DeVondia Ross
BUFORD,GA
Summary
Well-qualified highly-motivated professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. History of developing and implementing solutions to improve customer value and operational efficiency procedures. Calm and composed in stressful situations with successful record of reducing customer dissatisfaction through acknowledgment, decisive communication and focused solutions. Expert at finding win-win solutions.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams Realty ~ Atlanta Partners
Suwanee, Georgia
11.2021 - Current
- Advised clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters.
- Negotiated purchase agreements and contracts with buyers and sellers.
- Assisted in the preparation of documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases.
- Managed marketing strategies for properties including advertising campaigns and open houses.
- Maintained updated knowledge of local real estate markets.
- Provided guidance to clients throughout the entire buying or selling process.
- Prepared comparative market analysis to estimate properties' value.
- Ensured all transactions followed state laws regarding real estate practices.
Track and Field Coach
Buford High School
Buford, Georgia
08.2018 - Current
- Organized and conducted conditioning drills to improve speed, agility, strength, and endurance of athletes.
- Planned and implemented daily practice sessions for athletes in the Track and Field program.
- Instructed athletes on proper technique for running events such as sprints, hurdles, relays, long distance running.
- Developed training plans tailored to each athlete's needs and abilities.
- Collaborated with other coaches on strategy development prior to competition days.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
Substitute Teacher
Buford City Schools
Buford, Georgia
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Developed creative learning strategies to engage all types of learners.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Provided feedback on assignments or projects given by the regular teacher.
Track and Field Coach
North Gwinnett High School
Suwanee, Georgia
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Developed training plans tailored to each athlete's needs and abilities.
- Managed budgeting responsibilities related to equipment purchases or travel expenses incurred by the team.
- Facilitated meetings between players and university administrators related to eligibility requirements or scholarship opportunities.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Planned and implemented daily practice sessions for athletes in the Track and Field program.
- Instructed athletes on proper technique for running events such as sprints, hurdles, relays, long distance running.
Suport Investor Specialist
Atlantic Mortgage and Investment Corporation
Jacksonville, FL
09.1997 - 08.1998
- Provided software analysis, design, programming and testing applications.
- Created databases and maintained existing data; table design features, improved filters and enhance analysis features which allowed for manipulation of data for loans.
- Effectively managed data using visual basics.
- Extended customized application to fit the needs of the user and employees.
- Worked with external/internal client/server data, implemented database replication and developed applications using pipelines, queries, macros in Microsoft Access.
- Generated credit reports/statures for refinancing on loans.
Data Base Processor
Merrill Lynch
Jacksonville, FL
09.1996 - 04.1997
- Identified needs, collected information, designed, implemented and tested data.
- Evaluated effectiveness for the department.
- Responsible for providing software analysis.
- Provided assistance to underwriters in the review process of loans.
- Conducted credit checks on applicants to determine financial stability.
- Researched customer accounts and ensured timely payments were made.
Assistant Track and Field Coach
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC
08.1995 - 08.1996
- Recognized the biomechanics of individual athletes.
- Improved athletes levels of performance.
- Communicated effectively with athletes.
- Instructed athletes in the skills of their event(s).
- Prepared training programs to meet the needs of each athlete.
- Advised athletes on their nutritional needs, relaxation, mental imagery and competition performance.
Assistant Sports Information Director
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
08.1995 - 08.1996
- Provided software analysis, design and implementation for advertisement of public relations and promotions while supporting medium and large scaled media industries.
- Performed functional and system testing for comparisons using software products.
- Assisted with the coordination of publicity for all home games and events, including press releases, media advisories, and game notes.
- Developed relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets to promote the University's sports teams.
- Managed the department's social media accounts to communicate with fans, alumni and potential recruits.
- Maintained an accurate database of contact information for members of the media covering athletics events at the University.
Education
Master of Public Affairs - Public Affairs/Computer Information Sytems
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC12-1995
Bachelor of Science/Business Administration - Computer Information Systems
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05-1993
Skills
- Dedicated, Resourceful, and Innovative
- Exceptional Communicator
- Strong Critical Thinker
- Accuracy and Precision
- Deadline-oriented/ Time Management
- Policy Implementor
- Contract Negotiator
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Performance Optimization
- Financial Assessment
Affiliations
* MAINTAINED DAILYCOMPUTERIZED OPERATIONS ON THE IBM, MS-DOS, VMS, MVS, HP, VAX MAINFRAMES USING SOL, E-MAIL, COBOL I & II, AND ASSEMBLY LANGUAGES (INCLUDING 4TH GENERATION LANGUAGES).
* MAINTAINED OPERATIONS ON THE MAC AND IBM PC'S USING LOTUS 123, EXCEL, PARADOX, QUATTRO PRO, WORDPERFECT(5.0, 6.0 6.1), WINDOWS 95, DISPLAYWRITE, MICROSOFT WORD, HARVARD GRAPHICS, SPREADSHEETS, WINDOWS, RBASE, DBASE III AND C++.
* INTERFACED WITH AND DIRECTED OVER 300 ATHLETES IN THE SPORTS ATHLETIC PROGRAMS.
* EARNED MASTER DEGREE WHILE WORKING FULL TIME AS A COACH AND ATHLETE MYSELF.
* SUBMITTED PROPOSALS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENHANCE ATHLETIC SPORTS PROGRAMS.
Accomplishments
* INDUCTED INTO ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME AT WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
* INDUCTED INTO THE 25TH WOMEN'S SOCON CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM
* INDUCTED INTO THE 100TH SOCON ANNIVERSARY TEAM
* MEMBER OF WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY TRACK AND FIELD TEAM
* FULL ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
* FIRST FEMALE ATHLETE TO OBTAIN ALL-AMERICAN STATUS IN THE WESTERN PARTS OF NORTH CAROLINA
* PARTICIPATED IN THE 1992 OLYMPIC TRIALS (1996 OLYMPIC HOPEFUL)
* WHO'S WHO AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS (1992 EDITION)
* MEMBER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC & PI GAMMA MU HONOR SOCIETY
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams Realty ~ Atlanta Partners
11.2021 - Current
Track and Field Coach
Buford High School
08.2018 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Buford City Schools
08.2018 - 12.2021
Track and Field Coach
North Gwinnett High School
08.2015 - 05.2018
Suport Investor Specialist
Atlantic Mortgage and Investment Corporation
09.1997 - 08.1998
Data Base Processor
Merrill Lynch
09.1996 - 04.1997
Assistant Track and Field Coach
South Carolina State University
08.1995 - 08.1996
Assistant Sports Information Director
Western Carolina University
08.1995 - 08.1996
Master of Public Affairs - Public Affairs/Computer Information Sytems
Western Carolina University
Bachelor of Science/Business Administration - Computer Information Systems
Western Carolina University
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