HOWARD JACKSON
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Veteran Purchasing Manager bringing 7 years of experience focused on actualizing high-quality, cost-effective procurement solutions. Talented in leading projects, directing logistics and managing inventory needs. Dedicated to maintaining schedules and budgets while enhancing operational performance.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manger
Veterans Administration
01.2016 - Current
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
LOGISTICS OPERATIONS DIRECTOR OF PHYSICIANS FACILITIES
SODEXO
01.2014 - Current
- Led team of 63 environmental healthcare professionals
- Managed $225k+ in contract awards for off-site production jobs
- Proficiently developed a system to streamline and increase visibility and production by 70% while saving the company money every quarter
- Responsible for and coordinated the movement and placement of millions in Environmental Biomedical equipment throughout main and outer major healthcare facilities
- Expert knowledge of computer programs to include Microsoft Office, Excel, SharePoint, CHCS, AHLTA
- Expertise in the presentation of fact analysis using databases, spreadsheets, and word processing
- Established systems and provided leadership for the identification and monitoring of workplace safety risks and environmental impacts through the analysis of work processes equipment and the work habits of employees
- Evaluated solutions residual risk and prioritize management actions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
ARAMARK
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Coordinated the logistics and implemented perimeters for management of the hazardous waste program
- Interfaced with Human Resources and health care professionals regarding return to work programs managing injuries and workman's compensation claims
- Maintained OSHA accident and illness logs for the organization umbrella
- Developed reviewed and updated specific environmental and safety programs
- Liaised with regulatory agencies and third parties as needed based on project or program
ASSISTANT FACILITIES MANAGER
ARAMARK
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Developed an understanding of customers' needs and took actions to ensure that such needs were met
- Directed availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and services
- Collaborated with other departments as necessary to meet customer requirements, to take advantage of services opportunities, in the case of manning shortages, to minimize negative impacts in a facility
- Supervised environmental services throughout all facilities operated by the center
- Held regular meetings to discuss operational information and procedure updates
- Directed the disposal of hazardous materials and provided on-site support
- Ensured all state and federal regulations were followed
- Assisted with the performance of internal quality assurance audits.
CUSTOMER RELATIONS/OPERATIONS MANAGER
BONUS BUILDING CARE
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Coordinated quarterly building inspections, Reviewed financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement
- Directed and coordinated activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products and services
- Directed administrative activities directly related to providing services
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned specific duties
- Monitored suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provided needed goods or services within budgetary limits.
MANAGER/ ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
CROTHALL HEALTHCARE SERVICES
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Coordinated and supervised (JOINT COMISSION) standards, infection control, MSD chemical usage and guidelines inspection
- Trained and supervised 6 managers and 120 full time employees in 1,100 bed facility of Duke University Medical Center in Durham N.C
- Supervised twenty-seven full time employees in the sanitation of multiple units within Baptist Healthcare Group in Montgomery, Conducted briefings on payroll and employee benefits.
CULINARY LOGISTICS MANAGER
SEMOLINAS INTERNATIONAL PASTA RESTAURANT
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Handled all aspects of food service logistics for the restaurant, from transportation management, product warehousing, inventory management, final mile delivery, capital equipment accounting and identification, equipment installation, and much more
- Provided courteous and informative customer service in an open kitchen format
- Systematically supervised, tasted and smelled all prepared dishes, and observed color, texture and garnishes
- Reduced food costs by expertly estimating purchasing needs and buying through approved suppliers
- Expertly estimated staffing needs and adjusted hourly schedules in accordance with demand patterns and budgets
- Delivered superior guest services and ensure absolute customer satisfaction
- Estimate consumption, forecast requirements and maintain inventory
- Nurtured a positive working environment and led by example.
