- Road Trips
- Adventure Travel
- Food Tourism
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Gardening
- Outdoor Recreation
- Swimming
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
HARRIS BROWN
Spirit Lake,iowa
Summary
People person - Excellent one on one sales
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outside Sales Representative
Cooperative Farmers Elevator Lumber Division
06.2011 - 02.2026
- Developed and maintained long-term client relationships to drive sales growth.
- Conducted product demonstrations and presentations to educate clients on offerings.
- Collaborated with team members to identify market trends and customer needs.
- Negotiated contracts and pricing structures to maximize profitability and competitiveness.
Realtor
Self
01.2008 - 06.2011
- Licensed Realtor
- Conducted property condition evaluations upon lease termination
- Solicited residential property listings
- Dealt with real estate attorneys
- Collected and analyzed recent sales data
- Assessed taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules based on market appraisal
- Appraised real estate property to determine fair market value
- Showed property to prospective buyers
- Researched available properties
- Inspected property and considered factors, such as current market value, property location, and building replacement costs to establish property appraisal
- Inspected, photographed, and measured residential real estate
Manager
All safe home inspections LLC
01.2008 - 06.2011
- Demonstrated ability to apply sound knowledge to diverse applications. Detail-minded with a good eye for balance and organization.
Manager
United Lumber and Hardware
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Job was to oversee all aspects of business
- Broke sales record for windows and doors in 2000 - and each year following
- All skills necessary to operate business in successful manner
- Doubled hardware sales in first two years of my being employed
- Collaborated with marketing representatives on sales calls and provided the technical support to close deals
- Formulated pricing policies on merchandise according to requirements for profitability of store operations
- Collaborated with school districts to develop incentive programs to provide funds for school-related needs
- Developed and managed promotional activities aimed at enhancing product awareness
- Developed and maintained accounts with mass merchandisers
- Developed new procedures for productivity
- Highly regarded for consistently achieving superior sales results through leadership, planning, and effective implementations
- Forecasted sales, developed inventory models, identified sales trends and opportunities, coordinated special projects, and monitored retail outlet productivity
- Generated new accounts and built annual revenues
- Developed policies and procedures that ensured consistency of quality and customer service
- Implemented an effective sales plan. Trained, developed and motivated staff, forecasted store sales, maintained budgetary controls, loss prevention, inventory control, and merchandising standards
- Documented, manifested, and scheduled cargo for export
- Directed various aspects of advertising, marketing, and public relations
- Ensured efficient operation of all stockroom and back stock areas
- Accurately handled cash and deposits
- Accountable for profit and loss including operations, payroll, visual and automotive expenses
- A highly dedicated professional with a track record for longevity and organizational loyalty in meeting day-to-day/ year-to-year operational and sales objectives
- Designed and presented proposals and creative presentations
- Experienced in merchandising, customer relations, and retail sales management
Education
A.A. - BUSINESS
GREELEY, COA.A. - BUSINESS
NORTHEASTERN JR COLLEGE
STERLING, COA.A. - ELECTRONICS
DENVER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
DENVER, COSkills
- Experienced and effective at mediation and problem solving skills
- Competent using software including: Windows, Word, PowerPoint, E-mail, and the Internet
- Experienced at management, technical, and supervisory skills
- Consistently demonstrated ability to meet the needs of patrons, dependable, hard working, reliable, and punctual
- Recognized for long hours, commitment to customers, attention to detail, professionalism, and follow-up
- Use clear, concise communication skills in conjunction with organizational skills to perform daily duties
- Work well as a team member or independently
- Consistent record breaking sales years
- Built upper line custom homes
- Commended for dedicated work ethic and rewarded by steady promotions and training in all aspects of work
- Intelligent and Level Headed
