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Dayton, Oh, Us

Sayre, Pa, Us

Responsible for the development and successful implementation of a dynamic and responsive supply chain delivery structure that provides first-class service to all customers. Provides leadership to 35+ supply chain team members to ensure requirements are leveraged to capture optimal quality, price, and service for all health system affiliates. The position reports to the Executive Vice President/COO and manages home office staff and affiliate-based supply chain directors. In addition to developing and managing the strategic supply chain for The Guthrie Clinic (TGC) Health System, this position is responsible for reducing and controlling product/service costs, transaction costs (warehousing, purchasing, etc.), identification of sourcing opportunities for product and equipment standards, optimization of supplier relationships, research/entry into new product markets, and the management of system-wide supplier performance.

San Antonio, Tx, Us

Provide administrative decision making, leadership and strategic planning for Nix Health Supply Chain Initiatives. Lead and manage system-wide materials management activities, supply improvement initiatives and implementation of material GPO agreements. Identify contracting and standardization opportunities working with corporate vice-president and coordinate with regional facility leadership and physicians. Ensure that Capital Policies and Procedures are uniformly understood and consistently interpreted and administered.

New Orleans, Louisiana, Us

Direct and coordinate day-to-day operational business activities mainly in supply management, courier services, inventory control, or supply and receiving. Render high level of assistance to the medical team in providing prompt support services for the health system. Serve as a liaison with direct reports, employees, and key internal customers at all campuses to address issues and concerns in a timely manner. Administer operating and capital budgets to fund operations of all assigned departments. Mentor leadership staff to develop their competencies and achieve their maximum level of potential.

Flint, Mi, Us

Collaboratively worked with Vice President of Supply Chain Management in providing direction, support, and training to the purchasing buyers and staff. Held responsible for solving general administration conflicts and materials management issues within the medical center. Continuously enhanced department personnel competencies through ongoing in-service education, on-the-job training, evaluations and open departmental meetings. Handled financing or extended payment plans for capital equipment procurement and services with the various manufacturers and distributors, as delegated by the CEO/Administration. Provided expert oversight in the process for supply cost reduction, standardization and contract management.

Performed high-level administrative support to the United States Army Reserve unit commander. Supported the commander in the areas of training, administration, supply, maintenance, recruiting and retention, inspections, and liaison with higher headquarters. Delegated priorities of unit sections and personnel and complied with instructions from higher headquarters. Planned and coordinated personnel actions in areas, such as reenlistments, separations, discharges and transfers, retirements, promotions and awards, payroll, and others.

Saginaw, Mi, Us

Oversaw procurement, logistics, and cost optimization processes/activities at hospital, clinics and satellite facilities. Convened with department managers in relation to procurement to establish specifications and needs. Communicated with sales representatives to ensure accuracy and a competitive price. Pivotal in calculating price breakdowns, discounts, and freight charges prior to generating and processing purchase orders; followed up credits and resolved invoicing discrepancies. Built and cultivated long-term quality relationships with vendors, trucking companies, and warehouse personnel to ensure cost-effective and timely expediting of supplies and equipment.

Flint, Mi, Us

Played a vital role in developing systems for purchasing supplies, materials, and equipment for the medical center. Utilized strong negotiation skills in all supply services and equipment purchases with suppliers. Conceptualized and implemented in-service/training/continuing education programs for departmental staff engaged in purchasing operations and related clerical support activities.

Flint, Mi, Us

Displayed unsurpassed management expertise in financial, human resource, management information, and administrative support system for surgical services. Vigorously participated in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities. Applied dynamic leadership talents in day-to-day activities of personnel engaged in surgical boarding, patient charging, physician preferencing, and materials. Oversaw the fast-paced front desk in areas of manual and computerized scheduling, billing, and journal entry. Prepared statistical reports regarding the OR department activities and patient volume. Worked closely with the Sterile Processing Director, OR, clinical managers and staff nurses to develop and maintain the automated inventory system. Convened with the Administrator for Surgical Services and departmental manager to budget, analyze, and evaluate capital equipment and other patient care supplies.

Develop and execute material management programs, to include inventory control and distribution in support of the health care delivery system. Establish and maintain necessary supply discipline procedures to insure the maximum utilization of available assets. Primary planner for logistical support (supply and services) within the hospital.

Responsible for executing corporate initiatives and organizing and implementing a variety of training programs. Direct and coordinate staff functions pertaining to health services plans, operations, security, and training. Plan, develop, justify, analyze, and execute programs/budgets. Develop performance factors, and analyze capabilities based on resources available.•Primary resource for planning logistical activities involving special medical support missions for the Group Headquarters and its subordinate units•Frequently called upon to represent the Operations Section at Command meetings, seminars, as well as brainstorming and re-engineering committee sessions

M.S., Health Service Administration

B.A., Psychology