Michael Harrison has over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and manufacturer's representative in the retail industry. He owned and operated several successful discount variety stores from 1995-2014. Currently, he is the president of his own sales representative company that sells household goods to retailers. He has extensive experience in sourcing competitive products, inventory management, staff training, and targeted advertising campaigns.

1. MICHAEL HARRISON
50 Sugar Maple Drive, Roslyn, New York 11576
(917) 417 6227 ● m.harrison227@yahoo.com
SUMMARY
 Entrepreneur of Discount Variety Stores.
 Manufacturers’ Representative selling to the discount store market various lines
of Household Products
CAREER EXPERIENCE
2014-Present
 President of Michael Harrison, LLC, a sales representative for household goods to
the retail market.
1995-2014
Developed, owned and successfully operated discount variety stores at various locations
in the New York area. In connection with this work:
 Established methods of sourcing products from reliable sources at highly
competitive prices and on advantageous payment terms
 Arranged for inventory control processes which provided for just-in-time
deliveries
 Developed methods of using inventory consumption as an indicator of customer
preferences for successful merchandising
 Successfully trained and motivated supervisors and managers. Maintained
excellent working relationships with staff
 Created cost-efficient advertising campaigns for specific customer segments
Prior Experience
 Manufacturer’s Representative for various lines of household merchandise.
Provided a connection between the manufacturer and the retailer by maintaining
a plan of communication with accounts, insuring good customer service and
assisting them to replenish inventory as needed
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
 President (2013-2015 term) of the New York Region Federation of Jewish Men’s
Clubs (Associated with the United Synagogue for Conservative Judaism).
Responsible for coordination of the activities of 30 constituent member
organizations
 Trustee, and previously member of the Executive Committee of the Shelter Rock
Jewish Center, Roslyn, New York
TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER SKILLS
 Microsoft Office, including Excel
 Bilingual - Spanish
EDUCATION
 Pace University, School of Business, B.A. Degree in Marketing