About Dorris Irving
Dorris Irving is a Dale Carnegie Certified Executive Coach with over 30 years of experience transforming professionals' careers through image development and professional presence training. Her expertise spans Fortune 500 corporations, higher education institutions, and comprehensive curriculum development that has impacted thousands of professionals.
Dale Carnegie Certified
Executive Coach with proven Dale Carnegie methodologies
5,000+ Training Hours
Documented delivery to professionals at every career level
Master's Degree
Theological Studies, Houston Baptist University
Bachelor of Science
Technology, Leadership & Supervision, University of Houston
Former professional model and certified image consultant
Proven in the Corporate World
"I've worked inside major organizations and understand what it takes to succeed in corporate environments."
Enron Corporation
Technology Technician
Handled technical support and training, delivered new employee orientation trainings monthly, and provided frontline technical expertise to support business operations.
UT-Houston Health Science Center
Manager of Administration Services
Provided executive support to Hospital Administrators, managed staff of seven, coordinated training workshops and seminars, and ensured seamless operations for executive-level personnel.
Tenneco Oil
Professional experience in corporate environment, contributing to operations and business excellence.
Educational Leadership & Curriculum Development
Houston Community College
Advisor of Workforce & Economic Development
Success Coach for Advanced Manufacturing
- Fiscal leadership and curricular administration for 10 instructional discipline departments
- Represented the college in employer recruitment programs and training development
- Advised Texas Work Source Commission clients on training and career paths
Governor's Merit STEM Camp
- Led development and implementation of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math programs
- Coordinated curriculum, hired instructors, organized field trips with industry partners
- Collaborated with Fortune 500 companies and educational institutions
Career Development Excellence
- ✓Created 7 comprehensive career development curricula from scratch
- ✓Delivered workshops and seminars to thousands of professionals, students, and corporate clients
- ✓Collaborated with Fortune 500 companies, school districts, and nonprofits
Building Organizations from the Ground Up
Executive Director of Instructional Programs
- Supervised 16 staff members
- Delivered 5,000+ hours of combined classroom/seminar presentations
- Developed and implemented seven core career development curricula programs
- Conducted off-site seminars for academic, social, religious, and corporate groups
- Negotiated corporate and private contracts, managed daily operations
CEO, Community Resource Center
- Launched second location for the organization
- Managed staff and 30 volunteers
- Wrote successful grant proposals and secured funding
- Developed training programs and structured learning experiences
- Collaborated with community agencies and served on board of directors
University of Houston Disability Coordinator
- Trained medical professionals, educators, and parent groups on disability regulations
- Expert knowledge of Section 504 and Americans with Disabilities Act
- Conducted monthly trainings and published quarterly newsletter
- Acted as liaison between faculty, staff, and students with special needs
Awards & Recognition
Phenomenal Woman of the Year Award
2011
Presenter
Global Federation of Chinese Business Women
Recognition
NASA/LBJ Space Center
Recognition
Urban Experience Program, University of Houston
Service Beyond Excellence
Junior Achievers, Texas Youth Against Drugs
Why The Image Development Place
After 30 years of training professionals at every level—from entry-level employees to Fortune 500 executives—Dorris created The Image Development Place to provide comprehensive, accessible training that transforms careers. Her programs combine real-world corporate experience, academic rigor, and proven Dale Carnegie coaching methodologies to deliver measurable results.