Melvin (Mel) Davis Jr. Ed.D./MBA/MSL
1131 Brooktrail Drive Pittsburg,CA
Summary
High-achieving senior executive bringing expertise in both corporate and nonprofit business planning, revenue development and change management. Offering over 25 years of transformational leadership in multiple industries along with an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking, strategic mindset and demonstrated track record of consistent accomplishments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Consultant
Equitify LLC
Martinez, CA
03.2022 - Current
- Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
- Boosted success of client's organization by improving performance, motivation, job satisfaction, hiring practices, training programs and management systems.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Developed service plans in consultation with clients, and performed follow-ups assessing quantity and quality of services.
Executive Director
STS Academy
Pittsburg, CA
05.2019 - 09.2022
- Worked closely with the board of directors to strategically affect operational direction following two crisis points: a financial misstep and COVID 19.
- Transitioned the after-school program to full-time student "Learning Hubs" that ensured students with particularly difficult home situations could find academic success through the pandemic; students went from 'failing' to 'excellent' performance.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies resulting in the highest retained earnings in the organization's history.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
Doctoral Student
University Of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Intense study of organizational structures, leadership theories, corporate ethics, student performance drivers, and social equity theories.
- Co-authored and published an article on the actualization of Diversity and Equity policies at The University of California-Berkeley, Stanford University, and The University of San Francisco.
- Wrote two case studies in ethical behavior that are part of the book: "Ethical Decision-Making: Cases in Organization and Leadership", Myers Education Press 2019.
- Completed all coursework and dissertation in only 3 years.
Marketing Director
Perrigo Animal Health
Omaha, NE
01.2013 - 10.2014
- Led team to create innovative new products to leverage our strategic manufacturing capabilities in pet foods and treats.
- With a limited budget, leveraged secondary market research to identify branding opportunities that led to our first ever dog treats distribution in 3,000 Walmart stores.
- Created innovative strategies to drive customer engagement through in-depth customer and consumer insights with our pet foods category.
- Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets for internal and external customers which led to outstanding customer interactions across multiple channels.
Senior Consultant Partner
Path To Growth, LLC
San Francisco, CA
10.2010 - 01.2013
- Troubleshot issues by understanding issues, diagnosing root cause and coming up with effective solutions for small, black-owned businesses in the Bay Area.
- Identified business issues through careful analysis of financial transactions to uncover and correct a serious employee theft issue for one client.
- Created and optimized records management strategies to coordinate and protect information for business analysis and proper forecasting modeling.
- Performed business research and financial analysis.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to create the proper go-to-market strategies based on their particular strengths and abilities.
Marketing Director
Del Monte Foods
San Francisco And Pittsburgh, CA And PA
06.2005 - 05.2010
- Led groups of Brand Managers and cross-functional teams to drive outstanding business results across multiple brand lines.
- Managed the organization's response to an industry-wide food recall crisis and returned our brands to previous sales levels six months ahead of key competitors.
- Developed and recommended strategic brand pricing and positioning for new and existing pet food & snacks lines, as well as human foods.
- Partnered with Regional Sales Directors and Account Managers on marketing and promotions programs that contributed to double-digit growth on several product lines.
Brand Manager
Dr PepperSeven Up
Plano, TX
01.2003 - 09.2004
- Leveraged consumer and customer insights to drive 7UP to first positive growth in its prior 16 years.
Director of Corporate Brands
Fleming Foods
Lewisville, TX
12.2001 - 12.2002
- Led the Corporate Brands section for Fleming's Retail Division.
Brand Development Manager
HEB Grocery Company
San Antonio, TX
01.1999 - 12.2001
- Developed breakthrough new products and brands that achieved category leadership in several categories.
- Led cross-functional team to develop brand hierarchies that are now emulated across most US grocery chains.
Brand Manager
ConAgra Foods Inc
Omaha, NE
06.1995 - 12.1998
- Won Gold "Reggie" award for outstanding integrated marketing planning and execution.
Education
Master of Studies in Law - Business Specialty
University of California Hastings College of Law
San Francisco, CA12.2021
Ed. D. - Organization And Leadership
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05.2018
MBA - Marketing And Finance
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Management And Applied Engineering
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05.1993
Skills
- Executive Leadership
- Change and Growth Management
- Afterschool Programs
- Leadership and People Development
- Nonprofit Communications
- Strategic Planning and Business Growth
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Business Management and Development
- Driving Revenue
- Grant Submissions
- Community Relations Management
Affiliations
100 Black Men of The Bay Area
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc
Diablo Black Men's Group
Timeline
Principal Consultant
Equitify LLC
03.2022 - Current
Executive Director
STS Academy
05.2019 - 09.2022
Doctoral Student
University Of San Francisco
08.2015 - 05.2018
Marketing Director
Perrigo Animal Health
01.2013 - 10.2014
Senior Consultant Partner
Path To Growth, LLC
10.2010 - 01.2013
Marketing Director
Del Monte Foods
06.2005 - 05.2010
Brand Manager
Dr PepperSeven Up
01.2003 - 09.2004
Director of Corporate Brands
Fleming Foods
12.2001 - 12.2002
Brand Development Manager
HEB Grocery Company
01.1999 - 12.2001
Brand Manager
ConAgra Foods Inc
06.1995 - 12.1998
Master of Studies in Law - Business Specialty
University of California Hastings College of Law
Ed. D. - Organization And Leadership
University of San Francisco
MBA - Marketing And Finance
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Management And Applied Engineering
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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