1. RONALD JOE HARRIS
1110 Redman Street Apt. A
Orlando, Florida 32839
407-731-2877
ronaldjoeharris@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
Design enthusiast with years of management background, coupled with a can-do attitude,
and adeptness for quick thinking and learning. Seeking a challenging position which utilizes the
many varied skills gleaned from past experiences and encourages out of the box ideas, coupled with
company guidelines.
EXPERIENCE
Sears Holding Corporation – Merchandising Pricing Associate October 2014 - Present
• Responsible for providing excellent customer service
• Execute marketing related requirements such as ad set-up
• Promotional set-up, and stock replenishment
• Implement visual merchandising programs and presentations
Bloomingdale's Department Stores - Visual Merchandiser November 2010-October 2013
• Create and maintain sales generating visual displays
• Implement and train associates on visual standards and procedures
• Liaison between vendors and corporate offices
Lowe's Home Improvement Stores - Customer Service Assoc. September 2006-June 2009
• Manage and develop staff
• Maintain loss prevention while growing sales
• Balance stock replenishment against sell thru
• Liaison between vendors and corporate ona daily basis
Ron Harris Designs – Owner/Designer January 1999-Present
• Design residential and commercial interiors, exteriors, kitchens, and baths
• Build and maintain vendor relationships to minimize material cost
• Personal shopper to client relating to all project facets

2. • Faux painting expert
• Manage daily operations including communications with contractors, sub-contractors,
and clients to ensure projects are timely and budgets are maintained.
• Act in capacity of project manager and general contractor
• Estate dissolution including liquidation of real and personal property for maximum profit
Federated Department Stores Visual Merchandising Mgr. April 1984-December 1998
• Managed over fifteen employees
• Designed artistic floor and window displays to maximize exposure and profitability
• Point of contact between vendors and corporate offices
• Responsible for all human resource issues relating to department
• Negotiated and located contracts with suppliers and vendors
• Developed and implemented policies and procedures for efficient running of daily
operations
• Reported and tracked all employee hours, time off, sick days, and performance reviews
• Responsible for department and storewide inventory counts and reconciliation
Martin Business College
Certificate of Business Management / Retail Advertising, 1982, Martin, Tennessee
RelatedSkills
Microsoft Office Suite, 20 / 20 Design knowledgeable