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Debra Porter

Director Of Membership And Operations
Athens,AL

Summary

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Membership & Operations

Athens Limestone Chamber Of Commerce
Athens, AL
10.2011 - Current

Develops budgets and procedures that will allow for the mission, values and goals of the Athens Limestone Chamber of Commerce

Maintains accurate, detailed financial information for the president and chamber board

Manages and Implements Chamber payroll functions to ensure accurate processing of payroll transactions including salary, benefits, taxes, garnishments and all other deductions. Process al PR updates including new hires and salary changes. Prepare and maintain accurate records for Board of Directors and Staff. Develops and reviews HR policies to ensure that they are up to day and accurate

Maintains accounts receivables, payables and invoicing for the Greater Limestone County Chamber
of Commerce




Purchasing and Accounts Payable Coordinator

Athens City Board Of Education
Athens, AL
08.1983 - 10.2011

Purchasing Experience
Calculated and monitor instructional purchases provided by the State of Alabama
Approved and assists with purchasing for Capital projects approved the Board of Education and the
Alabama Building Commission that includes bid preparation
Prepared and approve purchases orders for Athens City School Board of Education based upon an
approved budget for Maintenance, Instructional Supplies, Federal Programs, Capital Projects
Worked with administrative staff, principals, and teaching staff to formulate the best way to use budget
dollars to meet the vision of the school board in educating students
Assembled purchasing controls that are in compliance with the State of Alabama purchasing
procedures

Education

Associate of Arts - Accounting

University of Phoenix Online
Phoenix, AZ
05.2007 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Business Adminstration/Human Resources

Kaplan University
Davenport, IA
09.2008 - 05.2011

Skills

Self Starter, Time Management, Extensive Knowledge of McAleer Budgetary Accounting Software, Chamber Master and Quickbooks, Learned and used a variety of programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Certification

Alabama School Business Officials Certificate/Univeristy of Alabama Continuing Studies, issued May 2005, Alabama School of Buisness Officials Personnel/Payroll Certificate from the University of Alabama Continuing Studies, Issued 2011

Timeline

Director of Membership & Operations

Athens Limestone Chamber Of Commerce
10.2011 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Business Adminstration/Human Resources

Kaplan University
09.2008 - 05.2011

Associate of Arts - Accounting

University of Phoenix Online
05.2007 - 05.2008

Purchasing and Accounts Payable Coordinator

Athens City Board Of Education
08.1983 - 10.2011
Debra PorterDirector Of Membership And Operations