Leviticous "Vic" Cleveland
About Leviticous "Vic" Cleveland
Leviticous 'Vic' Cleveland serves as the Manager of Supplier Diversity at CenterPoint Energy, where he has worked since 2020. With over 20 years of leadership experience, he focuses on supporting diverse suppliers and community advocacy in Houston, Texas.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Leviticous Cleveland has served as the Manager of Supplier Diversity at CenterPoint Energy since 2020. In this role, he leads initiatives aimed at supporting diverse suppliers through various activities, including instruction, mentoring, capacity building, and outreach. His efforts focus on enhancing supplier diversity within the organization and contributing to community advocacy, particularly in graduate recruitment.
Previous Experience at Motiva Enterprises LLC
Cleveland held multiple positions at Motiva Enterprises LLC from 2015 to 2019. He began as a Commercial Contracts Manager and progressed to Senior Category Manager for Services in both Refining & Terminals and Refining & Chemicals. He also served as Category Manager for Services. His tenure at Motiva provided him with extensive experience in category management and procurement.
Career at Shell
Cleveland worked at Shell from 2007 to 2015, where he held roles including Senior Buyer in Contracting & Procurement and Manager of Contracting & Procurement. His experience at Shell contributed to his expertise in procurement processes and supplier management, enhancing his leadership skills in complex organizational environments.
Education and Expertise
Cleveland has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Louisiana State University. He also holds a Master's degree in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma. Additionally, he completed the Contingency War Planning Course at Maxwell Air Force Base and received training in Basic Mediation with Clinical Practicum from The Justice Center of Atlanta. He was a Riordan Fellow at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Military Background
Cleveland served in the United States Air Force from 1996 to 2007, achieving the rank of Major. His military experience provided him with leadership skills and a strong foundation in strategic planning, which he has applied throughout his career in various organizational settings.