Dynamic leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills to positively impact company success while collaborating in matrixed environments to build and maintain relationships in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Supply Chain Operations
HealthTrust
06.2022 - Current
Dynamic supply chain leader managing $17M supply inventory for a level 2 trauma hospital, 304 licensed beds, 25 OR suites, and 1 Free-Standing ED.
Leads a team of 22 staff members: 14 technicians, 5 coordinators, 1 supervisor, 1 procedural manager, and 1 assistant director across multiple campuses.
Managed hospital budget and inventory balance effectively to maintain less than 5% supply expense variance on annual supply expense budget of $115M and reduce inventory balance 16%.
Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with SOX regulatory requirements.
Implemented innovative solutions in partnership with clinical teams to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations in a matrix culture.
Director of Supply Chain Procedural Operations
Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center
08.2021 - 06.2022
Cross-functional leader responsible for Supply Chain operations in Presbyterian St. Lukes and Rocky Mountain Children's Hospital procedural departments including: 2 surgical departments with a combined 26 operating rooms, a cath lab department with 4 procedural rooms, and an interventional radiology department with 2 procedural rooms.
Managed and provide mentorship to a team of 10 supply chain techs, an ORICC, and a Procedural Operations Manager.
Optimized inventory management to minimize costs and ensure product availability, managing product conversions and supply disruption.
Ensure execution of projects and initiatives in a matrixed organization; corporate, division and facility.
Collaborate with OR leadership, hospital Administration and nursing executives to enhance clinical and physician satisfaction with timely and transparent communication strategies.
Responsible for facility vendor rep management to be in compliance with HCA policy.
Assistant Supply Chain Director
The Medical Center of Aurora
08.2018 - 08.2021
Responsible for supporting the Supply Chain Director in daily supply chain operations for a multi-campus, 346 bed hospital; TMCA South Campus, Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital, Centennial Hospital, and Behavioral Health.
Supervised 10 staff members tasked with handling inventory management, planning, purchasing, and receiving functions.
Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services, resulting in higher customer satisfaction to nursing, administrative and support service departments across the hospital.
Supported Supply Chain Director and Finance with supply expense analysis and proactively manage expense variances.
Streamlined supply chain processes by implementing innovative inventory management systems and reducing product stock outs.
Facilitated stakeholder alignment across various departments for seamless execution of end-to-end supply chain activities.
Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
Served as PPE administrator during COVID-19, formulating demand planning and supply chain management metrics.
Assigned Interim Supply Chain Director for 6 months at Swedish Medical Center; a 504 bed, level 1 trauma facility.
Supply Chain Facility Coordinator
Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center
07.2017 - 08.2018
Responsible for daily supply chain operations.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries, conducting weekly rounds with nurse managers and directors, and addressing concerns professionally.
Implemented an audit process and coordinated the replenishment of emergency code carts
Participated in monthly meetings with hospital executive leadership and staff regarding employee engagement.
Collaborate in monthly meetings as a member of the Code Blue Committee.
Develop and implement new processes to assist in supply chain’s support services.
Staff Accountant
Rose Medical Center
04.2012 - 07.2017
Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records in compliance with SOX regulation.
Assisted CFO and Controller with annual hospital budget.
Supported CFO with productivity management in the PLUS system and calculated FTE demand for hospital staff.
Operating Room Supply Chain Technician
Rose Medical Center
05.2011 - 04.2012
Manage supply inventory for a 23 suite OR.
Order, receive, and stock surgical supplies.
Case picking for scheduled, add-on, and emergent surgery cases.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business -
University of Phoenix
08.2021
Skills
Supply Chain Operations
Expense and Inventory Management
Strategic Planning
Operational Efficiencies
Team Management
Charismatic Leader
Financial Reporting
Partnerships and Alliances
Timeline
Director of Supply Chain Operations
HealthTrust
06.2022 - Current
Director of Supply Chain Procedural Operations
Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center
08.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant Supply Chain Director
The Medical Center of Aurora
08.2018 - 08.2021
Supply Chain Facility Coordinator
Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center
07.2017 - 08.2018
Staff Accountant
Rose Medical Center
04.2012 - 07.2017
Operating Room Supply Chain Technician
Rose Medical Center
05.2011 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science in Business -
University of Phoenix
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