Devan Clements devan.clements@wmich.edu | (248) 880-1449

Objective

Education

Activites/interests

Volunteer work

Professional Experience

To work for a progressive and highly successful company in a challenging position to help achieve measurable business results and growth by utilizing and building upon my innovative, problem solving, and technical skills:

• Experienced in, and committed to, a cohesive team environment

• Ability to clearly show ideas through effective communication

• Military attitude, training, drive and focus• Works exceptionally well under stress and deadlines

Bachelor of Business Administration Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MIMajor: Business Management Minor: Computer Information Systems

Computer Club 2011-2014 System building, code writing, event planningCommunity Theatre July 2013 – October 2013 Stage hand for non-profit theatre

Mattawan Early Elementary Mentoring October 2013Read to second grade class, participating in one-on-one discussions with the students

SignWriter / Sergraphics | Kalamazoo, MI July 2014 – November 2014IT/Operations

• Improved workflow and paper reduction practices, including implementation of recycling

• Implemented new systems and machines• Implemented of invoicing and estimate processes• Streamlining operations, reorganized warehouse for better

workflow

American Axle Manufacturing | Three Rivers, MI January 2013 – August 2013Indirect Purchasing and Central Stores Intern

• Maintained inventory counts and inventory management• Worked with factory workers on inventory projects, counting

and moving storage locations• Read and understood blueprints and diagrams• Worked on contact with suppliers to handle hot orders and

other inventory issues• Effectively communicated with suppliers and looked for cost

savings opportunities

CDW-G | Kalamazoo, MI August 2012 – January 2013Campus Intern

• Maintained 20+ client relationships through weekly communication

• Communicated ideals for problem solving within University OIT and independent departments

• Worked with High Level IT to look for opportunities for improvement and problem solving

• Understood complex technology issues to offer solutions

US Army | Huntsville, AL November 2009 – February 2011Active Duty - Training: Explosives Ordinance Disposal

• Trained for teamwork and communication in high stress, high risk environments

• Handled, stored and disposed of dangerous items and explosives

• Aided in training and supervision of fellow soldiers• Learned proper organization and structure for efficient task

completion• Read and interpret blueprints and technical diagrams