James A.

Davies
daviesjimmy15@gmail.com | 203-460-0162 | Sandy Hook, CT 06482
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-davies-037942196
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
Smeal College of Business December 2023
Intended Bachelor of Science in Business, Marketing Cumulative GPA: 3.75/4.0
Focus on International Business (5/5) Dean’s List
The Institute at Palazzo Rucellai Florence, Italy
International Business May 2022- July 2022
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Penn State Sports Business Club University Park, PA
THON Chair (2022-2023 School Year) August 2019 – Present
• Lead three fellow THON Committee members in successfully coordinating fundraising, donor drive, special events,
and family relations
• Direct as the primary contact for the club, while providing support and motivation for 700 dancers during 46 hour
dance marathon benefiting pediatric cancer
• Determined to conduct an effort to raise more money than the Sports Business Club fundraising record: $12,854.76
• Present THON informational meetings in front of 200+ club members with Microsoft PowerPoint presentation
• Effectively communicate information in a clear and concise manner to a group chat of 500 people in GroupMe
• Create graphic design Instagram challenges and club merchandise with Adobe Photoshop and Canva
Smeal Student Mentors University Park, PA
Student Mentor March 2022- Present
• Serve as a resource and friend for 10 freshmen in the Smeal College of Business by answering questions, leading
meetings, and providing academic aid
• Accomplish professional development training sessions designed to enhance problem solving, communication, and
decision-making skills
• Effectively communicate to mentees and SSM organization through extensive use of Microsoft Outlook and Canvas
WORK EXPERIENCE
Uncle Matt’s Bakery and Cafe Sandy Hook, CT
Barista and Counter Attendant June 2021 – Present
• Greet and serve an average of 200+ customers daily, providing prompt, personalized, and friendly service in a fast-
paced environment
• Offer individualized coffee recommendations and educate interested customers on the details of the store’s
premium bakery goods, coffee beans and teas
• Manage daily cash drawer by balancing the budget at the beginning and end of each shift while also being
responsible for security and reconciliation
• Utilize Toast POS system efficiently with customer transactions
LIDO Designs and BuyRailings Internship Brookfield, CT
Warehouse and Operations Associate June 2020 – August 2020
• Inspected and picked all ordered items and efficiently packaged 100+ materials daily for shipment
• Excelled at labeling freight, monitoring high-volume inventory, calculating and verifying quantities, and using
company computer system to maintain records and track shipments
• Utilized mobile scanning device through synced sales order with product location for inventory accuracy
SKILLS, LANGUAGES, INTERESTS
Skills: Microsoft Office Suit, Google Workspace, Social Media, Interviewing, Zoom, Active-Listening, Presentation
Languages: Conversational in Italian
Interests: Self-Improvement, Fitness, Nutrition, Outdoors, Travel, Podcasts, Books, Entrepreneurship