Jon Davis

Experience

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  Barron Games International

  Aug 2009 - Aug 2011

  Supply Chain Manager

  • Oversaw the supply chain for a start-up with approximately $500K in annual revenue• Sourced and purchased containers, parts, and other supplies, including handling all shipping logistics • Forecasted sales volume to inform purchasing strategy• Negotiated contracts, including prices and delivery schedules with manufacturers• Managed 2 warehouses and the inventory of parts, supplies, and finished products• Trained warehouse staff on receiving, checking, and processing suppliesKey Contributions• Completed built the company’s supply chain and warehouse logistics from scratch• Created contingency plans for late orders and damaged supplies• Selected to represent the company at a tradeshow and in a major negotiation with Sega Show less

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  Starbucks

  Jan 2012 - May 2021

  Training Store Manager

  • Served as the Training Store Manager since 2015 with various interim positions • Served as a Store Manager from May 2014 to Present and an Assistant Manager from May 2013 to May 2014• Evaluate store performance across multiple metrics and develop plans centered around talent acquisition and retention, customer service, efficiency, and revenue growth• Train new Store Managers promoted internally and hired externally, with a focus on operational excellence, performance metric tracking, and fostering a culture of inclusion and constant improvement• Serve as a subject matter expert on business strategy or existing Store Managers• Generate reports for senior leadership on store performance to collect best practices and inform high-level business strategies• Oversee performance management of team leaders with a specific focus on succession and talent pipeline planning • Plan developmental content for weekly standups and district meetings Key Contributions• Led an underperforming location from $8,500 to a sustained $27,000 in average weekly sales• Worked with DM team to develop talent pipeline structure in western New York market, including a specific pipeline from Supervisor to Store Manager• Developed a “Barista Trainer Masterclass,” including all course materials• Designed a shift supervisor professional development series that focused on leadership and soft skills • Coordinated the 2017 Area 35 Barista Championship, which required project planning and collaboration with district managers• Oversaw 15-25 new product line launches in the district and 4 in the larger area, encompassing 138 locations• Reduced average window time from 94 seconds to 43 seconds through time tracking and best practices• Served as the Project Lead for the district rollout of new SOP system, creating routines and best practices for each deployed position in the store Show less

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  Nickel City Nitro

  May 2021 - now

  Founder