Debra L. Edwards
Los Angeles, CA 90221
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Summary of Qualifications
• Effective management skills and entrepreneurial experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective consulting, problem solving and resolution capabilities
• Experienced in managing multiple projects with effective organizational skills
• Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, work well under pressure and communicating verbal and written ideas clearly and effectively
• Competent in training and evaluating employees work performance to build and maintain cross-functional relationships with peers and management
• Proficient in modern office practices, equipment and procedures
Education
Para Legal Studies - Barclay College Lawndale, CA
General Education - Dominguez High School Compton, CA
Relevant Experience Skills
Designer/Event Planner/Interior Designer – D. Edwards Interiors April 1993 – Present
• Provide full spectrum of services i.e., themed events, business meetings, weddings, etc.
• Determine needs of prospective clients for projects and events.
• Create, develop and review all aspects of project and event objectives i.e., meetings, themed events and hospitality.
• Coordinate and direct all staff to prospective assignments to complete project/event goals.
• Oversee and account project objectives ensuring an excellent presentation of events and project success
• Assess, evaluate staff and team members for reward and disciplinary actions; utilize conflict resolution methods for issues and complaints.
• Manage and train staff of 50 employees.
• Implement promotional marketing campaigns i.e., social media, viral marketing strategies and direct mail for successful business growth.
Seasonal Designer - Walt Disney September 2006 – December 2006
• Collaborate with superiors for objectives of designated projects.
• Create decorum for all assigned areas i.e., hotels, Club 33, specialty rooms.
• Customize window treatments, floral arrangement and faux finish designs.
Starbucks Coffee – Assistant Manager October 1999 – June 2000
• Perform administrative duties, weekly business reports, staff reviews, evaluations, and reports to superiors.
• Implement “Core” training courses to ensure successful team effectiveness and productivity
• Improve sale techniques, customer service and product knowledge through coaching and mentoring. Increased sales of 40%