Jonathan Santiago
Sun City Center
Summary
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Inventory Specialist with over 10 years of experience in inventory control, procurement, and supply operations. Proven ability to manage stock lifecycle, reconcile inventory, lead teams, and improve processes. Detail-oriented, organized, and results-driven.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Specialist
City of Tampa
Tampa
09.2004 - Current
- Oversee inventory receipt, verification, issuance, and restocking of parts, instruments, and equipment
- Maintain and reconcile inventory records; perform cycle counts and correct discrepancies
- Negotiate with vendors for pricing, delivery, and contracts
- Lead and train inventory personnel; initiate process improvements
- Operate forklift and vehicle for inventory transport; manage procurement via bidding process
Wastewater Plant Technician
City of Tampa
Tampa
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Conducted preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and system inspections
- Collected and documented wastewater samples; handled chemical inventory
- Assisted with site maintenance, building repairs, and operations
Medical Supply Technician
James A. Haley VA Hospital
Tampa
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Sterilized surgical instruments (steam, V-Pro) and assembled surgical trays and scopes
- Inspected and decontaminated medical equipment to meet regulatory standards
Sterile Processing Technician
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Operated autoclaves for sterilizing surgical instruments
- Prepared and delivered surgical case carts to the operating room
Logistics Distribution Specialist
U.S. Navy
USA
06.2000 - 06.2004
- Handled procurement, shipping/receiving, and inventory control of sensitive and hazardous materials
- Managed logistics reporting, inventory documentation, and compliance with safety protocols
Education
A.S. - Surgical Technology
Everest University
Tampa, FL04.2015
Skills
- Inventory Management & Cycle Counting
- Vendor Negotiation & Purchasing
- Inventory Audit & Reconciliation
- Preventive Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Data Entry & Record Keeping
- Forklift & Material Handling
- Sterile Processing / Decontamination
- Logistics coordination
- Supply chain management
- Shipping documentation
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
Timeline
Wastewater Plant Technician
City of Tampa
06.2022 - 09.2024
Medical Supply Technician
James A. Haley VA Hospital
01.2018 - 06.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
Tampa General Hospital
06.2015 - 01.2018
Inventory Specialist
City of Tampa
09.2004 - Current
Logistics Distribution Specialist
U.S. Navy
06.2000 - 06.2004
A.S. - Surgical Technology
Everest University