Resume - Katherine Harrison - 2015

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Katherine Jean Harrison (320) 774-9596 • [email protected] Profile Talents: Networking, marketing, advertising, sales, writing, design & usability, mathematics, speaking, good ideas Industry Knowledge and Experience: Construction, Retail, Education & Training, Food & Beverage, IT Personality: Versatile, energetic, optimistic, intelligent, creative, sophisticated, punctilious, professional, coachable Work Experience Simple Longevity – Saint Cloud, MN • Marketing Executive October 2014 – Present • Lead Generation, Set Appointments, Presenting, Closing, Follow-up, Account Management • Leading organization of more than 50 members • Earned Q1 2015 Sales Contest Incentive – within top 5% of company for earning period RetroGreen Energy – Saint Cloud, MN • Business Development/Manager of Lead Conversion May 2014 – January 2015 Business Development • Lead Generation, recruitment, B2B development, and public relations at formal and informal community, networking, and business functions • Practiced a “never eat alone” mindset to build real and valuable relationships with professionals and prospects Direct Response Marketing • Authored 39-page consumer guide for use as a consumer-education marketing tool • Developed design, copy, art, and strategy for several direct response marketing campaigns used in publications, direct mail, social media, and websites Project Lead • Analyzed data, researched, and wrote detailed energy audit report for a REAP grant application • Led design and strategy and wrote copy for comprehensive website redevelopment • Authored monthly “Home Matters” column for Cooper Connections Magazine Le St. Germain Suite Hotel – 5th Avenue Grille – Saint Cloud, MN • Waitress November 2012 – May 2014 • Applied intelligent processes, preparation and anticipation to maintain efficiency with consistent quality • Efficient, focused, and self-directed task management in both high and low intensity conditions • Consistent recognition for exceeding expectations with top performance, attention to detail, and initiative Rocktown Music – Waite Park, MN • Founder and Manager November 2009 – October 2012 Financial Management Founded and expanded a new, independent retail store to over $300K in annual gross revenue within 3 years • Accurately and effectively managed and every aspect of business finances: Financing decisions Accounts Receivable Point-of-Sale Front-End Capital budgeting decisions Accounts Payable Point-of-Sale Database Payroll Financial Transactions Sales and Payroll Tax Preparation Business Management and Administration Managed staff of 10 employees and contractors, including interviews and performance reviews • Wrote copy and built graphics for advertising. Negotiated purchase of ad space on internet, print, and radio. Developed and implemented overall branding and marketing strategy Designed, built, and maintained store's website using HTML and Joomla Purchasing agent, inventory manager, and merchandiser for over fifteen different product lines Professional Networking and Relationships • Contributed ideas, information, and perspective to executive level negotiating and decision making • Expanded business presence and reputation in community through partnerships with other organizations • Singular ability to build rapport through charisma, loyalty, and investment in relationships Education and Extras • B.S. Cum Laude – History Education – North Dakota State University, Fargo ND • Additional Mathematics Studies – St. Cloud State University, Saint Cloud, MN Probability Multivariable Calculus Differential & Integral Calculus Linear Algebra Discrete Mathematics Computer Programming (Java) • Passed SOA/CAS (Actuary) exam P/1 in May, 2013 • Typing: 62 WPM with 97% accuracy on 10 minute tests • Member of LeSauk Lions Club • Membership Chair for Business & Professionals Alliance

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Katherine Jean Harrison(320) 774-9596 • [email protected]

ProfileTalents: Networking, marketing, advertising, sales, writing, design & usability, mathematics, speaking, good ideasIndustry Knowledge and Experience: Construction, Retail, Education & Training, Food & Beverage, ITPersonality: Versatile, energetic, optimistic, intelligent, creative, sophisticated, punctilious, professional, coachable

Work Experience

Simple Longevity – Saint Cloud, MN • Marketing Executive October 2014 – Present• Lead Generation, Set Appointments, Presenting, Closing, Follow-up, Account Management• Leading organization of more than 50 members• Earned Q1 2015 Sales Contest Incentive – within top 5% of company for earning period

RetroGreen Energy – Saint Cloud, MN • Business Development/Manager of Lead Conversion May 2014 – January 2015Business Development

• Lead Generation, recruitment, B2B development, and public relations at formal and informal community, networking, and business functions

• Practiced a “never eat alone” mindset to build real and valuable relationships with professionals and prospectsDirect Response Marketing

• Authored 39-page consumer guide for use as a consumer-education marketing tool• Developed design, copy, art, and strategy for several direct response marketing campaigns used in publications, direct

mail, social media, and websitesProject Lead

• Analyzed data, researched, and wrote detailed energy audit report for a REAP grant application• Led design and strategy and wrote copy for comprehensive website redevelopment• Authored monthly “Home Matters” column for Cooper Connections Magazine

Le St. Germain Suite Hotel – 5th Avenue Grille – Saint Cloud, MN • Waitress November 2012 – May 2014• Applied intelligent processes, preparation and anticipation to maintain efficiency with consistent quality• Efficient, focused, and self-directed task management in both high and low intensity conditions• Consistent recognition for exceeding expectations with top performance, attention to detail, and initiative

Rocktown Music – Waite Park, MN • Founder and Manager November 2009 – October 2012Financial Management

• Founded and expanded a new, independent retail store to over $300K in annual gross revenue within 3 years• Accurately and effectively managed and every aspect of business finances:

Financing decisions Accounts Receivable Point-of-Sale Front-EndCapital budgeting decisions Accounts Payable Point-of-Sale DatabasePayroll Financial Transactions Sales and Payroll Tax Preparation

Business Management and Administration• Managed staff of 10 employees and contractors, including interviews and performance reviews• Wrote copy and built graphics for advertising. Negotiated purchase of ad space on internet, print, and radio.• Developed and implemented overall branding and marketing strategy • Designed, built, and maintained store's website using HTML and Joomla• Purchasing agent, inventory manager, and merchandiser for over fifteen different product lines

Professional Networking and Relationships• Contributed ideas, information, and perspective to executive level negotiating and decision making• Expanded business presence and reputation in community through partnerships with other organizations• Singular ability to build rapport through charisma, loyalty, and investment in relationships

Education and Extras• B.S. Cum Laude – History Education – North Dakota State University, Fargo ND• Additional Mathematics Studies – St. Cloud State University, Saint Cloud, MN

Probability Multivariable Calculus Differential & Integral CalculusLinear Algebra Discrete Mathematics Computer Programming (Java)

• Passed SOA/CAS (Actuary) exam P/1 in May, 2013• Typing: 62 WPM with 97% accuracy on 10 minute tests• Member of LeSauk Lions Club• Membership Chair for Business & Professionals Alliance