KATHERINE HARRIS
Furlong,Pennsylvania
Summary
Highly motivated Cherokee Native professional, pursuing a Master of Legal Studies in Indigenous Peoples Law from The University of Oklahoma Law School. I have a strong devotion to advancing Indigenous policies and a passion for tribal sovereignty. Dedicated to protecting Native Americans natural resources and advocating tribal environmental inequity. With a strong work ethic, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills, I shine in both independent and team-oriented environments. Excellent communication, scholarly writing skills and versed in legal research. My professional career includes successfully establishing partnerships with companies to help with the environmental impact of design on communities and implementing new strategies to improve efficiency and product safety. Informed in Federal Indian Law and Policy, civil and criminal jurisdiction in Indian Country and legal protection of Native American natural resources, religions, and culture.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner- Junk Honey Farm Photography
Junk Honey Farm Photography
09.2019 - Current
- Proprietor of family portrait business, Junk Honey Farm Photography, in Bucks County Pennsylvania
- Curated a successful photography business on a rural 11-acre farm with loyal, return clientele
- Utilized current online scheduling, marketing, and payment technology to connect to customers and efficiently organize sessions
- Responsible for photo editing all galleries, using overlays and presets specific to each family's desired theme.
National Accounts Manager
Karndean Commercial Flooring
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Managed all major National Accounts in the southeast to include Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail and Corporate companies with a focus on environmental design
- Managed meetings with local sales representatives and designed presentations to national account architecture, construction, and design teams within those accounts
- Provided management support for the local company sales representatives and traveled to their territories often assisting with flooring contract negotiations.
Territory Manager
The Momentum Group- Momentum Textiles
12.2013 - 12.2014
- Specialized in selling upholsteries, drapery, and cubicles from a leading textile manufacturer to Louisiana accounts that included architecture and design firms, furniture manufacturers, and end users
- Collaborated with designers on projects for healthcare, hospitality, and office markets
- Responsible for renewal of existing furniture contracts and soliciting new contracts
- Developed a business plan and sales strategy for a brand-new territory.
District Manager
Mannington Commercial /Amtico
03.2012 - 04.2013
- Managed Major Healthcare Accounts in the Nashville area
- Catered to top Healthcare Architecture and Design firms in the region selling flooring and providing specification and installation information
- Built and grew relationships and supported contracts with top Healthcare Purchasing groups such as HCA, HPG, CHS, and Life Point
- Utilized many years of strong relationships in the community to grow business and dominate project specification
- Led in brand new position created to focus solely on healthcare opportunities and large project tracking
- Managed, tracked, and sold hundreds of projects nationwide
- Collaborated with contractors and customers on quotes, bids, and other aspects of design timeline to ensure timely completion and success of high revenue projects.
Sales Representative
Knoll Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2012
- Managed 120+ accounts in the Southeast territory including Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama
- Collaborated with design firms that specialized in projects that designed and built casinos on Native American Indian reservations
- Worked with design team to best present ideas to Native American tribes that protected their culture, traditions, and sacred land
- Specialized in selling contract upholsteries, system panel fabrics, wall coverings, cubicles, and draperies to key accounts in the Southeastern region
- Guided contractors and customers from design through installation, providing detailed product Specification, Technical Installation, and Fabrication information.
Sales Representative
Momentum Textiles
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Managed accounts in Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama
- Created and maintained new contracts with large furniture manufacturers through established grading programs
- Established new and existing sales in Atlanta, Nashville, Birmingham, and Memphis
- Developed a new territory plan, managed sales budgets and forecasting for the territory
- Surpassed sales quota for four consecutive years by transforming vendor/customer relations to a level of valued business partner
- Kept clients current and informed on the latest textile designs and offerings.
Education
Master of Legal Studies Indigenous Peoples Law -
University of Oklahoma- Law School
Norman, Oklahoma12.2024
Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology -
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee12.1999
Skills
- Proficient in Westlaw and Lexis legal databases
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Knowledgeable on Native American treaties, statutes, and Indian law
- Skilled in Indigenous reserved usufructuary rights and natural resources
- Familiar with tribal environmental policy goals
- Acquired knowledge of Indian reservation diminishment
- Public speaking
- Problem solving
- Experienced in scholarly writing
- Trade show set up and take down
- Customer Relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication
- Client Service
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Business Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Partnership Development
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
Timeline
Owner- Junk Honey Farm Photography
Junk Honey Farm Photography
09.2019 - Current
National Accounts Manager
Karndean Commercial Flooring
01.2017 - 04.2018
Territory Manager
The Momentum Group- Momentum Textiles
12.2013 - 12.2014
District Manager
Mannington Commercial /Amtico
03.2012 - 04.2013
Sales Representative
Knoll Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2012
Sales Representative
Momentum Textiles
01.2000 - 01.2003
Master of Legal Studies Indigenous Peoples Law -
University of Oklahoma- Law School
Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology -
University of Tennessee
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