DEVON CLIMMONS
Dayton,OH
Summary
Skilled, creative, and academic-centered training management leader with 5+ years of industry experience. Seamlessly developed 12 high-quality training curriculum model plans and delivered 1,889 instructional hours for technical and non-technical learning programs including Safety and Managerial platforms. Impeccable at driving the installation forward through effective, rapid and agile processes in a frequently changing environment. Improved individual and organizational performance through sound decision making, superior performance measures, and monitoring mission compliance. Oversight amongst divisional activities and conducts supervisory personnel management with a direct management of 6 personnel. Possesses a comprehensive background in Aviation Support Equipment program management and operations derived from directing domestic and global operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Texas Roadhouse
09.2025 - Current
- Serving food and beverages, while maintaining high quality formal table service to over 50+ customers daily.
- Ensured proper presentation and preparation of food products and beverages in an appealing way.
- Resolved complaints quickly and efficiently while keeping the customer’s best interests in mind.
Server
Olive Garden
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Serving food and beverages, while maintaining high quality formal table service while balancing high volume traffic.
- Gained vast knowledge of Wine/Spirit selection
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Server
Texas Roadhouse
07.2023 - 09.2025
- Serving food and beverages, while maintaining high quality formal table service to over 50+ customers daily.
- Ensured proper presentation and preparation of food products and beverages in an appealing way.
- Resolved complaints quickly and efficiently while keeping the customer’s best interests in mind.
Police Officer
National City Police Department
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Focused patrol officer and community oriented sworn officer, who enforces regulations throughout the community. Thrives in fast paced dynamic environments with exceptional critical thinking skills and swift threat mitigation abilities.
- Demonstrated sound judgement while under pressure
- Engaged local community with open communication and a collaborative approach to crime reduction
- Provided life-saving medical interventions to injured and ill individuals
Training Coordinator, Instructor, and Evaluator
United States Navy
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Planned, prepared, and coordinated aviation maintenance, management, automated test equipment, and support equipment training content across aviation installation and supporting departments. Confidently engaged 6 junior sailors and Marines amongst a supervisory personnel role to successfully attain training mastery and endorsed 145 students for skills development completion.
- Developed and delivered 2 learning workshops and 2 formal course reviews to ensure Sailor 2025 Program compliance.
- Led the development of new learning models and curriculum to facilitate strategic military training based on the organization’s mission readiness goals.
- Facilitated 2 Master Training Specialist academy sessions resulting in the certification of 4 new Master Training Specialists.
- Conducted 2 Master Training Specialist board selection committees resulting in the certification of 2 new Master Training Specialists
- Mentored 4 Master Training Specialist candidates.
- Conducted orientation sessions and mentored on-the-job trainees contributing to successful additions to the fleet.
Server/Bartender/Trainer
Texas Roadhouse
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Serving food and beverages, while maintaining high quality formal table service to over 50+ customers daily.
- Ensured proper presentation and preparation of food products and beverages in an appealing way.
- Resolved complaints quickly and efficiently while keeping the customer’s best interests in mind.
Instructor
United States Navy
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Effectively managed multiple courses ranging from development to evaluation. Facilitated and delivered 370 hours of multiple synchronous and asynchronous training modalities, including instructor-led, micro-learning, and virtual training specific to Safety and Knowledge Enhancement Training.
- Managed and maintained the training plan of 14 courses including training materials, delivery methods, tracking system, and assessment results.
- Evaluated instructors on 10 courses and certified 6 instructors for division work level resulting in a 9% increase of qualified instructors.
- Taught 1170 classroom hours to 72 skills development students generating personnel readiness compliance throughout the naval organization.
Server/Bartender/Trainer
Texas Roadhouse
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Served high quality cocktails at bar through expert use of applicable alcohols, glassware, fruit, and decorations.
- Maintained high levels of food and safety standards at all times.
- Trained 6 new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Equipment Training Technician
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
02.2017 - 06.2020
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled material handling and licensing training on 748 operation support equipment. Subject Matter Expert (SME) for 23 operator courses and played a significant role in developing a successful and effective global support team.
