Deborah Abi

DEBORAH ABI
GAINESVILLE, TX 76240

purewhiteeagle@yahoo.com

Career Objectives
To work for an organization that serves people and will utilize my multiple gifts, skills, and talents.
Summary of Qualifications
Accounting/Payroll; Administration; Advertising; Corporate Sponsorship; Customer Relations; Education; Event Planning; Public Relations; Government/Military; Human Relations; Interior Design; Journalism; Management; Marketing
Work History
Aug 17, 2006 - Apr 03, 2009 Renzenberger, Inc. - Lenexa, Texas
Regional Manager
Managed up to 120 employees at up to five different sites. Hiring/Terminating employees. Scheduling yard drivers. Scheduling Road Drivers. Payroll. Safety. Safety Audits. Training. Up to 75% traveling. Set up new territories. Inspections of vehicles. Vehicle maintenance. Semi-annual inspections of vehicles. Office management.
Jul 01, 1993 - May 20, 2006 Executive Business Services/Executive Concierge - Gainesville, Texas
Consultant/Owner
EBS Provided consulting for advertising, new businesses, public relations, marketing. Design and set up sales programs to include awards systems. Business plans from development to implementation. Surveys from development to publication of results. Set up complete office systems including decoration of offices, filing systems, computer hardware/software selection, setting up computer systems/networks, spreadsheets, accounting systems, etc. Human Resources, Training, Workshops, and Seminars on various topics. Event Planning. At times worked through various temporary agencies between contracts. Helped companies become ISO 9000, OSHA and Safety compliant.
Concierge provides services to clients including: Home Management, Personal Assistant, Lawn Management, Personal Shopping, Travel Arrangements, Errand Services, Organization, etc.
Worked at various temporary jobs between consultations including 2 years at Victory Christian Center, Tulsa, OK while attending school and Christian Faith Center, Seattle, WA as Executive Assistant for two years.
Crowley's Ridge Technical College teacher included: Accounting, Technical English, Technical Writing and Computer Operations.
Dec 02, 1988 - Apr 04, 1993 United States Air Force - Luke Air Force Base, Arizona
Director of Marketing and Publicity
Marketing, Publicity, Public Relations, Surveys, Customer Comments, Design and layout of publications, safety manager, Quality Team Manager, photography, write and compose manuals, magazine editor, membership manager, computer graphics, database management, military/civilian liaison, parade coordinator, airshow coordinator.
Education
Aug 1986 - May 1987 McKendree College - Lebanon, Illinois
Education Level: Bachelors Degree
Major: Public Relations
Minor: Art/Photography
GPA: 3.0
Total Hours: 80+
Graduated: Yes



Aug 1984 - May 1985 Texas Tech University - Lubbock, Texas
Education Level: 2 years college, technical or vocational school
Major: Journalism
GPA: 3.5
Total Hours: 48.0
Graduated: No
May 1985 - Aug 1985 Midwestern State University - Wichita Falls, Texas
Education Level: 1 year college, technical or vocational school
Major: Core courses
GPA: 3.5
Total Hours: 12.0
Graduated: No
Sep 1981 - Apr 1982 Gulf Coast Community College - Keesler AFB, Mississippi
Education Level: 1 year college, technical or vocational school
Major: Core courses
GPA: 4.0
Total Hours: 9.0
Graduated: No
Training
Jun 01, 1992 - Jun 10, 1992 Northern Arizona University
Management
Management Techniques
Status: Completed
Feb 02, 1992 - Mar 01, 1992 United States Air Force
Total Quality Management
Management techniques, team management, quality control.
Status: Completed
May 04, 1991 - May 14, 1991 Rio Salado Community College
Management
Management Techniques, Conflict Management, Management of difficult employees.
Status: Completed
Apr 02, 1982 - Jun 10, 1982 Department of Defense
Journalism
Journalism, photography.
Status: Completed
Jul 07, 1979 - Apr 07, 1980 United States Air Force
Air Traffic Control Radar Maintenance
Maintenance of radars, cameras, computers, video mappers, test equipment.
Status: Completed







The following are occupational experiences listed according to Work in Texas (Texas Workforce Commission). Each experience has the time I have worked at that position.

