John Davis
Marion,IA
Summary
Principal specialist with deep experience in risk management, compliance review, and process improvement. Trusted to guide leadership decisions, coordinate cross-functional teams, and support operational strategy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Specialist
Collins Aerospace
Cedar Rapids, IA
06.2017 - Current
- Advised Collins Aerospace leaders on operational strategy and program priorities.
- Guided Collins Aerospace teams through policy, process, and compliance decisions.
- Reviewed program risks and recommended mitigation plans across Collins Aerospace projects.
- Coordinated cross-functional stakeholders on Collins Aerospace initiatives and deliverables.
- Developed executive briefings for Collins Aerospace leadership reviews.
- Interpreted business requirements and aligned solutions with Collins Aerospace objectives.
- Supported process improvements across Collins Aerospace operations and service functions.
- Collaborated with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams at Collins Aerospace.
- Mentored Collins Aerospace staff on best practices and decision support.
- Built collaborative relationships with key suppliers to mitigate any supply chain risks.
- Focal point for onboarding new suppliers.
Certified Operator
Collins Aerospace
Cedar Rapids, IA
08.2007 - 06.2017
- Operated Collins Aerospace production equipment following work instructions and safety procedures.
- Inspected parts for quality compliance and reported nonconforming materials.
- Recorded production data in Collins Aerospace tracking systems.
- Supported assembly flow by moving materials and staging components.
- Cleaned work areas and maintained safe aerospace manufacturing conditions.
- Trained new operators on Collins Aerospace processes and shop practices.
- Communicated daily with supervisors to resolve equipment and quality issues.
- Coordinated the scheduling of repairs or maintenance activities with vendors and contractors.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business/HR Management (Double Major)
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA05-2017
Skills
- Skills
- Risk management
- Compliance review
- Process improvement
- Decision-making
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Self-management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Tools
- SAP
- Ariba
- PDM
- Workmanship Standards
- Excel
- Word
- Power Point
Accomplishments
- Promoted to a Senior Buyer within 2 years of being a Buyer.
- CORE Apprentice Award 26'
- Achievement Award 26'
- Multiple Spot Awards 26'
- Completed College while working fulltime at Collins Aerospace.
Timeline
Principal Specialist
Collins Aerospace
06.2017 - Current
Certified Operator
Collins Aerospace
08.2007 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business/HR Management (Double Major)
Mount Mercy University