Devon Hawes, Csm
About Devon Hawes, Csm
Devon Hawes is a Project Management Lead Associate in Legal Operations at Fannie Mae, with a background in talent acquisition, operations, and costume technology, holding multiple certifications in change management and process improvement.
Current Role at Fannie Mae
Devon Hawes currently holds the position of Project Management Lead Associate - Legal Operations at Fannie Mae. In this role, he operates out of the Washington D.C. Metro Area. He is focused on legal project management and drives various initiatives aimed at process optimization and improvement. His expertise extends to managing change management strategy deployments at departmental, divisional, and enterprise levels within financial services.
Educational Background
Devon Hawes possesses a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from Boston College. Additionally, he studied Fashion/Apparel Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology and achieved a Bachelor's degree. He also graduated with a diploma from Thayer Academy. His educational experiences have laid a strong foundation for his multifaceted career.
Certifications and Professional Development
Devon Hawes holds numerous certifications that enhance his skills in project management and process improvement. He is a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner, a certified Scrum Master, and earned a Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate. Additionally, he is a LUMA Design Thinking Practitioner and is certified in designedLearning Flawless Consulting. These certifications reflect his commitment to continuous professional development and mastery in his field.
Past Work Experience
Devon Hawes' professional journey includes diverse roles across different industries. He worked at Resource Options, Inc. as a Talent Acquisition/Search Consultant from 2015 to 2017 in Needham, MA. Prior to that, he was a Costume Technician at Boston College's Robsham Theater from 2012 to 2014. His earliest professional experience was at bella of Cape Cod, where he held various operational roles from 2011 to 2015 in Hyannis, Massachusetts.
Skills and Expertise
Devon Hawes boasts a wide array of skills that are integral to his role. He is proficient in low code app development and automation, utilizing tools like PowerApps, Power Automate/Flow, PowerBI, SharePoint, Excel, advanced PowerPoint, Word, and Appian basics. His expertise includes user experience, internal communications, data analysis, training and development, eLearns, consulting, talent acquisition, employee relations, human capital planning, talent management, employee engagement, HRIS/ATS systems, and employer branding. He is adept at managing digital transformation initiatives and overseeing the resulting change within business units.