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Carol A. Ryall
Owner/manager
Lexington,South Carolina
Overview
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Leaders travel agency
Admin. Asst.
2023.08 - 2024.05 (9 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Hired as Admin. Asst. – answering phones, filing, doing marketing and public relations. Ended up being used as a travel agent, but with no training provided.
Earth Available Realty
1991.01 - 2022.01 (31 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Managed the office including all administrative duties, established financial systems and controls, developed and implemented marketing programs. Set up data network, established presence on web, hired and trained real estate agents in this new, “state-of-the-art” real estate business model.
- Obtained RE Salespersons license and later a Brokers license. Demonstrated ability in the field by attaining “Life Membership” status in the Greater Columbia Association of Realtor exclusive Circle of Excellence. (Only 10% of real estate agents attain this distinction and they were all representing both Buyers and Sellers.)
- Helped establish and became a Charter member of the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents.
- South Carolina’s premier Exclusive Buyer Agency brokerage company.
Woman2Woman Publishing
Contributing Writer
2014.09 - 2017.01 (2 education.years_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Interviewed and wrote 90+ articles for several local women’s publications. Proofreader for company’s publications.
- (on the side)
Hugh Ryall Seminars
1995.01 - 2010.01 (15 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Established and operated with partner/husband a real estate seminar company, Hugh Ryall Seminars, to teach Exclusive Buyer Agency to the real estate community, locally, regionally, and nationally. The company grew into a full-service Designation and Continuing Education provider to real estate professionals in the Southeast. Responsible for marketing, administration, financial records. budgeting and controls, data implementation, registration, booking locations and accommodations. Hired instructors to teach various disciplines. Co-wrote & edited course materials used in classes. Closed during real estate and financial implosion, 2010.
Cultural Council of Richland and Lexington County
Office Manager and Bookkeeper
1987.01 - 1991.01 (4 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Responsible for the administration of office, handling budget, producing financial reports, normal bookkeeping functions.
Folline’s Optical Centers
Administrative Assistant
1984.01 - 1987.01 (3 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Handling all assignments delegated by owner, including financial, administrative, inventory, vendor relationships, ordering, personnel relationships, research.
Education
Winthrop UniversityRock Hill, SC
No Degree from English
University Overview
Earned both Real Estate Agent and Broker's licenses.
Skills
Diligent work ethic Reliable and trustworthy Calm demeanor
Interpersonal skills
Effective telephone management Strong grammar skills Diction and tone excellence Understanding and comprehension
Administrative support skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Timeline
Admin. Asst.
Travel Leaders travel agency
2023.08 - 2024.05 (9 education.months_Label)
Contributing Writer
Woman2Woman Publishing
2014.09 - 2017.01 (2 education.years_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
Hugh Ryall Seminars
1995.01 - 2010.01 (15 education.years_Label)
Earth Available Realty
1991.01 - 2022.01 (31 education.years_Label)
Office Manager and Bookkeeper
Cultural Council of Richland and Lexington County
1987.01 - 1991.01 (4 education.years_Label)
Administrative Assistant
Folline’s Optical Centers
1984.01 - 1987.01 (3 education.years_Label)
Winthrop University
No Degree from English