Larry Harper
Denver,CO
Summary
Since leaving the Corporate world:
- Qualified level 2 swim coach with solid background in swim coaching, known for fostering team spirit and individual excellence. Successfully guided swimmers to achieve personal bests and team victories through tailored training programs. Demonstrated leadership and motivational skills, ensuring consistent progress and high morale.
- Certified Yoga Alliance 200 hour Yoga instructor 2014. Certified to bring yoga to my swim team.
- Currently volunteer one morning each week at a homeless food bank serving over one thousand meals each week. I started in January 2013.
- Volunteer with my wife as Pre-marriage counseling sessions with engaged couples via our church
- Led one week couples bike tour trips to Europe on multiple occasions
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master's Swim Coach
Club Greenwood
11.2013 - Current
- Coach two practices each week, one of which starts at 5:25am
- Cover as needed for the other coaches
- Masters swimming is adult swimmers of all abilities and ages
High School Swim Coach
Valor Christian High School
11.2012 - 02.2021
- Provided constructive feedback by observing swimmers during practices and competitions.
- Supervised swim meets to maintain a secure and organized environment.
- Enhanced swimmers' performance for competitive events with focused technique drills.
- Ensured swimmer safety by enforcing pool rules and monitoring practice sessions.
- Implemented dryland training routines, enhancing overall athleticism.
Volunteer Positions
Denver Botanic Garden
04.2013 - 09.2018
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked two mornings/week from late April to October in various areas of the Garden.
Director of Sales Western Region
Follett Corporation
09.1977 - 01.2013
- Commission Sales Representation for twenty years covering state of Texas. Top representative seven of those twenty years.
- Appointed Western Sales Director in 1999. Moved to Denver and covered western US, until leaving in 2013.
- Hired thirty-five representatives during these fourteen years
- Leveraged strong market knowledge to identify emerging opportunities for new business development in the Western Region.
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving overall customer experience through enhanced product knowledge and problem-solving skills among team members.
- Drove consistent sales growth year-over-year by continuously refining marketing strategies based on industry trends and competitor activity.
- Left under good terms in 2013. Desired to move away from Corporate world for new opportunities, not driven by compensation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05-1977
Certification
Swim coach level 2
200 Hour Yoga Certification - Yoga Alliance
Timeline
Master's Swim Coach
Club Greenwood
11.2013 - Current
Volunteer Positions
Denver Botanic Garden
04.2013 - 09.2018
High School Swim Coach
Valor Christian High School
11.2012 - 02.2021
Director of Sales Western Region
Follett Corporation
09.1977 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Virginia Tech
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