Occupational Experience
Government Service Executives ( 8 yrs 3 mos )
1. Administers, interprets, and explains policies, rules, regulations, and laws to organizations and individuals under authority of commission or applicable legislation. 5 to 9 years
2. Consults with staff and others in government, business, and private organizations to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problems. 5 to 9 years
3. Delivers speeches, writes articles, and presents information for organization at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, and accomplish objectives. 5 to 9 years
4. Develops, directs, and coordinates testing, hiring, training, and evaluation of staff personnel. 5 to 9 years
5. Develops, plans, organizes, and administers policies and procedures for organization to ensure administrative and operational objectives are met. 5 to 9 years
6. Directs and conducts studies and research, and prepares reports and other publications relating to operational trends and program objectives and accomplishments. 5 to 9 years
7. Directs and coordinates activities of workers in public organization to ensure continuing operations, maximize returns on investments, and increase productivity. 1 to 2 years
8. Directs organization charged with administering and monitoring regulated activities to interpret and clarify laws and ensure compliance with laws. 3 to 4 years
9. Establishes and maintains comprehensive and current record keeping system of activities and operational procedures in business office. 5 to 9 years
10. Evaluates findings of investigations, surveys, and studies to formulate policies and techniques and recommend improvements for personnel actions, programs, or business services. 3 to 4 years
11. Implements corrective action plan to solve problems. 3 to 4 years
12. Negotiates contracts and agreements with federal and state agencies and other organizations and prepares budget for funding and implementation of programs. 3 to 4 years
13. Participates in activities to promote business and expand services, and provides technical assistance in conducting of conferences, seminars, and workshops. 5 to 9 years
14. Plans, promotes, organizes, and coordinates public community service program and maintains cooperative working relationships among public and agency participants. 3 to 4 years
15. Prepares budget and directs and monitors expenditures of department funds. 3 to 4 years
16. Prepares, reviews, and submits reports concerning activities, expenses, budget, government statutes and rulings, and other items affecting business or program services. 5 to 9 years

