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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDavenport Andrew_application_added 11 12 2025City Clerk City of Oshkosh PO Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903 Dear Oshkosh City Council Members, I would like to express my interest in the vacant seat on the Council. Although I am a newer resident to Oshkosh, this city is my home where I plan to stay. As that is hopefully quite some time, I would like to be a part in helping this vibrant city continue to thrive and grow. I wish to apply my knowledge learned from years of schooling, professional relationships, and public facing experience to help our city and make it a better place for all. I also wish to apply my business experience from my years in sales and management to save taxpayers money and make wise finical choices that benefit the citizens while keeping the city ticking over smoothly. As a newer resident, I also hold no previous opinions, plans, or holdings that will sway my decisions. I am able to look at proposals and issues with fresh eyes and no preconceived notions. I ask for your consideration for this council position so I may use my bipartisan optimism to help our city grow and continue to be a wonderful place to live. I have used my problem solving skills, critical thinking, and drive to thrive in the professional world, and now I hope to use it in collaboration with all of you to make my home even better. I look forward to seeing you on the 25th, and I thank you for your audience. Andrew T Davenport Andrew T. Davenport P R O F E S S I O NA L E X P E R I E N CE Graco Inc. Based in Oshkosh, Statewide Territory Account Manager 2022-present • Presidents award winner 2022 • Present coating and spraying systems to contractor, commercial, and municipal customers • Practice solution based selling, solving customer pain points to grow relationships • Coached multiple interns to reach their career goals • Year over year sales increase while reducing expenses Sherwin Williams Marshfield, WI Store Sales Manager 2018-2022 • Two time Spectrum Award winner, Masters 2018, Presidents 2020 • Maintained a safe work environment with zero reportable incidents or injuries • Coached employees and assistant in sales, inventory, and store management • Reduced on hand inventory to maintain lean store operations Sherwin Williams Marshfield, WI Assistant Manager 2016-2018 • Managed employees and assisted sales Manager in growing profit and sales • Called new and existing clients, maintaining old relationships while also building new partnerships • Resolved customer issues and complaints professionally and quickly • Assisted manager in closing our largest and most direct competitor Sherwin Williams Madison, WI Branch Coordinator 2009-2016 • Service single and plural component sprayers, as well as fluid management equipment • Advised stores and sales representatives on proper equipment, systems, and procedures • Expand repair business beyond paint application into fluid management and foam application E D U CA T I O N University of Wisconsin Whitewater Whitewater, WI Bachelor of Science, Psychology 2017 • Residence Hall Association Representative • Phi Mu Alpha Treasurer • Conducted Phi Mu Alpha charity drives and volunteer events O T H E R S KI L L S AN D E X P E R I E N CE • President of Marshfield EAA Chapter 2017 - 2021 • MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft and Apple operating platforms • Experienced Painting, basic woodworking, construction, electrical, and landscaping • Extensive experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, high pressure, and mechanical systems