James Harrison
Pueblo,Colorado
Summary
Highly motivated professional with 13 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
General Contractor
Rivers Edge Custom Homes
PUEBLO, Colorado
05.2020 - Current
- Supervised highly skilled electricians, carpenters, plumbers and other tradesmen on job sites for commercial projects.
- Ordered supplies and controlled inventory to keep overhead low and maintain supply availability.
- Scheduled subcontractors to stagger work and streamline completion of project phases.
- Visited job sites and reviewed renovation plans to ascertain projects.
- Established work, budgets and construction timelines to manage and plan projects.
- Facilitated processing of RFI's, submittals and samples among general contractor, owner and owner's consultants.
- Contracted and supervised workers for residential construction jobs.
Project Manager
All Phase Restoration
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
Owner/Operator
REPS Gym
Pueblo, CO
02.2013 - 01.2023
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
- Devised business and marketing plans and prepared monthly financial reports.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Led startup and opening of business and provided business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Promoted store offerings through newspaper advertisements, catalogs and brochures to attract new customers.
- Oversaw storewide merchandising benchmarks to maintain operational excellence.
- Managed sales presentations to promote product and brand benefits.
- Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
- Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
- Created and implemented employee onboarding and training programs to promote employee retention and team collaboration.
Head Football Coach
District 70
PUEBLO, Colorado
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Put together packed schedule of practices, group events and competitive games.
- Evaluated player talent and physical skills to determine correct team assignments.
- Worked with school leaders to set appropriate standards for program participation and recognition.
- Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
- Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking and boosted results with study hall and techniques.
- Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship, and performance principles.
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
Construction Project Manager
Arc Valley Construction
Pueblo, CO
09.2008 - 03.2012
- Planned, organized and managed crews and subcontractors through expert communication and handling of work orders and purchase orders.
- Established relationships with construction manager and contractors to align priorities, goals and objectives.
- Completed projects on time and within allocated budget.
- Built relationships with engineering staff and coordinated with vendors and contractors to align timelines, phases and work to be performed across projects or shutdowns.
- Estimated construction costs accurately, achieving consistent business profits.
- Negotiated pricing and delivery schedules with vendors, drawing on thorough knowledge of housing industry and building practices.
- Maintained safe work environment with zero accidents or lost work days.
- Interpreted blueprints and plans and relayed information to team of workers.
- Maintained daily communication with subcontractors and inspectors to drive forward progress of project.
- Managed submittals and processing of Requests for Information between general contractor, owner and owner's consultants.
- Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
Outside Sales
Foxworth Galbraith
Pueblo, Colorado
01.2001 - 05.2007
- Followed up with customer to identify and resolve service, account or technical issues and maintain satisfaction.
- Negotiated prices and set up contracts to finalize sales agreements.
- Obtained sales leads through networking groups, referral partners and face-to-face sessions with companies.
- Organized sale calls with customers and vendors.
- Collaborated with colleagues to exchange selling strategies and marketing information.
- Conducted site visits to assess needs, demonstrate products and recommend strategic solutions for customer requirements.
- Liaised with vendors to coordinate delivery schedules and promote customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrated products to potential customers and answered questions to close sales.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Pueblo, CO05.2009
High School Diploma -
Pueblo County High School
Pueblo, CO05.2000
Skills
- KPI Management
- Labor Relations
- Marketing Tactics
- Decision Making
- Records Organization and Management
- Customer Service Management
- Sales Promotion
- Budget Control
- Financial Statement Review
- Staff Scheduling
- Training Management
- Finance and Accounting Oversight
- Revenue Forecasting
- Administrative Management
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Project Manager
All Phase Restoration
08.2023 - 05.2024
General Contractor
Rivers Edge Custom Homes
05.2020 - Current
Head Football Coach
District 70
09.2019 - 10.2022
Owner/Operator
REPS Gym
02.2013 - 01.2023
Construction Project Manager
Arc Valley Construction
09.2008 - 03.2012
Outside Sales
Foxworth Galbraith
01.2001 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Colorado State University - Pueblo
High School Diploma -
Pueblo County High School
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