Devon Brown
Project Specialist
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Supervisor
Team Cruiser Conversion Supply
02.2016 - Current
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within $500,000 budget requirements.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices, $10,000 up $2,000,000,000 for review and approval.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
Operations Manager
Redcats USA
03.2011 - 04.2012
- Supervised operations staff of 35 employees and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency, Utilizing 5S Lean Principles.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
Outbound Operations Manager
Cinram Distribution Center
05.2007 - 02.2011
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes, 97% error free issues.
Production Coordinator
PepsiCo
08.2002 - 06.2007
- Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes, Utilizing TQM total quality management.
- Assessed processes and production lines for proper setup per instructions and procedures.
- Monitored Line product performance and quality to achieve superior quality reputation.
- Maintained communication across key departments and senior leadership team.
- Monitored employee performance to determine need for additional education and training.
- Coordinated staff, parts and process flow to minimize work in progress, eliminate shortages, and maximize productivity.
- Tracked material orders and deliveries in accordance with company procedures.
- Safely operated Bottling Allen Bradly Machines, Filler, Label Machine Forklift Operation to avoid accidents and mishaps.
- Used computer systems to perform diagnostics on electronic and communications components.
- Followed daily production schedules for organized and on-time deliveries.
- Communicated shift handover information to keep personnel aware of incomplete tasks.
- Collaborated with other departments to establish smooth operations and encourage teamwork.
- Performed daily inspections and maintenance of equipment to manage wear and tear.
Project Manager
Langham
06.1998 - 07.2002
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Met project deadlines, utilizing customer kitting request without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
Education
Doctorate - Executive Leadership
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, COMaster of Science - Project Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, COBachelor of Science - Project Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- Project Management
- Equipment Transportation
- Negotiating Material Prices
- Methodology Improvements
- Production Standards
- Change Management Process
- Change Implementation
- Document Coordination
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Performance Evaluations
- Daily Facility Operations
- Client Requirements
- Deadline Adherence
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 60 staff members.
- Achieved Simon Mall Project by completing Multiple Mall Integration Promotions with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved 5S Lean Champion, Process Improvement 98% of Product Tracking error free. Created Safety teams, and proper documentation of materials affected by the safety program, to create awareness for the facility .
- Kaizen improvement, defined new work process for forklift operators, to create a smooth cross-functional team flow between process lines. Six Sigma training, focused on eliminating waste, through the 3.4million defects attributes model
Certification
- Change Management Certified -No Expiration
- Six Sigma White Belt Certification Number 9EcGaIXX25 Council for Six Sigma Certification Certified White Belt.
- Substitute Teaching Certification SPN No. 16389514 • License No. 10279363
Affiliations
Cummins Certified Dealer Alliance
M.B.E /D.B.E Minority Supplier Alliance Partner
Professional DJ Since 1983
Well, I have been a professional DJ for 40 years, as well as this has been a very profitable business venture as well.
Blessed Hands Multi-Service LLC.
As the Chief Owner, I have been able to combine my skills and business relationships,To establish under my service business; I have a small Auto Detailing business, I have been able to run a commerical lawn care service, as well as rental property management and ownership.
Timeline
Project Supervisor
Team Cruiser Conversion Supply
02.2016 - Current
Operations Manager
Redcats USA
03.2011 - 04.2012
Outbound Operations Manager
Cinram Distribution Center
05.2007 - 02.2011
Production Coordinator
PepsiCo
08.2002 - 06.2007
Project Manager
Langham
06.1998 - 07.2002
Doctorate - Executive Leadership
Colorado Technical University
Master of Science - Project Management
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Colorado Technical University