Hi, I’m
Carol A. Ryall
Owner/manager
Lexington,South Carolina
Overview
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Leaders travel agency
Admin. Asst.
08.2023 - 05.2024
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
01.1991 - 01.2022
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
09.2014 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Interviewed and wrote 90+ articles for several local women’s publications. Proofreader for company’s publications.
- (on the side)
Hugh Ryall Seminars
01.1995 - 01.2010
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
01.1987 - 01.1991
Job overview
- Responsible for the administration of office, handling budget, producing financial reports, normal bookkeeping functions.
Folline’s Optical Centers
Administrative Assistant
01.1984 - 01.1987
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
08.2023 - 05.2024
Contributing Writer
Woman2Woman Publishing
09.2014 - 01.2017
Hugh Ryall Seminars
01.1995 - 01.2010
Earth Available Realty
01.1991 - 01.2022
Office Manager and Bookkeeper
Cultural Council of Richland and Lexington County
01.1987 - 01.1991
Administrative Assistant
Folline’s Optical Centers
01.1984 - 01.1987
Winthrop University
No Degree from English