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SEPHELIA BEARD

SEPHELIA BEARD

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with strong background in purchasing, vendor management and inventory control. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities and developing and executing strategies to maximize sales and profits. Considered valuable asset to any team.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Real Estate Sales Associate

Opendoor / Keller Williams
Atlanta , GA
2021.03 - Current
  • Assist clients with home tours for property listed on the MLS, attend inspections, and handle other on-site or local activities
  • Generated lists of properties that were compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources
  • Prepared contracts, leases, deeds and closing statements
  • Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters
  • Utilize SaaS software (KVCore, Zoom, Brokermint) to set up marketing / networking campaigns, transactions and communicate with clients
  • Developed networks of attorneys, mortgage lenders and contractors to whom clients may be referred.

Buyer

Hill Phoenix
Atlanta , GA
2016.03 - 2020.06
  • Examined, selected, ordered and purchased merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements and environmental soundness
  • Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends and economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns, company sales and needed inventory
  • Identified and evaluated inventory in database systems (Excel) to serve as source of information and advice for upper management.

Purchasing Manager

Marietta Eye Clinic
Marietta , GA
2014.07 - 2015.12
  • Located vendors of materials, equipment and supplies and interview them determined product availability and terms of sales
  • Represented companies in negotiating contracts / service agreements and formulating policies with suppliers
  • Prepared reports regarding market conditions and pharmaceutical costs
  • Directed and coordinated activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery and supplies
  • Coordinate repairs within 9 clinics
  • Analyze, manage and distribute current inventory for 9 locations
  • Ensure that all locations are in compliance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA
05.2025

Skills

  • Expert organizational skills
  • Skilled with database software (SQL, Excel)
  • Vendor/Client Management
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Conflict resolution / Problem solving & resolutions skills
  • Time management
  • ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Great Plains)
  • Supply Chain / Sourcing
  • Strategic Planning and Leadership Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Sourcing

Additional Information

  • Metro Brokers of Atlanta - Licenses Real Estate Sales Person #410836
  • Notary Public
  • LinkedIn Learning - SQL for Data Science
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Timeline

Real Estate Sales Associate

Opendoor / Keller Williams
2021.03 - Current

Buyer

Hill Phoenix
2016.03 - 2020.06

Purchasing Manager

Marietta Eye Clinic
2014.07 - 2015.12

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Oglethorpe University
SEPHELIA BEARD