Debra S. Mitchell

• Authored press releases for standard operations and emergency situations.
• Supplied necessary help with technical and administrative responsibilities within the group.
• Reviewed and refined staff-prepared materials for spelling, grammar, and style accuracy.
• Created social media content across multiple platforms according to content calendars and promotion schedules.
• Took photographs and videos during special events for promotional materials and social media pages.
• Conducted media relations and responded to media requests for information.
• Created weekly church bulletins and uploaded for printing.
• Manage and communicate rental and use of our parish life center for special events, church activities, and school use.
• Used various social media platforms for media and blogger outreach.
• Copyedited, proofread and revised company advertisements, print materials and press releases before dispersal.
• Prepared social media posts and videos with eye for viral content strategies.
• Produced and distributed brochures, newsletters and press kits.

• Programmed code using COBOL, Database COBOL, Access, Excel, BASIC, and SQL.
• Delivered exceptional software solutions under budget by aligning tasks with business needs.
• Optimized database schema design, enhancing performance.
• Incorporated security best practices across software development to safeguard sensitive data.
• Spearheaded the migration of legacy systems to modern platforms, ensuring seamless integration and minimal downtime.
• Managed, coded, and maintained Student Data Software.
• Coordinate and schedule training of all school users on JPams/WebPams software.
• State reporting for Student Information System(SIS), Student Transcript Systems(STS), Sponsor Site Reporting(SPS), Sponsor Calendar Reporting(SPC),MFP Audits, CIS/CVR Administer.
• FTP-Upload/Download all DOE datafiles as it relates to student information for MFP Audits and Accountability.
• Coordination and submission of P-EBT data for students.
• Generating, submission, and correction of data to Edlink

• Oversaw and coded for all administrative computer hardware and software maintenance.
• Developed and launched scalable software solutions.
• Utilized tech knowledge to address challenges and assist in project development.
• Guided new programmers, enhancing their coding skills and productivity.
• Designed intuitive interfaces for multiple applications, boosting customer approval.
• Migrated existing applications to new platforms, meeting new requirements and generating reports.
• Completed state reporting submissions in accordance with Louisiana Department of Education guidelines.
• Conducted thorough MFP audits.
• Develop and manage annual financial plans.
• Coordinated hardware installation across the district.
• Conducted year-end software closing.

• Managed customization of Employee Information System.
• Designed, programmed, and implemented Employee 401K Investment Savings Plan.
• Implemented short-term disability benefits for employees exceeding sick leave.
• Implemented new procedures for tracking vacation, sick, excused, and holiday accruals.
• Customized EIS to align with company requirements.
• Enhanced Accounts Payable System to integrate General Ledger Package - McCormick & Dodge.
• Engineered online CICS inquiry for employee data.
• Coordinated with various departments to create tailored software solutions.
• Enhanced network security by performing routine monitoring, updates, vulnerability assessments.
• Revamped computer systems to enhance user-friendliness.

Developed an automated system for expense reporting.

Developed an inventory system based on LIFO method.