Van Mitchell

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Senior Director of Business Operations and Client Services at American GI Forum - National Veterans Outreach Program @ American GI Forum
fort worth, texas, united states
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Executive ManagementStrategic Planning /Resource Allocation and Optimization /Process ImprovementsRelationship Management / Staff Development / Coaching and MentoringSeasoned, results-producing management professional with experience steering and directing all aspects of operations, administration, budgeting, and client services management. Success managing multiple projects with competing priorities involving program development, safety initiatives, and quality control. Proficient in delivering comprehensive analyses and reports to facilitate site-wide improvements and continuity. Effectively collaborated with internal and external groups to achieve organizational objectives. Track record of increasing bottom line while spearheading operational improvements to drive productivity and reduce costs. Intuitive leader inspiring high productivity levels; repeated success guiding sizeable cross-functional teams as well as training, coaching, and motivating staff. Establish, build, and maintain productive relationships with external agencies. Strong interpersonal, writing, and communication skills; proactively conveying operational needs to executive-level management.Operations and Management Strengths: • Non-profit Management • Project Management and Operations Oversight• Business Operations/Development• Policy and Procedure Development• Board/Community Relations • Budgeting/P&L Oversight• Government and Vendor Relations• Military and Family Affairs• Contract Management/Administration• Far/DFAR

