Donnelle Mitchell
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Highly skilled Administrative Professional and Military Veteran, with a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance and over 24 years of proven experience in leading Human Resources departments, managing programs, and problem-solving. With a passion for the IT industry, I recently completed the Computer User Support Specialist program at ACI Learning to prepare for entry-level IT positions where I can leverage my leadership, experience, work ethic, and technical knowledge to impact any organization immediately.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Enlisted Leader/Administrative Program Manager
Navy Medicine
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Met with leaders on a regular basis to assess the progress of the Admin department and made adjustments to effectively push needed changes to efficiency
- Trained team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums, correspondence, and analytical reports for command personnel
- As a subject matter expert, I developed and implemented programs to promote better learner experiences which output better products and services
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
Executive Assistant/Flag Writer
Naval Reactors
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Planned and executed an exceptional turnover and transition of the Deputy
- Director duties, and the establishment of a new office personnel management policy, travel requests, and remote work guidance, per the
- Navy's new COVID-19 operational guidance
- Led multiple high-visibility projects resulting in efficient and effective progress of new programs created by the Department of Energy and the
- Department of the Navy
- Managed numerous high-level engagement phone calls and email inquiries resulting in prioritizing the most important requests to facilitate proper tasking
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings with high- ranking officials and dignitaries
- Managed executive calendars, scheduled meetings and appointments, and coordinated and processed travel arrangements which optimized operational time
- Trained and mentored new Chief Petty officers and Junior Officers on engagement within the command and throughout the Navy.
Assistant - Admin Officer/Command Security Manager
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command
02.2016 - 04.2018
- I led, managed, organized, and orchestrated the first-ever hurricane evacuation for 4,000 staff and student personnel and processed their travel claims upon return
- Led a department of 26 personnel, supporting over 4,000 staff and students' administrative and supply needs
- Developed contingency plans to formulate responses and procedures for security violations and emergency situations.
Administrative Officer/Assistant Security Manager/Legal Officer
USS CALIFORNIA (SSN 781)
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Reviewed and analyzed safety and security programs and proposed revisions and innovations
- Conducted education, hands-on training, and professional development programs to increase security personnel efficiency
- A sought-after leader within a Chief's Mess of over 90 supervisors supporting the command's operational, administrative, and strategic mission
- A meticulous and hard-working leader with exceptional skills in running the
- Ship's Administrative Office
- Supervised and assisted our new Command Career Counselor with numerous reenlistments totaling over $500,000 in bonuses
- As the Legal Officer, I documented, transcribed, and processed legal documents in support of a command of 150 personnel
- Monitored key control access system to prevent unauthorized entry to the ship
- Administered and maintained employee ID badge system to increase site security and track and manage employees and assets
- During USS CALIFORNIA's first deployment, I prepared, organized, approved, and managed travel to and from the ship for 30 personnel while in foreign countries.
Education
BBA - Computer Information Systems
Texas A&M University - San Antonio, TX, US
San Antonio, TXComputer User Support Specialist (CUSS) Program - Information Technology
ACI Learning
San Antonio, TX06.2023
AWS Cloud Practitioner - Cloud Security
Institute For Veterans And Military Families - IVM
San Antonio, TX10.2023
Skills
- Executive leadership
- Outstanding Interpersonal Skills
- Outstanding Adaptability
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Strong Worth Ethic
- Relationship/Team Building
- Cybersecurity
- Collaboration
- Microsoft Office Expert
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Project Management
- Training and Development
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Oral and Written Communication
Accomplishments
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (x4)
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (x6)
- Navy Good Conduct Medal (x8)
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Armed Forces Service Medal
Certification
Agile Project Manager (August 2022)
Agile Scrum Professional (August 2022)
Certified DISC Leadership Manager (August 2022)
PeopleCert ITIL 4 Foundation (April 2023)
CompTIA Security+ (in progress)
Project Management Professional (in progress)
Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals (in progress)
Timeline
Enlisted Leader/Administrative Program Manager
Navy Medicine
02.2021 - 07.2023
Executive Assistant/Flag Writer
Naval Reactors
04.2018 - 01.2021
Assistant - Admin Officer/Command Security Manager
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command
02.2016 - 04.2018
Administrative Officer/Assistant Security Manager/Legal Officer
USS CALIFORNIA (SSN 781)
01.2013 - 01.2016
BBA - Computer Information Systems
Texas A&M University - San Antonio, TX, US
Computer User Support Specialist (CUSS) Program - Information Technology
ACI Learning
AWS Cloud Practitioner - Cloud Security
Institute For Veterans And Military Families - IVM