Deborah Phillips

• Conducted comprehensive market research and provided administrative support during pre-launch phase of pricing technologies group, emphasizing competitive analysis, project management, and strategic communications
• Aggregated industry news into databases and prepared marketing materials using PowerPoint
• Utilized Excel to analyze market trends and create strategic presentations for investors
• Orchestrated design and development of company website and managed shareholder relations, serving as Corporate Secretary

• Conducted in-depth research and provided competitive data analysis in the educational platform sector, leveraging Excel to identify market trends and inform strategic decisions

• Designed and executed digital post-forum surveys, analyzing responses to enhance educational data insights, leading to increased data accuracy and reporting efficiency

• Populated and maintained Salesforce database

• Spearheaded international communications and social media outreach for Latin American and Caribbean regions, hosting WebEx seminars that expanded global program engagement

• Researched approval of copyright data for educational use
• Streamlined databases using Microsoft Access

• Co-founded a pioneering software development firm, advancing bandwidth technology and introducing Data Physics, targeting critical sectors such as life sciences and wireless communications
• Assumed key roles as Corporate Treasurer and Company Director, demonstrating leadership and strategic vision from inception
• Spearheaded the creation of business and strategic marketing plans, employing advanced Excel analytics to drive market research and competitive analysis
• Authored SOP, including database design and management, and played a pivotal role in financial management through budgeting and payroll processing via QuickBooks

• Hired to expand the presence of this legislative tracking startup

• Financial Services Lobbyist, functioning as a liaison between the consumer lending industry and U.S Congress
• Developed AFSA's presence in the House and Senate while educating congressman and legislative staff on the effects of industry-related legislation such as Financial Modernization, Bankruptcy Reform, and Securities Litigation Reform
• Represented member companies via industry coalition meetings, Capitol Hill visits, and PAC fundraising events
• Prepared testimony for congressional hearings
• Conducted legislative briefings for AFSA members and corporate executives
• Editor: AFSA Government Affairs Legislative & Regulatory Update
• AFSA State Government Relations Committee: Facilitated bimonthly meetings of corporate executives responsible for state legislation
• Member: American League of Lobbyists, American Society of Association Executives, Women in Housing & Finance, Coalition of Service Industries