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American GI Forum

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Senior Director of Business Operations and Client Services at American GI Forum - National Veterans Outreach Program
fort worth, texas, united states
Website:
agif-nvop.org
Employees:
93
Van Mitchell Work Experience Details
  • American Gi Forum
    Senior Director Of Business Operations And Client Services
    American Gi Forum May 2011 - Present
    San Antonio, Texas Area
    Senior Director of Business Operations and DevelopmentAs the Senior Director of Business and Housing Operations I support the vision of the President of the organization in developing new business opportunities, implementing, and monitoring policies, procedures, and initiatives that enhanced and improved the business operation of the organization. These business operations include VETS box Manufacturing Plant, Residential Center for Veterans, VETS Work Center, Veterans Homeownership Program, Facilities Management, Emergency Solutions Grant, Client Services, and the NVOP Development Corporation that provides NVOP building management services. I am responsible for the day-to-day operations and daily activities pertinent to the several business operations, which included providing leadership, management, training, and instructions to 52 Team Members, Directors, Managers and Work Leaders, in each component, to assure that all procedures are adequate to the operation, and that cost-saving opportunities are maximized. As a member of the senior management team, I am involved in discussions and actions of other aspects of the operations, and have been assigned numerous special projects. I prepared cost plans, business plans, work flow charges, budgets, P&L management, and other business essential planning for over $5 million annual budget. Increased contract value and production revenue by 30% over last two years.
  • Goodwill Industries Of San Antonio
    Director Of Operations And Logistics
    Goodwill Industries Of San Antonio 2007 - 2011
    San Antonio, Texas Area
    Achieve overall reduction in total operating costs through various methods including, but not limited to, progressive analysis into driver and warehousepersons behavior and work ethics. Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring metrics for all departments in accordance with the company's Core Values and Mission Statement for excellence and P&L statements. Perform record management, including attendance, payroll, production shipments and retrievals. Responsible for procurement, installation, and maintenance of the computerized TMS Designed, upgraded & maintained all IT programs in Great Plains inventory control, and all automated software systems. Increase production levels in all departments by developing and instituting various tools of accountability to promote incentives. Responsible for all logistics applications of two distribution facilities (Distribution Services - 40,000 sq. ft. and Base Center - 70,000 sq. ft.). Managed Goodwill Industries transportation operations consisting of in excess of 60 pick-up and individual deliveries per day utilizing 11 vehicles. Complete responsibility and direction for 2 department/store managers and their associated supervisory personnel.
  • Pedernales Electric Cooperative
    Associate District Manager
    Pedernales Electric Cooperative 2004 - 2006
    Canyon Lake, Tx And Johnson City, Tx
    Manage a staff of six supervisors and 60 account agents, linemen and store personnel, including the performance of all related hiring, training, and leadership functions. Direct the installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of distribution lines and electrical systems and equipment. Coordinate full range of employee training programs, including hazardous waste operations (HAZWOPER), first aid/CPR, worker respiratory and blood borne pathogen protection, and confined space entry. Supervise sub-contracting personnel and ensure all work is in accordance with PEC procedures and statutory legislation. Supervise operations, conduct performance evaluations, draft reports, approve expenditures and requisitions, and interface with customers. Oversee contracts and release work orders to outside firms.
  • Fedex
    Operations Manager
    Fedex 2002 - 2004
    San Antonio, Texas Area
    Supervised 16 full-time professionals and 23 independent contractors in the daily delivery of more than 2,000 packages to both business and residential customers. Managed schedules, tracked progress, and monitored costs for a dispatch, terminal, and scheduling center for the delivery fleet. Utilized specialized software for logistical functions, including streamlining drivers’ routes. Provided training to drivers on the Smith Driving System, road safety, DOT process and procedures, OSHA regulations, and Hazardous Materials handling. Implemented several logistical strategies resulting in a 15% reduction in labor costs and 10% reduction in terminal costs along with a corresponding increase of $5,000 in monthly revenues. Commended by executive management for being the second most productive terminal in the company.
  • Team Integrated Engineering, Inc
    Business Manager
    Team Integrated Engineering, Inc 2001 - 2002
    San Antonio, Texas Area
    Supervised team of five support personnel and oversaw a $5M budget in spearheading the operational and technical support effort for 60 professional engineers and scientists. Managed project analysis, performed cost analysis, cost accounting, budgeting, and contract administration and funding authorizations. Supervised human resource tasks and financial operations, including the usage of an integrated accounting system for analysis, financial reporting, and tax computing. Coordinated payroll and prepared monthly reports and evaluations for nearly 50 separate large-scale contracts. Gained proficiency and knowledge of contract administration, FAR/DFAR, business practices and market conditions and evaluated bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility and performance, and other related issues.
  • Inca Informatics
    Business Manager
    Inca Informatics Feb 1999 - 2001
    San Antonio, Texas Area
    Supervised team of five support personnel and oversaw a $5M budget in spearheading the operational and technical support effort for 60 professional engineers and scientists. Managed project analysis, performed cost analysis, cost accounting, budgeting, and contract administration and funding authorizations. Supervised human resource tasks and financial operations, including the usage of an integrated accounting system for analysis, financial reporting, and tax computing. Coordinated payroll and prepared monthly reports and evaluations for nearly 50 separate large-scale contracts. Gained proficiency and knowledge of contract administration, FAR/DFAR, business practices and market conditions and evaluated bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility and performance, and other related issues.
  • Us Army, Headquarters, U.S. Army Europe & Seventh Army
    Chief Legal Nco/Sergeant Major
    Us Army, Headquarters, U.S. Army Europe & Seventh Army 1995 - 1998
    Heidelberg Area, Germany
    Managed the career training of more than 300 paralegals and more than 600 attorneys, office managers, and support staff located across 36 satellite locations and effectively administered a $3M annual budget. Coordinating staffing and assignment for paralegals and other professionals, liaised between the Department of the Army and the U.S. Army Europe, advised the U.S. Army Europe Judge Advocate and the Judge Advocate of the Army on all human resources and personnel matters, and compiled records, security files and requests for clearances. Supervised and provided logistical support to reserve Legal Teams in support of Operation Joint Endeavor, (Bosnia – Herzegovina, and Hungary), from December 1995 to October 1998.

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Leadership Training Program Management Team Building Leadership Development Budgets Management Coaching Strategic Planning Human Resources Public Speaking Government Program Development Policy Employee Training Business Planning Community Outreach Organizational Development Project Management Public Relations Cross Functional Team Leadership Employee Relations Customer Service Community Organizing Project Planning Process Improvement Nonprofits Business Process Improvement Event Planning Board Development Fundraising Analysis Budgeting Community Development Operations Management Grant Writing Volunteer Management Grants Logistics Management Team Leadership Public Policy Non Profits

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Van Mitchell attended Wayland Baptist University, Webster University.

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