DISTRIBUTION/WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR (1999 – 2015)- Oversaw operation for purchasing and distribution repair of medical equipment & supplies- Conducted associate safety training on HAZMAT, oxygen safety & patient lift training- Oversaw in-services for OhioHealth staff on new equipment- Evaluated vendor products & discerning advantages & disadvantages of DME products- Negotiated vendor pricing- Performed all aspects of inventory management, including receiving, storing & shipping- Completed physical counts, adjusting & accounts receivable- Managed service & technicians' performance plans, reviews & disciplinary actions- Insured compliance with FDA, DOT, PUCO, HAZMAT and OSHA regulations - Analyzed reports, vehicle inspections & direct observation to insure compliance- Identified best practices through information analysis from patient surveys - Identified best practices through information analysis from accreditation organizations - Constantly improved processes to maintain excellent customer relations- Resolved complex & urgent patient concerns - Built & maintaining excellent customer relations in a fast-paced environment- Collaborated cross-functionally with multiple departmental managers & supervisors - Facilitated Process Improvement Groups - Identified problem areas & opportunities for process improvements- Promoted teamwork and a cohesive work atmosphere.- Designed warehouse layout to promote safety & efficiency- Supervised installation of heavy-duty racking & coordinated workflow - Warehoused & distributed Durable Medical EquipmentDISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR (March to August 1999)SERVICE TECHNICIAN (1998-1999)

Negotiated contracts with Durable Medical Equipment companies.Managed all aspects of financial duties, AR/AP, expense reports and tax reports. Completed maintenance and repair on oxygen equipment.

Provided accurate technical assistance to service/repair technicians and patients to resolve equipment problems and insure safe use of DME.Responsibilities included delivering durable medical equipment items to long-term and new customers via company truck.Instructing patients and caregivers on the safe use of equipment.Train new technicians on delivery, setup and repair of medical equipment.Deliver, pick-up and service specialty bed and oxygen equipment for nursing homes and home care patients in Central Ohio.Evaluate environment and patient’s ability to safely use the equipment.Organized, stocked and maintained a clean warehouse and company truck.Performed bench repair of all types of medical equipment.Arrange and assign daily routes to technicians for next day deliveries.

As a Master Certified Automotive Mechanic I preformed most aspects of vehicle maintenance,service and repair including rebuilding gas engines, and manual transmissions. Also performed state vehicle inspection as well as running the dealerships towing service after hours. .

Preformed most aspects of vehicle maintenance,service and repair including automotive alignments, electrical issues, brakes and exhaust.