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David Eames

Buckley,WA

Summary

Experienced Program Manager, known for building relationships and solving complex problems, who loves to use creativity and collaboration to remove roadblocks to success and deliver on company objectives. Strategic, analytical thinker with experience assessing and applying data outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

District Manager

Starbucks
06.2024 - Current

Coached Coffeehouse Leaders to elevate team performance and productivity. Formulated portfolio strategy to meet financial, operational, and customer goals. Collaborated with Executive Team and cross-functional partners to drive exceptional outcomes. Achieved top sales performance and significant transaction growth.

Program Manager II

Nordstrom
04.2018 - Current
  • Provide strategic and operational support to the Restaurant Division Vice President and Ops team.
  • Drive program strategy, project delegation and program implementation.
  • Lead cross-functional efforts with multiple stakeholders, including Restaurant, Marketing, PR, DEIB, Legal, Logistics, Real Estate, and third-party partners.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.

Divisional Restaurant Manager- Western States and Canada

Nordstrom
10.2017 - 04.2018
  • Supported four Regional Managers and 47 restaurants in six states and all of Canada with an annual volume of $67 million.
  • Coach, teach and mentor Regional Managers.
  • Create and drive initiatives to deliver company financial goals.
  • Achieved top sales and income results for 2017.
  • Promoted to Program Manager role directly supporting the Restaurant Division Vice President.

Regional Manager

Nordstrom
02.2015 - 10.2017
  • Support Restaurant Managers and Full-Line Store teams in Oregon, Hawaii, Colorado, and Utah.
  • Develop leaders and create a deep bench of talent.
  • Enhanced team performance by providing regular coaching, training, and performance feedback.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through ongoing process reviews, employee engagement initiatives, and open channels of communication.
  • My team achieved top sales and income results for the company in 2015, 2016, and 2017, resulting in my promotion to Divisional Manager.

Director of Operations

Romano's Macaroni Grill
02.2012 - 10.2015
  • Led operations for a 12-unit franchise group with locations in Portland, OR and northern California.
  • Supported two Regional Managers and a corporate office team.
  • Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Developed future leaders.

Education

General Studies -

Lane Community College
Eugene, OR
01.1997

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Process Improvement
  • P&L Management
  • People Development

Timeline

District Manager

Starbucks
06.2024 - Current

Program Manager II

Nordstrom
04.2018 - Current

Divisional Restaurant Manager- Western States and Canada

Nordstrom
10.2017 - 04.2018

Regional Manager

Nordstrom
02.2015 - 10.2017

Director of Operations

Romano's Macaroni Grill
02.2012 - 10.2015

General Studies -

Lane Community College