Nicole Wollin
Indian Springs,NV
Summary
Dedicated professional pursuing full-time role as Material Planning & Control Specialist, leveraging extensive expertise in purchasing and government operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
VA Medical Center 121
Minneapolis, MN
02.2020 - Current
- Assist in training new staff and provided ongoing support to Purchasing Agents.
- Receive and analyze prosthetic requests and prescriptions from physicians, therapists, patients, and representatives.
- Examine clinical health records and claims folders to determine eligibility for prosthetic items and services.
- Advise veterans on eligibility outcomes and medical entitlement determinations.
- Prepare purchase orders for prosthetic devices and medical supplies under established contracts and open market.
- Monitor expenditures, reconcile invoices, compute total costs, and resolve discrepancies with vendors.
- Operate Prosthetics software to maintain accurate procurement records and submitted compliant reports.
- Research prosthetic appliances and services to obtain product information and facilitate purchase orders.
Lead Purchasing Agent
VA Medical Center 121
Minneapolis, MN
04.2017 - 02.2020
- Trained new staff members and offered continual assistance to Purchasing Agents as needed.
- Analyzed prescriptions and requests from physicians, therapists, patients, and representatives.
- Evaluated clinical health records for legal eligibility regarding prosthetic items and services.
- Informed veterans about determinations related to eligibility and medical entitlement.
- Generated purchase orders for diverse prosthetic aids and medical equipment under established contracts.
- Managed control points while reconciling invoices and resolving discrepancies with vendors.
- Utilized Prosthetics software for precise accounting of procurements and compliance reporting.
- Conducted research on prosthetics to gather product details and execute purchase orders.
Purchasing Agent
VA Medical Center 121
Minneapolis, MN
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Received and analyzed prosthetic requests and prescriptions from physicians, therapists, patients, and representatives.
- Examined clinical health records and claims to determine eligibility for prosthetic services.
- Advised veterans regarding outcomes of eligibility and medical entitlement determinations.
- Prepared purchase orders for prosthetic devices, medical supplies, and durable equipment under various contracts.
- Monitored control points and expenditures, reconciled invoices for payment certification, and resolved vendor discrepancies.
- Operated Prosthetics software to maintain accurate accounting of all procurements and documentation.
- Researched prosthetic appliances and services, obtaining product information to place purchase orders per procedures.
- Advised clinicians on prosthetic device selection based on prescription specifics and processed relevant Purchase Orders.
Initial Certification Representative
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Saint Paul, MN
01.2007 - 03.2016
- Processed and verified certification applications weekly at 40 hours.
- Served as sole representative for ADA accommodations, ensuring compliance and support.
- Collaborated with Program Directors to assess candidate eligibility for certification.
- Prepared Ethics documentation for departmental review and compliance audits.
- Represented Initial Certification Department in various key meetings.
- Trained new hires as a Subject Matter Expert to enhance team capabilities.
- Provided input on projects impacting Continuing Qualification Requirements through procedural clarification.
- Assisted Clinical Requirements Department with audits and diverse operational tasks.
Office Manager, Appraiser
Minnesota Home Appraisals
Prior Lake, MN
02.2005 - 10.2006
- Oversaw daily office operations, including appointment scheduling and document filing.
- Typed appraisal reports for clients with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Conducted on-site appraisals of single-family homes to assess value.
- Engaged in meetings and discussions with loan officers to facilitate transactions.
Education
Real Property Appraising
Kaplan Professional Schools
2005
Skills
- Government purchasing experience
- Efficient data handling
- Customer needs assessment
- Simultaneous assignment management
Additional Information
10747 Material Planning & Control Specialist II
References
Matthew Anderson (Former Supervisor) Cell: (612) 619-8200
Susan Noble (Co-worker) Cell: (952) 221-1815
Brianna Denman (Former Co-worker) Cell: (612) 701-4566
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
VA Medical Center 121
02.2020 - Current
Lead Purchasing Agent
VA Medical Center 121
04.2017 - 02.2020
Purchasing Agent
VA Medical Center 121
03.2016 - 04.2017
Initial Certification Representative
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
01.2007 - 03.2016
Office Manager, Appraiser
Minnesota Home Appraisals
02.2005 - 10.2006
Real Property Appraising
Kaplan Professional Schools
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