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United States

Solutions Architects solve the most complex problems within the Sterile Processing industry by identifying, designing, describing, and managing the solution to match it with specific business problems. Responsible for providing support to the sales organization by applying technical expertise across multiple disciplines to understand a clients' specific.

Responsible for leading Process Improvement projects that transformed Sterile Processing Departments with sustained measures at major university health care systems and regional medical centers across the United States. Customized projects to deliver measured improvements driving efficiency and reducing/eliminating variance.Trained internal stakeholders.

Henderson, NV

Lead PI projects at multiple hospitals while managing operations.Served as Interim Director at multiple Healthcare systems across the United States.Trained new managers and Supervisors on corporate standard work.Lead multiple teams through construction, expansion, and outsourcing.

Birmingham, Alabama Area

Responsible for daily management of SPD departments throughout the Unites States. Participated in PI projects for SPD improvements.

Provided consulting services, operational management, and survey readiness planning for Sterile Processing Departments on an interim basis. Responsible for recruiting, training, and operationalizing in concert with Hospital Executives. LeBonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, TNOschner Medical Center, New Orleans, LASummerlin Medical Center, Las Vegas, NV

5/2014 – 12/2015 Position Eliminated Directed daily activities for Sterile Processing Department. Planned, authored, and executed the final departmental design for new construction and implementation of Sterile Processing and Operating Suites. Managed operational budget of $5M. Recruited and exercised hiring authority for effective staffing. Oversaw.

Brentwood, TN

Responsible for consulting, process improvement, and implementation of best practices in accordance with proven industry standards. Recruiting, hiring, and training staff for both small surgery centers and large multi-facility healthcare systems. Established productivity standards to meet customer needs and reduce labor cost. Conducted survey readiness.

Reno, NV

Lead VISN 21 Sterile Processing operations for 5 medical centers. Implemented training program for technicians. Increased certification for technicians to 86%. Managed $62M budget. Led risk assessment, root-cause analyses, peer review, process improvement, and quality programs for VISN 21 network. Exercised hiring authority and reduced turnover by 33%..

Temple, TX

4/2011 – 5/2012 PromotionManaged daily operations of Sterile Processing unit. Participated in hiring and recruitment. Led training and certification program, resulting in 100% certification for technicians. Implemented instrument tracking system for Operating Suites and personnel. Conducted internal and external audits for process improvement. Authored and.

11/2004 – 4/2011 Honorable DischargeFt. Sam Houston, TXKeller Army Community Hospital, West Point, NYWalter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DCFt. Riley, KSIraqKuwaitCommanded a Forward Surgical Team through combat operations in Iraq. Conducted medical evacuation missions under direct and indirect fire. Led daily operations for staff of 64 Sterile.

Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic, Emergency Combat Medicine

Certificate, Surgical Technology/Technologist