Advertising and Promotions Managers ( 10 yrs 0 mos )
1. Confers with clients to provide marketing or technical advice. 10 to 14 years
2. Confers with department heads and/or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised. 10 to 14 years
3. Consults publications to learn about conventions and social functions and organizes prospect files for promotional purposes. 10 to 14 years
4. Contacts organizations to explain services and facilities offered or to secure props, audio visual materials, and sound effects. 10 to 14 years
5. Coordinates activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research. 10 to 14 years
6. Directs activities of workers engaged in developing and producing advertisements. 5 to 9 years
7. Directs product research and development. Training only
8. Formulates plans to extend business with established accounts and transacts business as agent for advertising accounts. 5 to 9 years
9. Inspects layouts and advertising copy and edits scripts, audio and video tapes, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications. 10 to 14 years
10. Monitors and analyzes sales promotion results to determine cost effectiveness of promotion campaign. 5 to 9 years
11. Plans and executes advertising policies of organization. 5 to 9 years
12. Plans and prepares advertising and promotional material. 10 to 14 years
13. Reads trade journals and professional literature to stay informed on trends, innovations, and changes that affect media planning. 10 to 14 years
14. Represents company at trade association meetings to promote products. 5 to 9 years
15. Supervises and trains service representatives. 10 to 14 years
Public Relations Managers ( 12 yrs 0 mos ) /Public Relations Specialists ( 20 yrs 0 mos )
1. Arranges for and conducts public-contact programs designed to meet client's objectives. 20 years or more
2. Conducts market and public opinion research to introduce or test specific products or measure public opinion. 10 to 14 years
3. Confers with production and support personnel to coordinate production of advertisements and promotions. 10 to 14 years
4. Consults with advertising agencies or staff to arrange promotional campaigns in all types of media for products, organizations, or individuals.
10 to 14 years
5. Counsels clients in effective ways of communicating with public. 20 years or more
6. Plans and directs development and communication of informational programs designed to keep public informed of client's products, accomplishments, or agenda. 20 years or more
7. Prepares and distributes fact sheets, news releases, photographs, scripts, motion pictures, or tape recordings to media representatives and others. 20 years or more
8. Prepares or edits organizational publications, such as newsletters to employees or public or stockholders' reports to favorably present client's viewpoint. 15 to 19 years
9. Promotes sales and/or creates goodwill for client's products, services, or persona by coordinating exhibits, lectures, contests, or public appearances. 20 years or more
10. Purchases advertising space and time as required to promote client's product or agenda. 5 to 9 years
11. Represents client during community projects and at public, social, and business gatherings. 20 years or more
12. Studies needs, objectives, and policies of organization or individual seeking to influence public opinion or promote specific products. 20 years or more
Administrative Services Managers ( 10 yrs 0 mos )
1. Analyzes internal processes and plans or implements procedural and policy changes to improve operations. 10 to 14 years
2. Conducts classes to teach procedures to staff. 10 to 14 years
3. Coordinates activities of clerical and administrative personnel in establishment or organization. 10 to 14 years
4. Formulates budgetary reports. 10 to 14 years
5. Hires and terminates clerical and administrative personnel. 10 to 14 years
6. Prepares and reviews operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency. 10 to 14 years
7. Recommends cost saving methods, such as supply changes and disposal of records to improve efficiency of department. 10 to 14 years
Medical and Health Services Managers ( 5 yrs 0 mos )
1. Administers fiscal operations, such as planning budgets, authorizing expenditures and coordinating financial reporting. 10 to 14 years
2. Consults with medical, business, and community groups to discuss service problems, coordinate activities and plans, and promote health programs. 3 to 4 years
3. Develops and maintains computerized records management system to store or process personnel, activity, or personnel data. 10 to 14 years
4. Develops instructional materials and conducts in-service and community-based educational programs. 3 to 4 years
5. Develops organizational policies and procedures and establishes evaluative or operational criteria for facility or medical unit. 10 to 14 years
6. Directs and coordinates activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, and maintenance personnel of health care facility or mobile unit. 3 to 4 years
7. Establishes work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space and equipment availability. 10 to 14 years
8. Implements and administers programs and services for health care or medical facility. 1 to 2 years
9. Inspects facilities for emergency readiness and compliance of access, safety, and sanitation regulations and recommends building or equipment modifications. 5 to 9 years
10. Prepares activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives. 10 to 14 years
11. Recruits, hires, and evaluates the performance of medical staff and auxiliary personnel. 1 to 2 years
12. Reviews and analyzes facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk management and to improve service utilization. 10 to 14 years
Market Research Analysts ( 2 yrs 0 mos )
1. Attends staff conferences to submit findings and proposals to management for consideration. 5 to 9 years
2. Checks consumer reaction to new or improved products or services. 5 to 9 years
3. Collects data on customer preferences and buying habits. 5 to 9 years
4. Establishes research methodology and designs format for data gathering, such as surveys, opinion polls, or questionnaires. 5 to 9 years
5. Examines and analyzes statistical data to forecast future marketing trends and to identify potential markets. 5 to 9 years
6. Gathers data on competitors and analyzes prices, sales, and method of marketing and distribution. 1 to 2 years
7. Prepares reports and graphic illustrations of findings. 5 to 9 years
8. Translates complex numerical data into nontechnical, written text. 3 to 4 years
Editors ( 8 yrs 3 mos )
1. Arranges topical or alphabetical list of index items, according to page or chapter, indicating location of item in text. 3 to 4 years
2. Compiles index cross references and related items, such as glossaries, bibliographies, and footnotes. 1 to 2 years
3. Confers with management and editorial staff members regarding placement of developing news stories. 5 to 9 years
4. Determines placement of stories based on relative significance, available space, and knowledge of layout principles. 5 to 9 years
5. Plans and prepares page layouts to position and space articles and photographs or illustrations. 10 to 14 years
6. Reads and evaluates manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication and confers with authors regarding changes or publication. 10 to 14 years
7. Reads copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax, and indicates corrections, using standard proofreading and typesetting symbols. 10 to 14 years
8. Reads material to determine items to be included in index of book or other publication. Training only
9. Reviews and approves proofs submitted by composing room. 10 to 14 years
10. Selects and crops photographs and illustrative materials to conform to space and subject matter requirements. 10 to 14 years
11. Selects local, state, national, and international news items received by wire from press associations. 10 to 14 years
12. Verifies facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources. 5 to 9 years
13. Writes and rewrites headlines, captions, columns, articles, and stories to conform to publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements. 10 to 14 years
Creative Writers ( 20 yrs 0 mos )
1. Collaborates with other writers on specific projects. 20 years or more
2. Conducts research to obtain factual information and authentic detail, utilizing sources such as newspaper accounts, diaries, and interviews. 20 years or more
3. Confers with client, publisher, or producer to discuss development changes or revisions. 20 years or more
4. Develops factors, such as theme, plot, characterization, psychological analysis, historical environment, action, and dialogue, to create material. 20 years or more
5. Organizes material for project, plans arrangement or outline, and writes synopsis. 20 years or more
6. Reviews, submits for approval, and revises written material to meet personal standards and satisfy needs of client, publisher, director, or producer. 20 years or more
7. Selects subject or theme for writing project based on personal interest and writing specialty, or assignment from publisher, client, producer, or director. 20 years or more
8. Writes fiction or nonfiction prose work, such as short story, novel, biography, article, descriptive or critical analysis, or essay. 20 years or more
9. Writes humorous material for publication or performance, such as comedy routines, gags, comedy shows, or scripts for entertainers. Training only
10. Writes play or script for moving pictures or television, based on original ideas or adapted from fictional, historical, or narrative sources. Training only
Copy Writers ( 26 yrs 0 mos )
1. Consults with sales media and marketing representatives to obtain information on product or service and discuss style and length of advertising copy. 20 years or more
2. Obtains additional background and current development information through research and interview. 20 years or more
3. Prepares advertising copy, using computer. 15 to 19 years
4. Reviews advertising trends, consumer surveys, and other data regarding marketing of goods and services to formulate approach. 10 to 14 years
5. Writes advertising copy for use by publication or broadcast media and revises copy according to supervisor's instructions. 15 to 19 years
6. Writes articles, bulletins, sales letters, speeches, and other related informative and promotional material. 20 years or more
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers ( 10 yrs 0 mos )
1. Assists sales staff in completing complicated and difficult sales. 5 to 9 years
2. Confers with company officials to develop methods and procedures to increase sales, expand markets, and promote business. 5 to 9 years
3. Coordinates sales promotion activities and prepares merchandise displays and advertising copy. 5 to 9 years
4. Directs and supervises employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or performing specific service such as pumping gasoline for customers. 5 to 9 years
5. Examines merchandise to ensure that it is correctly priced, displayed or functions as advertised. 5 to 9 years
6. Examines products purchased for resale or received for storage to determine condition of product or item. 5 to 9 years
7. Formulates pricing policies on merchandise according to requirements for profitability of store operations. 5 to 9 years
8. Hires, trains, and evaluates personnel in sales or marketing establishment. 5 to 9 years
9. Inventories stock and reorders when inventories drop to specified level. 5 to 9 years
10. Keeps records pertaining to purchases, sales, and requisitions. 10 to 14 years
11. Listens to and resolves customer complaints regarding service, product, or personnel. 10 to 14 years
12. Plans and prepares work schedules and assigns employees to specific duties. 10 to 14 years
13. Prepares sales and inventory reports for management and budget departments. 3 to 4 years

Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other ( 20 yrs 0 mos )

Computer Skills
Typing Speed: 55 Words Per Minute
- Apple or Macintosh Computers
- Database Software (Oracle, Access, etc)
- Desktop Publishing Software (InDesign, etc)
- EMail Software (Outlook, Thunderbird, etc)
- Graphics or Drawing Software (Photoshop, etc)
- Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc)
- Networking or Lan Software (Cisco, etc)
- Peripheral Devices (Scanners, Printers, etc)
- Personal Computers
- Presentation Software (PowerPoint, Flash, etc)
- Spreadsheet Software (Calc, Excel, etc)
- Utility Software (Virus, File Compression, etc)
- Web Design Software (RapidWeaver, etc)
- Word Processing Software (Word, WordPerfect, etc)

Language Skills
English

Additional Skills
ADVERTISING WORK;MARKET RESEARCH ANALYSIS WORK;FUND RAISING;PUBLIC RELATIONS WORK;MARKETING WORK;CAMPAIGNS;DESKTOP PUBLISHING PC SOFTWARE;EDITING;GRAPHICS PC SOFTWARE;JOB SPECIFICATIONS;MILITARY STANDARDS AND SPECS;EJOURNALISM;TECHNICAL WRITING;PROOFREAD

Driver's License
Class C - Standard Driver's License