John Harrington
Austin,Texas
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in environmental management and restaurant operations, including a pivotal role at the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Proven expertise in financial reporting and customer service, consistently delivering superior results while managing complex projects and compliance initiatives. Adept at inventory management and fostering team collaboration to achieve organizational goals. Experienced Outdoor Skills Counselor with robust background in leading outdoor programs and educating individuals on survival skills. Strong leadership capabilities, coupled with an enthusiastic approach to fostering development of participants' outdoor proficiencies. Made significant contributions to improving program effectiveness at previous work places by introducing innovative learning techniques. Demonstrates solid knowledge of environmental conservation and safety procedures in wilderness settings. Results-oriented professional bringing expertise in accounting, supply chain management, and marketing. Successful at overseeing all areas of daily operations and making effective policy decisions to positively impact business direction and bottom line profits.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner and Operator
The Drum Room Restaurant
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Website not provided
- Managing all major facets of operating the restaurant
- Financial Management duties included: End of Day reports, payroll operations, vendor payments, state sales taxes, Liquor and Food sales, and Federal and State taxes preparation and submittals
- Stepped in to be a Waiter, Bartender, Host, and Line Cook during peak dining hours and Monday/Tuesday shifts each week
- Supervisory Management responsibilities included: Hiring and Firing of employees, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions as necessary, and managing vendors work in association with the restaurant
- Website not provided
Environmental Lead
Osage Nation Environmental Services (ONES) LLC
Palm Springs, California
01.1998 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Working with the Osage Native American Government
- Website not provided
- Prepared scopes, schedules, and budgets for Federal Contracts related to water and wastewater treatment projects
- Prepared environmental compliance documents for projects such as National Environmental Protection Act documents, Essential Fish Habitat assessments, Marine Mammal Protection Act permits and documents, and National Historic Preservation Act documents
- Provided excellent customer service as noted by State and Federal partners in meeting environmental needs for the Osage Nation
- Working with the Osage Native American Government
- Website not provided
Cashier and Pricer
Revivals Thrift Store
Palm Springs, California
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Company Overview: Support those living with HIV/AIDS
- Website not provided
- Provided support to Revivals in pricing items that were donated including Clothing, Furniture, and Jewelry
- Assisted customers to find and purchase that special gift for the ones they love
- Operated the POS system to run credit cards and cash transactions
- Always built a rapport with the customers to ensure superior customer satisfaction
- Support those living with HIV/AIDS
- Website not provided
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Established or identified prices of goods and services and tabulated bills with optical price scanners and cash registers.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
- Processed returned merchandise by strictly following store return and exchange procedures.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
Supervisory Role
United States Army Corps of Engineers
Seattle, Washington
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Seattle, Washington District
- Website not provided
- Supervised a staff of 14 Marine Mammal and Fisheries Biologists and Archaeologists
- Conducted fish surveys in both freshwater and marine environments with staff
- Performed rescue actions for trapped marine mammals with safe collection procedures and handling of sea otters and seals trapped in USACE managed Ballard Locks in West Seattle
- Conducted fish counting operations at the Ballard Locks with staff
- Undertook harbor seal pup counts via kayak in multiple locations along Washington and Oregon state coastal waters potentially impacted by Navigation projects
- Consulted with National Marine Fisheries Services for Navigation projects under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and under the Magnuson Stevens Fisheries management and Conservation Act for impacts to essential fish habitat
- Along with staff provided on-site presentations to the public on life histories of various salmon species that go through the Ballard Locks and how we perform fish survey counts
- Oversaw and assigned work assignments and ensured quality assurance of prepared environmental documents
- Trained staff on quality monitoring for emergency response actions to identify critical habitat for threatened and endangered species prior to rock placement or rehabilitation actions for dams and levees
- Provided annual performance reviews for employees with a 360-degree approach review
- Reports prepared and submitted to upper management on meeting goals and expectations
- Seattle, Washington District
- Website not provided
National Environmental Manager
United States USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Washington, D.C.
