Business administration and operations management professional with 17 years of experience. Excels in enhancing procurement efficiency, optimizing cost management, and fostering strong supplier relationships. Adept at strategic sourcing, BPA management, ERP, Vizient, Oracle, and PeopleSoft software, SAP experience, indirect procurement, and supply chain optimization, with a commitment to driving operational excellence and innovation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Sourcing Analyst & Purchasing Assistant
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, TX
02.2020 - 10.2024
Compile detailed reports for category managers, boosting procurement efficiency, and decision-making.
Coordinate with vendors to secure competitive pricing, improving hospital cost management.
Manage BPA compliance, streamline procurement processes, and indirect pricing, ensuring operational readiness using Oracle, Peoplesoft, and Vizient programs.
Assist in vendor onboarding, enhancing supplier relationships, and operational efficiency.
Maintain the Oracle Vendor Support mailbox, ensuring seamless vendor registration and support.
Analyze procurement data to drive strategic sourcing initiatives, ERPs, enhance cost management, and improve operational efficiency for Texas Children's Hospital.
Partner with category managers to compile insightful reports, facilitating data-driven decision-making, and procurement optimization.
Meticulously manage cross-departmental analytical support, contributing to precise product pricing, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Processed invoices and submitted payments to accounts payable.
Use of the KRONOS program for submitting payroll and timekeeping.
Ordered/distributed office supplies, uniforms, and badges.
Created permanent and temporary badges for employees and vendors, with access cards based on security clearances.
Processed payments to vendors based on approved purchase orders and budgeting amounts.
Along with monitoring, approving, and correcting POs and PRs.
Back up the assistant to front desk duties, and stock supplies.
Printed, scanned, faxed, and laminated documents for the directors of the hospital.
Troubleshot office equipment.
I took meeting minutes and answered a multi-phone line in the operations command center during emergency situations.
Correction Records Tech, Secretary Supervisor
WA State D.O.C.
Olympia, WA
06.2015 - 08.2019
Corrected legal document errors, enhancing treatment accuracy for offenders, and improving data integrity.
Supported the legal team by researching, drafting briefs, and interpreting more than 50 documents daily; streamlined processes.
Updated the department database with new policies and offender records; ensured up-to-date information.
Recruited, hired, and trained staff; provided supervision and ongoing development; built a skilled team.
Coordinated meetings and travel, including expense reimbursements, optimized scheduling efficiency.
Processed Notice of Violations and Bench Warrants.
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant
St. John's Hospital
Longview, WA
03.2012 - 06.2015
Collected and documented over 60 patients' medical information, such as blood pressure, vitals, and weight, daily.
Promoted office efficiency, coordinated charts, completed insurance forms, and helped patients with diverse needs.
Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment.
Updated inventory, expiration, and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Obtained the client's medical history, including medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Optimized office operations by coordinating charts, processing insurance forms, and addressing diverse patient needs, significantly improving overall efficiency.
Maintained meticulous inventory and vaccine logs, ensuring up-to-date tracking documentation, and compliance with healthcare regulations.