Jake Day

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Jake Day

Managing Partner

Arkansas

jake.day@valenta.io +1 479 866 4149

Jake Day is a seasoned business process consultant, learning executive, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in driving organizational success. He has worked with organizations of all sizes and industries, including retail, transportation, logistics, data infrastructure, real estate, insurance, healthcare, finance, oil & gas, IT infrastructure, and higher education.

With a proven track record of helping organizations achieve exceptional customer quality and operational efficiency, Jake’s expertise lies in empowering employees at all levels and implementing strategies that yield impressive bottom-line results. He has led large-scale initiatives at Walmart, where he spearheaded efforts to increase product quality, streamline business processes, and drive sustainability. In addition, Jake has also successfully led transformation initiatives at many small and mid-size companies, enabling them to become more profitable and scale their operations.
As the Head of Learning at Valenta, Jake’s mission is to keep business professionals on the cutting edge of skills required to dominate their industries in this era of automation. He is responsible for staying abreast of technologies, trends, and best practices, and incorporates them into Valenta’s learning programs. Furthermore, Jake develops structure and processes that enable companies to become learning organizations, fostering strategic flexibility and continuous transformation.

Jake’s passion for continuous improvement is evident in his extensive experience in creating and facilitating Lean Six Sigma courses, as well as organizing continuous improvement programs for various companies. His highly engaging classes provide tailored examples and interactive exercises to help participants apply their learnings effectively. Moreover, he has designed comprehensive professional development programs that support organizations’ workforce planning requirements and individual employee development plans.

Jake’s true passion lies in helping small and mid-size businesses scale into large competitors. He thrives on assisting these organizations in achieving their growth potential by implementing strategies that drive profitability and enable them to compete effectively in the market.
Jake holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Arkansas, a Master of Business Administration from John Brown University, and an Advanced Master Black Belt certification from Villanova University. In addition, he served as a 14-year Army veteran. Outside of work, Jake enjoys traveling, kayaking, and cheering on the Arkansas Razorbacks.

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