Barbara Rivera
Denver,CO
Summary
Dedicated and responsible professional successful at developing productive relationships with suppliers, customers, and colleagues. Excellent report writing, records management, and compliance skills.
Systematic Medical Logistics Technician offering 7 years of experience in purchasing medical supplies. Excellent abilities in controlling and auditing inventory to maintain accuracy and minimize losses. Seeking a dynamic and challenging role with room for advancement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained compliance to meet the micro purchase threshold requirements by reviewing purchase requests and securing favorable pricing with suppliers.
- Facilitated smooth operations through accurate tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Communicated frequently with medical staff and customers to provide status on orders.
- Verified timekeeping request and handled any discrepancies in a timely manner.
Behavioral Health Technician
UCHealth University Of Colorado Hospital
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Medical Logistics Technician
Air Force
05.2015 - 07.2022
- Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints concerning work orders, invoices, and shipments.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Developed and deployed strategies to save time and expenses.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly, and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Barista
Starbucks
06.2011 - 05.2015
- Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Monitored supply levels at counter and maintained customer areas to meet typical demands.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology
Community College of Denver
Denver, COCurrent
Yoga Instructor -
Certified Yoga Teacher
Root To Rise Yoga Studio04-2022
High School Diploma -
Santa Fe Indian School
Santa Fe, NM05-2009
Skills
- Warehouse asset oversight
- Customer service skills
- Training and Development
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Data Entry
- PPE Compliance
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Problem-Solving
- Self-Motivated
- MS Office
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Vendor relationship management
- Training expertise
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
UCHealth University Of Colorado Hospital
10.2022 - 09.2023
Medical Logistics Technician
Air Force
05.2015 - 07.2022
Barista
Starbucks
06.2011 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Psychology
Community College of Denver
Yoga Instructor -
Certified Yoga Teacher
High School Diploma -
Santa Fe Indian School
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