Debra A. Myers
Dallas, Texas 75254
Cell: 214-***-****
Email: ******.********@*****.***
PROFILE SUMMARY
Strong work ethic and capacity to take initiative
Outstanding written & verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Twelve years experience in organizational and administrative support
Solid ability to multi-task
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT:
Managed executive’s email, calendar and arranged conference calls
Acted as liaison for the CEO both internally and externally
Created presentations, communications, and reports
Maintained confidential files and records
Database administration and training including conversion to new system
Arranged travel for CEO and other executives
Resolved customer concerns that elevated to the level of the President
Maintained equipment pricing for sales staff through the company
Developed relationship with nationwide dealer community and executive staff of major manufacturer
Responsible for attending meeting and taking/distributing meeting minutes for national dealer council
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
OFFICE MANAGEMENT / HUMAN RESOURCES:
Motivated staff to deliver quality customer service and meet sales expectations
Known as “go to” person throughout the organization when unsure where to go for answers
Responsible for recruiting, hiring and training all sales staff
Assembled all new employee paperwork for HR processing
SALES AND MARKETING:
Created marketing and advertising programs through company collateral and website enhancements
Maintained social networking on a weekly and monthly basis
Developed and edited articles for various trade publications
Created new programs to improve selling productivity by reducing the number of calls by Account Executives to customers bound in existing contractual obligations
Marketed services for clients to maintain competitive costs, including the development and assembly of bid specifications
Contacted business and community organizations to build partnerships and provide services
Sponsor and attend professional events, trade shows, industry meetings in order to build business relationships
EVENT COORDINATION:
Planned and facilitated all company events including holiday parties, company meetings, and visitor walk-throughs
Organized workshops for potential customers showcasing company’s technique and procedures
Planned, promoted and orchestrated special events with a focus on customer appreciation
TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION:
Responsible for training all sales staff on CRM and procedures
Classroom instruction for co-workers and management on business procedures and interpretation of federal laws
Performed group presentations to educate new members on proper utilization of their healthcare plan
EDUCATION
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 1999 – 2000
Little Rock, Arkansas
Focus area in Marketing
Pulaski Technical College 1998 - 1999
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Associate of Arts Degree
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Nevill Imaging Solutions Carrollton, Texas 2008 – 2011
Executive Assistant / Marketing Coordinator
Bob Lilly Professional Promotions Dallas, Texas 2007 – 2008
Director of Business Development
Stars Design Group Dallas, Texas 2006 – 2007
Account Executive
IESI of Missouri St. Louis, Missouri 2003 – 2006
Business Development Representative
Rebsamen Insurance Little Rock, Arkansas 2000 – 2003
Account Manager
Prudential Insurance Little Rock, Arkansas 1990 – 1997
Account Manager