DEVIN D. FLOWERS
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CLEARANCE
Currently hold an active Top Secret Clearance with granted Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
OBJECTIVE
Influential people-oriented professional with 10+ years of extensive experience in business management seeking career opportunities in Project Management where my experience in business development and training can be extensively utilized.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Proficient in Microsoft Office Personnel management Training & Instruction
Organizational Development Process Optimization Conflict Resolution
Project Management Policy and Procedure Cost Control
Interpersonal Communication Employee Engagement Inventory administration
Asset Management Facility Management lifecycle management
Employee Relation Career Development Evaluating
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The White House, Washington, D.C. (U.S. Navy) January 2013 – Current
Management – Chief Petty Officer (E-7) U.S. Navy
-Evaluate and optimize departmental process to ensure high performance
-Define employee functions and conduct performance evaluations
-Monitor employee performance reviews
-Develop and implement office management solutions
-Interviewed, recommended and trained new staff
-Effectively prioritize and manage schedules for Senior High Ranking Officials
Logistics:
-Purchasing Agent - Negotiate sales and Service contracts and/or lease agreements for products and services.
-Prepare and follow budgets for personnel operations
-Streamlined the ordering, receipt, storage and distribution of subsistence of 400 line items valued at over $600,000 for the White House Navy Mess.
-Maintained 100% accountability of gratuity items valued at $100,000.
-Led personnel in the secure procurement and monitoring the quality of the food and service of over 200 catered functions.
-Revamped catering menu, enhancing menu items, implemented a customer contract/ordering form resulting in over $80,000 in command revenue per year.
-Responsible for the sanitation and production of over 325 meals daily for the President, Vice President, and 700 staff members.
Training and Development
-Designed and implemented advancement training program designed to cross train staff members in all aspects of culinary arts for Presidential Food Service and Naval District Washington resulting in a 100% pass rate.
-Assessed health, safety and security trends and problems that spanned the operation area; recommended necessary changes and evaluated results.
-Led a team of four military chefs at the Annual Military Alliance culinary Competition, resulting in an American Culinary Federation Silver Medal.
-Individually selected to spearheaded training all logistics for menu planning, shopping, and execution of numerous official visits for the President, First family, and VIP Guests at Camp David Presidential Retreat resulting in accolades from the First Family and Senior Staff
Director – (Catering)
-Presidential Travel Team member, worked closely with Secret Service, provided food service management and security for the 44th & 45th President of the United States for over 30 CONUS and Overseas trips.
-Handpicked to coordinate all special entertaining needs for the First Family, friends, and V.I.P. Guests.
-Supervised personnel with catering events for senior White House Staff, foreign dignitaries, and Top Military Officials ensuring the highest standard of Presidential Food Service.
-Liaison to the White House senior staff members who hosted numerous functions and events.
USS Mobile Bay (CG-53) – U.S. Navy November 2008 – January 2013
-Directly responsible for the mentorship (growth), development, daily supervision and training of 30+ personnel.
-Created and implemented wide range of local military policies and regulations pertaining to planning, funding, construction, and utilization of government owned facilities.
-Responsible for management, loading, storage, preservation, cleanliness, maintenance, and material condition of over 80 workspaces
-Maintaining a 97% inventory validity on a 400+ line items with $50,000 bulk provisions inventory.
-Meticulously trained personnel in proper Maintenance Material Management (3M) procedures resulting in a 98.19% compliance rating during the 3M Certification for the Supply Department.
-Developed Statement of work for contract services and measures compliance through inspections, audits, and customer critiques.
-Awarded – Logistic Management Excellence Award
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Ashford University, San Diego, CA. 2017
Technical Certificate - Business Technology, University of Arkansas at Monticello, Monticello AR 2007
CERTIFICATIONS
DoD Government Purchase Card Cert, Defense Acquisition University Continuous Learning 2017
Manager, Retail Store, Department of Labor 2016
Leadership Eight: Coach, Counsel, Mentor 2015
Command Career Counselor 2009
TRAINING (Department of the Navy)
Coaching For Results Equal Opportunity Policy Basics
Motivate and Recognize Employees Driving For Life
Resolving Conflict through Problem Solving DoD Information Assurance Awareness
Interpersonal Communication: Effective Communication Personally Identifiable Information
Interpersonal Communication: Listening Skills Understanding Conflict
Volunteer Participation, Awards and References can be provided upon request.
U.S. Navy Transitioning Active duty service member November 2008 – November 2018