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: 3.8/4.0
Focus on International Business (7/7) 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
Director of Club Logistics (Fall 2023) August 2019 – Present
• Inform members of events by creating weekly emails with Mailchimp to send to over 1,500 recipients
• Manage attendance records by utilizing Microsoft Excel to keep members’ points updated
Philanthropy Chair (2022-2023 School Year)
• Direct as the primary contact for the club, while providing support and motivation for 700 dancers during 46 hour
dance marathon (THON) benefiting pediatric cancer
• Lead three fellow THON Committee members in successfully coordinating fundraising, donor drive, special events,
and family relations
• Led the Sports Business Club to a club fundraising record of $15,485.03
• Present THON informational meetings in front of 100+ club members with Microsoft PowerPoint presentation
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
NBC Sports Stamford, CT
Golf Channel Production Runner June 2023 – August 2023
• Travel nationally to PGA Tour, USGA, and US Am Tour golf tournaments
• Monitor administrative needs such as organizing equipment, meal distribution, and creating media packets
• Assist production team on headset communication to solve problems that arise and ensure needs are met
• Capture audio of golf swings, ball landings, and crowd via microphone boom stick
Uncle Matt’s Bakery and Cafe Sandy Hook, CT
Barista and Counter Attendant June 2021 – Present
• Greet and serve an average of 100+ 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 Toast POS system and daily cash drawer by balancing the budget at the beginning and end of each shift
while also being responsible for security and reconciliation

SKILLS, LANGUAGES, INTERESTS

Skills: Microsoft Office Suit, Google Workspace, Social Media, Interviewing, Zoom, Active-Listening, Presentation
Languages: Conversational in Italian
Interests: Fitness, Nutrition, Outdoors, Travel, Podcasts, Books, Self-Improvement