Donald Cooper
Paragould
Summary
- Experienced, detail, and task-oriented professional versed in multi-facet leadership who emphasizes process improvement through collaboration to increase safety, profits, productivity, and customer experience and satisfaction.
- Seven Years in a supervisory/management role.
- Bachelor’s degree in business management and administration.
- Six Sigma certified – Green Belt
- Ability to remain impartial, communicate effectively, and demonstrate perseverance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Partnerships Manager
Arkansas Early Learning
11.2022 - Current
- Recruitment and maintain relationships with various partnerships to promote growth in industry
- Trained all personnel, volunteers, and the community over Head Start and HSPS related to NFS (In-Kind).
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Quality Supervisor
Anchor Packaging
09.2013 - 11.2022
- Investigate, monitor, document, and report quality and safety issues including customer complaints.
- Directed and supervised 28 employees involved in product inspection and quality control procedures.
- Developed monthly reports showing inspections and improvements.
- Develop performance improvement methods for quality, service, and efficiency.
- Provide orientation and training for new and current employees using SPC methodology.
Staff Sergeant
United States Army National Guard
05.2012 - Current
- Responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of 12 personnel while coaching, counseling, and mentoring team leaders
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Assist maintenance in troubleshooting equipment and diagnose issues to maintain equipment and facilities
- Facilitate monthly, quarterly, and annual inventories.
Education
MBA - Management
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Management and Administration
Columbia College
Columbia, MO01.2022
Skills
- Business Administration
- Operations Management
- Staff Development
- Contract Management
Activities
- Recipient of two Army Commendation Medals, deployed under Operation Enduring Freedom, awarded military outstanding volunteer service medal, named NCO of the quarter, and runner-up for NCO of the year.
- Volunteering has been primarily through the American Red Cross during various events including but not limited to blood drives, marathons, respite centers, and clerical work in a supervisory role of more than nine hundred hours.
Timeline
Community Partnerships Manager
Arkansas Early Learning
11.2022 - Current
Quality Supervisor
Anchor Packaging
09.2013 - 11.2022
Staff Sergeant
United States Army National Guard
05.2012 - Current
MBA - Management
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management and Administration
Columbia College
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