James Harrison
Byron Bay,NSW
Summary
A university graduate with over eight years of experience in sport development and operations, now seeking a new opportunity following an enriching travel sabbatical. During this time, I achieved several personal goals, including hiking the 630-mile South West Coast Path in Cornwall, road-tripping across New Zealand, surfing through Indonesia, and reconnecting with family and friends in Australia.
I am an ambitious, dedicated, and hardworking individual with a keen eye for detail and a resilient nature. My experience in fast-paced environments has honed my ability to deliver high-quality work and thrive in collaborative settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Store Manager
Industrie Clothing
09.2024 - Current
- Managed and coached staff to boost productivity, skills, and retention.
- Increased revenue through smart product placement and customer-focused promotions.
- Streamlined inventory, rotas, and staffing to enhance efficiency and reduce expenses.
- Delivered fast, effective service and built strong customer relationships.
- Used data and feedback to monitor KPIs and implement store-wide enhancements.
Facilities & Investment Officer
The FA (London Region)
09.2022 - 05.2023
- In this short-term contact role I represented the FA across London to enhance grassroots football facilities.
- Identified key projects and secured investment opportunities.
- Protected facilities from non-sporting planning permissions.
- Supported clubs and partners in navigating funding application processes.
- Delivered workshops on facility development and investment.
Operations Executive
Middlesex County Cricket Club
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed men's cricket operations, including player care and logistics.
- Coordinated travel and accommodation for all fixtures.
- Oversaw community engagement activities for players.
- Managed ordering, distribution, and auditing of Nike-sponsored kit.
- Handled logistics for international player rentals, transportation, and flights.
- Scheduled training sessions, fixtures, and team meetings.
- Managed ECB communications, player registrations, and confidential data.
- Processed and managed player expenses.
Sport Development Officer
Fulham FC Foundation
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Led the development and delivery of participation programs and events.
- Acted as primary contact for casual and full-time staff.
- Negotiated contracts and maintained stakeholder relationships.
- Ensured staffing and policy compliance across all activities.
- Recruited, onboarded, and trained programme staff.
- Conducted quality assurance through observations and feedback.
- Managed and audited equipment distribution.
Operations Executive
Activ Group
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Led day-to-day operational activities, reporting directly to the Managing Director.
- Reviewed and developed policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
- Managed sales activities and built new business partnerships.
- Oversaw logistics for events, parties, and holiday camps.
- Improved the company's social media strategy and online presence.
- Managed inventory and supplier communications for equipment needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sport Development
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield UK 07.2017
North Leamington School
Trinity Catholic School
Coaching & Education
Safeguarding & First Aid
Leadership & CPD
Skills
- Social impact work
- Fundraising expertise
- Community networking
- Event planning and execution
- Grant writing
- Multi-level stakeholder management
Timeline
Regional Store Manager
Industrie Clothing
09.2024 - Current
Facilities & Investment Officer
The FA (London Region)
09.2022 - 05.2023
Operations Executive
Middlesex County Cricket Club
01.2022 - 09.2022
Sport Development Officer
Fulham FC Foundation
01.2020 - 01.2022
Operations Executive
Activ Group
02.2018 - 01.2020
North Leamington School
Trinity Catholic School
Leadership & CPD
Bachelor of Science - Sport Development
Sheffield Hallam University
Coaching & Education
Safeguarding & First Aid
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