Brian Davenport

About Brian Davenport

Business Operations, Program/Contract Management, and Cost Proposal Development Professional with over 20 years’ experience in emerging markets, developing countries, healthcare, non-profits, commercial organizations, and US Government-funded programs. Adept at establishing and maintaining business operations and regulatory oversight, full project lifecycle management, proposal development, program implementation, financial tracking, contracts, and pricing of services. Business and Operations Skills:Project ManagementFinancial AnalysisBudget Tracking and ForecastingManaging Full Project LifecycleCompetitive PricingContract ManagementPolicy AnalysisProposal and Program DevelopmentProject/Strategic Planning Key Stakeholder RelationshipsOver 10 years\' experience in retail store operations, product receiving, inventory control, and retail staff management, predominantly in the cycling industry.Cycling Industry Specific Accomplishments:Volunteer Bicycle Mechanic for Bike Walk Savannah’s “New Standard Bicycles” Program (2024)Trek “Ninja/Guide” (2013), Ascend “Sherpa” (2017), and Shimano S-Tech (2017) CertifiedProfessional Bicycle Mechanic 5-day Training Program, Appalachian Bicycle Institute (2016)USA Cycling Cat 5 Road, Time Trial, and Cyclocross Racer Atlantic Cycling, Potomac, MD Mid Atlantic Time Trial SeriesCycled both Tour de France & Giro di Italia routes (TdF 1996—Breaking Away Tours; TdF 1998—Celtic Trails owned by McQuaid Brothers; Giro Tours owned by Andy Hampsten, TdF 2002—Self-Guided in Pau, France)3-time participant in Bike Virginia; 4-time participant in the Tour de Tucson, and participated in Bicycle Tour of Colorado7-time Team Captain of Booz Allen Hamilton Corporate MS150 Team SpinningTM Instructor (19••••06)—Club One (SF, CA), Fitness First, Sport & Health, WSC, Elite Fitness ConceptsTrained with former Soviet Cycling Team Soigneurs Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 1996

Experience

1. Inventory Control Specialist

   Bass Pro Shops

   Jul 2025 — Present · Savannah, GA, US

   Responsible for maintaining accurate retail store inventory by managing and auditing stock, resolving discrepancies, collaborating with store teams, generating inventory reports, conducting cycle counts, and investigating variances to minimize loss and ensure product availability.

Education

• University of Southern California

  Ph.D

  1989 — 1993

• University of Southern California

  M.A

  1987 — 1989

• Rhodes College

  B.A

  1983 — 1987

Skills

• Small Business Financial Management
• Healthcare Consulting
• International Development
• Policy Analysis
• Gsa Schedules
• Public-Private Partnerships
• Strategic Analysis
• Strategic Consulting
• Management Consulting
• Analysis
• Government Contracting
• Program Planning
• Non-Profits
• Economic Development
• Military
• Strategy Development
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Agile Project Management
• Diplomacy
• Business Strategy
• Far Compliance
• Research
• Managing Project Budgets
• Capacity Building
• Full Project Lifecycle Experience
• Program Development
• International Relations
• Strategic Planning
• International Aid
• Project Manager Mentoring
• Program Management
• Federal Government Contracts
• Government Procurement
• Idiq
• Pmp
• Pmo Development
• Federal Government
• Foreign Policy
• Public/Private Partnerships