LOGISTICS SPECIALIST (LS)
U.S. NAVY
01.1990 - 01.1997
- Coordinated support repair and all logistics aspects for two squadrons of submarines
- Provided coordination and nuclear repair support for all nuclear ships in Norfolk Virginia
- (Deployed) Support of Desert Shield/Desert Storm Operations
- Conducted RCPE and Phased Maintenance Availability
- Utilized repair data program to receive, track, and facilitate movement of all equipment supplies throughout Kuwait theater and the United States
- Sustained accountability for Government furnished property ensuring 100% accountability as well as conduct cyclic inventories to include, quarterly, monthly, and ten percent which included consumables
- Utilized the RF-ITV tracking system, which track the movement of all equipment from point of origin to the final destination and prepare daily/weekly status reports on equipment availability and usage
- Maintained a property account valued at over $30 million dollars ensuring 100% accountability
- Daily input of 2407 maintenance request into Maintenance Management System (MMS).
LOGISTICS SPECIALIST (LS)/CARGO WORK CENTER SUPERVISOR (LPO)
U.S. NAVY
01.1987 - 01.1990
- Responsible for storage, control and issue of $1.2 million mission essential inventory management program
- Supervised and trained 6 Management Specialists and 8 service attendants
- Performed duties associated with hazardous material control and management; Organized and maintained databases, correspondence files, and reports
- Maintained logistics and financial publications and CD-ROM libraries
LOGISTICS SPECIALIST (LS)/NAVAL STOCK POINT (NSP)
U.S. NAVY
01.1984 - 01.1987
- Provided logistics/base support for NCF and assigned fleet and shore units
- Supervised the receiving, storage, procurement and shipping of Prepositioned war reserve (PWRMS) assets and demand based stock
- Manage inventories of repair parts/general supplies and distributed mail and parcels for ships, squadrons, and shore-based activities
- Procured, received, stored and issued material and repair components.
LEAD CULINARY SPECIALIST
U.S. NAVY
01.1976 - 01.1984
- Led trained and supervised numerous CSs and FSAs.; Responsible for the proper preparation of over 1,200 meals daily on ships and shore
- Maintained the safe operation, sanitation and cleanliness of over $200K in food service related spaces and over $1M in bulk store items
- Took charge and directed all personnel in food service operations
- Was responsible for preparing accountable records and returns, ordering supplies and maintaining training records/schedules
- Flexible and hardworking individual, dedicated to completing the task.
Education
Associates - Business Administration Management/Computer Applications
National College
Nashville, TN01.2015
Skills
- Logistics Management
- Supply Chain Management
- ISO Standard
- Contract Negotiations
- Project based logistics
- Military Transportation Operations
- Cost Reduction
- Strategic Planning
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Profit and Loss Management
Awards
Navy Achievement Medal Navy Meritorious Service Medal National Defense Service Medal
Training
Professional Healthcare Education Program, S.C. Johnson, Racine, IL, 2004 Leadership Connections Course, Crothall, Nashville, TN, 2008 Basic Propulsion Engineering A School (BT6Y0), Great Lakes, IL, IL, 1996
Timeline
Purchasing Manger
Veterans Administration
01.2016 - Current
LOGISTICS OPERATIONS DIRECTOR OF PHYSICIANS FACILITIES
SODEXO
01.2014 - Current
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
ARAMARK
01.2012 - 01.2014
ASSISTANT FACILITIES MANAGER
ARAMARK
01.2008 - 01.2012
CUSTOMER RELATIONS/OPERATIONS MANAGER
BONUS BUILDING CARE
01.2004 - 01.2008
MANAGER/ ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
CROTHALL HEALTHCARE SERVICES
01.2000 - 01.2004
CULINARY LOGISTICS MANAGER
SEMOLINAS INTERNATIONAL PASTA RESTAURANT
01.1998 - 01.2000
LOGISTICS SPECIALIST (LS)
U.S. NAVY
01.1990 - 01.1997
LOGISTICS SPECIALIST (LS)/CARGO WORK CENTER SUPERVISOR (LPO)
U.S. NAVY
01.1987 - 01.1990
LOGISTICS SPECIALIST (LS)/NAVAL STOCK POINT (NSP)
U.S. NAVY
01.1984 - 01.1987
LEAD CULINARY SPECIALIST
U.S. NAVY
01.1976 - 01.1984
Associates - Business Administration Management/Computer Applications
National College
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