Ronald Joe Harris is seeking a challenging position that utilizes his varied skills from past management and merchandising experience. He has over 15 years of experience in visual merchandising, retail management, customer service, and interior design. His resume lists positions at Sears, Bloomingdale's, Lowe's, and as the owner of his own interior design firm, along with obtaining a certificate in business management.
1. RONALD JOE HARRIS
4962 Waterway Court Apt. 628
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