Deb Mcgrath Email & Phone Number

Essex, Connecticut

Direct Assistant to the VP of OperationsPrepare bids and submittals for new construction projectsFollow up on outstanding quotes Promptly answer and direct all calls in a professional mannerMaintains and files daily paperwork such as leads, quotes, and other forms to the proper locationGreet customers warmly and professionally upon the first contact

Southeastern Connecticut

Maintain customer accounts, verify invoices, submit for payment, and ensure the accuracy of customer account balances.Responsible for marketing and public relations activities.Assists in daily balancing of company books, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other general accounting matters.Prepared product and service specifications for bidding and responsible for executing contracts.Interacting with all vendors, high-end clientele, interior design firms and the company owners.Office Manager Duties, such as answering phones, greeting customers and vendors, maintaining office inventories and providing information on project status.Integral part of record maintenance for insurance, permit and other project related materials.Attended departmental meetings and was responsible for taking notes for team members that were unable to attend.

Connecticut & Massachusetts

School Director, Marinello Schools of Beauty Managed multi-department personnel records and accounts, budget preparation, records management and student admissions/financial aid. Responsible for student records while with highly sensitive and confidential information in accordance with established school guidelines. Provided preparation and submission of complex school-wide payroll, ensuring proper coding and calculations. Coordinate logistical arrangements for events, including orientation, graduation, and faculty training.Corporate Director of Admissions/Human Resources/Public Relations Worked closely with the highest-ranking officers of the management team. Directed fundraising activities. Management of the company wide budget. Prepared purchase requisitions for multiple departments. Responsible for all public relations activities. Prepared, promoted and executed community and fundraising events. Created databases, spreadsheets, and distribution lists in support of all enrollment reporting: daily, weekly, monthly and yearly with direct reporting to the owner. Provided payroll projections and budgetary consideration reports for the admissions division. Created general correspondence, articles, contracts and other materials specializing in admissions marketing. Assistant Director of Enrollment Services, formerly Admissions Officer Distribution of all enrollment leads to 7 campuses and daily contact to ensure compliant reporting.Continual onsite visits and communication between Admissions, Financial Aid, School Directors and Corporate personnel. Actively involved with ensuring confidential information from applicants, students and staff was protected and secure. Conducted interviews for admissions and financial aid employees. Directed mandatory departmental safety and maintenance meetings.Directed orientation and training seminars for new employees. Instrumental in development and distribution of department policy and procedures.