17545 NW Woodmere Ct

Beaverton, OR 97006
503/ 840-7508
dk4eca66@westpost.net
Don W Karg
Objective To find a position with a growing and fast paced Distribution Center t
hat will challenge my skills, knowledge and performance. To be part of a company
with advancement opportunities, education options and an exceptional customer s
ervice commitment.
Experience 03/2009 - 12/2009 CEVA Logistics Portland, OR
Dock Associate
*1 Planned, directed, and coordinated storage and distribution of inbound and ou
tbound material in an extremely fast paced environment.
*2 Excellent communication/relationship building skills and worked with people o
n all levels on a daily basis including internal company drivers, external drive
rs, customers, and all office/logistics team personnel and management.
*3 General housekeeping and maintaining an organized work area.
*4 Receiving: Inspect, count, measure, weigh and put away all inbound shipments
in appropriate locations based on material type and plans for the specific items
based on criteria (inbound, outbound/local, outbound, or high value material ke
pt in security cage).
*5 Shipping: Prepare, shrink wrap, strap down, re-pack, all orders for nightly o
utbound truckloads (1-4 53ft trailer loads each night). Load all daily outbound
orders (full truck load and LTL).
*6 Inventory Control: Perform daily dock scans with scanner for all in-house mat
erial & quarterly inventories.
*7 Machinery used: Electric & propane forklifts, electric pallet jacks, reach-li
fts & order pickers & WMS bar code scanners.
4/2000 - 11/2007Moduslink/SaleslinkNewark, CA
Relocation to:Hillsboro, OR
Fulfillment Manager
* Opened and managed offsite component distribution center. Oversaw all operatio
ns of facility including receiving, shipping, storage and inventory control.
* Managed personnel and monitored flow of work within a facility ensuring produc
tion schedules are met within established quality and cost objectives. Direct, s
upport and delegate tasks as appropriate to an individual's skill level. Give co
nsistent and thorough feedback to personnel, conduct performance evaluations, an
d initiate disciplinary action if necessary.
* Achieve performance goals and objectives in the areas of productivity, accurac
y, and expense, as allowed by the budget. Made appropriate improvements to depar
tment processes and procedures. Read, understand and analyze daily, weekly, and
monthly operational reports, and evaluate department's performance. Accurately p
lan/adjust to meet department's objectives. Ability to prepare and conduct prese
ntations of technical information concerning specific projects and schedules.
* Developing and distributing marketing materials and coordinate and communicate
and liaise orally and in writing between customers, suppliers, visitors, enquir
ers and relevant staff. Interpret and respond clearly and effectively to spoken
requests over the phone or in person, and to oral or written instructions. Under
stand and use Fulfillment/Distribution technology.
* Over 10 years of management experience in fast paced/growing environment. Ensu
re safe work practices are followed and maintain a safe work environment.
* Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all facility related issue
s. Develop and manage related budgets, oversee contracts including lease agreeme
nts. Led operations team as "Super User" on 3 company wide warehouse management
software implementations in 8 years (ManMan to Oracle, 2001; Oracle to SAP 3.8,
2003; & upgrade from SAP 3.8 to SAP 5.0, 2004).

3/1995 - 4/2000MediacopyHayward CA
Warehouse Supervisor/Distribution Center
* Opened and managed offsite component distribution center. Oversaw all operatio
ns of facility including receiving, shipping, storage and inventory control.
* Operate necessary equipment to support the Distribution Center. Enforce all co
mpany safety policies and procedures and all customer-required safety policies a
nd procedures.
* Develop an understanding of customers' needs and take actions to ensure that s
uch needs are met. Communicate and provide information by relevant methods inter
nally and externally to assist and enable organizational operations and effectiv
e service to connecting groups. Interpret instructions and issues arising, and t
hen implement actions according to administrative policies and procedures. Commu
nicate and liaise orally and in writing between customers, suppliers, visitors,
enquirers and relevant staff. Interpret and respond clearly and effectively to s
poken requests over the phone or in person, and to oral or written instructions.
* Conduct audits as directed by Management. Maintain accurate inventory records
to help facilitate shortage detection. Develop and generate all necessary report
s and documentation to facilitate accurate inventory counts including records of
all audits, counts and adjustments. Perform cycle counts and make system adjust
ments.
* Schedule inbound and outbound freight to comply with Distribution Center opera
tions and capacities. Ensure proper labels and tickets have been applied before
shipping. Receive and check in inbound and outbound truck drivers according to p
roper procedures and safety requirements.
* Ensure the accuracy of all receiving and shipping documents. Gather and mainta
in all data and records relative to shipping and receiving activities. Assist in
resolving any discrepancies. Collect all documentation for inbound freight and
route to the proper record-keeping unit.
**Job history available upon request beyond 10 years.
Education
* College of Alameda, CA 1990 - 1991
* Southern Oregon State College 1991 - 1993
* Cal State Hayward, CA 1993 - 1997
* Bachelors Degree in Sociology

Interests Volunteer for Westview Youth Football, Wolf Creek Little League, and F
ive Oaks and Westview Wrestling team, participates in Kings for the Kids yearly
fundraiser.
References
Professional: Available upon request