Gayla Morrison
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Tyler, TX 75701
Public & Community Relations
Leadership & Customer Service
Business Advisor for Marketing
Work Independently and as a Team Leader
Supervise and Train DFW Public Relations Reps
Advanced Computer and Clerical Skills: Microsoft Office, Email, Outlook, Proficient in MS365/Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Google Suite, Internet Research, Computer Files, Facebook Admin, A/P, A/R, Payroll, Data Entry, 10-key, 50wpm, Office Management, Marketing Plan Strategies / Analysis, Reports, Marketing Expenditures/Budget, Proficient in English, Grammar, Punctuation and Creative Content Writing
WORK HISTORY
Tyler Small Business Development Center 2020-2022 (CARES Act Grant)
MB2 Dental Solutions/Fresh Dental & Picasso Dental 2013-2020 (ended due to CoVid-19)
Public School Teacher 2008-2013 (CX Debate Coach, UIL Drama Director, Musical Theatre)
HIGHER EDUCATION
Tyler Junior College 1997 earned Associate of Applied Science / Legal Assistant
UT Tyler 2002 earned Bachelor of General Studies / Business
UT Tyler 2004 earned Master of Arts / Interdisciplinary Studies
CERTIFICATES AND HONORS
-Texas Teaching Certification Generalist EC-4 & Theatre Arts K-12 (until July 2025)
-Highly Qualified through Region IV for Music EC-12 and English 6-7-8
-Certified Bookkeeping Basics, QuickBooks, Zoom (CE)
-Marketing Appreciation Award (2016) "Gayla's Marketing Magic"
-Employee of the Month - MB2 Dental Solutions (2015)
-Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2003
-Tyler Junior College, 1997, Business and Technology Honors
-Alpha Psi Omega, 2003 lifetime member
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
-Public Relations Representative attending networking events for 7 area Chambers of Commerce
-Loaned Executive for the Greater Smith County United Way Campaigns in 2015 & 2016
-#Schooliscool Committee, Tyler 3yrs with the City of Tyler, TISD and Tyler Parks & Recreation
-WIC, Net-Health, Walmart Wellness Days, JJO Charities, PATH, Bethesda, FB contests, BBB
-Relationship Marketing as Public Relations Representative (6 offices in Tyler, Longview & DFW)
-Liaison between the public, our dental offices and families (created lists of prospective clients)
-Associate at Dillard's Home Store, JCPenney Home Store, and Macy's - work through college
other job functions: supplies, payroll, document, purchasing, inventory, scheduling building maintenance, AP/AR, 50WPMconference calls & zoom meetings office equipment: computer, printer, email, phone, fax, scanner, duplo folder, 10-keyother job duties: greeting visitors, drafting documents, editing, creating a variety of media, running reports, proofreading, answering phones, mail processing, taking orders, scheduling appointments, other computer experience: NEOSERRA, Shelby Software, Snelling Data Entry, Dentrix System, PowerPoint, ADP other: lifetime learner, common sense, general office practices