Melissa Thompson
Summerville,SC
Summary
Results-driven Inventory Management Specialist with expertise in lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, and supply chain optimization. Proven ability to enhance procurement strategies and streamline interservice support negotiations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Management Specialist NX
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
Charleston, South Carolina
10.2023 - Current
- Managed lifecycle of non-expendable assets, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
- Analyzed inventory data to support requirement development and procurement activities.
- Conducted forecasting and quantitative analysis for sensitive equipment, including firearms and ammunition.
- Provides operational oversight of the operating budget to ensure that necessary actions are taken to stay within the budget and accomplish the mission.
- Establishes and maintains safe work practices and policies, and coordinates employee accountability.
- Provides oversight for the coordination of all issuances in the Maximo system.
Supervisor Of Sterile Processing
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
Charleston, South Carolina
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed sterilization processes for surgical instruments and equipment.
- Negotiates changes in Interservice Support Agreements to obtain required services and resources needed for mission accomplishment, and assures all charges are appropriate.
- Trained and supervised staff on safety and compliance procedures.
- Coordinated daily operations of the sterile processing department.
- Serves as the Policy Control Manager for all policies and issuances assigned to the Veterans Health Administration.
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Malcolm Randall VAMC
Gainesville, Florida
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Conducted systematic evaluations of ongoing work to ensure compliance with supervisors' directives.
- Prioritized and distributed workload among employees according to established workflows and specializations.
- Evaluated the quality and quantity of cleaning, reprocessing, and distribution of technical medical equipment.
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center
Miami, Florida
05.2020 - 11.2021
- Executed continuous improvement initiatives to enhance departmental efficiency.
- Monitored Central Sterile Department activities to ensure compliance with established policies.
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures for all phases of sterile processing, including decontamination and sterilization monitoring.
Transportation Specialist
US Army
11.1995 - 11.2013
- Coordinated transportation logistics to enhance delivery operations across regional networks.
- Managed shipment scheduling to optimize routes and minimize delays.
- Analyzed freight costs, identifying opportunities for cost reduction in transportation processes.
- Maintained comprehensive records of shipping documents, including invoices and manifests.
Education
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA12-2005
American Military University
Ranson, WVSkills
- Inventory analysis
- Lifecycle management
- Regulatory compliance
- Interservice support negotiation
- Procurement strategies
- Supply chain management
Timeline
Inventory Management Specialist NX
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Supervisor Of Sterile Processing
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
07.2022 - 10.2023
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Malcolm Randall VAMC
11.2021 - 07.2022
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center
05.2020 - 11.2021
Transportation Specialist
US Army
11.1995 - 11.2013
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
American Military University