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Javon Coleman

Javon Coleman

Marketing Chair

 

Javon is the Executive Consultant for Diverse Services, supporting World Wide Technology’s (WWT) Global Service Provider group. World Wide Technology is currently the largest Minority-Owned Business in the United States. In this role, Javon ensures the inclusion of diverse suppliers and resources in WWT’s supply chain is in direct alignment with WWT’s customer’s goals and expectations. Javon works directly with WWT’s customers to fully understand the depth and breadth of their overall corporate diversity goals, strategies, and requirements, then work with WWT internal leadership teams to incorporate these additional aspects into their solutions. Javon provides WWT’s customers with insightful industry knowledge, best practices in supplier diversity, platform expertise, and timely guidance on government regulation changes.

Prior to this role, Javon served as Senior Supplier Diversity Manager at World Wide Technology (WWT). Javon was responsible for the daily management of WWT’s global supplier diversity efforts, direct practices, processes, and strategy. In addition, Javon assisted WWT’s customer and internal business units in driving and developing supplier diversity needs and initiatives. As the company’s point of contact for all RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs with diversity requirements, Javon worked closely with the company’s sourcing managers to ensure WWT’s compliance and inclusivity in our practices. Javon worked with all internal business units on developing training and strategies for including diverse partners in their areas of expertise.

Alongside this, Javon developed strategic relationships with WWT’s diverse suppliers, partners, and diverse business national certifying bodies to ensure the success and sustainability of small and diverse business enterprises.

Javon earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Finance from Southeast Missouri State University and his Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Missouri Baptist University. Javon is pursuing a Doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership from Walden University. In 2022 Javon was certified by The Alliance of Supplier Diversity Professionals (ASDP) as a Certified Supplier Diversity Professional (CSDP).

Javon, a St. Louis, MO native, serves on multiple charitable organization’s board of directors, including Angels Arms’ as committee chair and junior board member for The Little Bit  Foundation. Javon has a passion for community and inspiring the next generation of business leaders.

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The ASDP team is passionate about Supplier Diversity and sharing knowledge and experience with other professionals

“A powerhouse training for Small Business Liaison Officers. Put on your thinking cap and join the group for energetic sessions and conversation.”

“This training is excellent for attendees of all levels. The instructors are excellent and committed to the small business cause, as are each of the attendees.”

“This class will give you the background and tools needed to build your Supplier Diversity Program within your organization. It is a must-have for new and experienced Small Business Liaison Officers to not only gain the information needed to succeed as a professional but to meet others and network along the way.”

“This was one of the best professional training programs I have taken. Thorough, engaging and relevant!”

“I am the VP of Supply Chain for a company that builds automation and tooling for aerospace. We recently went from being a small business to being classified as large overnight. In order to satisfy the flow down requirements of our customers, we needed to get training on how to properly establish this protocol within our organization. This class was very helpful in getting us on the way.”

“I am so thankful my organization values our Small Business Diversity program and encouraged us to take this course! I could not have asked for a better learning experience! I have been a designated Small Business Liaison Officer for seven years now and there was a great mix of refresher material and new material that I don't deal with all of the time; plus, they highlighted new and upcoming changes! Best 2 1/2 days of training!!!”

“This is the most extensive, beneficial training I have attended to date as it pertains to my role as Small Business Liaison Officer. So glad I found ASDP!!”

“If you are a newly assigned Small Business Liaison Officer, or have been mandated to fulfill the Small Business Liaison Officer role, then this course is for you. The Alliance of Supplier Diversity Professionals offers the tools to increase your confidence in your new role. They also offer networking opportunities so that you can communicate with other people in your industry and never feel alone. Spread the word. ASDP’s guide to program excellence is a must for all Small Business Liaison Officers.”

“The overall training was excellent, including the energy level and knowledge of the instructors. I learned a lot from the training.”

“The ASDP training was intense and provided an in-depth explanation of rules and regulations that must be abided by. It gave us opportunities to network with other professionals, providing a strong connection to others in similar careers. I thoroughly enjoyed the class!”

“My 4th time re-certifying. I always learn something new. The trainers are great and the subjects pertinent and well presented. Great networking options, as well.”

“The classroom instruction fostered focus on the material and dialog with other students. In-depth discussions and problem solving while in a group setting was very stimulating. The instructors were seasoned practitioners with a wealth of knowledge and experience. The bonus was developing a larger peer group of small business advocates that understand the challenges and rewards of supplier diversity.”

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