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

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

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