Rachel Noechel
Macclenny
Summary
Purchasing professional with thorough understanding of procurement processes and supplier management. Effective in optimizing supply chain operations and maintaining seamless communication across departments. Known for reliability, adaptability, and collaborative approach to achieving organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Coordinator
Renaissance Behavioral Health
12.2024 - Current
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
- Developed procurement strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Coordinated inventory management and maintained accurate stock levels for operational efficiency.
- Analyzed market trends to identify potential opportunities for strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Implemented best practices in vendor evaluation and selection processes to improve quality standards.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Monitored all purchase requisitions and handled adjustments with vendors.
Unit Secretary
Mental Health Resource Center
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Supported hospital compliance efforts by adhering to privacy policies and HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
- Improved unit workflow by effectively prioritizing tasks and collaborating with team members to complete assignments in a timely manner.
- Consistently met deadlines for completing administrative tasks while managing competing priorities during high-pressure situations on the unit floor.
- Managed inventory levels of office supplies and patient care supplies, ensuring adequate stock was available at all times for efficient unit operations.
- Maintained rapport with physicians, nurses and other healthcare personnel.
- Upheld a high standard of patient service by addressing concerns and resolving issues in a timely, empathetic manner.
Dispatch Coordinator
Taylor's Communications Inc.
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Coordinated logistics and communication between drivers, clients, and warehouse teams.
- Managed scheduling and routing to optimize delivery efficiency and minimize delays.
- Implemented tracking systems to monitor shipment statuses and enhance customer service.
- Trained new team members on dispatch procedures and operational software usage.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve logistical challenges promptly.
- Mitigated potential conflicts between drivers or customers by acting as a liaison during high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to prioritize shipments based on urgency and importance.
- Created detailed reports on dispatch activities that were used by anagement to monitor performance trends over time.
Housing Case Manager
Center for Community Resources
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to housing plan goals.
- Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
- Referred client or family to appropriate community resources to obtain support for mental or physical illness.
- Tracked client care and followed through to provide service effectiveness.
- Provided information to access financial assistance, legal aid or housing.
- Utilized data and experience to coordinate client housing and utility needs.
- Identified environmental challenges to client progress through interviews with clients and family.
- Assessed eligibility of applicants in accordance with predetermined criteria to meet urgent needs.
- Responded to complaints and members' inquiries to improve service delivery.
- Performed statistical collection to track tenant communication and applicant data.
- Formed community partnerships to increase awareness of housing for economic competitiveness.
- Communicated with housing managers and rental agencies on behalf of clients.
- Verified assets and income for applicants.
- Safeguarded clients privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Connected individuals with relevant community resources.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with clients by successfully resolving issues and responding promptly to phone inquiries.
- Maintained accurate records and documented client data in company databases.
- Discussed available program services with potential participants and outlined procedures to facilitate smooth engagement in program processes.
- Collaborated with social workers to support patients.
- Worked closely with disabled or impoverished individuals to locate helpful financial resources and community programs.
- Interviewed potential clients, collecting personal information to determine eligibility for social assistance.
Lead Swim Instructor
City of Jacksonville aquatics division
03.2016 - 08.2021
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
- Instructed participants in proper stroke techniques to encourage self-reliant swimming.
- Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase likelihood of repeat business in future swim lessons sessions.
- Assessed swimming skill levels for each student and placed accordingly depending on results.
- Used training and medical supplies to examine injured people and administer first aid.
- Created strategies to help meet needs of mentally and physically challenged swimmers.
- Supervised class participants and enforced safety rules and regulations to prevent injury.
- Recommended appropriate level classes to swimmers based on needs and preferences.
- Monitored activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers.
- Explained safety rules and procedures regarding activities to patrons and guests to inform and educate.
- Recognized danger and reacted calmly to mitigate risk.
- Maintained physical endurance and agility for optimal job performance.
- Handled student situations using logic and mediation skills.
- Inspected pool for cleanliness before lessons and reported unsanitary conditions.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
Pediatric Care Technician
Wolfson Children's Hospital
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
- Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.
- Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
- Instructed patients in use of assistive equipment.
- Used restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize patient and staff radiation exposures.
- Conducted research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Baldwin High School
Jacksonville, FL05.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Superior Training
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Community Health Services
- Crisis Resolution
- Demand forecasting
- Price comparison
- Problem Solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Client Needs Assessment
- Medical Advocacy
- Worker Supervision
- Social Research
- Relationship Building
- Purchasing coordination
Timeline
Purchasing Coordinator
Renaissance Behavioral Health
12.2024 - Current
Unit Secretary
Mental Health Resource Center
05.2024 - 12.2024
Dispatch Coordinator
Taylor's Communications Inc.
08.2023 - 04.2024
Housing Case Manager
Center for Community Resources
01.2022 - 07.2023
Pediatric Care Technician
Wolfson Children's Hospital
10.2018 - 05.2021
Lead Swim Instructor
City of Jacksonville aquatics division
03.2016 - 08.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Superior Training
High School Diploma -
Baldwin High School