Sarah Sipperly has over 20 years of experience in real estate sales, marketing, human resources, recruiting, and teaching. She has a Master's degree in Industrial Psychology and Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Her background includes positions in real estate sales, marketing, human resources, recruiting, and career counseling. She is skilled in relationship building, communications, and training.
An accomplished and driven business professional with an entrepreneurial spirit and unmatched drive. Possessing a proven ability to contribute to a company at both strategic and operational level when delivering people management strategies.Proven abilities and experience as an HR specialist, international head-hunter, and team manager demonstrating ability to achieve company targets in differing organisations and markets.
An accomplished and driven business professional with an entrepreneurial spirit and unmatched drive. Possessing a proven ability to contribute to a company at both strategic and operational level when delivering people management strategies.Proven abilities and experience as an HR specialist, international head-hunter, and team manager demonstrating ability to achieve company targets in differing organisations and markets.
1. Sarah F. Sipperly
9684 Black Horse Run Rd, Fort Mill, SC 29707 ssipperly@gmail.com 704-737-6890 and 704-290-2290
Summary of Skills
Extensive experience and skills in real estate marketing and sales, communications, relationship building,
recruiting/human resources, advising and training/instruction as well as teaching. Most project work has incorporated
elements of sales and marketing, written content development, requiring strong attention to detail, and included extensive
personal interaction focused on relationship building.
EDUCATION
Springfield College, Springfield, MA Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Master of Science, Industrial Psychology Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Student Personnel/HR
SALES AND MARKETING EXPERIENCE
Real Estate Sales Consultant, Helen Adams Realty, Charlotte, NC. July 2015- present, Wilkinson and Associates 2008-
2010, ReMax Metro Real Estate 2007-2008 Current real estate license in NC.
Sales agent representing buyers and sellers in the Charlotte area residential real estate market.
Marketing Director, CHA Enterprises/New Forum, Charlotte, NC May 2005-May 2007.
• Supported senior management initiatives and reported directly to business owner (primary developer of Ayrsley)
• Managed all print and online marketing efforts firm wide for multi-location mixed use commercial real estate
enterprise (Ayrsley and other multi location projects)
• Coordinated all marketing efforts and interfaced with advertising and graphic design specialists.
• Developed sales tracking tools and distributed data to executives.
• Managed sales and marketing initiatives in active adult real estate market.
Client Relations Manager/ Sales Trainer, Giant Bear, White Plains, NY 2000-2002
• Worked with telecommunications clients to assist with product integration and customer and employee training of
this wireless internet start up.
• Wrote and packaged customer guides and training manuals.
• Hosted internal training sessions to client’s sales support teams.
• Introduced a new product in an emerging market to new clients (emphasized educational components).
• Coordinated product launch with major telecommunications client (Dobson Cellular).
• Hired by CEO when company was formed, company was sold and dissolved.
HUMAN RESOURCES and TEACHING/TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Coach/Teacher, Charlotte Latin School, Charlotte, NC Spring 2008 – present.
• Coached several sports in the school athletic program. Provided instruction and classroom support as needed.
Assisted the athletic dept. with coaching and teaching. Act as substitute teacher as needed.
Career Development Specialist, Compass Group (Training/Career Development), Charlotte, NC April - November 2013.
• Acted as Career development liaison within training group of Human resources for local community initiatives and
partnering with other departments on special projects.
• Managed the corporate orientation program, revised format and flow of content and presentations, acted as host
and master of ceremonies in partnership with human resources for the 2 day orientation event that took place on
a monthly basis for all corporate new hires.
• Presented workshops and training as assigned to the corporate and support services employee base.
• Designed training related topics with focus on timely and relevant topics, content focused on professional
development of talent, orientation and workforce enrichment.
• Tracked and maintained departmental financial data. Produced period reports to track all financial and human
capital activity of the department.
• Used SAP, excel and other financial software to prepare reports and process financial transactions. Assisted the
Vice President of Career Development with administrative and budgetary logistics for both Compass Support
services and the corporate cost centers.
• Produced detailed and extensive reports for Core 4 training, people MAP monthly training team reports and
monthly financial reports.
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Internship Manager, Career Development Office, Queens University of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Dec. 2010-April 2013.
• Managed internship program and provided career counseling to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Taught internship classes, supervised interns for academic credit courses (80-120 students each semester).
• Met with students to approve internship site requirements for course fulfillment.
• Taught online internship course using Moodle online learning website, developed curriculum course content and
grade submitted assignments.
• Supervised students in work study roles with administrative support functions in the office.
• Provided career counseling and advising to students and alumni.
• Coordinated with area businesses as liaison with the College for development of internship site relationships.
• Compiled and distributed weekly electronic job listing service with 2000+ alumni and student listserv recipients.
Recruiting Consultant, Campus Hiring Strategies, Poughkeepsie, NY 2002-2005
• Consulted with private firms to develop and managing their college recruiting programs.
• Created strategic recruiting program plans.
• Assisted with the execution of customized college recruiting programs meeting specific firm initiatives and goals.
Contracted with colleges and corporate clients.
• Assisted with sales and marketing, hosted workshops, taught career development classes, coordinated job fairs.
• Implemented MBTI and related self-assessment tools for career advising.
• Managed recruiting events, and assisted with all placement/recruitment functions.
• Advised and trained students in both academic and career areas.
Corporate Recruiter/HR Generalist, Malcolm Pirnie, White Plains, NY May 1998-2000
• Managed national college recruiting program at the corporate headquarters for an engineering firm with 40 offices
nationwide.
• Developed annual strategic plan and coordinated execution of campus recruiting initiatives.
• Managed communication and event planning with campus constituents including faculty and career services
personnel.
• Trained and supervised regional managers, and campus recruiters/engineers for campus visits.
• Traveled extensively to highly competitive colleges and universities to identify talented Masters and PhD
candidates from engineering and IT programs.
• Assisted with employee relations functions and diversity recruiting and reporting.
• Provided HR generalist support and coordinated multi level hiring and recruitment functions.
• Annually hired 85-90 technically trained graduates to fill open position requisitions.
Associate Director of Career Services, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY 1994-1998
• Provided job placement, training and counseling in career center for current and graduating college students at
highly selective liberal arts college.
• Managed all areas of full service recruitment and academic placement office. Taught career development courses
and hosted workshops.
Career Counselor, St. Michael’s College, Winooski, VT 1989-1994
SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS
Adept with Microsoft Office products, as well as Moodle, Edmodo, Excel, Visio, Access, Banner, PowerPoint,
Publisher, SAP and PeopleSoft.
Real estate Certification – Current license in NC
Speak English and French (dual citizenship US and Canada).
References Available Upon Request