- Expertise in Management, Sales, Estimating, Purchasing, Promotion, Marketing and Personnel
- Experienced and Advanced in all areas and phases of construction/building - Concrete, Construction, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Roofing, Siding, Drywall, Finish work, Windows, Doors, Millwork, Cabinetry, Tile, Flooring, Paint, Much More
- Friendly and Personable - Enjoy people and life experiences Customer service oriented
- Ability to make proper decisions - work well under pressure and deadlines
- Met with client to determine scope of project and analyze current systems and procedures
- Demonstrated fiscal accountability, frequently delivering projects under budget
- Expert at order fulfillment
- Bookkeeping and cash count
Accomplishments
Continuous top performer
Certification
- REALTOR, JCAR-JEFFERSON COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS. CURRENT MEMBER
- ICC - INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL. CERTIFIED INSPECTOR
- CERTIFIED HOME INSPECTOR, AHIT. CURRENT MEMBER
- NOTARY PUBLIC, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NOTARYS. CURRENT MEMBER
- ASSOCIATE BROKER, COLORADO DORA. CURRENT MEMBER
- BUILDING INSPECTOR, ICC. CERTIFIED INSPECTOR
- HOME INSPECTOR, AHIT. CERTIFIED INSPECTOR
- GENERAL CONTRACTOR, CITY OF BRIGHTON, 1989 to 2001. CLASS B LICENSE
- GENERAL CONTRACTOR, CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, 1989 to 2000. CLASS B LICENSE - ACHIEVED HIGHEST TEST SCORE RESULT FOR THE YEAR
- GENERAL CONTRACTOR, CITY OF BROOMFIELD, 1991 to 2000. CLASS C LICENSE
- GENERAL CONTRACTOR, WELD COUNTY, 1992 to 2000. CLASS B LICENSE
- GENERAL CONTRACTOR, ADAMS COUNTY, 1992 to 2000. CLASS B LICENSE
- GENERAL CONTRACTOR, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, 1995 to 2000. CLASS C LICENSE
Interests
Timeline
Outside Sales Representative
Cooperative Farmers Elevator Lumber Division
06.2011 - 02.2026
Realtor
Self
01.2008 - 06.2011
Manager
All safe home inspections LLC
01.2008 - 06.2011
Manager
United Lumber and Hardware
01.2000 - 01.2008
A.A. - BUSINESS
NORTHEASTERN JR COLLEGE
A.A. - ELECTRONICS
DENVER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
A.A. - BUSINESS
Training
- CONTINUING EDUCATION, AHIT. HOME INSPECTION TRAINING CLASSES
- REALTOR, JCAR. CONTINUING EDUCATION PERTINANT TO RETAINING REAL ESTATE LICENSE
- HEAVY EQUIPMENT/TRUCK , WHITFIELDS. TRAINING ON OPERATING HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND TANDEM AXLE TRUCKS
Section name
- STORE MANAGERIAL SKILLS -
- RESPONSIBLE FOR OPENING AND CLOSING STORE - SECURING AREA - END OF DAY CASH COUNT AND BANK DEPOSIT - MAINTAINING SAFE AND CLEAN STORE - MANAGING PERSONNEL -
- RESPONSIBLE FOR ORDERING AND PROCUREMENT OF:
- LUMBER/BUILDING MATERIALS - BOISE CASCADE - ETC.
- DECKING - ALL COAST - ETC
- HARDWARE - DO-IT-BEST PARTNER
- PAINT/SUNDRIES - BENJAMIN MOORE DEALER
- GLASS/GLAZING - CR LAURENCE ETC.
- WINDOWS - ANDERSON,MARVIN,WEATHERSHIELD,MILGARD
- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOORS -
- MILLWORK - BODDINGTON
- SPECIALTY ITEMS - R/W WHOLESALE
- PUBLICATIONS/ADVERTISING/DONATIONS
- EXPERIENCED WITH CONCRETE - POURED FOOTINGS,FOUNDATIONS,FLATWORK
- EXPERIENCED CARPENTER-FRAMING,FINISH WORK,CUT MAN,RAFTERS,SIDING
- EXPERIENCED ROOFER-ASPHALT SHINGLES,METAL ROOFS
- EXPERIENCED INSULATOR-FIBERGLASS,LOOSE,CELLULOSE,FOAMS
- EXPERIENCED TILE INSTALLER-ALL TYPES OF TILE,MARBLE,GRANITE,MAN-MADE
- EXPERIENCED PLUMBER-GENERAL PLUMBING&DRAINAGE,BOILERS,RADIANT
- AVERAGE ELECTRICIAN-WORKING KNOWLEGE OF A/C,GENERAL ELECTRICAL APPLICATIONS
- EXPERIENCED WITH ELECTRONICS - D/C
- EXPERIENCED WINDOWS AND SIDING INSTALLER-INSTALLED ALL TYPES OF WINDOWS,COMBO UNITS,FIELD PREP , SKYLIGHTS ETC.INSTALLED ALL TYPES OF SIDING, SOFFIT FASCIA - METAL, VINYL, FIBERBOARD, STUCCO, EIFS
- EXPERIENCED ON METAL BREAK/PRESS
- EXPERIENCED LANDSCAPER-UNDERGROUND SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, TREES, GRASS, ROCK, TIMBERS, LIGHTING, EFFECTS, FENCING, PATIOS, DECKS
- NOVICE HEAT AND A/C - MECHANICAL/SHEETMETAL-HAVE WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF SYSTEMS
- EXPERIENCED PAINTER-AIR, HAND, DETAIL, OIL, LATEX, WOOD FINISHES
- EXPERIENCED GROUND PREP/SURVEY & MAPPING-STAKE OUT PRE-EXCAVATION - LOCATION OF PROPERTY PINS
- ELEVATIONS AND TRANSIT WORK
- HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR-930 CAT,LANDSCAPE TRACTORS,SKIDSTEER,FARM EQUIPMENT/SWATHER/COMBINE/TRACTOR/BAILER,DUMP TRUCKS - SINGLE AND TANDEM AXLE
- EXPERIENCED FIREPLACE INSTALLER-GAS, ELECTRIC, SOLID FUEL,DIRECT VENT, SIDE VENT
- EXPERIENCED HARDWOOD FLOOR INSTALLER,OAK, MAPLE, WALNUT, LAMINATE
- EXPERIENCED CABINET/COUNTER TOP INSTALLER-ALL TYPES OF CABINETRY-FORMICA, TILE, GRANITE, MAN MADE COUNTER TOPS