Bryan L. Harr
Broken Arrow
Summary
Strategic-thinking Business Development Manager, developed skills in high-pressure environments, focusing on identifying market opportunities and forging strategic partnerships. Effective in leveraging data analysis and strategic planning to drive significant business growth and achieve targets. Seeking to transition into new field, bringing strong foundation in business development and relationship management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
College Sports Official & Evaluator
NCAA Division I and II; College Showcase Camps
02.2017 - Current
- I've had the opportunity to advance to the highest levels of umpiring college softball.
- Travel the country with USA Softball officiating and evaluating my peers, and recommending advancement to the next level.
- I organized showcase tournaments for Power Five athletes, which allowed me to bring in college coaches to evaluate potential recruits.
- Collaborated with other officials to ensure accuracy in rulings and adherence to established guidelines.
- Enhanced spectator enjoyment by maintaining a smooth flow of the game through timely decisions.
Manager
Collinsville Discount Liquor
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Tracked store inventory, and ordered products for timely delivery through multiple suppliers.
- Responsible for daily entry of sales receipts and vendor invoices into accounting system.
- Prepared bank deposits.
- Supervised multiple employees, responsible for creating work schedules to ensure proper coverage for the store.
Substitute Teacher – Paraprofessional
Tulsa Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Assisted teachers and counselors in the special education department.
- Led classes in school credit recovery assistance for seniors who weren't on pace for timely graduation.
Senior Business Development & Recruiter
Independent Consultant
05.2014 - 08.2018
- Developed strong relationships with clients in the payment processing industry, geared toward bringing the best-qualified recruits to clients.
- Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants' relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitude.
New Business Development Manager
TeleComp
06.2013 - 03.2014
- Responsible for TeleComp's growth in the Oklahoma market.
- Identified new opportunities for revenue growth and expansion by analyzing industry trends and competitor activity.
- Attended multiple trade shows and industry specific conferences that led to new sales opportunities.
- Increased lead generation by implementing targeted marketing strategies and conducting thorough market research.
- Utilized CRM software to manage sales pipelines effectively, ensuring timely follow-ups with leads and optimal resource allocation among team members.
Director of Sales
Sterling Payment Technologies
12.2009 - 12.2012
- Organized and established a highly profitable portfolio that led to growth of offices nationally, including $16,000,000 in revenue, over4,800 new customers and $25,000,000 in cash advances.
- Company reached profitability in thirteen months, more than fifteen months before projections.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction levels by addressing concerns promptly and providing tailored solutions.
- Launched two new products and established two technology-driven channels that generated $12,000,000 in new business.
- Developed recruiting, hiring and training processes and worked with Department Heads to facilitate implementation.
- This program resulted in improved employee retention, established a solid team environment, and resulted in increased customer satisfaction.
Business Partner
First Preferred Transactions, LLC
01.2004 - 11.2009
- Established a regional sales office for Visa, MasterCard, Discover and Amex settlement banks.
- Built alliances with partners including US Bank, Wells Fargo, Credit Funders, East Bridge Funding,4 Sales Finance, and Citizens Finance to broker retail finance programs.
- Onboarded merchant accounts as an Independent Contractor for Association Member processing banks, leveraging finance products to secure new business.
- Established Prime / Subprime lending finance networks for large-ticket merchants to sell their goods and services that funded over $9,500,000.
- Marketed diverse micro-finance and “no-credit-check” retail finance programs.
Education
Business Administration -
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, COSkills
- Consultative Sales Approach
- Proven Business Development
- Decision-making under pressure
- Stakeholder relations
- Conflict resolution
- Interpersonal Communication
- Performance monitoring
Affiliations
- Trustee – Board of Directors Collinsville High School Homerun Club
- Defensive Line Coach – Bethany College, Lindsborg, Ks.
- Defensive Line Coach – Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina, Ks.
- NCAA DI, DII, Jayhawk Conference, KCAC, High School Umpire
- Jayhawk Conference, KCAC, High School Basketball Referee
- Tulsa Metro Umpires Association
Timeline
Manager
Collinsville Discount Liquor
05.2019 - 03.2020
Substitute Teacher – Paraprofessional
Tulsa Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2019
College Sports Official & Evaluator
NCAA Division I and II; College Showcase Camps
02.2017 - Current
Senior Business Development & Recruiter
Independent Consultant
05.2014 - 08.2018
New Business Development Manager
TeleComp
06.2013 - 03.2014
Director of Sales
Sterling Payment Technologies
12.2009 - 12.2012
Business Partner
First Preferred Transactions, LLC
01.2004 - 11.2009
Business Administration -
Colorado Christian University
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