Hi, I’m
Larry Hamilton
Tampa,Fl
Summary
Resourceful Purchasing Agent responsibly and proficiently procures materials necessary for operations. Performs detailed cost analyses and negotiates with vendors using skilled problem-solving abilities. Experienced evaluator of supplier performance and maintains constant awareness of inventory levels.
Overview
26
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Venture Medical Equip
Biomedical Services Manager
08.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Manage dynamic and diverse department of five divisions consisting of Field Services, Electrical Safety, Daily Operations, Sales Orders and Hand Controls
- Manage Procurement of needed parts and accessories for all divisions
- Maintain year over year increases in department earnings, customer base and services offered
- Started as bench technician expanding range of equipment and promoted to department manager
- Expanded internal network between all departments to accomplish business goals
Macy’s Systems and Technology
Electronic Bench Tech I
02.2014 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Bench test and repair NCR Point of Sale equipment including LCD monitors, keyboards and thermal printers
- Received recognition for production rate at187% of the Macy’s NRC standard
- Recognition for three QA finds during ninety-day period with production of500 LCD monitors
Wyndham Worldwide
Inventory-Purchasing Specialist/Assistant Maintenance Manager
03.2010 - 09.2013
Job overview
- Manage maintenance team of up to eighteen associates including Inventory Supervisor; Key contributor in reduction of waste of corporate inventory assets such as unit amenities, housewares, and maintenance supplies
- Transitioned from Inventory Clerk to Maintenance Supervisor within first year
- Responsible for accounting in average of $500K of purchases annually
Freestyle Music Park
Parking Unit Supervisor
04.2009 - 09.2009
Job overview
- Promoted from Parking Attendant to Unit Supervisor in ten weeks
GE Healthcare
Calibration Technician/ Engineering Technician
09.2006 - 06.2008
Job overview
- Calibrated and maintained test equipment to FDA, GMP, and ISO9001 standards; Maintained accurate records of calibration standards and calibrated test equipment; Conducted “Out of Tolerance Investigations” on equipment not within specifications; Acquired purchase orders for department supplies, equipment, and services; Arranged test equipment demonstrations for department and engineers; Continuously learning and developing professional skills; Investigated root causes for customer complaints in blood pressure cuffs and hoses
- Promoted from engineering technician to lead calibration technician
- Secured the shipment of400 ProCare units ($1.6M) through expedited reliability qualification testing
A.J. O’Neal and Associates
Engineering Technician
10.2005 - 09.2006
Job overview
- Performed Design Verification Procedure testing on Dash2500 patient monitor; Conducted comparison testing of new NIBP algorithm with previous version; Supported engineering staff with prototype builds, component changes, and cable builds; Evaluated prototype pneumatic pumps for leakage; Assembled communication cables to connect medical devices to computer terminals
- Coordinated and traveled nation wide to install software enhancements to ProCare monitors
- Exceeded customer expectations in the reduction of down time for hospital staff
Aerotek CE
Field Service Representative
07.2004 - 04.2005
Job overview
- Installed Technical Service Updates to LifePak12 Defibrillators; Ensured reliability and patient safety through extensive testing; Explained to customers the reason for the upgrades; address any customer concerns or issues; Maintained accurate service reports, inventory, data base synchronizations, and communications; Traveled to other territories to assist in their upgrades
- Completed assignments in home territory ahead of schedule
- Worked around fire station and EMS station emergency calls
Independent Contractor
Lead Field Service Representative
05.1999 - 01.2004
Job overview
- Traveled nationwide to hospitals performing hardware upgrades on Dinamap Pro Series patient monitors
- Contacted hospitals to define need for upgrade and arrange scheduling; Provided technical support and In-Service training for hospital staff; Conveyed all customer concerns and questions to GE Sales and Technical support staff
- Reconciled hospital staff complaints by demonstrating the corrective action would resolve their issues
- Minimized disruption to hospital departments through creative scheduling (starting early, working late)
- Earned customer satisfaction through diplomacy and timely turn-around of the equipment
GE Medical Systems IT
Engineering Technician
Job overview
- Assisted in testing and development of GE ProCare monitors; Performed modifications and changes to circuit boards; Applied safety testing to monitors to ensure reliability and patient safety; Conducted Design Verification Procedure water bath comparison testing of temperature circuitry
Critikon Company, LLC (GE Medical Systems IT)
Electronic Technician
Job overview
- Performed function tests and calibration of Dinamap Vital Signs monitors; Identified failures, troubleshoot, and repair to component level; Performed safety testing to ensure reliability and patient safety; Redesigned workstations and work areas to improve flow
Education
Tampa Technical InstituteTampa, Florida
Associate of Science Degree from Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology
10.1997
University Overview
- Graduated with Honors
- GPA: 3.97
Skills
- Strong leader
- Quality control
- Deadline management
- Mechanical aptitude
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment calibration
Manager of the Year
Received recognition in driving results during a challenging year for the department
Affiliations
- BAAMI Bay Area Association of Medical Instrumentation
- FBS Florida Biomedical Society
Accomplishments
Achieved AAMI certified Biomedical Technician November 2023. Acquired troubleshooting skills in six major types of equipment within the surgical facility within seven years. Consistently receiving recognition for accomplishments.
Range of Equipment
- Surgical Tables: Steris-2080,3080,3085,4085 Skytron-3500,3600B,6300,6500,6700B Hercules Maquet- Alphastar Eschmann- T20M
- Electrosurgical Units: Valleylab- Force1C, Force2, Force FX, Force Triad, F10 Conmed- Excaliber, System2450, System5000 Bovie: A940,1250,2250
- Defibrillators: LifePak: LP12, LP20, LP20E Zoll: M Series, R Series
- Autoclaves: Midmark- M7, M9, M11 Tuttnauer-1730,2340,2540, EZ9, EZ10, EZ9 Plus, EZ10 Plus,3870, T Edge
- IV Pumps: Baxter Flo Guard, Baxter Sigma Spectrum, Baxter InfusOR, Alaris Medley, Hospira A+, Medfusion3500
- EKG Units: GE- MAC1200, MAC5500 Mortara-ELI Series, CP Series Edan- SE1200 Series
- Patient Monitors: GE, Mindray, Datex Ohmeda, Datascope, Infinium, Biolight
- Surgical Lights: Steris, Medical Illumination
Certification
- CBET Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician
- AAMI Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation Certification Date November2023
Timeline
Biomedical Services Manager
Venture Medical Equip
08.2017 - Current
Electronic Bench Tech I
Macy’s Systems and Technology
02.2014 - 08.2017
Inventory-Purchasing Specialist/Assistant Maintenance Manager
Wyndham Worldwide
03.2010 - 09.2013
Parking Unit Supervisor
Freestyle Music Park
04.2009 - 09.2009
Calibration Technician/ Engineering Technician
GE Healthcare
09.2006 - 06.2008
Engineering Technician
A.J. O’Neal and Associates
10.2005 - 09.2006
Field Service Representative
Aerotek CE
07.2004 - 04.2005
Lead Field Service Representative
Independent Contractor
05.1999 - 01.2004
Engineering Technician
GE Medical Systems IT
Electronic Technician
Critikon Company, LLC (GE Medical Systems IT)
- CBET Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician
- AAMI Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation Certification Date November2023
Tampa Technical Institute
Associate of Science Degree from Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology
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