Deborah Richter
**** ***** ****** ***** *****, Murray Utah 84107
Email: ****************@*****.***
Phone: 801-***-****
Executive Summary
With nearly 30 years experience in Customer Service and Product Development
Life Cycle, I offer strength in planning, problem solving and
communication. I am an experienced team player, skilled at organizing
complex projects, defining priorities and delegating tasks. I work well in
a high pressure environment and bring a demonstrated record of high
performance standards including attention to detail, schedules, deadlines,
budgets and most of all quality work.
Signature Group Real Estate, Midvale, Utah
Realtor April 2006 -
August 2008
Performed the functions of both a Buyers and Sellers Agent, specializing in
residential property sales.
. Ran MLS email campaign for prospects
. Developed the needed rapport with Buyers and Sellers to build trust
. Successfully negotiated Real Estate Purchase Contracts between Buyers
and Sellers
. Ensured clients had clear understanding of the contracts entered into
. Networked neighborhoods to educate homeowners concerning the Real
Estate market
. Held Open Houses to market active listings for homeowners
First Health Group Corporation/Coventry Health Care, Salt Lake City, Utah
Supervisor of Corporate Test February 2000-
February 2006
Oversaw the training and management of 19 Software Testers in multiple
locations. Responsible for resource allocation and problem resolution,
while ensuring timelines, quality work and project deadlines were met.
Responsible for the tracking and reporting of all projects to upper
management while ensuring internal processes were followed.
. Promoted to Supervisor of Corporate Test after 7 years service with
First Health Strategies/First Health Group
. Effectively resolved difficult situations between colleagues and
projects
. Responsible for establishing and adjusting workloads to meet
production schedules
. Designated team leaders to oversee projects and lead a team to
successful implementation
. Participated in design specification meetings
. Responsible for tracking and reporting all projects progress to upper
management and conveyed on a weekly basis.
. Key player in developing the methodology and flow of software code
promotions
. Responsible for training and cross training Testing Team
. Developed and administered colleague reviews bi-annually
. Successfully coordinated with outside auditors for provision of needed
documentation to pass the Sarbanes Oxley Audit to meet industry
requirements
First Health Strategies
Software Tester August 1993 - February
2000
Performed Black Box, Unit, System, Integration, Boundary, and Functional
Testing for the First Claim software.
. Awarded the position of Project Test Team Lead for both the Y2K
project of First Claim and the Unified Claims System
. Successfully evaluated business requirements, attended Design
Specification Meetings, and worked directly with Business Users to
gain a good understanding of business needs
. Effectively developed and directed software system testing procedures
and documentation, submitted, tracked and validated defects using the
PVCS Tracker
. Achieved proficiency at writing and delivering Test Cases and Test
Plans to meet the User specifications
LIBRA Corporation, Salt Lake City, Utah
Customer Support/Marketing December 1978 - August
1993
Responsible for phone support to the CPA Industry for the Client Write-
Up/General Ledger Software Applications. Supported the National Dealer
network via lead generation through cold calling, phone support and
assisted in closing the sales.
. Awarded position of Lead Trainer to the National Dealer Network and
Arthur Anderson Consultants
. Successfully directed end-users through the initial installation & day
to day use of the LIBRA Software via telephone
. Served in key position as liaison between corporate and Amerisource
. Served as lead facilitator and organizer for the annual National Sales
meeting
. Responsible for testing, documenting and verifying year-end procedures
for producing W2s and 1099s
. Responsible for training new Support Reps on the CPA Industry and 'how-
to' support the industry
. Executed product feature and 'how-to' presentations to the Dealers
Users Groups
Additional Activities and Training
Stringham Real Estate, Time Effectiveness, Stress Management, STQE Star
West Conference
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
PVCS Tracker
MLS
MLS Email Campaign