2010 Distinguished Alumni ~
Deborah King
Deborah King – founder and president of Final Touc h
Finishing School in Decatur, Texas – is the 2010 Distinguished
Alumni Award winner for her work raising civility awareness around
the globe.
King has more than 30 years of experience in the
etiquette and image industry. She teaches students around the globe
how to evaluate social and business situation and how to respond
appropriately based on cultural considerations.
“She has donated countless hours of training to
various non-profit organizations with a focus on image development
for the underprivileged and abused of all ages,” said HCC Foundation
President Lori DeVore, who nominated King for the award. “I have
seen her work increase the self worth and confidence of countless
students.”
King is the chair of the Association of Image
Consultants International (AICI) Global Civility Awareness
Proclamation Project, an international effort to raise awareness of
the decline of civility. In addition, she was named the National
Association of Professional Women’s Executive and Professional Woman
of the Year for 2010-11.
King credits Highline and her mentor, former Highline
Professor Dr. Robin Buchan, for helping her on the path toward
success.
During her time at Highline, she began developing a
program aimed at helping youth in life and social skills. She
decided to start the Final Touch Finishing School, originally
located in Seattle.
“The range of courses offered by Highline provided me
with the tools I rely on every day. I am especially grateful to Dr.
Robin Buchan. His standards were high and he gave life to every
subject he taught,” King said. “His leadership inspired me to press
on and reach for my dreams. It is my goal to do the same for the
students I interact with today.”
In addition to graduating with an associate’s degree
in television production from Highline in 1991, King’s training
includes: Emily Post Institute in Burlington, VT; the Protocol
School of Washington in Washington, D.C.; Conselle Institute of
Image Management in Provo, UT; and the International Association of
Protocol Consultants; and Officers Executive Etiquette Education in
Washington, D.C.
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Last updated:
May 10, 2010
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