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Kristin Choate

Oak Ridge,TN

Summary

Results- driven with experience in negotiating contracts, client relations, and administrative duties. With a background in working with purchase orders from both the consumer and vendor side.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Realtor

The REAL ESTATE Office/Right Choice Realty
06.2008 - Current
  • Coordinated various aspects of real estate transactions such as inspections, appraisals, and financing arrangements, minimizing delays and challenges for clients.
  • Built lasting relationships with clients through excellent communication, personalized service, and dedication to their needs.
  • Developed strong knowledge of local market conditions, allowing for accurate pricing strategies and targeted marketing efforts.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction with diligent follow-up after closing, ensuring a positive experience overall.
  • Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.

Merchandising Assistant

Goody's Corporate Office
01.2006 - 10.2007
  • Communicated with vendors to answer questions, order samples and resolve issues.
  • Contributed ideas during weekly merchandising meetings for potential improvements or creative solutions to challenges faced within the department.
  • Collaborated with buying team to maintain appropriate merchandise assortment, meeting seasonal trends and demands.
  • Produced weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales reports for senior management.
  • Maintained strong relationships with vendors, facilitating efficient communication for order processing and shipment tracking.
  • Wrote and entered purchase orders into online systems.

Receptionist

Diversified Product Inspections (D.P.I)
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
  • Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.

Education

Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising/Buying

Bauder College
Atlanta, GA
05.2003

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Negotiation
  • Vendor Relations
  • Vendor coordination
  • Contract Preparation
  • Ordering and Purchasing
  • Wholesale Merchandise Buying

Timeline

Realtor

The REAL ESTATE Office/Right Choice Realty
06.2008 - Current

Merchandising Assistant

Goody's Corporate Office
01.2006 - 10.2007

Receptionist

Diversified Product Inspections (D.P.I)
01.2005 - 01.2006

Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising/Buying

Bauder College
Kristin Choate