Christopher Porta
Denham Springs
Summary
Professional leader with solid background in team supervision and departmental management. Known for fostering collaborative environment and driving team success. Adaptable and dependable, with focus on effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Supervisor/Sales Associate
Lowe's Home Improvement Centers, LLC
06.2021 - Current
- Accountable to The Big 3 - Clean and Safe Area, In Stock, and Customer Service
- Trained new employees on overall company and department-specific policies and procedures.
- Managed team of employees, delegated tasks and held each employee accountable for completing assignments and attendance.
- Conducted performance evaluations for employees, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth or improvement.
Transportation Supervisor
Martin Brower Distribution Centers
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed routing, driver supervision and DOT compliance.
- Coordinated schedules and routes for drivers to ensure timely deliveries and customer satisfaction.
- Ensured proper documentation was completed accurately for all transportation operations, including driver logs, vehicle inspection reports, and accident/incident reports.
- GEMBA Walk Inspections for safety and loss prevention.
Operations Manager
TMA Environmental
05.2017 - 03.2019
- Supervised field staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed equipment fleet including maintenance and warehouse activities.
Director of Shared Services
PSC Industrial Outsourcing
06.1995 - 04.2017
- Managed Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, Collections, and Cash Applications for ~50 operating locations nationwide for a ~$350MM P&L annually.
- Managed Turnaround Timekeeping, Pricing Management, and Business Systems Deployment nationwide.
- Responsible for 40+ employees including hiring, training, and career development.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA05-2007
Skills
- Customer service
- Workplace safety
- Problem resolution
- Policy enforcement
- Stockroom organization
- Staff supervision
- Inventory management
Timeline
Department Supervisor/Sales Associate
Lowe's Home Improvement Centers, LLC
06.2021 - Current
Transportation Supervisor
Martin Brower Distribution Centers
05.2019 - 03.2021
Operations Manager
TMA Environmental
05.2017 - 03.2019
Director of Shared Services
PSC Industrial Outsourcing
06.1995 - 04.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Baton Rouge Community College
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