Jay A. Burkhart
Westbrook,ME
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
General Business Consultant
Self-Employed
, Maine
01.2024 - Current
- Worked with medical device companies to prepare for audit certifications, including ISO 13485, GE, and Stryker.
- Assisted with supply chain challenges and provided strategic solutions.
- Trained new employees on ethics and customer service best practices.
Project Manager
Maine MEP
, Maine
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Supported Maine manufacturing companies by conducting targeted supplier research to identify domestic suppliers.
- Developed a statewide database accessible to manufacturers and MEP groups nationwide.
- Demonstrated competitive bidding model development to clients.
Director of Special Projects
Surgimed Solutions
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Produced mobile carts and articulating arms for OEMs.
- Established inventory control systems to maintain production line continuity.
- Improved forecasting accuracy by 14%.
- Ensured supplier certifications were current and compliant.
Business Process Change Specialist
Hannaford
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Led medium to large complex projects involving multiple departments and functions.
- Coordinated labor, finance, training, and communication for pilot projects.
- Tracked project progress and provided updates to governance committees.
- Collaborated with senior and functional management to develop and test new business ideas.
Inbound Logistics & Commodity Research
Retail Business Services/Bonney Staffing
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Designed reports to track vendor late deliveries and followed up to ensure timeliness.
- Produced commodity forecasts for various departments.
- Reviewed vendor price increase requests and identified discrepancies saving over $1 million.
- Worked with buyers to improve forecasting.
Career Coach
Life Careers
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Conducted initial client interviews to assess vocational and educational backgrounds.
- Provided coaching on communication, dress, and interview skills.
- Conducted mock interviews and discussed typical and challenging questions.
Management/Projects Consulting/Volunteer
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Negotiated a $350K contract with a 7-hospital purchasing group in Florida.
- Trained department heads and managers on ISO and other certifications.
- Led community groups to support unemployed professionals with job placement.
Contractor
Gildan
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Managed a $250K special project for Dollar General, completing ahead of schedule with shift integrations.
- Led equipment transfer from the Caribbean manufacturing facility to Charleston.
- Improved daily scheduling for 90 associates and 3 leads in a large distribution facility.
- Led daily meetings with sales and marketing to set order priorities, optimize inventory, produce forecasts.
CEO
No Lifting Mobility
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Negotiated costs with manufacturers to produce prototypes for bed bound patient transfer devices.
- Consulted on planning, performance tracking, risk analysis, and continuous improvement with suppliers.
General Business Consultant
Self-Employed
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Negotiated a $600K contract with the VA for a medical equipment company.
- Assisted clients with certification audits and improved organizational communication.
Vice-President
Russell Newman
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Hired to reorganize customer service. I was then given the responsibility over the sales team, and we achieved our biggest sales month of $4.4M by recovering lost customers through improved inventory and forecasting.
- Negotiated purchasing agreements internationally and coached global strategic sourcing.
- Oversaw distribution center with 95 associates.
Project Manager
Surgimed Solution
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Led cost-saving initiatives reducing mobile medical cart costs by 35%.
- Arranged purchasing agreements and established assembly plant operations.
- Purchased equipment and coached/trained associates.
President
Applied Surgical Concepts
01.1991 - 01.2004
- Built company from start-up to $15M sales within 12 years by developing business plans, hiring, and managing operations.
- Evaluated and audited suppliers, negotiated purchasing agreements prepared forecasts.
- Coordinated logistics for exhibitions and sales meetings.
US General Manager
Mavig of America-FW Hanel
01.1982 - 01.1991
- Started in customer service and moved up to head the department and then was promoted to GM.
- Grew American division sales to over $8M.
- Established South American manufacturing plant.
- Won contracts with major medical companies including Medrad, Philips North America, Siemens, and GE.
Timeline
General Business Consultant
Self-Employed
01.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Maine MEP
01.2022 - 01.2024
Director of Special Projects
Surgimed Solutions
01.2020 - 01.2022
Business Process Change Specialist
Hannaford
01.2019 - 01.2020
Inbound Logistics & Commodity Research
Retail Business Services/Bonney Staffing
01.2017 - 01.2019
Career Coach
Life Careers
01.2014 - 01.2016
Management/Projects Consulting/Volunteer
01.2012 - 01.2016
Contractor
Gildan
01.2012 - 12.2012
CEO
No Lifting Mobility
01.2010 - 01.2012
General Business Consultant
Self-Employed
01.2008 - 01.2010
Vice-President
Russell Newman
01.2006 - 01.2008
Project Manager
Surgimed Solution
01.2004 - 01.2006
President
Applied Surgical Concepts
01.1991 - 01.2004
US General Manager
Mavig of America-FW Hanel
01.1982 - 01.1991
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