DENNIS L. DUNCAN, JR.
EXPERIENCE
Supplier Diversity Program Supervisor | Purchasing | Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH | July 2021 – Present
Identifies opportunities at Sinclair for businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, disabled persons, and LGBTQIA, as well as small and socially/economically disadvantaged businesses.
Establishes and directs program goals in collaboration with Purchasing and Business Admin. leadership.
Regularly meets with local businesses and develops internal and external outreach communications.
Attends community business networking events and participates in DEI industry conferences.
Executes and monitors KPIs that define Sinclair’s commitment to Supplier Diversity and Inclusion.
Works with internal departments to ensure inclusion of small and diverse suppliers in procurement.
Completes reporting of Sinclair’s diverse supplier spend for all discretionary spend.
Reviews, validates, and maintains accuracy of small and diverse business certifications.
Leads training initiatives to educate stakeholders on small and diverse supplier spend opportunities.
Works with external supplier diversity partner councils on local, state and national levels.
Contract Coordinator | Purchasing | Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH | Dec. 2018 – June 2021
Provided professional and technical support on the Purchasing end of college construction projects.
Reviewed/corrected construction requisitions, submitted for approvals, and created purchase orders.
Posted Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) to internal and external websites.
Worked with the Purchasing team to complete requisitions for college goods and services.
Analyzed diverse spend and sought resources to help Sinclair increase the use of diverse suppliers.
Communicated with suppliers interested in working with Sinclair – in-person, virtual, and by phone.
Strategized methods of outreach to explain the importance of supplier diversity to the campus.
Web Sales Coordinator | Sinclair Bookstore | Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH | Feb. 2011 – Dec. 2018
Oversaw full web order workflow and led team of 25+ temps during peak sales at the start of semester.
Ensured functionality of all Web Dept. programs, and made routine updates to e-Commerce website.
Requested website customizations, reported malfunctions, and handled back-office functions remotely.
Managed social media engagement and developed much of the store’s digital marketing: pictures, video editing, graphics, print, YouTube. Produced video for Business Services, as needed.
Planned and coordinated several events each year, and co-chaired the Campus Activities Board to collaborate on campus-wide events.
Provided excellent customer service over the phone, email and on the sales floor.
Accounting Tech III | Bookstore | Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH | Feb. 2006 - Feb. 2011
Balanced daily sales for all stores; created sales reports, researched discrepancies, and handled bank deposits; balanced cash reserves daily and supervised store and employees every evening until close; improved workflow and resolved technical issues; provided excellent customer service over the phone, email and on the sales floor.
Cashier/Accounting Clerk | Bookstore | Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH | Dec. 2000 - May 2001/June 2001 - Jan. 2006
Assisted Accounting Tech and performed cash office duties such as balancing tills and cash reserves; worked as cashier; provided excellent customer service over the phone, email and on the sales floor.
EDUCATION
Associate of Applied Science in Visual Communications | Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH | June 2012
Bachelors of Science in Interactive Media Design | Franklin University, Columbus, OH | Expected Graduation: Spring 2023
SKILLS
Business | Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint.
Design | Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Premiere Pro; intermediate in After Effects.
Digital Media | Intermediate video production and editing capabilities; amateur digital photography.
Other | Basic MURA website editor (Sinclair website); intermediate in Stencyl game development software.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2022-Present | 2023 Black Leadership Development Program | Parity, Inc.
2020 | L1: White Belts for Microsoft Access/Excel/PowerPoint/Word | McGraw-Hill – SIMnet
2020 | Procurement Academy – Tier I | National Association of Educational Procurement
2018 | Foundational Leadership Series: Managing Conflict with Confidence | Sinclair Workforce Development
2014 | NACS Leadership Institute | National Association of College Stores
2013 | Active Shooter Response Training | Ohio Attorney General/Sinclair Community College
2013 | Maximizing Social Media Marketing Certification | Sinclair Workforce Development
2012 | Web Marketing Certification | Sinclair Workforce Development
2011 | Google AdWords & Google Analytics Certification | Sinclair Workforce Development
2010 | Mentor Training | Goodwill Easter Seals
RECOGNITION
2022 | Diversity in Business Award: Outstanding Diversity Champion | Dayton Business Journal
2021 | President’s List: Fall 2021 | Franklin University
2021 | Employee Recognition: 15 Years | Sinclair Community College
2021 | President’s List: Fall 2020 | Franklin University
COMMITTEES & VOLUNTEERING
2022-Present | Corporate Membership Committee - Member | Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council
2022-Present | Education Industry Committee – Member | National Minority Supplier Development Council
2022-Present | Tartan Gamers Club - Advisor | Sinclair Community College
2021 | Chief Financial Officer Search Committee - Member | Sinclair Community College
2019-Present | Supplier Diversity Committee - Member | Inter-University Council – Purchasing Group
2016-2017 | African American Male Initiative - Mentor | Sinclair Community College
2016 | eMentoring Program - Mentor | Sinclair Community College
2015-2018 | Campus Activities Board - Co-chair | Sinclair Community College
2014-2017 | Marketing & Campus Relations Committee - Member | National Association of College Stores
2014 | National Student Day Committee - Member | National Association of College Stores
2013-2015 | Urban African American Mentor Program - Mentor | Sinclair Community College
2005-2012 | Student Judicial Affairs - Member | Sinclair Community College
2002-2003 | Student Government Association - Student Ambassador (Mr. Sinclair) | Sinclair Community College
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Drawing, writing, video games, photography, listening to music, watching and discussing movies, reading, technology, volunteering, visiting family and friends, and traversing new places on-foot.