Jacob Savage
Portland,OR
Summary
I am a self-motivated, highly energetic, curious individual who can adapt to any environment. My work ethic and determination are unparalleled, enabling me to complete work on time and within budget.
I have an entrepreneurial spirit, and my passions are in product marketing, storytelling (experiences and merchandising), sustainability, and design. All of these passions are driven by the itch to create and excite people. I get energy from working on teams that are passionate and leverage each other's talents and abilities to bring memorable moments and products to the consumer. I have over 15 years of experience in the footwear and apparel industry. Holding various roles with Nike including, EKIN, Retail Product and Marketing to District Training Manager for multi-unit and multi-million dollar concepts. This experience ranges from retail, product, and event management, social media account management, retail marketing, and training and development. This provides me with a skill set that is well-balanced, which allows me to be an asset on many teams. My dream is to work on a team that creates memorable experiences while staying true to sustainable practices and the DNA of Nike that are lucrative for not only the brand, but the consumer and Athlete simultaneously.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator - NA Business Operations NAX
Nike
Beaverton, Oregon
06.2021 - Current
- Developed a Team Project Management AirTable Base for tracking budget, tasks, OKRs, and KPIs across over 20 projects concurrently.
- Streamlined team dynamics and enhanced productivity by leveraging Zoom, virtual whiteboard capabilities, and Slack for effective communication and workflow management.
- Advise, implement, and measure onboarding programs across North America, Nike Direct, over 300 Nike Stores and 16,000 employees.
- Provide advisement and feedback for all onboarding programs to the Global NAX Team.
- Created new store employee recognition program across all new Nike Stores, including sourcing, budgeting, and partnering with key stakeholders to approve and scale.
- Coordinated North America S.O.L.E rollout in FY 2025 for Nike's service and selling program launch.
Trainer - Nike Athlete Experience
Nike
, WA
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Executed District Training Manager role to train the Leadership team, emphasizing adherence to Nike retail and Nike Inc. standards, outlined in programs like Leadership Defined as an example
- Enhanced the quality of training by utilizing digital tools and techniques while delivering sessions to a large audience
- Supported implementation of effective strategies for Nike Digital, Nike Athlete Experience(NAX), and NA Direct programs across two states and 10 Nike Stores in collaboration with over 40 people managers, up to Director level.
EKIN
Nike
Seattle, WA
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Managed product and innovation training for Nike brand in 10 stores across Washington and Idaho, delivering for over 300 employees.
- Created innovative training material & resources for NA Direct EKIN team. Assisted in executing Nike's innovation/product training initiatives, marketing campaigns, and events strategy.
- Acted as expert voice of Nike for the Seattle marketplace. Hosted multiple product team off-sites, providing retail, sport, and consumer insight across multiple fields of play for up to Vice Presidents' level.
Talent and Development Manager
Nike
Beaverton, Oregon
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Oversaw the implementation of learning, development, and onboarding programs for a $120 million business.
- Successfully implemented and oversaw the delivery of Nike Direct strategic priority rollouts to a large employee base while serving as the Training & Development Manager at Portland Marketplace.
- Led cross-functional team of 20 employees, managing CFE performance and career development.
Apparel Manager
Nike
Beaverton, Oregon
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Managed $17 million Men's Apparel business, achieving a remarkable 17% growth in FY 2017.
- Managed CFE performance and career development for a team of 15 direct reports, including two specialists.
- Collaborated with Buyers and Allocators to enhance the product assortment planning process
Marketing Manager
Nike
San Francisco, CA
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Managed nine team members, consisting of seven Pacers and two Social Media Content Managers, overseeing their performance management and career development.
- Successfully coordinated, developed and executed various events in San Francisco for Nike, establishing a large community of dedicated Nike Members.
- Successfully grew social media audience from 30k to 100k as Manager of the @NikeSF Twitter account.
- Managed Nike Access to Sport Community Volunteer program for San Francisco, collaborating with Boys and Girls Club, America Scores, and Girls on the Run program. Positively impacting hundreds of kids and mentoring dozens of volunteers through sport.
Footwear Specialist
Nike
Beaverton, OR
07.2010 - 08.2013
- Led $13.8 Million Men’s Footwear Business, overseeing launch and high heat product management.
- Content manager for Nike Company Store internal site
- Onboard, train and develop a team of 40 footwear employees
- Merchandise and strategically coordinate seasonal footwear strategies and innovations at the Nike Company Store
Athlete
Nike
Beaverton, OR
06.2007 - 06.2010
- Across three Nike Stores: Bend, Woodburn, and Nike Company Store.
- Won two MVP awards voted on by leaders.
- Nike Event Support at Chicago Marathon, Eugene Nike Track Nationals, and the PGA Senior Championship.
Education
Associates of Arts, Business Administration - Marketing -
Florida Institute of Technology
Skills
- Sustainability - involved with the Sustainability Network at Nike I collect sustainable product innovations as well
- 15 years of Footwear and Apparel Retail experience - Direct to Consumer
- Consumer and Product Insight
- People and Project Management
- Retail Product Merchandising
- 3 Years Retail Marketing Manager
- PC Literate with expert experience in Keynote, Airtable, and Miro Quick to learn other modern web-based programs
- MacOS software
- MS Office
- 3 Years Event Planning
- Social media management ie Sprinklr
- Digital training programs
- Communication - Outlook, Slack, etc
- Teamwork - I have experience being a leader as a people manager and as an individual contributor for both virtual and in-person Teams at Nike for over 15 years
- Presentation skills - with the ability to present to large groups, including budget and project pitches up to the VP level
- Meeting, Event and Schedule Coordination
- Workload Planning and Prioritization
- Budget Management
- Curiosity
- Contract Management
Events
- Nike South Sound Running XC & Track GU, 2017-2019, PNW
- BETRUE & Air Max Day Kicks & Coffee, 2019, Seattle
- Nike Miami Beach GO Team, 08/2016 - 07/2017, Nike Company Store
- NYC Air Max Con, 08/2015 - 08/2016, Nike Company Store
- Nike SF Grand Opening, 08/2013 - 08/2015, Nike Company Store
- Nike SF Women's Marathon X, 06/2007 - 08/2013, Nike Company Store, Bend & Woodburn Factory Stores
- Chicago Marathon, 2010
Timeline
Coordinator - NA Business Operations NAX
Nike
06.2021 - Current
Trainer - Nike Athlete Experience
Nike
09.2019 - 05.2021
EKIN
Nike
08.2017 - 08.2019
Talent and Development Manager
Nike
08.2016 - 08.2017
Apparel Manager
Nike
08.2015 - 08.2016
Marketing Manager
Nike
08.2013 - 08.2015
Footwear Specialist
Nike
07.2010 - 08.2013
Athlete
Nike
06.2007 - 06.2010
Associates of Arts, Business Administration - Marketing -
Florida Institute of Technology