Debbie Okle Email & Phone Number

Irving, Texas

Irving, Texas

Administered corporate public relations and assisted with investor relations including the production of annual/quarterly reports and financial news releases; liaison with analyst and investor community; liaison with over 200 company locations worldwide providing assistance with various administrative requests and needs; reported directly to the SVP & CFO.• Interacted on a daily basis with senior management, employees, investors/analysts, media inquiries, vendors, visitors and general public.• Interacted daily with senior management in preparation of news releases, presentations, various reports, investor roadshows/conferences, internal communications, etc.• Arranged for various on-site and off-site meetings including the annual meeting of shareholders, annual United Way drive, facility tours, analyst visits, etc.• Successfully implemented a company-wide rebranding effort involving over 200 locations; served as main contact for brand management to insure the integrity of the new logo following established graphic standards guidelines; approved logo usage.• Established corporate office emergency response team and coordinated certifications, refresher courses, mock drills, etc.• Served as main contact for divisional offices worldwide for branding, historical info, advertising, brochures, specialty items, slideshows, photos, business letterhead, and many other administrative functions; delivered exceptional customer service, both internal and external.• Coordinated special events for corporate headquarters, e.g., parties, awards dinners, outings, etc. (included planning, invitations, arrangements, programs, etc.)• Coordinated community service projects for employees, e.g., Meals on Wheels, mentoring local students, collecting for and working at a local food bank, Christmas families, annual yard cleanup day for senior citizens, etc.• Served as a liaison in operational issues and resolution of day-to-day administrative tasks at corporate headquarters.

Dallas, Texas

Performed administrative and secretarial support functions to the CFO and CPO; coordinated and managed multiple priorities and projects in support of business initiatives.• Scheduled/coordinated on-site and off-site meetings, appointments and other similar activities; scheduled and maintained calendar; travel arrangements; prepared detailed itineraries and expense reports.• Handled incoming and outgoing mail and prepared timely responses to a variety of routine inquiries; screened and prioritized phone calls.• Recorded and transcribed minutes as required.• Produced original PowerPoint presentations for board of directors, shareholder and internal meetings.• Prepared and distributed financial and other news releases; established and maintained database of investors for mailings, etc.• Maintained multiple bank account signature cards, resolutions, etc. for over 150 locations.• Assisted CPO with annual bonus program, leased auto program, position descriptions, organization charts and other reports; maintained strict confidentiality rules.• Interacted with CFO/CPO’s direct reports and senior management on a daily basis and provided assistance wherever and whenever needed.• Provided exceptional customer service, both internal and external.