Gary Davis

Experience

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  EV3 Robotics

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Camp Instructor

  As a camp instructor I lead over 100 students through engaging learning experiences geared towards making them successful in their pre-collegiate and undergraduate education.I closely supervised and aided a group of 20 students in the endeavor of constructing a LEGO EV3 robot that could travel through an obstacle course solely using an infrared scanner to follow a set path. In addition to that, I tutored 5 students weekly, in math, reading, writing, and science over the course of the summer as well as educated them on different study techniques. Show less

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  Gap

  Feb 2017 - Feb 2018

  Senior Sales Representative

  In this position, I collaborated with managers in order to exceed daily and monthly sales goals. I created new marketing strategies in order to increase floor traffic as well as raise customer sales. I coordinated the packaging and shipment of online purchases from the store to the customer in the most efficient manner possible. I operated a cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with 99% accuracy. I regularly cleaned and organized the store, including the checkout desk and merchandise in displays. I continuously engaged with customers to keep them updated on upcoming sales events and promotions by having extensive product knowledge. Show less

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  J. Wayne Reitz Union

  Mar 2018 - now

  In this role, I serve as a student manager for the J. Wayne Reitz Union Game Room. During my shifts, I lead a team of 2 associates and myself to maintain a full-service bowling alley. I am responsible for performing closing drawer and end of day audits of cash registers to verify daily revenue. I also supervise the hiring, training, and development of 6 new Game Room associates during hiring seasonsFollowing the Coronavirus pandemic, I created an extensive reopening plan that followed the University of Florida and J. Wayne Reitz Union's guidelines to reopen and operate a safe and sanitary game room. This plan included an in-depth cleaning procedure, the rearrangement of furniture and equipment, the addition of new marketing and signage, and management of the new Game Room staff. Show less

  • Game Room Student Manager

    Mar 2020 - now

  • Game Room Associate

    Mar 2018 - Mar 2020
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  GE Aerospace

  Jan 2019 - May 2019

  Mechanical Engineering Intern

  As a mechanical engineering intern at GE Aviation, I organized and managed the inventory of multiple cabinet modules that were being used in various thermal, vibration, power, and lightning tests. Utilizing the Hyperlynx Signal Integrity software, I was able to diagnose printed circuit boards embedded within GPMs and reduce crosstalk between signal nets along the circuit board. In the testing lab, I performed quality test procedures with CCR cabinet to troubleshoot potential issues for software updates to Avionics systems. Through my diligence, I converted several test procedures to analyses to reduce project cost and project completion time. I inspected various CCR cabinet modules for functionality to verify that the products meet customer requirements and resolved discrepancies with modules by troubleshooting issues. Show less

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  Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated

  Apr 2019 - Apr 2021

  In this position, I created a chapter newsletter to keep alumni members updated about chapter events, activity, new member intake, and overall organization progression. I also hosted multiple workshops geared toward, professional, financial, and personal development of college students. Also, I provided tours and informational presentations to over 250 middle and high school students to promote higher education and academic opportunity for minority students. In addition to that, I organized multiple community service events to help clean up, give back, and support the local community. Show less

  • President of the Zeta Phi Chapter

    May 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Keeper of Records

    Apr 2019 - Apr 2020
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  NextEra Energy Resources

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Power Delivery Intern

  As a power delivery intern at NextEra Energy, I managed and executed the inspection of over 1000 FPL owned poles. Using the skills I learned, I designed jobs to transfer various utilities between FPL and ATT poles. I evaluated data of over 1000 poles and determined whether poles needed to be reinforced, replaced due to age, environmental damage, and condition of the poles for possible removal. Utilizing my Six Sigma skills, I documented and improved various processes that are completed on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to reduce time waste. Show less

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  National Society of Black Engineers

  Apr 2020 - now

  UF Chapter's Conference Planning Chair

  As the Conference Planning Chair for the University of Florida NSBE Chapter, I collaborate with an executive board of 22 members to plan and oversee travel details, logistics, and activities for three conferences. I also provide professional development workshops to increase conference readiness for chapter members.

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  Florida Power & Light

  May 2021 - now

  LED Design Intern

  So far as a LED Design intern, I've spent my time learning about the company, and collaborating on a team to develop new corporate initiatives geared towards increasing morale and productivity in the workplace. In addition to growing my knowledge, I've been developing extensive roadway lighting plans for various customers on the residential, commercial, and industrial levels as well as designing numerous streetlight jobs to meet the requirements of customers and increase the company’s capital infrastructure. Show less