DASH HARRIS
PERSONAL SUMMARY
I am a team-oriented project manager with a knack for seeing solutions that allow people to thrive. I enjoy creating and maintaining positive relationships with clients, and I look to leverage my skills as a self-motivated, highly organized, influential leader
CORE SKILLS
Archaeological Field Work
Sales
Vendor Relations
Facility Management
Proficient in Italian
Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Google Suite
Squarespace, Instagram, Canva
Management of professional social media accounts
Use of Canva and Squarespace for business accounts
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone: 512-695-1621
Email:
dawnashleyharris@gmail com
References upon request
ACADEMIC HISTORY
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts | 2006-2010
- BA in Italian
- Minor in Art History
- Graduated with Honors in Italian
Caesarea Port Excavations
Trench Supervisor | 2023 Summer Season
- Oversaw and participated in excavation of new trenches in Caesarea
- Collected, organized and labeled artifacts and data during and after excavations for site and laboratory study
- Performed various fieldwork assignments including linear and aerial survey, backhoe trench testing, and site testing excavations, photography
WORK HISTORY
Facility Manager
Known Global | July 2021-Nov 2022
- Management of fast-paced data analytics office in landmark Frost Bank Tower
- Coordination of vendors, service providers and property maintenance in accordance with the needs of the office
- Collaborated with IT, Legal, HR, and Talent teams to onboard new hires, including capturing fingerprints for the security access, processing IT requests, and ensuring new hires were set up for success technologically
- Oversaw improvements, verifying that contractors were following all local zoning and insurance requirements while completing projects
- Arranged events for groups of up to 70 people, including offsite venues, travel, lodging, and fine dining, while meeting budgets
House Manager
Private estate | Sep 2015-Mar 2020
- Management of 30+ vendors for facilities including 4 ultra-luxury homes, 2 private aircraft, 2 superyachts, and an art collection valued at 400 million dollars
- Coordination of all deliveries, supplies, and property maintenance
- Ensured preferences of employers while effectively maintaining a positive, organized environment for 17 household staff, 8 security staff
- Organized luxury lodging, activities, menus, private jet transportation, and guest lists for trips and events in Austin, LA, NYC, Hawaii, Anguilla, New Zealand, Singapore, Italy, (20+ trips year)
- Functioned as trusted advisor and proxy for employers regarding matters of business and personal natures
Owner/Business Manager
Lavish Beauty ATX | July 2011-present
-Provide small and large group beauty services with a focus on bridal and editorial clientele
-Attend to sales/outreach, marketing, bookkeeping, appointment scheduling, product organization, and customer service tasks for 90+ events per year and team of 10 freelance stylists
- Ensure client satisfaction with thorough, timely communication that is tailored for each individual’s needs
- 5x Wedding Wire Couples' Choice Award Winners