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: Washington D.C
- Website not provided
- Providing advice on environmental compliance and environmental conservation practices to be implemented for farmers on private lands across the U.S
- Lead environmental coordinator providing advice and guidance to staff and senior management on compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations for projects across the United States
- Prepared environmental compliance documentation for actions on private lands and Native American lands to conserve and protect resources
- Held and conducted many public meetings and forums on natural resource conservation practices that can be implemented on private farmlands or Native American farmlands for the public
- Provided on-site assistance for Hurricane Katrina and needed environmental measures to be implemented to reduce impacts to critical fish habitat in the areas to be restored
- Undertook on-site environmental assessments for natural resource conservation practices and how farmers can undertake the conservation practices as outlined in the USDA NRCS National Conservation Practice Standards Practices Handbook to receive Federal funding for implementation of those conservation practices themselves
- Received the Highest Award for a Government employee with a step increase in pay for providing superior service to the public and the Federal Government
- Washington D.C
- Website not provided
National Environmental Program Manager
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C.
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: Website not provided
- Responsible for preparing environmental documents and national guidance to all employees of the U.S
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Revised and trained all U.S
- Environmental Protection Agency employees on new environmental regulations
- Conducted field investigations and environmental documentation for projects like the Keystone oil pipeline
- Trained staff and the public on environmental laws, regulations, and actions the public can do themselves to protect our Nations environmental resources
- Website not provided
Regional Environmental Program Manager
National Marine Fisheries Service
Seattle, Washington
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Company Overview: Website not provided
- Responsible for preparing environmental documents and regional guidance to all employees of the NW district (Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California)
- Conducted field investigations and environmental documentation for sustainable fisheries harvest management actions
- Evaluated and was involved with necropsy autopsy on dolphins after US Navy sonar testing
- Trained staff and the public on environmental laws, regulations, and actions the public can do themselves to protect our Nations environmental resources
- Website not provided
Regional Environmental Program Manager
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Seattle, Washington
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Company Overview: Website not provided
- Responsible for preparing environmental documents and regional guidance to all employees of the NW district (Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska)
- Conducted field investigations and environmental documentation for oil and gas projects, water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects, mining projects, and all other projects needing a National Pollutant Discharge and Elimination System water quality permit
- Undertook one of the Nations first Government to government consultations per Executive Order 12898 on Consultation and Coordination with Native American Governments for the Pogo Gold Mine Project in Delta Junction Alaska
- Trained staff and the public on environmental laws, regulations, and actions the public can do themselves to protect our Nations environmental resources
- Website not provided
Contracting Specialist
United States Department of Defense
Midwest City, Oklahoma
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Company Overview: Tinker Air Force Base
- Website not provided
- Provided contract support for the acquisition of airplane parts for the Stealth bomber and Pratt and Whitney airplanes
- Contract amounts ranged up to $250,000
- Tinker Air Force Base
- Website not provided
Waiter and Bartender
Shorty Smalls BBQ restaurant
Edmond, Oklahoma
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Company Overview: Website not provided
- Provided superior service to customers
- Website not provided
Waiter and Bartender
El Chico restaurant
Augusta, Georgia
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Company Overview: Website not provided
- Provided excellent customer service
- Website not provided
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Biology
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05-2004
Skills
- Point of sale operation
- Cash handling
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Sales support
- Financial reporting
Phone
cell, (425) 600-8454
Timeline
Co-Owner and Operator
The Drum Room Restaurant
01.2022 - 01.2024
Cashier and Pricer
Revivals Thrift Store
01.2019 - 05.2019
Supervisory Role
United States Army Corps of Engineers
01.2012 - 01.2018
National Environmental Manager
United States USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
01.2008 - 01.2012
National Environmental Program Manager
United States Environmental Protection Agency
01.2004 - 01.2008
Regional Environmental Program Manager
National Marine Fisheries Service
01.2002 - 01.2004
Environmental Lead
Osage Nation Environmental Services (ONES) LLC
01.1998 - 01.2022
Regional Environmental Program Manager
United States Environmental Protection Agency
01.1998 - 01.2002
Contracting Specialist
United States Department of Defense
01.1996 - 01.1998
Waiter and Bartender
Shorty Smalls BBQ restaurant
01.1995 - 01.1996
Waiter and Bartender
El Chico restaurant
01.1994 - 01.1995
Master of Science - Environmental Biology
University of Oklahoma
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