1. David N. Harrison, Jr.
1944 E. Ocean View Ave., Unit C
Norfolk, Virginia 23503
757-589-8362
dnhj@yahoo.com
EXPERIENCE
Management/Entrepreneur
Over 15 years of Management experience in varying industries. Successfully and efficiently managed
staffs of up to 90. Successfully managed daily sales, operations and administration of branch-based
financial services corporation, to include AP/AR and collections. Branch assets in excess of 50 million
dollars. Managed and coordinated the marketing efforts of a fulfillment marketing company.
Management of field sales operations for innovative integrated emergency medical and home security
provider. Responsible for consumer emergency response services to major consumer markets in three
southern states. Organization of provider integration with emergency and paramedical services.
Responsible for district sales staff sales volume of 12 million dollars gross per annum. Administration of
district sales offices including payroll, order processing and inventory control. Owned, operated and
managed all aspects of running multiple retail sales locations. Site selection, merchandising, build-out,
set-up, inventory maintenance, merchandising and invoicing. Managed a staff of full time and part time
employees.
Training/Human Resources
Compiled training manuals, developed, wrote and conducted comprehensive training classes for new and
experienced Mortgage Loan Originators. Evaluated participants on progress and course
completion. Mentored new Originators in all aspects of mortgage loan origination and processing.
Provided classroom, inside and outside training for branch-based Financial Account Representatives,
Mortgage Loan Originators, In-home Security Sales Representatives, to include sales originating via
telephone and face to face. Reviewed employment applicant qualifications, selected applicants for
interview and conducted employment interviews, initiated offers of employment.
Marketing/Sales
Management of marketing for fulfillment marketing services, serving clients such as Mercedes Benz,
Duracell Batteries, and Kellogg’s. Technical composition of Direct Mail campaign copy, telemarketing
and consumer surveys. Organization and execution of national fulfillment marketing campaigns.
Supervision of staff of Account Executives. Management of sponsorship and major donor gifts for
Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities of the US Army in Heidelberg, Germany. Increased
contributions by over 200%. Coordinated marketing and promotions of public military, educational and
sports events. Collaborative, and cooperative events serving the needs of the military community, and
providing promotional opportunities for sponsors and the Dept. of Defense. Provided market trend
research and demographic analysis in the formation of strategic business planning and promotional
initiatives, using these tools to monitor Return on Investment. Insured compliance with all federal
regulations in the use of marketing services regarding sponsorship and events management. Successfully
sold and marketed products to include Mortgages and Personal Financial Services, Mortgage Insurance
and Medical Security Systems.
2. Employment History
Mobile Drive Unit Assistant 11/2013-present
American Red Cross
Norfolk, VA
OTR Class A CDL Driver 10/2012-10/2013
Arnold Transportation
Jacksonville, FL
Wholesale Manager 03/2012-10/2012
Tobacco Inn/Tobacco 4 Less, - Multi-location Tobacco Wholesaler/Retailer
Norfolk, VA
Owner/Manager 07/2007-12/2011
Q-Mart/Tidewater Tobacco, - Multi-location Convenience and Tobacco stores
Hampton & Norfolk, VA
Training Manager and Senior Mortgage Analyst 01/2004-06/2008
Everyday Lending Mortgage Inc. – Mortgage Brokerage Firm
Virginia Beach, VA
Branch Manager 03/1998-12/2003
Household Finance Corp. - Consumer Financing Company serving international markets
Prospect Heights, Illinois,
Virginia Beach Office
Marketing Director 01/1997-01/1998
Coresco, Inc. - National Promotional Fulfillment Marketing Company
Monroe, NC.
Commercial Sponsorship Program Manager 06/1993-08/1996
Dept. Of Defense – U.S. Army
26th Area Support Group, Heidelberg, Germany,
District Sales Manager 11/1988-09/1993
Lifecall, Inc. – Subsidiary of TERP, Inc. - National Consumer Medical Emergency Security Provider
Camden, New Jersey,
MILITARY SERVICE EDUCATION
Platoon Leader, Lieutenant B.B.A. Marketing
US Army Signal Corps. 1983-1986 University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
SKILLS
MS Word
MS Excel
CDL Class A