SABREE ALSTON
McDonough,GA
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Externship Student Coach
Stepful Inc.
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Provided support to Medical assistant students with staying on track with graduation requirements.
- Guided and supported students with NHA exam prep and registration.
- Assisted with locating potential Externship clinical sites, setting up interviews, and getting affiliation agreements signed.
- Assisted and supported students with background checks, drug screens, and obtaining immunization records.
- Maintained a caseload of 300+ students virtually communicating via email, phone calls, and zoom occasionally.
- Mentored students in navigating educational resources, improving access to support services.
- Analyzed student progress data to identify trends and implement targeted interventions for improvement.
Procurement Buyer
TranMontagne
06.2021 - 10.2024
- Negotiated pricing and contract terms with suppliers, resulting in a 15% reduction in procurement costs.
- Developed and implemented sourcing strategies to identify and qualify new suppliers, resulting in a diversified supplier base and improved risk management.
- Managed the end-to-end procurement process for multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment while maintaining quality standards.
- Conducted market research and analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and streamline procurement processes, resulting in annual savings of $200,000.
Account Specialist
Kemira
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Prepared and processed legally compliant purchase orders utilizing SAP software, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Updated customer contracts and made necessary changes, ensuring timely delivery of all materials and providing required documentation to the plant and transportation departments.
- Effectively answered inbound calls from customers and potential customers, addressing inquiries related to order updates, material availability, and placing new orders.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism and customer service while managing multiple tasks and prioritizing workload for optimal efficiency.
International Shipping Coordinator
Cisco Systems Inc
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Coordinated and implemented efficient shipping processes for international clients, ensuring timely delivery of goods and reducing shipping costs by 10% through negotiation of favorable rates with carriers.
- Managed all documentation and customs clearance procedures, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations and minimizing delays in shipments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain operations, streamlining communication between vendors, warehouses, and transportation providers, resulting in a 15% increase in overall efficiency.
- Conducted regular audits of shipping records and invoices, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues, resulting in a 25% reduction in billing errors and improving financial accuracy.
Education
HS Diploma -
Frank McClarin High School
College Park, GA05.2016
Bachelor's degree: BA -
Albany State University
Albany, Georgia, GA05-2026
Skills
- Goal Setting
- Personal Counseling
- Course Guidance
- Contract Negotiation
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Project coordination
- Analytical thinking
- Process management
- Quality control
- Organizational skills
- Technical writing
- Data entry
- Student Progress Management
- SAP Supply Chain Management
- Presentation skills
- Experience working with students
- Schedule management
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Driver's License
- CDL A
- ServSafe
- CPIM Certified Supply Chain Professional
Timeline
Externship Student Coach
Stepful Inc.
10.2024 - 09.2025
Procurement Buyer
TranMontagne
06.2021 - 10.2024
Account Specialist
Kemira
12.2020 - 06.2021
International Shipping Coordinator
Cisco Systems Inc
08.2017 - 03.2020
HS Diploma -
Frank McClarin High School
Bachelor's degree: BA -
Albany State University