Makaio Fontaine

Makaio Fontaine

Business Owner and Investor · NRI Distribution

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

In My Own Words

I’m a calm, tactical leader who thrives where structure meets pressure.


With 10+ years in warehouse, inventory, and deployment operations, I’ve led 100+ person teams, implemented ERP/WMS systems (NetSuite, Dynamics AX), and kept fulfillment and materials flowing under high-stakes conditions — from retail peaks to mission-critical projects.


I specialize in inventory control, layout optimization, compliance (FAR/DFARS, Customs, DG), and real-time problem solving. Whether I’m building systems from scratch or restoring operational order, I lead with steady focus, strong follow-through, and cross-functional collaboration.


I’m now looking to bring that leadership to fast-moving, impact-driven teams solving hard problems at scale — especially in logistics, defense tech, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing.

Work Experience

General Manager

NRI Distribution

2023 – Present

Company Owner

Kai Endeavors

2024 – Present

Distribution Center Manager

NRI Distribution Inc

2021 – 2023

Production Supervisor

NRI Distribution Inc

2018 – 2021

Shipping Supervisor

NRI Distribution Inc

2017 – 2018

Specialist

Seeking new industry

2017 – 2017

Shipping Supervisor

WPS - Educational and Psychological Assessments

2010 – 2017

Shipping Specialist

WPS - Educational and Psychological Assessments

2010 – 2017

Education

Master of getting back up

school of hard knocks

Interests

HawaiiScuba divingMotor sportsSnowboardingSurfinghockeyLeadershipTravelingPersonal DevelopmentPersonal growth

Skills

Client RelationsP&L ManagementKPI ImplementationWarehouse Management SystemsDistributionWarehouse OperationsTraining and Development (HR)Third-Party Logistics (3PL)Analytical SkillsOperationsSupply Chain ManagementOperations ManagementRelationship DevelopmentResource AllocationSpreadsheetsLeadership Development CoachingEmployee TrainingCoachingPeople ManagementStrategic InitiativesLogistics ManagementCareer DevelopmentBusiness Relationship ManagementService QualityService StandardsTime ManagementInterpersonal SkillsSix SigmaEvent PlanningTeamworkSnowboardingOFCOutdoor Emergency CareFirst AidCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Pediatric CPRAutomated External Defibrillator (AED)Search and RescueTeam SportsHockeyCustomer ServiceForklift OperationInternational & Domestic ShippingBill of Ladingshippers letter of instructionInternational LogisticsLTL ShippingTruckload ShippingContainer ShippingVendor relationsShipping & ReceivingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Dynamics AXMicrosoft Dynamics CRMRecurring BillingCross-functional Team LeadershipHardwood Flooring5SProductivity ImprovementTeam ManagementEmail EtiquettePhone EtiquetteProfessional CommunicationEmailWritten CommunicationManagementDiversity & InclusionDelegationCareer ManagementProfessional DevelopmentRelationship BuildingLeadershipTeam BuildingTeam LeadershipLeadership DevelopmentCommunicationTransparencyLeadership CommunicationInfluencing OthersPersuasionInterpersonal CommunicationEmployee Learning & DevelopmentEmployee EngagementAccountabilityPersonal DevelopmentInterpersonal LeadershipQuality ManagementCustomer Service ManagementLeadership AccountabilityBuilding TrustInterpersonal RelationshipsBusiness EthicsEthical LeadershipContinuous ImprovementEmployee CoachingChange ManagementLean ManagementStrategic Thinking

Industries

Moto & PowersportsGolfDiveLifestyleMusicOutdoorSkateSnowSurfWake

Connections

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