Debra Roy-Payne
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Address: **** ***** ********
City: Chesapeake
State: VA
Zip: 23323
Country: USA
Phone: 757-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $45,000
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Debra Roy-Payne
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Assistant Director of Admissions-The Art Institute of Virginia Beach: Virginia Beach, VA, August 2009-July 2012
Managed inquiries to achieve prompt contact and scheduled interviews with prospective students.
Accurately explained programs, expected outcomes, and financial obligations to qualified candidates for enrollment and determined appropriateness for admission based upon career goals compatibility and personality.
Achieved enrollment and start rate goals and conducted all activities in accordance to the school's ethical standards. Adhered to all state, federal accreditation, institute rules and regulations regarding student recruitment.
Participated in recruitment and enrollment activities including: open houses, regional presentations, training sessions, orientation programs, career days, etc.
Helped with any duties to maintain enrollment and success of students.
Sales Consultant-La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries: Chesapeake, VA, September 2007-February 2009
Full time commission sales position selling La-Z-Boy furniture and accessories.
Focus was on individual customer service which included demonstrating and educating each customer of the features and benefits of the product line.
Completed order information, collected fees, kept organized customer records.
Assistant Manager-New York & Company: McLean, VA, June 2005-August 2007
Managed daily operations and supported my supervising managers. An average business day was $5,000-$30,000, and total yearly sales were over $5 million.
Performed sales work, inventories, reconciled cash with sales receipts, kept operating records, and prepared daily record of transactions.
Acted as store manager in manager's absence. Ordered merchandise and office supplies and ensured compliance of employees with established security and safety.
Assistant Manager-United Colors of Benetton: Norfolk, VA, December 2004-May 2005
Relationship selling by listening to the client, assessing their needs, and creating a wardrobe based on their style and excitement for the product.
Demonstrated how clients could coordinate outfits and accessories by being creative and stylish
Assisted with all store operations, and ensured proper opening and closing procedures were followed.
Staff Writer/Photographer-Houston Community Newspapers: Houston, TX-August 2003-May 2004
Interviewed leads, conducted research for stories and closely reviewed the material for content and structure.
Submitted the work in the correct format and prepared to rewrite if needed
Participated in workshops to improve writing skills, and accompanied each story with narrative photographs.
EDUCATION
University of Houston-Bachelor of Arts, English- December 2002