Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Work Availability
Timeline
Volunteer

Christopher Akumbu

Ankeny,IA

Summary

Detail-oriented and methodical Supply Chain Coordinator adept at maintaining strong relationships with vendors, customers and internal stakeholders. Team-oriented and hardworking with an analytical and organized nature. Ready to bring 9+ years of experience and take on a challenging new role. Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients. Accomplished manager with extensive stock reception, processing and disposition skills. Developed robust channels to source quality products and raw materials during high-demand periods. Detail-oriented record keeper and gifted team leader. Motivated Production Line Worker proficient in quality checks, finishing work and equipment calibration. Ready to tackle new challenges and to contribute to team and company success.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Worker

Quanex Ankeny
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.
  • Participated in regular meetings with team members to discuss production updates.
  • Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerance.
  • Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.

Supply Chain Coordinator

CBCHB Cameroon ( HIV- FREE PROJECT )
07.2020 - 11.2022
  • Collaborated with management and facility leads in the different departments to facilitate smooth accomplishment of deadlines.
  • Completed frequent inventory counts and resolved discrepancies , analyzed data to detect valid trends continuously improve member experience and optimize costs
  • Kept stock areas clean, tidy and organized according to facility requirements.
  • Maintained domestic and international supplies by coordinating with international contacts to source materials and manage distribution.
  • Ordered more than $ 45000 in supplies each week.
  • Partnered and oversaw with supply chain logistics and equipment Operations team to define KPIs and metrics to measure progress and success worth over $ 150 000
  • Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
  • Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
  • Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
  • Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
  • Supervised 75 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
  • Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
  • Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory quartertly and on sites.
  • Designed plant layouts tooling fixtures and flowcharts of materials facility leads to meet delivery targets of ARVs and other related medical supplies.

Testing Counselor

CBCHB Cameroon ( HIV- FREE PROJECT SW )
10.2020 - 07.2021
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Case identification of people living with HIV and AIDS.
  • contact tracing with the index persons in search for multiple partners and people living with HIV and AIDS.
  • Determine clients or patients who have discontinued treatment or stop treatment at all and bring back to care. that is those loss to followup and bring back to care ( treatment)
  • Document and update data.
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
  • Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
  • Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
  • Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
  • Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.
  • Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
  • Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
  • Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
  • Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services.
  • Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
  • Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
  • Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
  • Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
  • Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
  • Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
  • Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.

Logistics Officer

CBCHB/ UNFPA South And North West Region Program
04.2019 - 09.2019
  • Managed logistics assets for timely and cost-effective delivery of cargoes.
  • Delivered logistic support to leverage existing resources with cost-effective savings.
  • Supervised logistics functions and operations.
  • Managed functional areas of logistics.
  • Coordinated mission details and communicated with unit to convey changes.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.

Supply Chain Coordinator/Site Lead

CBCHB (HIV-FREE Littoral ) Centre Medicaux Roseaux
07.2015 - 03.2019
  • Collaborated with management and facility leads in the different departments to facilitate smooth accomplishment of deadlines.
  • Resolved issues through negotiations and led contract compliance and vendor performance reviews.
  • Completed frequent inventory counts and resolved discrepancies , analyzed data to detect valid trends continuously improve member experience and optimize costs
  • Kept stock areas clean, tidy and organized according to facility requirements.
  • Maintained domestic and international supplies by coordinating with international contacts to source materials and manage distribution.
  • Ordered more than $ 45000 in supplies each week.
  • Partnered and oversaw with supply chain logistics and equipment Operations team to define KPIs and metrics to measure progress and success worth over $ 150 000.
  • Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
  • Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
  • Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
  • Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.

AS A SITE LEAD ;

  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Case identification of people living with HIV and AIDS.
  • Initiate newly tested positive on treatment.
  • Manage site finance
  • contact tracing with the index persons in search for multiple partners and people living with HIV and AIDS.
  • Determine clients or patients who have discontinued treatment or stop treatment at all and bring back to care. that is those loss to followup and bring back to care ( treatment)
  • Document and update data.
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
  • Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
  • Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
  • Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.
  • Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
  • Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
  • Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
  • Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services.
  • Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
  • Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
  • Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
  • Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
  • Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
  • Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
  • Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.

