Devon James
@devonjames
Project Manager who drives stakeholder success through systems optimization and learning.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Project Manager who combines compassionate communication with learning and development to optimize systems and outcomes. I lead with a servant-leader mindset, focusing on client needs, continuous improvement, and consistent goal attainment.
Across stakeholder-facing work, I’ve planned and implemented instructional plans with a 95% success rate and used data-driven decisions to improve success by 60%. I’ve also led teams of 20+ staff and 300+ stakeholders over three years, increasing engagement by 55%, while developing and executing grant-administration protocols that contributed to a 15% increase in project acquisition.
In my current role, I create and manage Buy American/Build America, Buy America federal grant protocols for 15+ projects and train a team of 5+ on legislative guidelines. I support project managers with budget tracking and financial reporting for 10+ nationwide projects, act as a central point of communication and mediation for 20+ client and sub-contractor relationships, and provide weekly site presence to oversee construction and inspections—meeting 95% of deadlines and project goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Created and managed Buy American (BAA) and Build America, Buy America (BABA) federal grant protocols for 15+ projects, leading 5+ staff and coordinating stakeholders across bid to construction closeout. Supported 10+ nationwide projects with financial reporting and delivered 95% deadline performance, contributing to acquisition of 3 additional projects.
Middle School Educator
Keithley Middle School
Aug 2019 - Jun 2022 (2 years 10 months)
Facilitated biweekly staff collaboration as liaison between administration and teachers, supporting campus-wide decisions. Piloted Microsoft Teams and Zoom for 120+ stakeholders, achieving a 96% passing rate (11% increase) and improving instruction and advisory engagement across daily classes.
Teaching Intern
Keithley Middle School
Aug 2018 - Jun 2019 (10 months)
Took over lesson planning and instruction for 120+ stakeholders in math and science, ensuring instructional adherence in a special education setting. Built general and differentiated assessments and activities that drove an 85% increase in success rates through PLC-aligned curriculum objectives.
After School Program Director
Todd Beamer High School
Aug 2017 - May 2018 (9 months)
Delivered 50+ hours/week of core academic tutoring, improving academic performance and stakeholder retention. Built relationships with families to increase family involvement by 35% and created AVID tutorials and workshops that improved engagement and collaboration.
Store Manager
Sunglass Hut
Jan 2014 - Jul 2017 (3 years 6 months)
Managed a sales team to improve customer experience, driving sales record wins twice through increased product knowledge and service quality. Oversaw accurate store inventory and maintained top presentation through consistent merchandising and store upkeep.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Alfred University
Bachelor of Arts in English, English
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Alfred University.
University of Washington Tacoma
Master of Education
Earned a Master of Education (M.Ed.) from the University of Washington Tacoma.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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