1. J. N. DRAKE
H: 404-449-5781 | JNDRAKE70@GMAIL.COM
PROFILE SUMMARY
MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION INVENTORY CONTROL
U.S. Military Veteran actively seeking a mid or upper-level administrative opportunity with an emphasis on Operations
and/or Inventory Control. I have a diverse skill set, including vendor negotiations/contracts, inventory
tracking and control, reporting, and customer service; ground and air transportation, dispatch,
and operations; writing and editing for broadcast and print; and theatrical makeup and costuming.
DISTINCTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Technical Skills:  General Software – Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), social media
 Inventory Programs – ERP, WMS, Radio Beacon
 Extremely knowledgeable about RF systems, warehouse and fulfillment, and imports/exports.
 Currently learning Excel Macros and code correction.
 Helped Brown-Mackie determine proper procedure for linking their student email to the IPAD
Air used in all their classes.
Soft Skills:  Ability to work at a rapid pace to meet tight deadlines.
 Administrative and Operations employee trainer.
 Set Branch Operating Procedures which were then copied by other branches.
 Takes initiative to improve processes, procedures, and efficiencies.
 Extremely efficient and detail oriented as well as creative, results-oriented, adaptable, flexible,
and safety-conscious.
 Exceptional problem solver with strong ability to multi-task.
 Adept at strategic planning, shipment consolidations, and rate negotiations.
 Works well independently or in a team.
Additional
information:
 U.S. Army Security Clearance – Secret
 International High IQ Society, current member
 Design and apply horror makeup for Halloween events’
 Valid Georgia Drivers’ License
Affiliations:  American Legion, Member, Post 0145, Douglasville, GA
 Volunteer 2014 Cold Case Investigative Research Institute
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Operations Manager – Porteous Fastener/Brighton-Best, Lawrenceville, GA 1997-2014
I held various positions of increasing importance in company throughout career, starting with administrative assistant.
Other positions held included warehouse supervisor, dispatch, shipping manager, sales and trainer.
 Served as Lead Inventory Supervisor for five consecutive years.
 Negotiated bulk shipping discounts with contracted carriers.
 Generated a variety of reports, including inventory balances, cycle counts, and necessary stock rotations by received
dates.
 Evaluated operational records and made scheduling adjustments to maximize efficiency.
 Ensured all orders were pulled, selected, confirmed, handled, and shipped properly per company procedures;
scheduled all overseas deliveries.
 Resolved service issues in a timely manner, including coordinating and processing returns.
 Oversaw special orders and after-hours, urgent shipping jobs.
 Rotated stock by code and receiving date.
 Operated powered lift trucks, floor sweepers, pallet jacks and forklifts safely, with a 0% incident rate.

2. Public Affairs Specialist – US Army Reserve, 300th MPAD, Forest Park, GA 1995 - 1997
 Produced documentary on history of the unit, including writing and editing script as well as filming.
 Kept track of wounded, sick, and mortalities and reported to media.
 Wrote and edited press releases; produced radio and television news stories.
 Took photographs as needed.
 Served in Bosnian War (1996 – 1997)
Various Positions – Berry College, Mt. Berry, GA 1988 - 1992
 In the theater department, directed a full-length play; also built costumes and stage sets.
 Helped reclaim the dying Appalachian art of weaving in the textile department by creating table runners.
 Operated front gate; worked in food service, custodial, campus security dispatch, and grounds crew; assisted with
Berry Police Dept. & Registrars Office in doing administrative work, including night security at the front gate &
Dispatch for Berry PD. Helped students register for classes Registrars Office.
EDUCATION
Defense Information School – Ft. Benjamin Harrison, IN
 Advanced Military Training: Public Affairs / Radio & Television Broadcast
 Recipient of Sharpshooter Award
 Military Service Ribbon
Berry College – Mt. Berry, GA
 Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater with minor in Spanish
 Nominated for and inducted into Alpha Psi Omega, a theatrical academic fraternity for honor students
 Founding President of Berry’s first Habitat for Humanity chapter; We helped rebuild a flood damaged home in
Covington, LA.