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Dinnetta J. DeVille

Bossier City,LA

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Director

Big Brain Graphics, LLC
Bossier City, LA
10.2013 - 07.2024
  • Identified industry-wide deficiencies regarding quality control, customer service, and acquisition of supplies for hydrographic professionals and implemented changes that changed industry wide practices, effectively catapulting sales to $1million in small niche market
  • Implemented WOC tracking to optimize inventory replenishment strategies, resulting in a 15% reduction in excess stock while maintaining fulfillment rates above 98%
  • Leveraged statistical forecasting methodologies to enhance predictive accuracy, minimizing stockouts and reducing excess inventory holding costs by $75K annually
  • Conducted in-depth research and trend analysis of end-user preferences in film designs, maintaining a dynamic inventory of high-demand patterns to drive consistent sales and maximize market responsiveness
  • Established key performance metrics such as forecast accuracy and WOC, holding cross-functional teams accountable for performance targets and driving continuous improvement initiatives
  • Trained and mentored teams on demand planning best practices, fostering a culture of operational excellence and improving cross-departmental collaboration
  • Integrated ERP and planning systems to streamline supply chain operations, reducing manual workload and improving forecast execution speed by 30%
  • Negotiated and secured groundbreaking contract with Mossy Oak Camouflage, making hydrographic film accessible to previously underserved small end-users, driving $300K in first-year profits and scaling to $600K
  • Researched and identified highest quality supplies available both internationally and domestically as a result we saw increased revenue and decreased expense maintaining reputation resulting in continual customer acquisition and repeat purchases
  • Possess expert level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Salesforce, and multiple virtual collaboration tools promoting operational efficiency in remote setting
  • Designed a cutting-edge training program that equipped individual applicators with essential skills to drive industry-leading results and boost profitability resulting in training companies from all over the world

Marketing Operations Director

Extreme Hydrographics of LA, LLC
Bossier City, LA
04.2011 - 07.2024
  • Identified previously undiscovered market for dipped hardhats and exploited the opportunity resulting in both a 110% increase in short term profitability and sustained continual outyear growth
  • Developed and led the strategy for targeted marketing and sales campaigns, securing volume contracts with the U.S. Military, SolarCity, and a range of corporations both large and small, driving rapid significant revenue growth and market expansion
  • Developed a game-changing business strategy leveraging bootstrapping methods to build a sustainable company and ability to explore new business opportunities
  • Implemented a high-accountability culture and strengthened KPI adherence within the production team, reducing quality-related remakes and increasing production output and on-time deliverables
  • Conducted in-depth competitor and market analysis to uncover new market opportunities in sporting goods, beauty tools, and auto parts, expanding hydrographic solutions and driving profitability
  • Developed and executed data-driven strategies for planning, analysis, and process improvement across cross-functional teams, optimizing inventory management and demand forecasting for informed, strategic decision-making resulting in consistent sales growth up to 50% year after year
  • Implemented SCRUM methodology to streamline processes, boosting productivity and improving deliverable timelines by 25-30%

Community Sales Manager - Riverbrooke

Southern Home Builders
Shreveport, LA
08.2009 - 05.2011
  • Set Standards for future community plans and events through proper identification of target community demographics creating 40% turnover from prospect to homeowner
  • Utilized strategic networking strategies and extensive market research to sell remaining lots in phase 1 for a small custom home community resulting in 9 sales year one and 23 sales in year 2
  • Devised innovative community events and streamlined operations, elevating referrals by 30-40% for potential and current homeowners as well as realtors
  • Developed the community internal “selections” process for homeowners, built occupancy, and eliminated potential issues during the building process while exceeding previous sales goals

Construction Accountant/Project Administrator

Fibrebond
Minden, LA
06.2008 - 08.2009
  • Maintained accounting records and billings for multi-million-dollar school construction projects earning reputation for reliability, efficiency and exceptional attention to detail
  • Modified the existing construction accounting and job purchase order systems based upon prior construction accounting experience, resulting in improved project efficiency and enhanced financial data analysis
  • Changed structure to filing and improved net terms in the existing payment system, reducing payment processing times to meet accounting deadlines
  • Fostered working relationships with remotely located project managers, functional project leads and subcontractors directly contributing to project success

Project Administrator

Walton Construction Company
  • Enforced communication protocols and matrices for effective maintenance of administrative closeout functions for multi-million-dollar projects to ensure excellent project delivery
  • Oversee administrative tasks on projects, including Integrated Operations Center on BAFB worth $7 million and Squad Ops Adds/Alterations 917th building on BAFB worth $3 million
  • Instrumental in developing and executing SUBGUARD program required for projects

Estimating Administrator to C-Suite Executive

Walton Construction Company
  • Provide timely and complete bid information to project manager for awarded projects to heighten subcontractor cooperation
  • Reduced internal organizational issues, identified gap responsibility within departments, and supported estimating manager in updating prints with addendums for continuous improvement and executive efficacy in his position

Timeline

Operations Director

Big Brain Graphics, LLC
10.2013 - 07.2024

Marketing Operations Director

Extreme Hydrographics of LA, LLC
04.2011 - 07.2024

Community Sales Manager - Riverbrooke

Southern Home Builders
08.2009 - 05.2011

Construction Accountant/Project Administrator

Fibrebond
06.2008 - 08.2009

Project Administrator

Walton Construction Company

Estimating Administrator to C-Suite Executive

Walton Construction Company

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