Estate Manager

Mbi Real Estate And Farms
07.2006 - 06.2015


  • Oversaw building and maintenance of outdoor facilities such as picnic areas, playgrounds, exercise facilities and pools.
  • Managed leases and housing contracts for tenants renting, buying or sharing properties.
  • Developed budgets for commercial development and maintenance of facilities.
  • Introduced and monitored effective lease renewal programs to maintain high occupancy rates.
  • Conducted regular inspections of both interior and exterior of properties for damage.
  • Coordinate and program planting , harvesting and selling products

Stock Manager

CENAME
11.2000 - 06.2006
  • Maintained neat and organized backroom to easily access merchandise and drive sales.
  • Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
  • Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Inventoried warehouse stock on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
  • Censor-tagged merchandise to help deter theft and maximize sales of merchandise.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
  • Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
  • Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
  • Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
  • Document and update inventory .

Education

Bachelor of Science - Purchasing And Supply Management

Pan African Institute For Development ( PAID-WA )
Douala Learning Center Cameroon
01.2020

Skills

  • Providing Feedback
  • Loading and Unloading Protocols
  • Removing Trash
  • Raw Material Loading
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Specifications Verification
  • Documentation Abilities
  • Shipment Preparation
  • International Shipments
  • Employee Counseling
  • Identifying Flaws
  • Material Handling
  • Food Safety and Quality
  • Health Information Policy and Procedure Developmen
  • Assembly Line Operations
  • Quality Assurance Standards
  • Goals and Performance
  • Quality Inspections
  • Production Operations
  • Organize Supplies
  • Incoming Shipments Review
  • Work Order Review
  • Supplier Performance Management
  • Operational Standards
  • Performance Tracking
  • Inventory and Supply Control
  • Supplier Negotiations
  • Storage Arrangements
  • Product Availability
  • Purchasing Oversight
  • Monthly Inventor
  • Staff Managemen
  • Inventory Reconciliation
  • Financing Structures
  • Product Assortment
  • Work Order Creation
  • Inventory Counting
  • Document Coordination
  • Unloading Trailers
  • Balancing Books
  • Strategic Oversight
  • Client Correspondence
  • Customer Experience
  • Optimal Inventory Levels
  • International Purchasing
  • Quarterly Reviews
  • Logistics Planning
  • Order and Invoice Processing
  • Creative Solutions
  • Strategic Goals
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Vendor Relations
  • Procurement Logistics
  • Contract Development and Management
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Data Entry
  • Safety Stock Level Maintenance
  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Inventory Records
  • Expense Reduction
  • Product Placement
  • Safety Control
  • Supply Chain Modeling
  • Pallet Jacks
  • Microsoft Tools
  • 3PL (Third Party Logistics)
  • Skilled in Intake Interviewing
  • Coping Methods
  • Social Skills Teacher
  • Indicators of Child Abuse
  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Acute and Chronic Pain
  • Site Visits
  • Individual Counseling
  • Clinical Documentation Mastery
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Crisis Response
  • Quality Management Care Team Member
  • Social Work
  • Outreach Programming
  • Crisis Intervention Techniques
  • Medical Records Oversight
  • Relationship Issues Management
  • Public Speaking Abilities

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse

Timeline

Production Worker

Quanex Ankeny
03.2023 - 07.2023

Testing Counselor

CBCHB Cameroon ( HIV- FREE PROJECT SW )
10.2020 - 07.2021

Supply Chain Coordinator

CBCHB Cameroon ( HIV- FREE PROJECT )
07.2020 - 11.2022

Logistics Officer

CBCHB/ UNFPA South And North West Region Program
04.2019 - 09.2019

Supply Chain Coordinator/Site Lead

CBCHB (HIV-FREE Littoral ) Centre Medicaux Roseaux
07.2015 - 03.2019

Estate Manager

Mbi Real Estate And Farms
07.2006 - 06.2015

Stock Manager

CENAME
11.2000 - 06.2006

Bachelor of Science - Purchasing And Supply Management

Pan African Institute For Development ( PAID-WA )
Christopher Akumbu