Jack Donovan
Entrepreneurship student and business owner with proven experience in product development, e-commerce, sales, team leadership, customer service, and digital marketing
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Entrepreneurship student and business owner with proven experience in product development, e-commerce, sales, team leadership, customer service, and digital marketing. Built a growing western apparel brand, generated measurable sales and social media results, and developed a record of leading calmly in fast-paced environments.
Experience
Founder and Owner - Bexaro Snaps - San Antonio, TX
(2026-04)
- Founded and operate a western pearl snap apparel company that generated $4,307 through crowdfunding and preorders.
- Designed the company's original shirts and work closely with a manufacturer to move each product from concept through production.
- Built an online audience of 11,800 followers and 119,000 total likes through original social media content, including a video that reached 147,000 views.
- Manage product development, manufacturing communication, pricing, marketing, customer service, inventory, shipping, finances, and the Shopify store.
- Secured a wholesale partnership with The Shoppes at 222, received international orders from the United Kingdom and Sweden, and manage outreach to artists, creators, and retailers.
Team Manager and Swim Instructor - Emler Swim School - San Antonio, TX
(2026-08)
- Teach water safety and swimming skills to approximately 50 to 60 children each week using Emler's curriculum and safety standards.
- Oversee 8 to 9 instructors during a typical shift and provide direct coaching to keep lessons aligned with each student's curriculum level.
- Speak with parents daily about student progress, concerns, skill development, and recommended next steps.
Security Bouncer - 1902 Night Club - San Antonio, TX
(2026-04)
- Help maintain a safe environment at a high-volume nightclub serving more than 1,000 guests during busy shifts.
- Trusted with checking identification, monitoring entry points, managing guest access, and enforcing venue policies.
- De-escalate disagreements and work with security personnel to safely intervene when situations threaten guest or staff safety.
Sales Associate - Boot Barn - San Antonio, TX and Norman, OK
(2023-11 - 2026-05)
- Personally generated approximately $12,000 in sales during the highest-performing sales day and exceeded weekly sales goals nearly every week.
- Earned Sales Associate of the Month twice and achieved the store's highest units per transaction and average sales profit during one quarter.
- Served as one of the store's trusted hat shapers and helped customers shape and customize western hats.
- Coached new employees on sales techniques and helped coworkers close add-on sales involving boot care and related merchandise.
Founder and Detailer - Jack's Golf Cart Cleaning - Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
(2019 - 2025)
- Built and managed a local detailing service, including scheduling, customer communication, service delivery, payments, and repeat relationships.
- Created and maintained the business website and Facebook page to advertise services and generate customer interest.
Associate - Panera Bread - San Antonio, TX
(2022-07 - 2023-11)
- Cross-trained as a cashier and drive-thru associate, delivering accurate orders and friendly service in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship and Venture Capitalism - The University of Texas at San Antonio (2028)
High School Diploma - iUniversity Prep (2024)
