Deon Whitfield Email & Phone Number

Auburn, Alabama, United States

• Directly manages a group of 7 team leads, total of 45 associates, for 8 major departments
• Responsible for $38.6M in sales/yr. at a high sales volume “back to college” store
• Leads and develops teams effectively by teaching, training and actively listening to associates
• Drives the financial performance of the store and evaluates the P&L (Profit & Loss) statements

Auburn, Alabama, United States

• SENIOR BUYER – ENERGY SOLUTIONS DIVISION Feb. 2022 – Jul. 2022
• Managed supplier relationships to get production parts to the plant on time and at a reduced price
• Exceeded performance goals by averaging a 114% production rate for multiple assembly lines
• Utilized SAP S/4HANA (Materials Management) for purchasing and inventory control functions
• Provided guidance and training to other Buyers on systems and processes
• Reviewed tooling asset costs to determine feasibility of new resourcing projects

Greater Atlanta Area

• Increased the number of natural gas fueling stations by 23%, creating $41M in cost-avoidance savings/yr.
• Crucial role in growing UPS’s renewable natural gas program from $4M to $28M in revenue/yr.
• Performed contracts and analysis for the world’s largest natural gas fueling station (7.5M gallons/yr.) and the largest renewable natural gas purchase in U.S. history (170M gallons)
• Revised contracts to negotiate terms, project costs and rates by as much as 36% or $1.2M
• Advised senior executives to execute project contracts as high as $25M using cost-benefit analysis
• Produced business justifications to purchase and construct 13 separate natural gas pipelines (presented to and gained approval on these projects from the VP of Global Procurement)

• Team leader of 5 analysts supporting preparation and briefing of intel reports to senior leaders
• Operated as Non-commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) for a 1-month long field training at the National training Center (NTC), “The Superbowl of Army Training”
• Interim head of the intelligence office (S2 shop) while serving on rear-detachment. Managed security duties for 8 buildings and presented reports at senior leadership meetings, “Command & Staff Meetings”
• Gathered, disseminated and cross-referenced incoming data to deliver accurate intel reports
• Assessed risks by determining threat competitive advantages, capabilities and vulnerabilities
• Battalion Physical Security Manager: Led a team that was accountable for training approx. 48 personnel on security compliance within their appointed areas of responsibility. Routinely conducted performance inspections.

Orlando, Florida Area

• Managed and trained a team of 13 sales representatives on sales process, products and best practices
• Discovered customer needs by establishing intimate customer relations leading to brand loyalty

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Management, Gpa 3.86

Magna Cum Laude

Associate Of Applied Science, Intelligence Operations Studies, Gpa 4.0

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