James Davis Email & Phone Number

Silverdale, Washington, United States

• Economic Development Manager
• Manage Business, Retention and Recruitment activities for Kitsap EDA
• Collaborate with local government, private industry, and resource partners to enhance the small business ecosystem.
• Coordinate community, state, and federal stakeholders to support economic development in Kitsap County.
• Co-led and secured funding for the Matchstick Labs Microbusiness Accelerator, supporting over 111 businesses.
• Played a key role in the development and launch of the BIPOC Business Forums

Lacey, Washington

• ScaleUp Program Manager
• As ScaleUp Program Manager, expanded the program statewide, launched a unified learning management platform, and created the first Spanish-language technical assistance program in Washington State.
• Managed a $235,000 two-year budget, overseeing 3 staff and 8 contractors, and translation into Spanish
• Successfully ran 19 cohorts for the newly minted statewide program
• Developed relationships with key partners across Washington State to deploy this training statewide.
• Managed federal and state government contracts pertaining to the ScaleUp and programmatic elements. Business Development Manager

Lacey, Washington, United States

Olympia, WA

Develop operational game plans that facilitate employee success. Inventory integrity auditing.Shipping and receiving controller.Merchandising and Displays Project Lead. Community engagement officer.Kaizen practitioner.Recruit and hire new talent. Helped lead Trader Joe’s Wine Shoppe to one of the Best of South Sound wine shops 2019.Increased sales for the.

Tumwater, WA

• Develop organizational structure
• Establish business plan and intent
• Identify relevant stakeholders
• Arrange for meeting locations and adjust as the organization grew in size
• Actively pursue buy in from stakeholders, and community business
• Refine policies and procedures for members and guidelines for continued membership

Certified Economic Developer, Cecd | Entrepreneurship Development Professional, Edp

Bachelors Of Arts

Associates Of Arts And Science