- Conducted 9 classroom and hands-on training sessions for 5 departments for Tire and Wheel Handling Procedures.
- Assisted 44 personnel in reaching higher levels of skills and knowledge on material handling.
- Led a team of 18 personnel in refurbishing support equipment saving the company $90K in rework costs.
- Coached and mentored 8 personnel in all annual training, certifications, and qualifications were updated and with mission compliance and readiness.
Server/Trainer
Texas Roadhouse
03.2013 - 06.2016
- Maintained cleanliness and food safety standards according to internal and federal regulations.
- Maintained positive customer relations among patrons.
Server/Bartender
Texas Roadhouse
08.2013 - 02.2015
- Trained new employees in techniques and skills for training and creating a positive working relationship among patrons.
Raw Meat Assembly Worker
Conagra Foods
05.2010 - 05.2013
- Dependable, with superior work ethic and dedication to quality product and meet expected deadlines.
- Contributed to a team-based environment to maintain line productivity.
- Assisted, distributed, and assembled Slim Jim products, which contributed to the success and growth within the company.
Sales Associate
American Eagle Outfitters
10.2009 - 03.2012
- Assisted patrons in fashion and operating a cash register
- Accepting and processing orders, operate the Point of Sale register and resolve returns issues
Sales Associate
Holister Co.
07.2009 - 04.2011
- Greet, assist, and create a positive relationship with customers in the selection of apparel.
- Recommending related products to increase customers’ options and enrich the shopping experience
Crew Member
McDonald's Corporation
05.2008 - 07.2009
- Delivered prompt food and drink items
- Conveyed friendly customer service
- Complied with OSHA and Federal regulations to contribute to a satisfactory working environment
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Geography
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05.2015
Skills
- Secret Security Clearance Training Development Team Management Program Management Communication
- Process Evaluation and Enhancement Master Training Specialist Risk Management Strategic Planning Instructional Design Implementation & Delivery Technical Acuity In-Person and Virtual Facilitation Microsoft Office Applications
- Master Training Specialist Customer Relations President 72nd Basic Police Academy Vice President SCPOA MWR Treasurer
Certification
- California POST Commision- 06/03/2023
- Master Training Specialist, 2022-G36061 | 02/14/2022- no expiration
- Environmental Protection Agency CFC/HCFC Refrigerant Processing, 2022-080-1-3 | 08/03/2022- no expiration
- CPI Yellow Belt Certification, AIRSPEED 302 |04/02/2017-no expiration
AWARDS
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2) | Junior Instructor of the Year CNATTU North Island (2022) | Junior Instructor of the Quarter CNATTU North Island (Q3-2022) | Junior Sailor of the Year CNATTU North Island (2021) | Junior Sailor of the Quarter CNATTU North Island (Q2-2021) | AIMD Blue Jacket of the Year (2019) | USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Blue Jacket of the Year, Finalist (2019) | AIMD Blue Jacket of the Quarter (Q3-2019) | United States Navy Good Conduct Award (2)
Timeline
Server
Texas Roadhouse
09.2025 - Current
Server
Olive Garden
04.2025 - 09.2025
Server
Texas Roadhouse
07.2023 - 09.2025
Police Officer
National City Police Department
03.2023 - 02.2025
Training Coordinator, Instructor, and Evaluator
United States Navy
02.2022 - 06.2023
Server/Bartender/Trainer
Texas Roadhouse
06.2020 - 06.2023
Instructor
United States Navy
06.2020 - 03.2022
Server/Bartender/Trainer
Texas Roadhouse
04.2018 - 06.2020
Equipment Training Technician
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
02.2017 - 06.2020
Server/Bartender
Texas Roadhouse
08.2013 - 02.2015
Server/Trainer
Texas Roadhouse
03.2013 - 06.2016
Raw Meat Assembly Worker
Conagra Foods
05.2010 - 05.2013
Sales Associate
American Eagle Outfitters
10.2009 - 03.2012
Sales Associate
Holister Co.
07.2009 - 04.2011
Crew Member
McDonald's Corporation
05.2008 - 07.2009
Bachelors of Arts - Geography
Ohio State University