Develops and leads supply chain management strategies across the hospital and its affiliated entities. Contributes strategic forward thinking solutions to positively impact the financial status of the organization while improving patient care.

Provided regulatory and technical recommendations for implementing best practice healthcare supply chain solutions. Supports executive leadership with daily oversight of supply chain services.

Provide strategic leadership and innovation with demonstrated success identifying and implementing forward thinking, scalable processes and systems across all aspects of supply chain to increase operational efficiency and financial performance.

Directed the strategic vision and operations of supply chain services for a non-profit 417 bed hospital. Led the strategic sourcing initiatives to maximize the total value of supplies, purchased services, capital, and construction contracts. Utilized Clinical Quality Value Analysis (CQVA) methodologies to identify opportunities to create efficiencies, achieve quality outcomes and reduce expenses. Reduced supply cost by $5M, increased GPO contract penetration by 25% and boosted GPO supply cash returns by 61% subsequent to conducting data analysis, benchmarking and contract negotiations.Delivered leading practices in sterile processing which achieved 100% staff CRCST certification in six months. Remodeled and replaced aged equipment and introduced new technology to support operating efficiencies. Received standing ovation from TJC 2018 survey team for zero citations.Improved deficiencies in system data, purchasing, receiving and inventory processes by assessing supply chain technology, identifying and implementing strategic solutions.

Led the strategic planning and development of two purchasing coalitions for VHA West Coast: Western Purchasing Coalition (WPC) and WestPAC. Created the infrastructure and operational guidelines for member participation, provided training and coaching to members to exceed saving expectations. Significantly grew contract spend, increased revenue, and $23M in documented savings by creating a structure member plan, provided continuous mentoring to Account Executive team. Generated $88M in sales and provided $8.2M in member savings within 35 days by leveraging member’s aggregated capital equipment spend to create value beyond independent negotiations.

Consultative sales providing managed solutions for healthcare facilities. Lead generation, cultivated customer relationship, and developed strategic plan for documents from inception to retention. Recommended solutions to eliminate waste with the introduction of new technology, equipment and experienced resources.

Facilitated the creation of a successful, system-wide resource management process, including the establishment of an executive steering committee and value analysis teams. Implemented over $4M in cost savings opportunities.Cost reduction of $300K in custom procedure pack expense and improved operational efficiencies through a competitive bid process.Established capitative prices for total joints and reduced cost by $484K through data analysis, benchmarking, collaborative communications with the administrative, clinical and physician leadership.

Provided project direction and technical review for logistics and cost minimization engagements. Performed comprehensive review utilizing focused process improvement methodologies to eliminate waste, align productivity with metrics, significantly reduce operating costs and enhance operational efficiencies. Identified significant labor and non-labor cost savings opportunities for a troubled hospital with a $30M negative bottom line. Conducted an operational assessment and financial analysis of support service departments to recommend and quickly implement the necessary changes in operations. A year later the hospital was back in the “black” and paid out bonuses to their employees. Mitigate unnecessary risk to hospitals by providing guidance on regulatory and operational best practices during their annual audit process.