Debra J. McNichols
Mesa, AZ 85203
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Over 12 years of proven background and experience in the home building industry within the
marketing/advertising arena as well as office management, AR/AP and construction. Over 15
years in the recruitment advertising and product advertising industry.
Microsoft Word / Excel / Illustrator /
Outlook / Internet/ Quickbooks 2003 and 2007
Typing speed - approx 120 wpm
Familiar with all offices machines
Blueprint Reading
Customer Focused
Enjoy fast paced environment
Able to handle many projects at one time
Organizational skills with focus on detail
Professional Experience
Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate -2008
Marketing and Sales Support Manager
Provide marketing and salesperson support for J.W. Marriot Residences Loreto, Baja, Mexico –
high end condominium project.
Coordinate, research and ongoing update of marketing plan
Provide all support to sales personnel
Fulfillment of all marketing materials to clients generated from website/phone calls
Arrange for 800 lines, phones, office equipment for sales office in Loreto Baja
Assisted photo shoot for collateral materials in Loreto Baja
Plan and coordinate sales meetings
New Home Sales Centers, Inc. - 2001 - 2008
Project Manager/Office Administrator
Concept design through final completion of New Home Sales Centers for Home Builders to create
a warm, inviting and workable environment for the Sales People.
Consulting/design and concept of new sales office or sales trailer including coordinating with
client and their superintendents through the construction phase including paint and flooring
specifications
Coordination and overseeing construction of millwork / floor plan and rendering conversion to
camera ready art and then into display graphics / other applicable graphics.
Order all furniture and accessories, signage, awnings and all sales tools required by sales people
Interior design of sales center and salespeople’s offices
Final installation
Continued monitoring of all floor plans and renderings for changes for each plan for each client
On-going client interaction regarding their sales center’s needs in the various communities
Coordinate with graphic artist the creation of brochures/handouts using the floor plan and
renderings for files for both printer and webmaster.
AR/AP for NHSC
Budgets
Contract proposal and preparation
Oversee all office machines and computers including network
Provide any additional clerical or administrative needs that are required for a smooth working and
profitable office
Jackson Properties
1999 - 2000
Marketing Assistant
Assistant to marketing director for high end builder managing the advertising, models, sales
centers and being the liaison between corporate and the sales department.
Assist in creation/ design and implement all advertising (print, radio, outdoor boards and signage)
for local homebuilder
Assist in creation/design, management and implementation of all collateral materials
Report preparation for sales and general liaison to sales and marketing department
Radio remote and grand opening preparation and implementation
Model/Sales office merchandising
Contract Administration
Rada Advertising, Inc. (Recruitment Advertising)
1996-1999
Account Service Manager
Recruited by Chicago based recruitment advertising firm from Chicago to facilitate the opening of
their Phoenix branch office and service existing and new accounts. Managed approximately 30
accounts in their recruitment advertising needs.
Facilities management and procurement
AR/AP
Training
Client management and service of accounts for their recruitment advertising needs
Preparation of all advertising for placement requiring planning and communicating with graphics
and copywriting departments
JWT Specialized Communications
1994-1996
Account Coordinator
Served as media buyer, coordinator of accounts national recruitment advertising agency.
Media campaign development and media buying / add placement for over 50 clients
Customer service and account coordination
Robson Communities, Inc.
1990-1993
Media Buyer/Marketing Assistant
Assistant to Director of Marketing managing and facilitating all areas of the marketing arena for
local Active Adult Community Builder.
Purchase media, product and campaign marketing materials
Manage direct mail program
Prepare competitive submittals for award programs
Manage marketing and advertising of Preferred Guest Program including production of weekly
reports involving tracking and follow-up
All data gathering and production of monthly marketing reports
Serve as “Information Center” for 4 communities and corporate
Involved in production of videos, TV commercials and radio commercials