Michael Harrison

Experience

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  ABA Accountants Business Advisors

  May 2015 - Jul 2016

  Business Advisor

  • Created business valuations, personal spending plans, and financial analysis reports to evaluate and improve client understanding of finances• Facilitated face to face advising of clients in southeastern region, helping implement cost reduction strategies into personal and business practices• Developed a new position within an emerging company over 2 months, leading to interviewing and hiring an employee to continue role operations

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  Total Quality Logistics

  Sept 2016 - Nov 2017

  Logistics Account Executive

  • Built and managed 20+ business partnerships; coordinating transportation services from shipment to delivery, monitoring with consistent communication to ensure customer satisfaction• Negotiated customer and carrier rates to produce $40,000+ in brokerage revenue over 6 months of personal account operation• Orchestrated all facets of customer interaction including supply chain, accounting, claims, and technical support to provide a single point of contact, optimizing customer relations

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  My Townhome, LLC

  Mar 2018 - Oct 2018

  Realtor

  • Forged 10+ client relationships through multiple marketing techniques; advising best practices and guiding action steps to achieve goals• Generated $200,000+ revenue via home sales and rental conversions by identifying optimal properties and firmly negotiating prices• Informed clients and team members by creating price comparisons, location assessments, and purchase agreements to facilitate transaction completions

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  Amped Off-Road

  Aug 2019 - May 2020

  Outside Sales Representative

  • Increased sales 38% within a year by educating clients on how the products meet their company needs and providing real-life product demonstrations• Monitored inbound and outbound shipment of trade show materials, ensuring on-time set up and breakdown for events exceeding 70,000 international buyers• Coached employees on product specifications along with layout strategies to improve interactions and increase efficiency within customer contacts

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  Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee

  Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  Graduate Teaching Assistant
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  SC Johnson

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Global Procurement Intern

  • Managed team of 7 cross-functional members to consolidate and establish new fulfillment partnership across 4 direct-to-consumer brands generating $26MM+ annual revenue• Identified 10+ potential service providers, narrowed down by conducting RFI/RFP process, and lead meetings with top candidates to gain deeper understanding of capabilities and strategic opportunities• Coordinated supplier evaluations for global new product development project by assessing capacity limitations and weighing total costs Show less