Donavan D. Mitchell
Metairie,LA
Summary
Safety-oriented professional systematic about assessing and improving worker conditions through short- and long-term monitoring strategies. Highly analytical, observant and skilled at identifying and resolving diverse concerns. Excellent inspection and documentation skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Talent Acquisition Manager
Commcare Management Corp
Mandeville, LA
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed recruitment updates to review trends, competitive intelligence and talent demographics.
- Liaised with management to distribute training and promotional opportunity resources to employees.
- Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
- Established and generated various reports to verify HR compliance.
- Reviewed candidate applications and conducted phone interviews and screenings.
- Coordinated interviews by working closely with candidates and hiring decision-makers.
- Extended job offers to selected individuals and negotiated compensation.
- Hired employees and processed hiring-related paperwork.
- Analyzed employment-related data and prepared reports.
Safety Coordinator
Norfolk Southern
New Orleans, LA, LA
09.2014 - 08.2022
- Trained new and current employees on ways to reduce incidents and eliminate hazards.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Instructed staffers during fire drills to provide awareness of proper evacuation routes and reporting techniques.
- Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling usage of equipment and materials.
- Investigated safety incidents and drafted reports detailing results.
Staff Sergeant-SSG
US Army
New Orleans, LA
05.2001 - 05.2014
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Served guests with enthusiastic, helpful demeanor to promote positive, memorable experiences.
- Built relationships with members and guests and created welcoming and warm environment that promoted future visits.
- Understood and communicated facility rules and standards and monitored guest activities to verify compliance.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX ONLINE
New Orleans, LA04-2024
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ07-2020
Associate of Arts - Information Systems
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ02-2011
Skills
- Loss Prevention
- Audit
- Report Writing
- Investigations Management
- Training
- Data Privacy Expert
- Analytical & Strategic Thinker
- Budget Management
- Process Improvement
Certification
- Secret Security Clearance for CSA-Combat Support Associates, Kuwait
- OSHA 30 Certified
- CompTIA Network
- CompTIA Security
- Leadership Training - United States Army
- BNCOC -United State Army
- Licensed Adjuster 2023- License #3037597
Timeline
Sr Talent Acquisition Manager
Commcare Management Corp
08.2022 - 04.2023
Safety Coordinator
Norfolk Southern
09.2014 - 08.2022
Staff Sergeant-SSG
US Army
05.2001 - 05.2014
Associate of Arts - Information Systems
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
MBA - Business Administration And Management
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX ONLINE