DAVID G. MILLS

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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Delivering Vision and Leadership for the Organization

PROFILE

Highly experienced operations management professional with a record of developing and supporting successful, high- ROI projects and solutions incorporating a wide range of methodologies. Consistently recognized by management for the ability to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency through leadership that aligns the business processes and resources to realize cost savings, accelerate performance, and sustain strategic flexibility while creating a competitive advantage for the organization.

Focused and motivated, able to work both independently and collaboratively in a variety of settings, conditions, and environments. Driven to both succeed and contribute, diligent, goal-oriented, conscientious, and dedicated to personal growth and improved performance. Able to remain calm and work well in high-pressure situations, widely recognized as a quick learner and articulate communicator with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

A builder of high performance teams and a natural team leader and mentor who thrives in environments requiring a high level strategist and a big picture thinker. Proven Project Management skills utilized in driving profitable and cost effective collaboration between cross-functional teams and critical business functions.

A seasoned professional who enjoys the synergies of idea exchange, collaboration, and shared learning. A creative problem solver with a strong interest in new technologies and approaches that is both customer and end-user focused. Extremely reliable, possessing a strong work ethic, as well as a dedicated team player.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Process Improvement • Operations Management • Housekeeping Management • Performance Optimization Human Resources Management • Project Management • Risk Management • Task Focused

Operations Design • Financial Operations Management • Problem Identification and Resolution Staff Development • Leadership • Strategic Development

Conflict Resolution • Relationship Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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State of Arkansas Dermont, AR

Department of Correction, Delta Regional Unit June 2015

880 East Gaines, Dermontt, AR 72360 September 2016

Assistant Warden

Provided direction and leadership to the operation of a Medium Security Housing Complex. Drove operational excellence by executing strategies which maximize savings and contributions to the overall goals. Developed business plans as well as the establishment of operational performance goals, and monitored progress toward achievement. Established priorities and allocated necessary resources for achievement of performance objectives. Ensured enforcement of all institution policies and procedures.

State of Arkansas Marianna, AR

Department of Correction, East Arkansas Regional Unit June 2013

P.O. Box 970, Marianna, AR 72360 June 2015

Assistant Warden

Provided direction and leadership to the operation of a 600 bed Maximum Security Housing Complex. Drove operational excellence by executing strategies which maximize savings and contributions to the overall goals. Developed business plans as well as the establishment of operational performance goals,and monitored progress toward achievement. Established priorities and allocated necessary resources for achievement of performance objectives. Ensured enforcement of all institution policies and procedures.

State of Tennessee Tiptonville, TN

Department of Correction, Northwest Correctional Complex April 2011

Department of Correction, Riverbend Maximum Security Facility July 2011: Retired

Warden 4

Provided direction and leadership to the operation of Level 3 close custody correctional facility with $46,500,000 budget and 2,400 inmates. Drove operational excellence by executing strategies which maximize savings and contributions to the overall goals. Developed business plans as well as the establishment of operational performance goals, and monitored progress toward achievement. Established priorities and allocated necessary resources for achievement of performance objectives. Ensured enforcement of all institution policies and procedures.

Department of Correction, Central Office, Nashville 2010 – 2011

Deputy Commissioner 2

Directed daily operations of Executive Secretary, Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner of Administrative Services, Assistant Commissioner of Rehabilitative Services, Assistant Commission of Operations, Superintendent of the Tennessee Correction Academy, Medical Director of Clinical Services, Director of Accreditation

Compliance, Policy Development Manager, and Training Coordinator. Led operations and drove performance with strong focus on quality, delivery, and profitability.

Department of Correction Morgan County Correctional Complex 2006 – 2010

Warden 4

Orchestrated all aspects of $180,000,000 MCCX Expansion Project consisting of 757 staff and 2,441 inmates. Managed all transition functions including staffing, inmate programming, security, operational procedures, budget planning, as well as the closure of BMSP which included the organized transfer of all staff and inmates and all decommissioning operations.

West Tennessee State Penitentiary 2003 – 2006

Warden 4

Directed the overall operation of correctional facility consisting of 2,556 inmates (384 were maximum security), 800 staff, and a budget of $46,500,000. Facility contained 6,500 acre farm / industry operation. Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements as well as facility policies and procedures.

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PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Department of Correction, Brushy Mountain Correctional Complex 1997 – 2003

Warden 3

Department of Correction, Turney Center, Industrial Prison and Farm 1995 – 1997

Warden 3

Department of Correction, East Tennessee Regional Office 1993 – 1995

Regional Administrator

Department of Correction, Morgan County Regional Correctional Facility 1989 – 1993

Warden 2

Department of Correction 1975 – 1989

Associate Warden of Security Lieutenant

Sargent Corporal

Correctional Officer

EDUCATION

Coursework at University of Tennessee at Martin Martin, TN Coursework at East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Coursework at Roane State Community College, Harriman, TN Coursework at Dyersburg State Community College Dyersburg, TN

TRAINING

Various training programs including the Tennessee Government Executive Institute American Correctional Association Auditor 2002-2003

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