Jason Davis
Summerville,SC
Summary
Service-oriented professional focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences to drive consistent revenue growth. Coordinates resources to meet expected business and customer demands. Sales expert, organized decision-maker and strategic planner with top-notch interpersonal and communication skills. Accomplished industry leader offering many years of management expertise including staff training and development, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement. Focused and efficient with proficiency in financial reporting and budget adherence. Demonstrated success in evaluating P&L to achieve targets. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager, Growth Industries
Blanchard Machinery Company
Columbia, SC
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
- Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
Division General Manager
Blanchard Machinery Company
Columbia, SC
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
- Conducted market research to identify trends, opportunities, and threats in the industry.
- Provided guidance and support to subordinate managers in order to foster an atmosphere of cooperation throughout the organization.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
- Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to review progress against established objectives.
- Developed marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness within target markets.
- Prepared detailed reports for senior leadership outlining key performance metrics related to operational success.
- Identified areas of improvement in current business practices and collaborated with other departments to develop action plans for implementation.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.
- Maximized time and employee productivity, consolidating data, payroll and accounting programs into centralized systems.
- Directed safety operations and maintained clean work environment to adhere to FDA and OSHA requirements.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
- Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits.
- Recruited, trained and empowered employees to achieve key performance indicators.
- Developed service and sales strategies to improve retention and revenue.
- Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Branch Operations Manager
Blanchard Machinery Company
Summerville, SC
03.2016 - 12.2020
- Prepared monthly reports on branch performance metrics.
- Recruited, interviewed, and trained new employees as needed.
- Served as primary contact between the branch and corporate headquarters.
- Implemented new operational procedures to enhance customer experience.
- Performed routine audits of branch operations to identify areas for improvement.
- Provided guidance on best practices for handling difficult customers or situations.
- Developed strategies to optimize branch operations.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Monitored staff performance and provided feedback.
- Leveraged business acumen and team leadership expertise to achieve margin.
- Managed and inspired team members to perform to full potential, driving branch profitability.
- Assigned duties to employees and examined work for accuracy, neatness and timeliness.
- Supported outside sales force in servicing and obtaining new business.
- Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits.
- Worked cross-functionally to plan and establish branch goals, supporting strategic objectives.
- Increased efficiency and drove branch revenue by optimizing daily operations.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups.
Division Manager
Worldwide Equipment
Charleston, SC
08.2012 - 02.2016
- Collaborated with other departments and divisions to coordinate activities related to projects or initiatives across the organization.
- Developed comprehensive reports outlining progress towards meeting strategic objectives.
- Established performance standards for employees to ensure efficient workflow and quality results.
- Developed and implemented division strategies to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures within the division.
- Managed a team of 15+ staff members in the division, providing guidance and direction on day-to-day activities.
- Created and maintained budget for departmental operations, including personnel costs, materials, equipment and supplies.
- Monitored division performance against goals, objectives, budgets, plans, programs and initiatives.
- Identified areas of improvement in operational processes or systems to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Conducted regular employee reviews to assess job performance and identify training needs.
- Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies that meet organizational objectives.
- Resolved customer service issues escalated from lower levels of management or staff.
- Leveraged effective leadership skills to effectively identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures, and controls.
- Leveraged leadership skills to identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures, and controls.
- Supervised and facilitated team meetings to alleviate issues and challenges stalling progress of transformation projects.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
- Conducted market research and reported on competitors.
- Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.
- Gained market share in new sales performance through aggressive team training.
- Improved profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget and overhead, increasing closings and optimizing product turns.
- Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflect desired productivity targets.
- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
- Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
General Manager
Hissong Group
Richfield, OH
06.2002 - 07.2012
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
- Identified cost savings initiatives that could be implemented across all departments.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
- Developed marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness within target markets.
- Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members towards achieving organizational goals.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to review progress against established objectives.
- Identified areas of improvement in current business practices and collaborated with other departments to develop action plans for implementation.
- Prepared detailed reports for senior leadership outlining key performance metrics related to operational success.
- Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
- Conducted market research to identify trends, opportunities, and threats in the industry.
- Analyzed existing processes for effectiveness and developed new systems as needed to enhance overall productivity levels.
- Provided guidance and support to subordinate managers in order to foster an atmosphere of cooperation throughout the organization.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
- Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
- Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.
- Developed service and sales strategies to improve retention and revenue.
- Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Education
Education
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL01-1984
Skills
- Business Planning
- Sales Leadership
- Sales management
- Project Implementation
- Staff Motivation
- Performance Management
- Profit and loss analysis
- Performance Improvement
- Innovation and Creativity
- Performance Improvements
- Profit and loss statements
- Staff Training and Development
- Customer relationship development
- Policy Development
- Operations Management
Timeline
Project Manager, Growth Industries
Blanchard Machinery Company
03.2024 - 07.2024
Division General Manager
Blanchard Machinery Company
01.2021 - 02.2024
Branch Operations Manager
Blanchard Machinery Company
03.2016 - 12.2020
Division Manager
Worldwide Equipment
08.2012 - 02.2016
General Manager
Hissong Group
06.2002 - 07.2012
Education
Pensacola Christian College
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