Hannah Davis

Experience

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  GLCC Co

  Jan 2004 - May 2009

  Laboratory Technician

  Prepared flavor and juice samples for clients, maintained and operated gas chromatograph for flavor chemical analysis, and operated pilot plant equipment including distillation column and homogenizer

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  Western Michigan University - Bronco Biofuels

  May 2008 - May 2009

  Researcher

  Researched feasibility of production of biofuels from algae, calibrated and operated gas chromatograph for analysis of algae biodiesel, and designed and presented algae growth project for use on campus property

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  Kellogg Company

  May 2009 - Dec 2010

  Snacks Engineering Intern

  Worked with engineers and operations teams to design food process lines and test them at pilot and full scale. Developed and maintained Excel spreadsheets with VBA macros for tracking budget, project, department information.

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  Western Michigan University

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

  WeSustain Intern

  Led team meetings and discussions on transportation issues on and around campus. Procured and tested cargo and electric bicycles for potential use by maintenance staff. Encouraged collaboration between Engineering Senior Design and Office for Sustainability. Researched sustainable building technologies and products for office renovation project.

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  Performance Validation

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Staff Validation Engineer

  Prepared verification tests, performance qualification protocols and reports, system acceptance and release reports, and other verification documents for sterile shutdown projects. Completed first independent validation project on time under tight schedule. Qualified several pieces of equipment for line replacement project. Drafted validation documents for multiple manufacturing processes to support validation of new in vitro diagnostics device. Provided innovative Excel solution to automate check weigh calculations calibration for multiple products. Developed GAMP5 qualification approach and protocols to validate automated check weigh calculation tool. Show less

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  General Motors

  May 2013 - Aug 2014

  Future Emissions Strategist

  Studying calibration and hardware requirements for vehicles to meet US and Europe emissions regulations.Utilized MATLAB to plot and analyze vehicle data from multiple data sources.Developed Excel VBA macros to collect and interpret drive quality data.Interviewed new hires about onboarding process to find areas for improvement.Active member of Newer Employee group working to improve onboarding process and inspire passion within GM.

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  The Inovo Group, LLC

  Aug 2014 - Apr 2019

  Worked with Fortune 100 client companies as part of a cross-functional team to find, write, edit, and present innovative ideas combining what the market needs/wants with what the client is uniquely positioned to offer. Projects were regularly over $100,000 in budget and my team produced dozens of ideas per project, several of which were further developed by the clients. Received regular feedback from clients that ideas we came up with were not ones they would have found on their own.Edited and published company email newsletter articles to an audience of 9,700 subscribers, discussing upcoming events and conferences and innovation thought leadership.Published regular “Tech Tips” posts to company intranet with shortcuts, new or unknown features, and advice for coworkers, resulting in productivity improvements. Researched new brainstorming processes and techniques and incorporated them into client projects to improve project outcomes with more and higher-quality ideas. Led two one-month projects for clients involving independent research into market applications of specific new technologies, and writing final report with specific application areas, market sizing, and path forwardFound subject matter experts for client research, organized exploratory conversations with them, transcribed and edited detailed notes, and compiled key insights on trends, needs, new technologies, and market sizingManaged client projects involving research, meeting facilitation, client interface, schedule/deadline management, opportunity portfolio management, and contributing to and editing final report Show less Contributing to client projects involving research, note-taking during meetings, drafting final reportsConducting primary and secondary research in support of new innovative opportunities by finding subject matter experts and organizing exploratory conversations, taking notes, and compiling key insights on trends, needs, new technologies, and market sizingCreating, developing, and presenting new strategic opportunities for clients through multiple stages of developmentWriting compelling opportunity stories, project reports, newsletter articlesPublishing regular “Tech Tips” posts to company intranet with shortcuts, new or unknown features, advice Show less

  • Associate, Ideation Lead

    Aug 2016 - Apr 2019

  • Analyst

    Aug 2014 - Aug 2016
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  LaunchX Entrepreneurship Program

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

  Assistant Summer Program Manager

  Provided administrative and learning support to students while they developed their ideas and started a company over the course of the programManaged the intern teamCoordinated mentor meetings and guest speakersDelivered lectures on topics such as market research, prototyping, consumer testing, etc.

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  Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

  Aug 2019 - Mar 2021

  Developed biweekly schedules across two stores, ensuring adequate labor coverage while controlling costsOrdered weekly food, beverage, and paper supplies across multiple vendors for one storeManaged monthly inventory counts across two storesSubmitted biweekly payroll reportsManaged cash supply and bank deposits for one storeAssisted store owner with marketing and social media efforts Trained new employees and team leadsAssisted in promotion and other personnel decisions Show less

  • Barista

    Mar 2019 - Mar 2021

  • Assistant General Manager

    Aug 2019 - Mar 2020
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  Freelance

  Oct 2020 - now

  Freelance Copyeditor

  Freelance copyediting for various clients, including business blog posts and a video game scriptEdited and did book design for a writer’s group anthology collection, published through Asquith Press

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  Washtenaw Jewish News

  Nov 2020 - now

  Staff Writer and Copyeditor

  Line and copyediting for consistency, spelling and grammar, usage, and conformity to house styleWriting articles for on a variety of topics, including local news and interviews

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  Collective Next, LLC

  Feb 2021 - now

  Copyeditor

  Copyediting articles and publications on tight turnaround for client’s customers, to conform to various house styles

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  Blank Slate Creamery

  Jun 2021 - Jul 2022

  Production Manager

  Manufacturing ice cream and baked goods for a fast-growing shop, developing and testing new flavorsTroubleshooting manufacturing processes and delays as needed to meet production targetsFront-of-house shop management, helping customers, training new employeesEditing social media posts and emailsDevelopment of long-term facility projects in off-season, including automation of costing spreadsheet, researching sustainable lighting and heating options, and design and pricing of water reuse and recycling system. Show less

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  L Marks

  Oct 2021 - now

  Program Coordinator

  Managing “Mind of the Community” projects: clients with an interest in exploring new business opportunities engaged us to explore specific topic areas through primary research, finding subject matter experts in the area of interest, organizing exploratory conversations with them, transcribing and editing detailed notes, and compiling key insightsInterfacing with clients, scheduling and facilitating meetings, assembling and presenting final reports with key findings and recommendations