MEL PORTER

521 Ledora Cir. Anchorage, Alaska 99515 - (907) 360-2520 - akportermel@yahoo.com

Having over 44 years of experience in sales, operations, and management I have
experience in a variety of industries to include: oil, gas, mining, construction, aviation,
and food services. Excellent at sales and marketing of high-end products and services
with remarkable success in building relationships with clients and great work teams.

Profile

Accomplishments

Experience

Saved company $1,000,000 a year with union concessions

Was in top 5% of 60 plants for safety record
Received 16 out of 17 Superior Audits from American Institute of Baking
Top route averages in the company every year
Twice recognized as Alaska Business of the Year
Worked with freight companies saving $150,000 / year
Saved $500,000 in worker's comp claims the first year
Increased by 20% by controlling costs and gaining new business

MP Consulting, LLC

2013-present

President, Owner-operator
Field an office for Horizon North Logistics, Inc in Anchorage, AK working to further
relationships with oil, gas clients, and mining clients along with Alaska Native
Corporation Partners. Size-up future projects and opportunities, competition,, and
suppliers while working with native corporations on joint venture projects. Working to
market employee housing similar what's built for the Canadian market.

Black Gold Oilfield Services

2012

Director of Business Development

Developed new business in both Alaska and North Dakota for start-up camps and
services company. Recruited chef and team to start camp and run it. Filled new camp
with clients for bed space as the camp grew. Worked with oil and gas companies for
new camp projects in Alaska and North Dakota. Worked with the city on zoning
compliance.

NANA

2009-2011

Director of Business Development

Develop new business for remote camps and services for Alaska Native organization in
both Alaska and North Dakota. Worked with oil and gas companies, other Alaska
Native Corporations, and other companies to offer turn-key camp packages. Sold
Alaska-built camp to Black Gold Oilfield Services in North Dakota. Fostered
relationships with vendors and customers.

Mel Porter 521 Ledora Cir. Anchorage, AK 99515 - (907) 360-2520 - akportermel@yahoo.com

Experience

ESS Support Services

2006-2009

Director of Business Development

Developed new business for remote camp services in areas to include the Unites States,
Caribbean Islands. Worked with oil, gas, mining, and construction companies to offer
camp services in cooperation with Alaska Native Corporations in joint ventures. Built
relationships with vendors and other companies to work hand-in-hand on camp
projects to include Canadian counterparts on larger developments.

Alaska Structures

2004-2006

Commercial Sales Representative

Marketed fabric tension buildings and camps through cold calling and trade shows as
one of the top producers of sales in the commercial Alaska division. Worked with
clients in the oil, gas, mining, construction, and aviation industries. Assembled units in
aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi for a project; units were donated for
temporary use by police, churches, homes and schools.

Sunrise Bakery

1985-2004

General Manager
Started as a Route Sales Representative to Sales Supervisor, General Sales Manager,
then the General Manager. Responsible for all sales, operations, transportation,
engineering, sanitation, retail stores, budgets, purchasing, pricing, and promotions and
workplace safety. Enforced policies and procedures from corporate and division
offices. Managed 115 Teamster-represented employees and oversaw 5 distributors
statewide. Worked with research and development to create new packaging and new
items for the market. Marketed to major retail stores, big box stores, food service
companies, restaurants, mining, oil and gas companies as well as the government.

Organizations

Employer Trustee on Alaska Teamsters / Employers Health and Welfare Trust

Employer Trustee on appeals committee
Board member of Boys and Girls Club of Anchorage
Co-Chair on Steak and Burger Event for four years
Alaska State Chamber of Commerce member

Mel Porter 521 Ledora Cir. Anchorage, AK 99515 - (907) 360-2520 - akportermel@yahoo.com