Deborah Anne Dart
*** ******* ******* ****** ************, Georgia 30134 ***********@*****.*** 770-***-****
High-Integrity, Executive Leader with over 10 years of Association Management experience. Independent,
self-starter and team player. Major strengths include an extensive background and experience in accounting,
financial reports, budgeting and property management. Other qualifications include excellent communication
and leadership skills, events planning, attention to detail, dutiful respect for compliance with governing
documents, as well as supervisory skills including managing staff, training, and payroll. Demonstrated
proficiency in Strategic operations planning, organizational efficiency, leadership development, and program
management.
Finance/Budget Management Governmental Advocacy
Organizational Management Educational Programming
Property Management Human Resource Management
Leadership Development
Special Events Management
Chief Executive Officer May 2012 to
August 2014
Director of Administration and Professional Development August 2011 to
May 2012
Cobb Association of REALTORS® 444 Magnet Street, Marietta, GA 30060
• Managed finances and budget of the third largest REALTOR® Association in Georgia. Prepared
monthly profit and loss report, balance sheet, and budget vs actual report, enforced policies and
procedures and efficiently administered the association business.
• Proficient with Quickbooks Pro, Microsoft Office Suite, Real Estate association management system,
RPAC management system, GARPAC reporting procedures, NAR and GAR dues reporting
procedures.
• Developed and maintained quality customer service for tenants, administered property management
for the Association office building, and maintained good relationship with vendors and service
providers. Oversaw the collection of rent and compliance with lease terms.
• Maintained appearance of the office building with proper repairs, maintenance, and coordinated with
subcontractors to manage building improvements.
• Increased membership by providing high degree of professional customer service; created new
member orientation program; provided ongoing leadership training to develop effective leadership.
• Responsible for preparation of agendas, minutes and financials for board of directors meetings;
planned membership meetings, conferences, leadership training and awards gala; organized and
planned fundraising events and community outreach programs.
• Established strong and appropriate relationships with Board of Directors, committees, volunteers,
staff,
affiliates and members. Developed positive relationships with executive colleagues, and other
associations.
• HR Administration; trained staff, monitored staff performance and set development goals, assigned
accountabilities, conducted annual performance reviews, and managed Payroll.
• Director of the Real Estate School. Planned CE Classes for member’s professional development;
Reported CE to the Georgia Real Estate Commission.
• Responsible for membership communication utilizing email system, website, e-commerce, and social
media platforms.
• Administered RPAC (REALTOR® Political Action Committee) programs and activities to increase
participation.
• Ensured that the Association governing documents were in compliance; assisted the Board to
determine the Association values, mission, vision, and goals by following the strategic and business
plans.
• Coordinated committee meetings, membership meetings, and fundraising events.
• Managed Realtor Store and assisted members with purchases.
• Maintained files with annual expenditures and vendor compliance forms and contracts.
• Responsible for the Management of the West Georgia Board of REALTORS ®.
Chief Executive Officer June 2008 to
August 2011
West Georgia Board of REALTORS® Douglasville, GA
• Managed all of the association functions, office operations and volunteer coordination.
• Provided guidance to association volunteer leadership and worked with volunteers on community
service projects and fundraising events.
• Responsible for all financial aspects of the non-profit Association.
• Developed and maintained close relationships with Partners to ensure continued sponsorship support.
• Established and set up Real Estate School.
• Implemented the installation of new Association Management software. Converted all membership
data to the new management system.
• Redesigned Association website and handled the website administration using Dream Weaver software
program; implemented e-commerce and maintained effective communication tools for members.
• Coordinated and planned monthly membership luncheons, participated in committee meetings,
community service events and board fundraisers.
Administrative Officer January 2003 to
June 2008
West Georgia Board of REALTORS® Douglasville, GA
• Administrative Support for CEO.
• This position required wide range of skills: computer, accounting, clerical, organizational and time
management, a positive attitude and good communication skills to work with volunteer leadership.
• Processed all accounts payable, accounts receivable and dues invoices; monthly profit and loss
statements, balance sheet and budget vs actual reports for Board of Director Meetings.
• Prepared year end reports and financial information for CPA.
• Created newsletters, mass emails to membership and updated social media sites such as Facebook,
Linked In, and Twitter accounts for the Association.
Other Experience
Office Manager/Owner January 1990 to
November 2012
Dart Barn & Fence, Inc., Douglasville, Georgia
• Responsible for all administrative and financial aspects of our family owned lumber and fencing
company.
• QuickBooks Pro, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, quarterly and year-end tax preparation.
• Website Design and administration.
Bookkeeper and Office Manager 1988-
1991
Gold and Diamond Source, Atlanta Georgia.
Sales Associate 1985-
1988
Shane Company, Marietta, GA
Additional Experience: Virtual Bookkeeper for CPA, part-time work for CPA firm.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Economics, 1985
University of Georgia – Athens, GA
License
Georgia Salesperson Real Estate License #360071
Education and Training
Georgia Institute of Real Estate: Salesperson Pre-license Course 10/2014
RCE REALTOR® Certified Executive Course 2010 to Present
State and National REALTORS® Conventions 2007-2014
Regional Association Executive Conferences 2007-2014
National Association of REALTORS® Association Executive Conferences 2010-2014
Professional Standards/Grievance Training 2009, 2010, 2014
Georgia Association of REALTORS® Leadership Development Conference 2008-2013
National Association Leadership Summit 2009-2013
Georgia Real Estate Educators Association Conference 2009-2012
National Association of REALTORS® Director of Education Workshop 2012
Georgia Association of Leadership Academy Graduate 2011
NAR Association Executive Training 2006, 2011
West Georgia Board of REALTORS® Leadership Development Course 2010
Professional Standards Administration Certificate 2006, 2009
QuickBooks Pro Certification 1991