Devon Sutton Email & Phone Number

Corning, New York, Us

-Leads diverse teams and companies through the strategic planning process-Utilizes the innate talent of the teams and companies to unlock native potential and drive results-Create actionable, goal oriented plans for realization of company/organization mission -Grant writing and administration-Lead companies through organizational change

• Opened an independent liberal arts and sciences academy• Responsible for gaining the school charter from NY State• Led formation strategy, student recruitment, curricula analysis and selection• Negotiated legal and financial contracts• Responsible for recruitment and hiring

• Member of Senior Leadership Team bringing a startup company from early stage to full commercialization, including funding rounds. • Leading location analysis ranging across six states -Heading senior leadership team in tax analysis, creating multi-state financial models -Leading negotiations for incentive packages, setting strategy, • Directing governmental relations for the company -Interface with state government leaders to develop and implement legislation and policies -Lead economic development efforts on behalf of the company. -Successfully worked with local officials on establishment of a new water/sewer district funded through a multi-agency federal effort• Leverage strategic relationships with Clarkson University to further operational goals and development needs -Develop and lead multiple capital construction projects to grow company’s physical footprint that also enables the growth of the University’s Business Incubator. Once complete, the projects will be over $20M in value. • Direct all capital construction projects for company, including the design of a 160k sf manufacturing facility and 58 acre industrial park estimated at $60M• Represent the company at speaking engagements, public events and in the local press.• Lead grant writing efforts on behalf of the company.

• Managed Supply Chain Department from incubation through global diversification efforts. -Standardized supplier evaluation -Launched best practice inventory management methodologies -Established inventory documentation processes -Laid groundwork for ISO 9001 certification efforts

-Volunteer position

Potsdam, Ny, Us

Operations Management• An introduction to the planning, analysis and control of production systems. Topics include product and service design, manufacturing processes, aggregate production planning, inventory models and MRP, just-in-time systems, facility layout, forecasting/demand planning, project management, and quality management. Students acquire problem solving experience using ERP software.

Potsdam, Ny, Us

-Managed capital construction projects.-Developed, managed and administered all aspects of project budgets, schedules and scopes. -Lead and directed allocation of resources. -Managed multiple A/E firms to enforce strict University standards during the design phase and coordinated with Federal/State/County/Village agencies for matters under their jurisdiction. -Corresponded with the contractor or A/E firm as required, acted as the University’s representative during disputes between the contractors and the A/E firm or the University. -Reduced project change order percentage from 11% to 3% by creating a departmental budget tracking process allowing more accurate oversight of financial information and by integrating increased stakeholder involvement during the design stage.-Worked on a cross functional team to successfully apply for over $1m in grant funding for a capital construction projects and administered the grants through successful reimbursement while managing the construction project. -Liaised with University Title XI Director to ensure that Facilities operations and capital projects were in keeping with University policies of inclusion, diversity and accessibility. -Nominated to the Associated Colleges Rising Stars Leadership Development Program

Potsdam, Ny, Us

-Managed and monitored capital construction and maintenance projects with progressively increasing enterprise impact. -Communicated directly with contractors/designers concerning University standards, project budgets, resource allocation and scheduling. -Prepared project documentation and reports for senior University leaders. -Utilized a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

Potsdam, Ny, Us

-Managed minor projects for Facilities and Services. -Maintained project documentation.-Performed administrative tasks, as necessary

-Member AEA and SAG/AFTRA-Performed professionally off-Broadway, regionally, on cruise ships, television and movies. -Taught dance in a variety of styles to all age groups. Styles include jazz, ballet, tap, musical theatre, lyrical, modern.

-Led the contractual relationship with the Department of State. -Coordinated the logistics in the planning and implementing of Department of State sponsored conferences and grants. -Managed a department administering conferences concerning a broad spectrum of international issues. -Developed budgets and monitored financial statements for all World Affairs cost centers. -Researched and designed biannual educational courses offered in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution. -Organized and oversaw company volunteer team at local homeless meal center.

Washington, D.C., Us

-Managed stage budget and billing, annual billings and budget and managed employee work schedules, hours, and work hour bookkeeping. -Created and managed data driven solutions to identify fiscal trends.

Washington, Dc, Us

-Delegate, U.S. Congress Korean National Assembly Foreign Exchange Program-Varied duties included writing speeches for Congressman Gilman, composing press releases for his P.R. staff, and constituent correspondence and assistance. -Interfaced with Congressional Research Service for Legislative Development Staff. -Coordinated INS appeals for constituents.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, Six Sigma

Bachelor'S Degree, International Politics