Adri Harrison
About Adri Harrison
Adri Harrison is a Compensation Assistant at the Federal Government of Canada, with a diverse background in sales and steel fabrication. She has developed strong business acumen and client management skills through various roles in notable organizations over the years.
Work at Government of Canada
Adri Harrison has been employed as a Compensation Assistant at the Federal Government of Canada since 2018. In this role, she contributes to the management of compensation processes and supports various administrative functions. Her position is based in Ottawa, Canada Area, where she has accumulated over six years of experience in this capacity.
Previous Experience in Sales and Management
Prior to her current role, Adri Harrison worked at Airgas as a Branch Manager from 2011 to 2015 in Surrey, BC. Her responsibilities included overseeing branch operations and managing sales teams. Before that, she served as an Inside Sales Associate at Praxair from 2008 to 2011 in the Vancouver, Canada Area, where she developed her skills in client account management and business development.
Background in Steel Fabrication and Welding
Adri Harrison has extensive experience in steel fabrication and welding, having worked in this field for several years. She was employed at Finning (Canada) from 1994 to 2001 and at CWS Industries Inc from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, she worked at Dynamic Structures for one year in 2006-2007. Her background in this industry has equipped her with practical skills and knowledge relevant to manufacturing and production.
Education and Expertise
Adri Harrison holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Toronto, which she completed from 2016 to 2017. She also pursued studies in English Language and Literature at the University of Toronto - University College from 1987 to 1989. Furthermore, she is currently working towards a Continuing Education Certificate in Instructing Adults at George Brown College, which she has been studying since 2016.
Skills in Business Development and Operations
Adri Harrison possesses a refined skill set in client account acquisition and management, developed through her diverse work experiences. She has notable strengths in negotiating with vendors and implementing operational improvements. Her expertise extends to driving business growth through sales cycle coordination, growth forecasting, and proactive inventory management.