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Christen Blocker

1229 Meadow Glen, Crowley,TX

Summary

Motivated, reliable, dedicated, and resourceful Supply Chain Specialist with over 10 years of customer service and inventory control expertise. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, multitasking, and time management abilities. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills and taking on new challenges. Team player focused on developing and implementing process controls and quality improvement initiatives that reduce costs and increase company revenue. Seeking to build interpersonal relationships and leverage a strong background into a buyer, planner or supply chain role within the organization. Devoted to giving both customers and staff exceptional quality assistance along with positive and memorable experiences.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Specialist

Children's Medical Center
Dallas, TX
06.2022 - Current
  • Worked with supply chain team to ensure O.R surgery needs are fulfilled
  • Performed inventory control consisting of procurement, FIFO, managing stockouts, backorders, and eliminating expired product
  • Conducted par changes and label changes manually and through Lawson
  • Analyzed multiple departments par supplies and recommend improvements to increase efficiency or reduce costs
  • Fulfilled the specialty center’s soft goods required for next day surgical cases
  • De-cased and restocked all incoming inventory from the previous day purchase order
  • Submitted perioperative request for sterile processing, gastrointestinal, and main O.R departments
  • Tracked inventory items and return all mis-picked items to the supplier
  • Submitted bill only requisitions to ensure that vendors are paid for surgical supplies brought in by the company’s rep
  • Participated in quarterly surgical center supply chain inventory

Supply Chain Coordinator

Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
Dallas, TX
03.2020 - 05.2022
  • Provided training and guidance to junior staff members on supply chain processes.
  • Maintained well-organized and clean stock areas to maximize productivity.
  • Developed and maintained supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of goods.
  • Monitored inventory levels, identified discrepancies, and adjusted accordingly.
  • Implemented new or improved supply chain processes to enhance efficiency or performance.
  • Completed inventory counts as scheduled and resolved variances.

O.R. Supply Chain I

Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
Dallas, TX
08.2017 - 03.2020
  • Replenished supplies in the hospital operating room core
  • Maintained an orderly and organized work area to facilitate efficient processes and staff cross-training opportunities
  • Checked supplies for condition of products, correct catalog numbers, quantities, expiration dates, and sizes of items
  • Fulfilled the soft goods required for same day and next day surgical cases
  • Participated in mass O.R inventory
  • Determined stock levels needed for non-recurring, specialized items based on usage, inventory and projected depletion.
  • Confirmed availability of recurring supply items managed and distributed through computerized inventory management system.
  • Loaded, unloaded and transported materials to designated locations.
  • Monitored expiration dates, rotating stock to limit outdated product and removed outdated items from use.
  • Performed regular cycle counts to verify accuracy of inventory levels.

Central Supply Tech I

Baylor All Saints Medical Center
Fort Worth, TX
06.2014 - 01.2017
  • Reviewed expired products and disposed of them according to hospital guidelines.
  • Loaded, unloaded and transported materials to designated locations.
  • Responded to requests from physicians and nurses regarding product availability or special orders.
  • Participated in annual physical inventories by counting supplies stored in warehouse locations.
  • Confirmed availability of recurring supply items managed and distributed through computerized inventory management system.
  • Assisted peers with the department orders
  • Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
  • Maintained accurate records of inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed.
  • Received, checked-in, and distributed medical equipment and supplies to various departments throughout the facility.

HIM Associate II

Baylor All Saints Medical Center
Fort Worth, TX
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Assigned chart deficiencies to Emergency Department accounts
  • Gathered and submitted birth certificate information, performing basic transcription support
  • Assembled documentation
  • Performed various scanning functions for record retention and researching medical records as needed
  • Consulted with doctors and other health care providers to guarantee that the patients record display the most updated information.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
05.2017

Skills

  • Exemplary organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work and perform several tasks efficiently
  • Capable of analyzing and solving problems to ensure desired outcomes
  • 10 years of customer service and supply chain experience
  • Self-starter: takes initiative in all tasks that are assigned
  • Computer literate, knowledge of Software: MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
  • Proficient use of Lawson, EPIC, and Ivalua applications
  • Ability to work with a team in a fast-paced environment resulting in quality and high quantity work
  • Willing to learn and quickly familiarize myself with job tasks
  • Dedicated to surpassing expectations and accomplishing goals
  • Completing and following all job training requirements, including company-required training
  • Purchase, manage, control, and track Inventory supplies
  • Cost Reduction Strategies
  • Supply Chain Distribution
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Controlling inventory
  • Supply chain distribution
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Sourcing alternative suppliers

Accomplishments

  • Supply Chain Spotlight (Children's Medical Center)
  • Implemented a streamline process within the IVALUA system to inform staff about product information. I.E. if a product was on backorder or know subs for an item. (Baylor Scott & White Medical Center)

References

References available upon request.

Work Availability

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Quote

The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama

Timeline

Supply Chain Specialist

Children's Medical Center
06.2022 - Current

Supply Chain Coordinator

Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
03.2020 - 05.2022

O.R. Supply Chain I

Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
08.2017 - 03.2020

HIM Associate II

Baylor All Saints Medical Center
06.2015 - 08.2015

Central Supply Tech I

Baylor All Saints Medical Center
06.2014 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

University of North Texas
Christen Blocker