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Ana Brandon
Product Analyst II
Manchester,TN
Summary
Results-oriented Product Analyst with a proven ability to manage and analyze large volumes of information to identify actionable trends. Expertise in proactively addressing operational, workflow, and production challenges by uncovering insights that drive business success. With 27 years of leadership experience in the Supply Chain field, adept at leveraging available applications to innovate, streamline, and execute project management while ensuring uncompromised patient care. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and reliability, successfully managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and playing a pivotal role in delivering large development projects within established timelines and budgets.
Overview
1
1
Certification
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Product Analyst II
HealthTrust ITG
Nashville, TN
04.2026 - Current
- Analyzed product performance data to identify trends and inform strategic decisions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product development processes and drive innovation.
- Developed comprehensive reports to communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Conducted market research to assess competitive landscape and identify growth opportunities.
- Mentored junior analysts, fostering skill development and ensuring adherence to best practices in analysis.
Associate Product Analyst
HealthTrust ITG
Nashville, TN
05.2023 - 04.2026
- Increased efficiency by streamlining data analysis processes and implementing documentation to assist with triage.
- Identified trends and patterns in large datasets, leading to actionable insights for business growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
- Assisted in decision-making processes by presenting accurate, data-driven recommendations to stakeholders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
Internal Control Supervisor
HCA Healthcare Inc.
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Distribute workflow appropriately among assigned Internal Control Analysts
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
- Coordinate, manage, train and evaluate Internal Control Analysts
- Receive issues from team and customers regarding SMART Vendor and Item Master Data Files
- Research to root cause identification and initiate resolution
- Ensure that all assigned Vira Vendor and Item requests are completed accurately and timely
- Ensure Internal Control Analysts are following pre-established policy and processes
- Spearhead review of SOPs and ensure all documents are compiled according to established procedures
- Monitor staff of 13 Analysts for performance, including routine review of key performance indicators with each team member
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
- Successfully implemented cross-training across department, involving 5 different applications
- Supported development team in generation of technical requirements and product documentation to achieve process commonality
- Worked with development team to define and implement customer change requests to enhance product functionality.
Materials Specialist-Perioperative
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Managed receiving operations and proper storage of incoming materials
- Managed stockroom service desk and offsite warehouse, documenting and researching inaccuracies to determine best corrective actions
- Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets
- Synchronized supply chains to optimize inventory and service procedures
- Maintained audit trails to adhere to performance requirements
- Facilitated rollout of local policies for Pyxis inventory and provided subsequent revisions
- Worked with clinical managers to determine schedule and volume requirements in order to effectively coordinate deliveries and maintain supply levels
- Completed daily cycle counts and full inventory audits every monthly
- Manage and address any incoming calls from clinical for procedure needs
- Coordinated schedules with suppliers to maintain adequate material levels
- Managed over 30 plus phone calls daily to provide support for Main OR.
Administrative Assistant
Lowes Home Improvement Center
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Maintained accurate inventory records using proprietary tracking systems.
- Provided administrative support to leadership, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Oversaw procurement of office supplies, ensuring cost-effective purchasing decisions.
Manufacturing Technician
Invista- Stainmaster
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Operated and maintained manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal production efficiency.
- Conducted quality control inspections to uphold product standards and specifications.
- Troubleshot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and keeping production on track to meet deadlines.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
Operations Coordinator-Supply Chain Management-OR
St. Thomas Hospital
10.2016 - 05.2019
- Recommended purchasing goods, supplies and services to meet supply chain goals
- Analyzed statistical data and reports to determine trends in performance
- Analyzed and managed inventory levels to maximize order fill rates and inventory turns
- Reduced total inventory value from $2.2M to $1.65M by executing 2-year dead-stock inventory management tools
- Provided supply chain guidance to team of 6 employees
- Built relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers
- Established inventory targets, stock level and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods without jeopardizing patient care
- Built exceptional rapport with clinical and vendors to create seamless operations
- Performed inventory analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
Operations Specialist
Gander Mountain Company
04.2014 - 09.2016
- Streamlined operational workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
- Developed training materials for new staff, improving onboarding experience and knowledge retention.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring consistent supply availability and minimizing stock discrepancies.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.
Assistant Store Manager-Product
Fossil
11.2012 - 04.2014
- Led team in achieving sales targets through effective staff training and performance management.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies to enhance product presentation and customer engagement.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to optimize stock levels and reduce shrinkage.
- Monitored daily operations to ensure compliance with company policies and standards.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making for product offerings.
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
Invoice Office Manager
Walmart
09.1993 - 12.2012
- Implemented inventory control measures, reducing supply costs significantly.
- Trained and mentored new administrative staff on company policies and procedures.
- Developed comprehensive filing system to improve document retrieval speed.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Supported department heads in accomplishing their goals through diligent administrative assistance such as report generation and data entry.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gaston High School
Gadsden, AL05-1990
Skills
- Data Quality Monitoring
- Supply Chain Operations
- Issue Identification
- Data Mapping
- Product Deployment
- Master Data Management
- Data Analytics
- Communications Management
- Product Information Management
- MS Operating System
- MACRO Express
- Workflow Analysis
Certification
- Operations Management MicroMasters Training, IIMB, October 2020, May 2021
- Supply Chain Management MicroMasters Training, MITx, September 2021, September 2022
Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy fishing, kayaking and traveling.
Timeline
Associate Product Analyst II
HealthTrust ITG
04.2026 - Current
Associate Product Analyst
HealthTrust ITG
05.2023 - 04.2026
Internal Control Supervisor
HCA Healthcare Inc.
09.2021 - 05.2023
Materials Specialist-Perioperative
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
02.2021 - 09.2021
Administrative Assistant
Lowes Home Improvement Center
11.2020 - 02.2021
Manufacturing Technician
Invista- Stainmaster
11.2019 - 04.2020
Operations Coordinator-Supply Chain Management-OR
St. Thomas Hospital
10.2016 - 05.2019
Operations Specialist
Gander Mountain Company
04.2014 - 09.2016
Assistant Store Manager-Product
Fossil
11.2012 - 04.2014
Invoice Office Manager
Walmart
09.1993 - 12.2012
High School Diploma -
Gaston High School