Kendall Davis
Waukee
Summary
Dynamic District Manager with a proven track record at NAPA Auto Parts, excelling in process improvement and talent development. Spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced operational efficiency and employee performance. Expert in analytical thinking and communication, driving teams to exceed business targets while maintaining low operational losses.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Manager
NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
Des Moines
04.2022 - Current
- Conducted regular store visits to ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and regulations.
- Established ambitious goals for employees to promote achievement and surpass business targets.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement across multiple locations within the district.
- Monitored local market conditions to determine competitive trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
District Operations Manager
NAPA - GPC
Des Moines
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Organized resources, supplies and teams to meet operational demand and core metrics
- Tracked company assets, maintaining records of purchases, vendor services and cores & defects
- Improved inventory controls with optimized, forward-thinking strategies, keeping losses and costs low
Executive Team Leader - Assets Protection
Target
Urbandale
02.2017 - 06.2021
- Identified, surveilled, and apprehended shoplifters within limits of store policies
- Helped implement revamped programs involving risk management, HR, and other departments for comprehensive and successful loss prevention approaches
- Controlled operational losses by developing and monitoring proactive strategies
- Conducted in-depth investigations into identified and suspected cases of theft
Loss Prevention Manager
Younker's
Des Moines
08.2013 - 02.2017
- Monitored multiple retail locations to check staff adherence to loss prevention programs
- Partnered with store management to identify shrink priorities and develop effective strategies
- Recruited, hired, and coached professional individuals to successfully raise bar on security and loss prevention services
- Conducted investigations for internal and external theft occurrences within district store locations
- Used onsite surveillance equipment to monitor for theft and safety concerns
Education
Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines, Iowa05.2011
Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School
Des Moines, IowaSkills
- Communication
- Conflict resolution
- Analytical thinking
- Talent development
- Sales planning
- Process improvement
Certification
- Wicklander-Zulawski (WZ) - Interview and Interrogation Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
District Manager
NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
04.2022 - Current
District Operations Manager
NAPA - GPC
06.2021 - 04.2022
Executive Team Leader - Assets Protection
Target
02.2017 - 06.2021
Loss Prevention Manager
Younker's
08.2013 - 02.2017
Des Moines Area Community College
Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School