Sherman Davis

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EVS Manager, Hollywood Casino Columbus Columbus, Ohio, May 2016 – Present • Provide overall strategic leadership to the EVS Department. • Oversee the development and implementation of policies, programs and services, including employee relations; employment practices; recruitment and orientation; training and development; and employee communications. • Engage in the strategic plan process by supporting the execution of business unit strategies and plans through the implementation of strategies and solutions that support short and long-term business objectives. • Select, develop, evaluate and lead a department of professionals with a goal of earning a high level of credibility as an effective and responsive resource in the organization. • Strive to foster a workplace environment consistent with the values and mission outlined by senior executives. • Continue to perform EVS Supervisor responsibilities.

EVS Shift Manager, Hollywood Casino Columbus Columbus, Ohio, March 2014 – May 2016 • Provide overall strategic leadership to the EVS Department. • Oversee the development and implementation of policies, programs and services, including employee relations; employment practices; recruitment and orientation; training and development; and employee communications. • Engage in the strategic plan process by supporting the execution of business unit strategies and plans through the implementation of strategies and solutions that support short and long-term business objectives. • Select, develop, evaluate and lead a department of professionals with a goal of earning a high level of credibility as an effective and responsive resource in the organization. • Strive to foster a workplace environment consistent with the values and mission outlined by senior executives. • Continue to perform EVS Supervisor responsibilities. Key Achievement: In the last two years, the EVS Department has achieved at least a 96% in our Quality Assurance Inspections.

EVS Supervisor, Hollywood Casino Columbus Columbus, Ohio, August 2012 – March 2014 • Develop and maintain partnerships with all levels of management • Supervise employee relations, including coaching and counseling employees • Lead investigations, document findings and recommending a course of action to upper management regarding employee issues • Manage the operations of the Housekeeping and Facilities Departments • Assist with the development policies and procedures for the housekeeping and facilities departments. • Prepare annual departmental budgets • Monitor department spending on a monthly basis and reports and budget variances). • Establish and administer preventative maintenance program to reduce improper use on equipment. • Manage payroll, scheduling and PTO for the department. • Manage request for open positions and create request in iCims to meet hiring requirements • Manage necessary changes to team member status with ultipro. • Manage vendor relationships Key Achievement: Developed employee engagement plan to insure and upbeat and positive atmosphere during work and increase productivity while team members are completing tasks.

ResCare provides personal support to people with mental and physical disabilities in Central Ohio. QMRP-Qualified Mental Retardation Professional • Supervises delivery of consumer support services. • Supervises personnel to achieve service, clinical and financial objectives within general resources and reimbursement models. • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements through quality assurance activities Key Achievement: Coordinated a program to ensure all consumer documentation is correct and that each client is getting the proper care on a monthly basis.

VBH provides Mental Health services and youth residential programs for behaviorally challenged youth and adults throughout Ohio. Operations Coordinator • Managed 80 + employees in group home environments. • Youth are supervised in a group home environment 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. • Provide support to youths such as medical appointments, delegated med pass, case management and outside activities. • Work closely with Franklin County Children’s Services to insure that the youths are receiving proper care to improve behaviors and increase independence. • Instruct youth on growing responsibilities such as job training, personal care and how to conduct yourself properly in the community. Key Achievement: Created an employee on call process that would ensure coverage in emergency situations at the group homes.

ResCare provides personal support to people with mental and physical disabilities in Central Ohio. Home Manager • Responsible for daily support functions including supervision of staff, managing client funds, transportation support, client programs and ISP’s to insure Medicaid funding, evaluation of department staff and budget management. • Reduce improper usage of supplies and develop training for standardization of cleaning practices. • Improving client independence by role modeling and using specialized programs for each individual’s disability. Key Achievement: Developed specialized programs to ensure improvement in client independence and mainstreaming into the community.

LifeCare Alliance provides nourishing meals to older adults and school age children in Franklin and Madison counties. Director, Meals on Wheels Program/Project Open Hand-Columbus Responsible for daily MOW program operations, including training, supervision and evaluation of department staff Develop short and long range goals all while remaining within the MOW board-approved seven-figure budget Responsible for the plans and construction of the new Meals on Wheels food distribution facility. This center will help Meals on Wheels produce 20% more meals in Franklin and Madison County. Responsible for organizing the Meal Committee which developed a survey that identified that over 50% of our clients wanted more meal choices which resulted in the development of our Meal Choice menu that improved client retention and satisfaction. Operations Manager • Manage and supervise the packaging, shipping and facilities maintenance teams • Ensure that the packaging and shipping of all foods produced meet established guidelines • Oversee all sanitation aspects of food preparation, packaging and facilities • Negotiate vendor contracts and service agreements • Manage a team of over 30 employees Key Achievement: After recent labor reductions, cross trained the remaining staff to re-establish good quality control and reduce packaging errors.