DEBRA HOUSTON

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Mobile, Alabama 36608

251-***-****-C

ac87pf@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Over 20 years experience in sales and account management.

Adept at dealing with decisions makers, meeting deadlines and sales quotas.

Possess exemplary verbal and written communication skills, along with strong analytical skills.

Possess proficient understanding of the internet, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Software.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Interior Design Sales and Service:

Barrows Fine Furniture, Inc., Mobile, Alabama November 2013 – Present

Bronstein’s, Inc., Mobile, Alabama December 2008 – May 2011

Norwalk Furniture, Inc., Spanish Fort, Alabama July 2006 – December 2008

Ethan Allen, Inc., Mobile, Alabama November 2004 – June 2006

Responsible for sales and services for residential and commercial clients, development of final design concept and job estimate, closure of sale; offering a complete range of furnishings, rugs, window treatments from planning phase through final installation.

Sales and Sales Management:

Dillard’s, Inc., Mobile, Alabama June 2011 – August 2013

Nygard Department Coordinator and Promotions Director and Ladies Better Sportswear: responsible for meeting and exceeding daily/monthly/YTD sales quotas, expanding customer base, managing sales promotions, floor inventory, customer orders, department banking and sales-effective displays.

Account Manager:

American Heritage Life Insurance, Inc., Mobile, Alabama May 2000 – October 2004

Responsible for marketing All-State financial products to new and existing business and private accounts; list of products; whole, universal and term life insurances, disability and wide-range of supplemental insurances.

Point of Care Instructor:

Computer Programming Systems, Inc. (CPSI), Mobile, Alabama April 1996 – June 1997

Responsible for setup and implementation of customized nursing software systems, situation analysis, problem resolution, and training of nursing staff.

Insurance Coordinator:

Hiller Investments, Inc., Mobile, Alabama July 1993 – March 1996

Responsible for account management and billing reconciliation of all Hiller health, life, and workmen’s compensation insurance records company-wide, reported to CFO.

Assistant Store Manager:

Casual Corner, U.S. Retail Group, Mobile, Alabama June 1981 – June 1985

Responsible for reconciliation and reporting of daily, monthly, and YTD sales; human and inventory resource management; advertising tracking; floor merchandising; customer service; and meeting personal and store sales quotas.

EDUCATION:

Graduate, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 3.4/4.0 GPA

Julius T. Wright Preparatory School for Girls, Mobile, Alabama

ASSOCIATIONS, AWARDS and COMMUNITY SERVICE:

• Alabama Federation of Republican Women, 2011 - Present

• American Red Cross Platelet Donor, 2002 – Present

• Top Salesman, Norwalk Furniture, Inc., 2007 – 2008

• Top Salesman, Ethan Allen, November – December 2005; April – August 2006; October 2006

• Drug Education Council, Volunteer, 2001 – 2005

• Meals on Wheels Volunteer, Christ Episcopal Church, 2000 – 2002

• Junior League of Mobile, 1983 – 1988; Christmas Jubilee Decorations Committee, 1984 – 1995

Sustainer 1988 - 1992

• National Geographic Society and Cousteau Society, Contributor, 1985 -1995

INTERESTS and HOBBIES:

Scuba Diving, Snow Skiing, Swimming, Golf, Music, Health and Natural Sciences, Travel, Reading, and the Arts and Design.

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