Donovan Davis

Donovan Davis

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Founder, E-L-K Travel Co. | Cruise Specialist | 50+ Personal Sailings | Ocean, River, Expedition & Luxury | Hosted Group Sailings
Sanford, North Carolina, United States

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    Founder & Senior Travel Advisor
    ELK Travel Co
    Dec 2023 - Current (2 years 9 months)
    E-L-K Travel Co. is a cruise-specialist agency serving clients nationwide across ocean, river, expedition, and luxury categories. I founded the agency to bring genuine on-ship expertise and long-term supplier relationships to the booking process — the kind of depth that large-box agencies can't replicate. Over the past 12 months, E-L-K has generated more than $2.5 million in premium cruise sales, with a particular concentration in Alaska and Europe itineraries. We operate a full structured client journey — from first inquiry through post-sailing follow-up — supported by a dedicated Guest Experience Manager, a custom client portal, and an active email marketing and lead generation operation built around category-specific content. I host g
  • HyVee Inc
    Store Manager Trainee
    HyVee Inc
    Jul 2023 - Feb 2024 (8 months)
  • HEB
    Top Store Leader
    HEB
    May 2021 - Jun 2023 (2 years 2 months)
    -Leads a team of 450+ Partners, 5 Store Leaders, and 30 exempt Department Managers in a $150+ million annual business -Mentors and coaches new managers and leaders as a training store for new leaders and department managers -Co-Leader of My H-E-B Gen PRG, focusing on fostering connection among Partners throughout their journey with H-E-B -Oversees the store's curbside/home delivery department as part of H-E-B's digital transformation -Collaborates with corporate and regional merchant teams to tailor store assortment and drive sales growth -Achieved the highest store retention in the area by championing an improved Partner experience -Implemented e-commerce strategies, store tailoring, and process optimization resulting in a 20+% year-over-y
  • HEB
    Store Director
    HEB
    Sep 2018 - May 2021 (2 years 9 months)
    - Oversaw fresh and center-store operations, ensuring adherence to company processes for food, Partner, and customer safety. - Led a team of 10 Department Managers and 150 non-management Partners. - Successfully managed 2 remodel projects, re-merchandising the store, improving assortment, and maximizing space. - Leveraged organizational relationships to optimize store assortment, increase sales/profits, and reduce shrink. - Played a key role in training Department Managers and mentoring future leaders. - Prioritized food, Partner, and customer safety throughout all operations.
  • HEB
    Operations Leader
    HEB
    Jun 2018 - Sep 2018 (4 months)
    - Oversaw support operations, including central checkout, business center, bookkeeping, Showtime, Cooking Connection, store finances, and facility. - Led a team of 4 Department Managers and 120 non-management Partners. - Ensured smooth checkout operations through effective scheduling, proactive hiring, and process execution. - Drove customer engagement through in-store demo departments (Showtime and Cooking Connection). - Maximized store income by analyzing operating statements and identifying opportunities for better results in sales, gross margin, payroll, and expenses. - Leveraged relationships to drive meaningful change and improve outcomes across the store and organization. - Maintained facility in great condition through proactive pre
  • HEB
    S.O.R.L
    HEB
    Dec 2017 - Jun 2018 (7 months)
  • Brookshire Grocery Company
    Store Director
    Brookshire Grocery Company
    Jun 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 7 months)
  • Brookshire Grocery Company
    Assistant Store Manager
    Brookshire Grocery Company
    Oct 2012 - Jun 2015 (2 years 9 months)
    -Promote customer service and maintain friendly and customer-service-oriented attitude. -Promote store sales and profits; and meet operational targets. -Oversee store personnel: perform supervisory functions, enforce policies and procedures, and ensure standards are maintained.
  • Brookshire Grocery Company
    Grocery Manager
    Brookshire Grocery Company
    Oct 2010 - Nov 2012 (2 years 2 months)
    -Promote customer service and maintain friendly and customer-service-oriented attitude. -Ensure maintenance of stock levels, quality control, and product displays in store. -Oversee store personnel: perform supervisory functions, enforce policies and procedures, and ensure standards are maintained.
  • Brookshire Grocery Company
    Office Cashier
    Brookshire Grocery Company
    Jul 2009 - Oct 2010 (1 year 4 months)
    -Promote customer service and maintain friendly and customer-service-oriented attitude. -Coordinates money flow in and out of store, such as cashier and office settlements and bank deposits. -Process customer transactions for products or services sold in office.
  • Brookshire Grocery Company
    Certified Cashier
    Brookshire Grocery Company
    Jul 2008 - Jun 2009 (1 year)
  • Brookshire Grocery Company
    Courtesy Clerk
    Brookshire Grocery Company
    Jan 2008 - Jul 2008 (7 months)
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  • Paris Junior college
    Associate of Science (A.S, Management
    Paris Junior college
    Jan 2009 - Jan 2012 (3 years 1 month)
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    High School Diploma
    Boles High School
    Jan 2007 - Jan 2010 (3 years 1 month)
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    • National FFA Organization
      American FFA Degree
      National FFA Organization
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      1st Place - Total Store Sales Increase, Assistant Store Manager
      BGC District
      Winners are selected on a district-by-district basis for total store sales increase.
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      Courtesy Clerk of the Year
      Brookshire Grocery Co
    • B
      Cashier of the Year
      Brookshire Grocery Co
    • B
      Leadership Degree
      Brookshire Grocery Co
      I have completed the required 60 credits to earn this degree.
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      Fighting Spirit Award, Assistant Store Manager
      BGC District
      Winners are selected on a district-by-district basis based on the following: -Superior performance -Outstanding attitude -Leading by example -Store/department cleanliness -In stock conditions -Product quality
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      Lone Star FFA Degree
      Texas FFA Association
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      Eagle Degree
      Brookshire Grocery Co
      I have completed the required 30 credits to earn this degree.
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