DON J. PIERCE

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished professional with a diverse background encompassing database administration, logistics, and team leadership. Adept in utilizing technical software to modernize supply chain procedures, and significantly enhance operational efficiency. Hardworking and highly motivated, with a proven ability to leverage critical thinking and organizational skills to meet company needs and drive objectives in both individual and team capacities.

TECHNICAL & PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Marine Corps

San Diego, CA

Drill Instructor

Feb 2022 – Aug 2022
  • Cultivated leadership qualities, teamwork, and responsibility, while enforcing strict standards of order, cleanliness, and personal appearance.
  • Demonstrated excellent leadership and communication skills while leading daily physical training exercises, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining each recruit's development, and provided personal mentorship to help individuals overcome challenges.

Database Administrator

Feb 2020 – Feb 2022
  • Installed, configured, and maintained database management systems, ensuring data security and integrity through access controls and encryption.
  • Conceptualized, coded, and implemented numerous software tools, reducing the time to complete daily tasks and reports from 7 hours to 1.5 hours while mitigating human error.
  • Created a database to automate the extraction, screening, and release of requisitions into external supply systems, resulting in the deterrence of over 900 potential missed issues valued at $3.7 million.
  • Provided technical support for database applications, and collaborated with stakeholders to design structures that support business processes.

Aviation Supply Specialist

Aug 2016 – Feb 2020
  • Managed and tracked aviation parts, supplies, and equipment, ensuring readiness and availability for flight operations.
  • Modernized a paper and pen system of supply chain management procedures into digital PDFs and Microsoft Access Databases.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends in aviation supply needs, monitored supply budgets to minimize costs, and negotiated contracts to ensure cost-effective procurement.
  • Planned, coordinated, and supervised the completion of end-of-fiscal-year closeouts, successfully obligating $10 million in support of aviation spares.

Bulloch Brothers Engineering

Mesquite, NV

Draftsman

Jan 2016 – Aug 2016
  • Produced detailed technical drawings and blueprints using AutoCAD software, based on specifications provided by engineers, architects, or designers.
  • Performed calculations related to area, volume, slope length, and grade elevations, ensuring all drawings and designs complied with relevant industry standards and codes.
  • Compiled data from field surveys and measurements into digital format for use in creating CAD designs.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT