BUS 368: BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS Sunday, July 3, 2016 “Who I am” Personal Power Point Presentation Submitted by: Debra Simmons Mrs. Kathy Wells Talladega College BUS 368: BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS Sunday, July 3, 2016

OUTLINE 1. Who I am? 2. My Church Life Hobbies Future Goals 3. Q & A Family Church Life Hobbies Future Goals 3. Q & A

Debra Simmons Who I am: Debra Simmons I am Ms. Debra Simmons. I am a native of Talladega, Alabama. I graduated from Talladega High School in 1976. I have an Associate of Arts degree in General Clerical from Central Alabama Community College. I am in the process of completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Management in the Division of Business and Administration. I am currently employed as the Administrative Assistant in the Office of Academic Affairs at Talladega College. I have been employed at Talladega College for over twenty years. I started my employment at Talladega College as the secretary in the Office of Financial Aid. Within three years, I was promoted to the Administrative Assistant position. It is my hopes to complete my degree before the 2017 academic year ends. Debra Simmons

My Family I am the proud mother of three beautiful, successful adult daughters. Each of my daughters is a college graduate, two are currently working on their masters. I have three wonderful grandchildren, Kenyatta, 22 years old, Javieon, 12 years old, and Yazmine, 12 years old. My family is very important to me. I always strive to spend as much time as possible with my children and grandchildren and other family members. I make it a point to always stress how valuable family members are and encourage my children to always take the time to visit, communicate and share in events with family as often as their schedule will permit.

My Church Life I am a proud member of the Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. I have been a member since I was 8 years old. I have served in several positions for many years, including the Church Secretary, Christian Youth Education Director, and President of the Deaconess Board. I have also chaired several very financially successful programs, such as Pack-A-Pew Day, Rainbow Tea, Harvest Tea, and Family and Friends Day. I am still a very active member even though the only position I have now is treasurer of the Deaconess Board. I also assist in the typing and printing of the weekly Sunday bulletins. Currenting, I am assisting in the process of organizing the 2016 Vacation Bible School.

My Hobbies While my two most favorite hobbies are bowling and fishing, I also enjoy playing cards and traveling. I had also played co-ed and women softball for many years before I started having knee problems and had to stop when surgery was becoming a final option. I have bowled in a league for more than twenty-five years and I have been fishing since I was a child. Some of my most enjoyable times have been when I was able to fish at night in a boat with my friends.

My Future Goals My future goal is to become a proud graduate of Talladega College. I have not ruled out the possibility of persuading my masters after I graduate. My children have been an inspiration to me and they are very supportive. Even though I am approaching retirement age, I believe in the adage “You are never too old to Learn.” I plan on doing very thing possible to keep my body and mind healthy and alert. Hopefully, I can continue to live a successful, spiritually embedded, prosperous life and achieve all of the goals I have set for myself.

Q & A Thank You for reviewing my Short Bio and my future plan.