Raven A. Devaughn
Intentional Leader | Change Agent | Bridge Builder(Personal, Non-Government Account)
- Role
- Director at Illinois Department Of Central Management Services
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Raven A. Devaughn
Intentional executive with extensive management, procurement, supplier diversity, and economic inclusion experience committed to promoting a diverse, empowered, and efficient team.
Experience
Director
Illinois Department Of Central Management Services
Jan 2023 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Appointed by Governor JB Pritzker, unanimously confirmed by the Illinois Senate, I serve as supporter-in-chief to a tremendously talented group of professionals powering the State\'s operational engine. With over 800 employees managing a $8B portfolio of responsibilities including: statewide hiring and personnel, purchasing, property management, fleet management, benefits, internal audit, labor relations, the Illinois Office of Communication Information, and administrative hearings adjudication for the State of Illinois. As the chief executive of CMS, I have oversight over all strategic functions of this critical State Agency.
Education
University of Chicago Booth School of Business Executive Education
IMPACT Leadership Development Fellow | Chicago Urban League
2020 — 2021
University of Illinois College of Law
Juris Doctor
Howard University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English
Skills
- Procurement
- Program Management
- Community Outreach
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
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