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John Ford Harrison

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Accomplished Manager at Masseys Outfitters, adept in Inventory Management and Team Leadership, significantly enhanced sales through strategic event planning and coordination. Demonstrated expertise in crisis prevention at Ochsner Health Care, leading to a "Good Catch" award. Proven track record in elevating customer service and staff development, contributing to substantial organizational growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Masseys Outfitters
09.2021 - 08.2024

· Hiring / training

· inventory buying

¨ Writing and placing orders for Kayaks and Kayak accessories

¨ Using inventory and time based sales data to accurately order merchandise in quantities that reflect expected future sales for a given time period.

· Marketing/event/expo work

¨ building out and merchandising booths for sales expos such as the Louisiana Sportsman’s Expo and the New Orleans Boat show

¨ working sales booths at expos sometimes with specific sales goals and sometimes with brand awareness as the goal

¨ organize and facilitate monthly kayak demonstrations for prospective customers on Bayou St John in Mid City New Orleans

¨ Organize and Manage team of six kayak fisherman sponsored by Masseys and Hobie kayak brand

¨ Utilize Massey’s resources as well as Hobie fishing team and employee effort to organize, facilitate, or contribute charitable donations or aid to events helping Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries, Atchafalaya Basin Keepers Foundation (with major financial contribution from Patagonia Water Keepers Foundation), Live Oak Youth Summer Camp, Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club, Red Stick Fly Fishing Club, Greenway Project, Louisiana Bucket Brigade, Louisiana Childrens Museum, Grow Dat Youth Farm, and secured donations for other local schools and organizations.

Assistant Manager

Masseys Outfitters
07.2019 - 09.2021

· Carry out sales and merchandising goals dictated by Manager or Owner

· Train staff in whatever tasks pertain to their job title

· Open and close register, reconciling daily sales information for financial records

· Sell and fit kayaks, packs, boots, roof racks, clothing, camping, climbing, and cycling gear on sales floor

· Facilitate kayak rentals

Mental Health Associate

Ochsner Health Care
06.2017 - 07.2019
  • Provided daily patient care in a 16-bed inpatient psychiatric unit, including monitoring and crisis prevention.
  • Led group therapy sessions and facilitated therapeutic activities to promote patient engagement.
  • Awarded "Good Catch" for successfully preventing a suicide attempt through vigilant observation.

Salesperson/Warehouse/Inventory Management/Truck Driver

Masseys Outfitters
12.2013 - 06.2017

· Organize and store warehouse merchandise based on a vendor and SKU based system

· Receive and distribute (in digital inventory and physical delivery) new merchandise for 5 locations

· Write inventory balance sheets to redistribute merchandise between 5 locations based on current inventory and projected sales

· Redistribute warehoused merchandise at the beginning of each season based on current inventory and projected sales

· Sell and fit kayaks, packs, boots, roof racks, clothing, camping, climbing, and cycling gear on sales floor

· Facilitate kayak rentals

· Drive truck 2-3 times per week to transfer new merchandise as well as purchased or requested items for customers

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Minor in Marketing

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
05.2012

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Inventory Management
  • Sales and Customer Service
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention

Timeline

Manager

Masseys Outfitters
09.2021 - 08.2024

Assistant Manager

Masseys Outfitters
07.2019 - 09.2021

Mental Health Associate

Ochsner Health Care
06.2017 - 07.2019

Salesperson/Warehouse/Inventory Management/Truck Driver

Masseys Outfitters
12.2013 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Minor in Marketing

Mississippi State University
John Ford Harrison