1. Debra Barkley
5109 S. Clarice Court, Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 760-3423 Giabarkley23@gmail.com
Special Qualifications
Highly motivated, dedicated and organized. Top-notch proofreader. Excellent verbal and written communication. Eliminating non-
critical tasks from executive’s agendas. Strong rapport with clients and staff. Ability to work independently or as a team player.
Advanced ability to adapt to change. Able to communicate on all levels. Poised. Naturally proactive.
Professional Experience
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP – Auditors April 2015 - Present
Executive Assistant
 Executive Assistant to 3 Tax partners and 1 Assurance managing director of the firm.
 Maintain calendar for partners.
 Arrange travel, reconciliation of AmEx expense accounts, enter partner time into database using specific client codes.
 Schedule meetings, events, and calls with internal and external clients, read/respond to routine communications.
 Research and communication with client engagement teams.
 Review reports/data and interpret partner responsibilities and deadlines.
 Update client relationship information in applicable database systems.
D.R. Horton, Homebuilder October 2014 – April 2015
Land Acquisition Coordinator
 Assist Land Team in all aspects of acquisition and development transactions.
 Maintain detailed Excel spreadsheet to monitor multiple contractual deadlines. Attend weekly Land Department meetings.
 Arrange payment of weekly funds required during acquisition process.
 Prepare documentation to corporate office for approval process: summary of contracts, financial budget data, site analysis
(environmental, zoning, permit issues), etc.
 Coordinate with attorneys, sellers, and accounting personnel to complete approval process.
KLH Capital – Private Equity Group April 2014 – September 2014
Executive Assistant
 Direct report to 2 partners and assist executive team.
 Conduct extensive travel arrangements for executives; cars, hotels, networking events.
 Calendar planning for multiple executives in Outlook; schedule appointments, meetings and conference calls.
 Oversee Salesforce database administration and reports.
 Organizing and arranging promotional marketing materials for meetings, presentations, conferences and trade shows.
 Office management, expense auditing and cost savings responsibilities.
Received letter of recommendation.
Foley & Lardner LLP – Attorneys-at-Law January 2013 – March 2014
Legal Executive Assistant
 Assist 3 attorneys in commercial real estate, property, and finance transactions.
 Prepare closing documents/binders for multi-million dollar transactions.
 Coordinate/attend closings, review executed documents for compliance, track and distribute final documents.
 Handle billing, electronic data room management, and research.
 Maintain attorney CLE accreditation, expenses, calendars, meetings, and files.
 Handle client intake process and other daily administrative duties.
Shutts & Bowen LLP– Attorneys-at-Law July 2009 – January 2013
Legal Executive Assistant
 Assist 3 attorneys in commercial real estate, tax, and corporate law transactions.
 Coordinate/attend closings, review executed documents for compliance, track and distribute final documents.
 Work with financial institutions to structure loan workouts, etc.
 Work with government entities to file corporate documents/tax forms.
 Handle client intake process and other daily administrative duties. Prepare closing documents/binders.
Received commendation from senior partner and administrator for research work product conducted for department and
later utilized for use firm-wide. Received regular increases in responsibility.

2. Ruden McClosky – Attorneys-at-Law October 2005 – July 2009
Legal Executive Assistant
 Assist attorneys and paralegal in commercial real estate transactions, banking, finance M&A’s, securities, etc.
 Work with sellers, buyers, government officials, surveyors, brokers, engineers and title companies.
 Prepare closing documents/binders for one of the world’s largest public corporations by revenue.
 Coordinate/attend closings, review executed documents for compliance, track and distribute final documents.
 Prepare for land use hearings/meetings with/for clients. Protect confidentiality.
 Take authorized action and employ sound judgment to handle matters efficiently and effectively.
Received excellent written reviews.
Carlton Fields, PA – Attorneys-at-Law July 2004 – May 2005
Legal Executive Assistant
 Assist real estate practice group leader and senior partner in commercial real estate transactions.
 Consistently meet high expectations/deadlines. Handle highly confidential materials.
 Produce sizeable volume of work/word processing.
 Field/prioritize high volume of verbal, written, email instructions, communications, and requests.
 Perpetual multi-tasking. Excellent follow-up.
 Maintain attorney calendars, meetings, expense reports, clients, marketing budget, billing, and files.
New York Yankees – Major League Baseball December 1996 – June 2004
Executive Assistant
 Initiated and implemented procedures resulting in continuous financial savings and office efficiency.
 Assist directors, general partners and New York executive staff with daily business operations.
 Responsible for auditing entire travel account. Budget management. Highly confidential materials.
 Negotiate contracts involving purchase/lease/maintenance of office equipment and supplies. Maintain office supplies.
 Interacted with high profile clientele. Arranged travel to Tampa/New York offices and for clients.
 Coordinate fundraisers, banquets, tournaments, special events, accommodate luxury suite guests, etc.
 Arrange prize winner trips to Yankee Stadium, i.e., travel, accommodations, and entertainment.
Promotions and letters of recommendation received.
Shriners Hospitals for Children January 1994 – November 1996
Executive Assistant – Hospital Administration – Risk Management
 Correspond/communicate with 22 hospitals to coordinate insurance, safety, claims, and medical expenses.
 Report to Hospital Administrators and Board.
Best possible counter-offer made by superiors upon resignation notice.
Kelly Temporary / Trans-World Temporary 1991 - 1993
Executive Assistant – Contract Employee
 Verizon – 2 year assignment supporting sales/technical staff of 25. Prepare proposals, quotes, business plans, training manuals,
handle phones, travel, and order office supplies.
 Coca-Cola Nestle – senior executive assistant to VP or Operations; 4 week assignment expanded to 7 months.
 Xerox – executive sales support, phones, customer service.
Education - H. B. Plant High School – Tampa, FL - 3.5 GPA
Completed special courses in business skill, business law, administration, communications, and accounting.
Software/Office Skills
Microsoft Office Suite 2013/Office 365, Google Docs, SharePoint, WebEx, SnagIt, Mobile T&E, Lotus Notes, Salesforce, Net
Documents, Legal Key Attorney Portal, Ceridian Timepro, Client/Matter Lookup, Meeting Room Manager, File Site, I Manage, Law
Drill, Delta View, Conflict Check, Aderant, CD Entry, CMS and DTE Time Entry, Scanning, Type 65 wpm.
Community Activities/Awards
Life-Path Hospice - Current Volunteer, Reading Tutor/Hillsborough County Elementary Schools - 2004, Trans-World Temporary
"Temporary Executive Assistant of the Year"- 1993
Interests - Photography, sailing, research, health/fitness, reading and music.