Ellen Fitzgerald
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Dedicated and motivated professional with over 11 years of experience working as a Manager for a fast pasted Dental College while improving the performance, productivity, efficiency, and profitability. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Ready to tackle new challenges and build success with exciting organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dispensary Manager
Midwestern University Dental Institute
Glendale, AZ
04.2010 - 12.2021
- Launched Dispensary Department from ground up including building infrastructure, hiring of employees while designing and implementing new inventory tracking system.
- Direct administrative and operational functions for dental institute while providing guidance and leadership to 6 Dispensary employees, and to more than 15 departments.
- Oversaw day-to-day shipping and receiving with more than 250 packages delivered per day.
- Responsibility of managing $5 million annual budget while conducting inventory audits at 100% accuracy.
- Negotiated contracts and pricing with vendors resulting is cost savings of 40%.
- Directed product flow and informed management of delays and challenges, as well as suggested resolutions.
- Handled all purchase orders, invoices, and customer account operations efficiently.
- Communicated daily with students, faculty, and staff to ensure highest quality of service was provided for patient care.
- Implemented and facilitated academic student exams, dental events, and vendor conferences.
- Responsible for ensuring all medical equipment was maintained, calibrated, and certification and licensure's were up to date.
- Development of strong working relationships at all levels to create collaborative team environment.
- Created production forecasts and plans based on inventory, historical usage, and upcoming events.
- Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with internal, and external leaders.
Education
Technology College Certification - Clinical Dental Assisting And Office Management
Rio Salado College
Tempe, AZ2005
Technology College Certification - Nurse Assisting
Estrella Community College
Avondale, AZ2003
Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Inventory Control Processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Continuous Improvement Planning
- Excellent Computer Skills
- Administrative Management
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
CPR Certified
X-Ray Certification
Timeline
Dispensary Manager
Midwestern University Dental Institute
04.2010 - 12.2021
Technology College Certification - Clinical Dental Assisting And Office Management
Rio Salado College
Technology College Certification - Nurse Assisting
Estrella Community College
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