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Denver, CO, US

• Successfully led implementation of a new ERP system, SAP, in addition to a Field Inventory Management Application, EIM, within Stryker's Medical Division. This division generates 16% of Stryker's annual revenue at $3B.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze, test, and implement new business processes within SAP and EIM ensuring all business requirements were met.
• Conducted end-user training sessions and developed and managed change management objects, resulting in a successful transition to the new system.
• Contributed to all data conversion activities related to Field Inventory including: design, validation, defect management and meeting a 95% conversion accuracy target.
• Identified, resolved and managed system defects through multiple SIT cycles using root cause analysis and collaboration with IT and business teams.

• Develop and provide inventory-based reporting for the Joint Replacement Commercial Operations US business
• Support Inventory Initiatives for 7 branches in the Northeast Area with ~$70M in inventory and over 150 operational employees
• Projects & initiatives resulted in a reduction in inventory of $1.4M in 2021
• Responsible for operational reviews at all Northeast hospitals, collaborating with sales and field operations teams to optimize inventory levels
• Developed analytical tools designed to conduct marginal cost analysis (cost per surgery) which provided actionable data on how to best support each customer.
• Provided change management metrics specific for the New York branch, which has been adopted across the country

Denver, Colorado

• Supported Field Operations for 7 branches in the Rocky Mountain Area with ~$90M in on hand inventory and over 125 operational employees.
• Led corporate initiatives in the Rock Mountain area such as: WebOps adoption, inventory reduction, kit standardization, WebOps RFID implementation and cutover activities for RepSuite (SFDC platform for Sales Team).
• Built and released new cycle counting tool (OTIS) to increase throughput for cycle counts specific to open trauma inventory, currently used by over 40 IAs.
• Conducted data governance meetings and provided analytics on suggestions for global kit configurations through the kit rationalization approach.
• Supported the organization nationally through online training programs and Power BI analytics.
• Oversaw annual cycle counts ensuring the Orthopaedics division hit it's target of 100% completed in 2019. Conducted quality and financial audits across 8 branch locations.

Greater Denver Area

• Managed team of 3 to achieve optimal productivity and inventory control.
• Leading branch operations initiatives in cycle counts, product life cycle management, commercial holds, product recalls and other related tasks.
• Collaborating with the GM, BOM and Sales Managers supporting various inventory initiatives improving business operations and sales support.
• Analyzing and optimizing inventory across the territory to improve overall accuracy and ensure quality standards are met.

Golden, CO

• Utilized strong analytical skills to collect inventory data, identify and analyze trends and promote opportunities for improved inventory management and utilization.
• Verified inventory computations using comparative analysis to physical counts; investigated discrepancies and verified error corrections.
• Utilized cycle counts and performed weekly inventory reviews ensuring there are no order errors regarding product type and to improve overall inventory accuracy.
• Supported the customer service team, sales team and operations team ensuring the billing/replenishment process operated properly.

Greater Denver Area

Portland, Oregon Area

• Provided clinical product support to end users and provided on-site guidance and assistance during surgical procedures.
• Assisted with demonstrations for MAKO robot to showcase functionality, increase education and support sales growth.
• Used proprietary software to prepare pre-operative CT scans for use in conjunction with Stryker's MAKO System, assisted surgeons in preoperative implant planning, implant sizing and positioning.
• Supported the development and execution of the sales plans to grow robotic utilization among surgeons at assigned hospitals.

Greater Denver Area

• Worked with warehouse team in coordinating distribution of loaner inventory throughout the Rocky Mountain Region to all customers.
• Used RFID scanner to efficiently replenish used inventory.
• Responsible for accuracy of outgoing instrumentation and implantation which required an elevated level of attention to detail.

Golden Colorado

Participated in a team environment with tight timelines and exacting specifications. Responsible for customer satisfaction and managed a portion of jobs. Painted, stained and prepared interior and exterior residential housing within the Colorado region.

Estes Park, Colorado

Full-time internship for the 2012 season. Supported the Inn from opening to closing of one of the businesses most successful years. Provided maintenance, serving duties, food preparation, and kitchen services. Worked extensively with the public, supporting large groups and events. Managed teams for maintenance and refurbishment projects.

Painted interior and exterior houses and apartments. Used various types of power equipment such as power washers and airless sprayers. Responsible for customer satisfaction, walk-thru and reviews. Worked independently and on teams.

Arvada, Colorado

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Economics, Graduated

Activities and Societies: Recent member of Delta Sigma Pi, one of the two professional fraternities at CSU. Through Delta Sigma Pi I.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Completed coursework in Accounting, Finance, Business Strategy, Business Law and Economics.