Edward Davis
OFallon,MO
Summary
Resourceful Store Manager highly productive in completing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in inventory management, staff training, and customer service which ensure operational success. Excel at communication, leadership, and problem-solving to meet diverse challenges head-on.
Professional sales expert prepared for challenges of dynamic sales environment. Brings valuable experience in client acquisition and retention, consistently achieving impactful sales outcomes. Known for fostering collaborative team efforts and demonstrating adaptability to evolving market demands, while excelling in persuasive communication and strategic planning.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outside Sales Representative
Napa
O'Fallon, MO
09.2025 - Current
- Cultivated relationships with key clients to drive product sales and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Identified and pursued new business opportunities through effective networking and market analysis.
- Developed tailored sales presentations to address client needs and showcase product benefits.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory management and ensure timely delivery.
NAPA STORE MANAGER
NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
OFallon, MO
07.2023 - Current
- Sales Quota Achiever 2024
- Profit Quota Achiever 2014
- Took brand new store from 0 dollars to 219,624 in monthly sales first year
- Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction and store operations through relationship building and daily problem-solving.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Established store tactics and strategies to achieve operational performance and sales goals.
NAPA STORE MANAGER
NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
Mt. Vernon, Illinois
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Performed regular price checks to ensure competitive pricing.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Triple crown achiever 2021
- Sales Quota achiever 2022
- Store still thriving under the manager i trained
EHS Coordinator
EATON
Pinckneyville, IL
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Reviewed standard operating procedures against optimal safety standards to verify company conformance and employee adherence with policies.
- Evaluated current safety program standards and program performance, identified trends and implemented corrective actions.
Miter Saw Operator
EATON
Pinckneyville, IL
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Supported management decision-making by compiling operational and production data into daily logs.
- Tended equipment during operation and monitored readouts to determine areas of concern and quickly correct problems.
- Extended life of equipment and maintained consistent performance with regular cleaning, lubrication and basic maintenance.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Prevented personnel injuries during plant maintenance by practicing diligent lockout-tagout processes.
- Completed work according to schedule and helped struggling team members.
- Assessed materials, parts and final products for quality, and removed defects.
- Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
- Closely inspected parts for cleanliness and freedom from contaminants.
- Prepared non-compliance reports to document anomalies in production process.
- Monitored daily operations and made adjustments to production line where necessary.
- Performed maintenance tasks and adjustments to preserve production efficiency.
Truck Tire Builder
CTNA
Mt Vernon , IL
04.1997 - 09.2015
- Built semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings to prepare tires for vulcanization.
- Kept inventory levels in line with expected demands by monitoring levels and placing timely orders.
- Met production goals on consistent basis with efficient loading and unloading of chambers.
- Followed design specifications to complete accurate and speedy tire fabrication orders.
- Performed accurate startup and shutdown procedures to control wear on equipment and maintain personnel safety.
- Put together components, added to molding press and assembled products.
- Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment.
Pharmacy Technician
United States Air Force
Rapid City, SD
09.1993 - 02.1997
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items.
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
Education
Du Quoin High School
Du Quoin, IL05-1992
Skills
- Fire safety protocols
- Incident Management
- Visual merchandising
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Customer service
- Regulatory compliance
- MSDS management
- Safety process analysis
- Computer skills
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Teambuilding
- Troubleshooting
- Leadership
- Inventory management
Certification
- ISO9001;2015 auditor , EATON - 1 year
- Certified Forklift trainer, EATON - 2 years
Timeline
Outside Sales Representative
Napa
09.2025 - Current
NAPA STORE MANAGER
NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
07.2023 - Current
NAPA STORE MANAGER
NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
05.2021 - 07.2023
EHS Coordinator
EATON
06.2019 - 04.2021
Miter Saw Operator
EATON
01.2019 - 06.2019
Truck Tire Builder
CTNA
04.1997 - 09.2015
Pharmacy Technician
United States Air Force
09.1993 - 02.1997
Du Quoin High School