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Jaycob Merritt

Katy

Summary

Results-driven manager with strong analytical skills and a proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams. Expertise in fostering positive customer relations and enhancing employee engagement through effective training and support. Demonstrated success in resolving critical issues in fast-paced environments while maintaining team morale and performance. Committed to continuous improvement and achieving organizational goals through strategic decision-making and leadership.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor, OnSite Operations

Stryker
Houston
08.2023 - Current
  • Conducted selection and interviewing of new employees to optimize talent acquisition.
  • Performed monthly performance evaluations and merit reviews for all specialists.
  • Coached and developed specialists across assigned territory to enhance productivity.
  • Partnered with Endoscopy sales representatives to drive customer engagement and business growth.
  • Implemented new accounts, focusing on specialist performance and operational efficiency.
  • Monitored employee attendance and ensured timely completion of SLMS assignments.
  • Collaborated with Strategic Operations Associate to manage coverage for absences effectively.
  • Submitted detailed monthly reports to Regional Service Manager on regional performance.

Achievements

  • I assisted my territory and leadership team by taking over TMC as an interim supervisor while the territory and OnSite nation, as a whole, went through significant leadership changes.
  • Maintained a 100% retention rate for keeping specialists in their roles over one year.
  • I have assisted in the coaching and mentoring of five OSS to facilitate their promotions.
  • I have secured a 100% success rate for contract renewal in my territory.
  • Increased Q12 score for two consecutive years.
  • Secured an increase in headcount for CHI St. Luke's the Woodlands, allowing them to increase their capabilities and reduce burnout. Overall, increasing the sustainability of the account.
  • Managed Memorial Hermann the Woodlands through a difficult reduction in SOW, which required us to reduce headcount. The outcome is a stronger, healthier relationship between the OSS team, the hospital staff, and me.
  • Received the Collaboration Award during the 2025 On-Site Ops Meeting. Member of the 2025 SEC.

General Manager

CKJ Eateries/Temcomp
10.2014 - Current
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring team of 30 on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans. 3 to 5% year over year. Last year was able to break multiple weekly sales records for my location.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by implementing new strategies. Was able to grow catering sales by nearly 350%
  • Was able to cut upwards of 5% on weekly COGs to save company estimated 104k annually.
  • Leader of company training program and was directly responsible for onboarding and six week training course for 20+ Associate and General Managers.

General Manager

Cici's Pizza
07.2012 - 10.2014
  • Set clear expectations and created positive working environment for employees. Maintained 22% lower annual turnover than company standard.
  • Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
  • Orchestrated positive customer experiences by overseeing every area of operations.
  • Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
  • Identified problems, conducted troubleshooting and sought repair or maintenance support to keep restaurant equipment operational.

Education

High School Diploma -

Austin Community College
Austin, TX

Skills

  • Staff training and development
  • Data analysis
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Profit and loss management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Employee scheduling
  • Process improvement
  • Safety compliance
  • Staff motivation strategies
  • Customer experience enhancement

Timeline

Supervisor, OnSite Operations

Stryker
08.2023 - Current

General Manager

CKJ Eateries/Temcomp
10.2014 - Current

General Manager

Cici's Pizza
07.2012 - 10.2014

High School Diploma -

Austin Community College