James Harrington

Chief Executive Officer / Founder at Ugandan Water Project
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(386) 825-5501
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Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area
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James is a remarkable, multi-talented, very gifted, focussed, energetic individual. He is the kind of person whose presence and endeavours leaves the people he impacts filled with hope and the environments he encounters them in, changed and full of potential not possible before.

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Credentials

  • Executive Coach & Speaker
    The John Maxwell Team
    Feb, 2018
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Ugandan Water Project
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Executive Officer / Founder
      • May 2007 - Present

      Founded a Water and Development Organization that focuses on bringing catalyst resources at the community level through relationship with local leaders in Uganda. Built the organization from the ground up to achieve million dollar impact and partnerships spanning grassroots, organizations, corporate partners, and government stakeholders. We mobilize individuals and groups here in the US to engage in their part of global community and help provide resources that will empower communities to find freedom from the grip of poverty. Easily the hardest and best job ever. With water projects in over 900 locations across Uganda - UWP implements the best available versions of community water projects and provides support for sustainability. Show less

  • Isaiah Six Ministry
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • Asst Director / Production & Road Manager
      • 2007 - 2010

      Responsible for all booking, logistics and production for a Provided practical oversight and management of the back-end office for a faith based organization that used contemporary music and teaching to encourage and develop healthy local churches in the northeast US. Managed budgets, established policies and enforced standards for the organization. Responsible for all planning and logistics. Supervised the set-up and tear-down of Audio, and Lighting equipment by volunteer crews. Mixed Live Audio and Lighting Design for events in wide variety of venues. Purchased, maintained and repaired equipment as needed. Interfaced with production companies for large scale events ensuring the provision of needed stage, set, rigging, lights, video and audio needs. Worked in partnership with the Director to implement vision for the ministry. Show less

  • Mary Kay Unit Development
    • Lima NY
    • Self Employed
      • Dec 2002 - Apr 2007

      Worked in support of Mary Kay Sales Director to develop independent sales force of over 130 consultants across 21 states. Provided training and incentives for sales force. Assisted in sales and recruitment goal tracking. Assisted in direct sales to a local base of 150 customers. Carried out general office functions and communications support for sales unit. Playedan integral leadership role in achieving $300,000 in sales the first year and an average of $500,000 in sales the two following years. Show less

  • Elim Life Church
    • United States
    • Religious Institutions
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Technical Director
      • 2005 - 2007

      Pioneered a major transition towards multimedia and environmental communication for a 700+ church in the Rochester, NY market. Worked to bring professional production standards to the technical execution of traditional services. Explored creative ways to bring messaging into the sound, lighting, and set design for weekend gatherings and special events. Produced Sunday services- coordinating all technical elements toward set objectives. Successfully developed a volunteer team of technicians. Show less

  • Follett Higher Education
    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Bookstore Manager
      • Dec 2001 - Dec 2002

      Lead a college bookstore through its initial Outsourcing Transition including the specific challenges of retaining existing staff, establishing trust and a strong working relationship with college faculty and administration, and a total store renovation. Successfully liquidated inventory liabilities, aggressively enforced accurate JIT inventory strategy, successfully restored faculty trust that was long-lost from previous management. Responsible for operating expense reductions in key areas as well as retail sales increases for total sales in excess of $850,000. Show less

  • ANCO Builders LLC
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Purchasing Agent
      • Apr 2000 - Dec 2001

      Responsible for all buying decisions in winery gift shop, vineyard supplies, office and janitorial supplies. Increased non-wine retail sales a shocking 42% during my tenure. Explored synergistic purchasing opportunities resulting in cost savings and vendor loyalty. Managed a “blank-check” discretionary budget of over $300,000. Attended trade shows and visited manufacturing facilities and negotiated with vendors for needed goods and services to meet quality and price expectations. Oversaw all shipping/receiving for facility where a significant cost savings was seen. Assisted in various special projects focusing on decreasing cost, increasing efficiency, and building wholesale distribution loyalty. Show less

Education

  • Roberts Wesleyan College
    BA, Philosophy & Religion
    1993 - 1997
  • Dryden High School
    Regents Diploma, Business
    1989 - 1993

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