control
Customer Service Agent
6/2008-4/2009
W.W. Grainger
Columbus, IN
Accurately received customer orders using inventory software and prepared orders for receipt
Performed inventory cycle counts, ensuring accurate on-hand to perpetual counts
Provided excellent counter service to walk-in customers
Maintained mastery outcomes by ensuring customer was heard and understood
Delivered customer requests based on the customers need
Assistant Manager
4/2006-8/2007
Walgreens
Columbus, IN
Performed day-to-day operations to maintain customer satisfaction and ensured employees
completed tasks appropriately
Ordered all merchandise needed for upcoming seasons and positioned to maximize sales
Monitored sales of key items and redesigned checkout to include frequently sold, higher margin
products. Improved sales of impulse items and increased average sales
Implemented company directed planogram updates

Inventory Management Associate

5/2003-5/2005
Home Depot
Seymour, IN
Utilized a mobile work station to process orders and make price changes and signage
Managed daily inventory management tasks for the entire store and ensured completion, resulting
in mastery outcomes for the customer and live inventory movement
Influenced and communicated freight flow in four departments
Developed relationships with vendors and department heads to ensure inventory was available on
shelf
Receiving Associate
2/2002-2/2003
Bender Lumber
Seymour, IN
Implemented order selecting procedures for current as well as new employees
Assisted the team with quality control and ensured inventory accuracy
Accurately received and invoiced daily shipments by physically counting and matching SKUs
and entering information into live inventory system
Sales Associate, Store Manager
3/1998-2/2002
Quality Farm and Fleet
Madison, IN
Performed sales and store management functions open and closing procedures, daily P&L
activity, team training, problem solving with team
Completed inventory coordination, forklift operations, shipping and receiving, special ordering,
and customer product procurement functions
Implemented company directed associate hiring standards
Received promotions regularly based on exceptional performance
EDUCATION
Master of Education
American InterContinental University
Concentration: Instructional Technology
GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Trinity College
Concentration: Business Management
GPA: 3.62
MILITARY
1982-1992 Army and Air Force Reserve
Law Enforcement/ aircraft maintenance
1991 Desert Storm/ Shield

2004
Hoffman Estates, IL

1999
Sioux Falls, SD