Donaldson K. Abler
Owensboro,KY
Summary
Results-driven Managing Director with 9+ years of experience in operational excellence. Proficient in daily operations oversight, human resources coordination, and staff management and training. Skilled in problem-solving and leadership to enhance productivity and maximize business success.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Coordinator
Employment Program Case Manager
International Center of Kentucky
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Placed about 200 refugees into their first jobs in the USA by collaborating with various companies in Kentucky and Indiana to coordinate the logistics of salary and consistent transportation
- Communicated information and mediated any issues between employee and employer by utilizing interpreters contributing to efficient work environments with clarity of roles
- Educated refugees on workplace etiquette through leading training and presentations on topics such as job applications, interview preparation, ethics and hygiene so that they could confidently join their new company
- Saved the not-for-profit about $1100 per refugee placement through 1-on-1 individual attention that otherwise would have required a staffing agency for finding employment
Import/Export Sales Manager
DONKA LLC
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Handle sales development by communicating with partners in Europe and China to close sales deals resulting in improved sales generation by 60%
- Coordinate with branch office in Ghana on preparation and delivery plans by establishing project timelines that streamline the overall process
Sales and Operations Manager
Axanthic Blue LLC (Luxury Food Services)
08.2016 - 04.2020
- Managed a team of 35 employees by ensuring compliance and supporting staff to meet targets leading to 100% productivity
- Processed employee work visas and salaries by adhering to government rules and timelines resulting in qualified and protected staff
- Increased sales by building relationships with many luxury brands in Dubai that brought the company profit from $1 million to $4 million per year
Cyber-security-specialist
05.2012 - 07.2012
- Conducted risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in network infrastructure.
- Developed and implemented security policies to safeguard sensitive data.
- Monitored security alerts and responded to incidents effectively.
- Collaborated with IT teams to enhance system security configurations.
- Contributed to the development of company-wide policies on information security, privacy, and acceptable use of technology resources.
- Managed patch management procedures effectively, ensuring timely updates to mitigate vulnerabilities in the organization''s systems.
- Established close working relationships with law enforcement agencies for better intelligence sharing on cyber threats and trends.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of The People
Pasadena, CA05-2028
Ongoing coursework - Business Administration
Owensboro Community and Technical College
12.2025
CPR and First Aid Certification -
Owensboro Health Park
01-2025
No Degree - Security Analyst
Coursera (ISC2) Certificate
Online Course01-2025
Skills
- Merchandising
- Marketing
- Product knowledge
- Customer support
- Sales analysis
- Sales techniques
- Inventory auditing
- Accounting
- Time management
- Operations
- Security Awareness
- Cyber Security Awareness
- Information Assurance
- Governance
Affiliations
- Rotary Club Member, Owensboro KY, 2022 to Present
- International Center Refugee Soccer Team Manager, Owensboro KY, 2022 to Present
- FIFA volunteer, world-wide soccer events, 2012 to Present
Certification
- ISC2-Security Principles
Timeline
Employment Program Case Manager
International Center of Kentucky
12.2022 - 08.2024
Import/Export Sales Manager
DONKA LLC
01.2019 - 01.2022
Sales and Operations Manager
Axanthic Blue LLC (Luxury Food Services)
08.2016 - 04.2020
Cyber-security-specialist
05.2012 - 07.2012
Ongoing coursework - Business Administration
Owensboro Community and Technical College
Volunteer Coordinator
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of The People
CPR and First Aid Certification -
Owensboro Health Park
No Degree - Security Analyst
Coursera (ISC2) Certificate
AWARDS & HONORS
Awarded ‘Employee of the Month’ 3 consecutive times, Received ‘Certificate of Recognition’ as an Accreditation Officer, Customer Service Training, Gdansk, Poland (2012), Workforce Development, Dubai, UAE (2017), Training on Sales and Client Services (2018)