Kyle Ryan Harris
*** ********* ***. - *******, ** 42141-270-***-****
Objectives:
To work full time in a creative, team oriented, and "help" driven organization that will grant me
the opportunity to apply my education, astute social skills, and past management/supervision
experience to working for the benefit of each client and the company. This includes helping
clients build relationships and maximize life skills to become successful in everyday functions of
daily routines while reaching their fullest potential.
Education:
Western Kentucky University - Bowling Green, KY.
Bachelor if Arts in Sociology with a minor in Psychology
Barren County High School- Glasgow, KY
College Prep diploma
Experience:
Territory Sales Representative- RJ Young Company-
Bowling Green, KY- August 2009- present
Responsibilities: Specialize in “Innovative Document Solutions” management and
multifunctional copier equipment sales representative for 14 counties in South Central Kentucky
and Northern Tennessee. Market, prospect, call upon, and grow “new business”. Create and
present business proposals that sufficiently meet the customer's needs regarding multifunctional
hardware, software, and service while maintaining and satisfying current customer base .
General Manager- (KimberlyDale Inc.)-Glasgow, KY- June 2008-
June 2009
Responsibilities: Managed everyday operations of store, led and created business marketing
strategies, weekly inventory, managed multiple employees, and ensured customer satisfaction to a
customer base of six hundred.
Therapeutic Child Support- LifeSkills Inc. - Glasgow, KY- January
2006-June 2008
Responsibilities: Worked part time with children of all ages with emotional and behavioral
problems. Daily objectives for clients included tutoring clients during and after school for
academic purposes, aiding with physical exercise, developing social skills, building self
confidence, giving rewards, participating in their community, and coping and cohabiting more
successfully with family members in the home.
Therapeutic Support- worked privately with families with children
with autism. (Laura Orsland) (Susanne Fant)- May 2002-January
2006 February 2006-February 2007
Responsibilities: worked part time with children with autism on social interaction in the
community, physical exercise, and strengthening cognitive and motor skills through educational
drills and discreet trials.
Manager and Instructor- Painter Pan Studio Inc.-May 2003-Dec
2007
Responsibilities: Along with co owner I instructed students on art technique and art history,
participated in educational functions such as instructing classes at the public library and the fifth
grade class at Summer Shade Elementary in Edmonton Kentucky, recruited other artists within
the community to instruct their own unique classes, and marketed and co managed daily
operations of the business including profit and loss, cash flow, and inventory. Created marketing
strategies to target business in over four counties as well as participating in proactive community
projects and events.
Accomplishments:
#1 in customer service (through Aaron's customer surveys) out of 500 stores in our southern
region.
#8 overall in customer and revenue growth out of 1700 stores in the entire Aaron's Sales and
Lease Company.
Led a highly successful sales team that ranked within the top 10 for top sales people multiple
times in the company's southern region.
Employed in multiple positions at once while enrolled full time at Western Kentucky University
and maintaining a 3.5-4.0 GPA.
President of the WKU Sociology Club
Member of the WKU Psychology Club
Led and participated in community volunteer work with such organizations as The Boy's and
Girl's Club, Bowl for Kid's Sake, Barren County Animal Shelter (BRAWA),,LifeSkills Inc.,
Glasgow/ Barren Assisted Living Home, and Hope Harbor.
Skills:
Ability to demonstrate efficient managerial and human services techniques by applying creative
problem solving and working closely with employees and clients to assure utmost success.
References:
Karla Keefer- Franchise Controller- KimberlyDale Inc. - 491 Southfork Dr. –Lakeland FL.
33813- phone: 863-***-**** –email:-*****@**********.***
Laura Goulbourne- Physical Therapist- Commonwealth Physical Therapy- 1410 North Race St. -
Glasgow, KY. 42141- phone: 270-***-****- email address: *********@*****.***
Pat Dubert- foster parent/ real estate owner- 114 Brittany Way- Glasgow, KY. 42141- PHONE:
(270) 678- 2661