Reginald Guynes
Detroit,MI
Summary
Dynamic Inventory Management Specialist with proven expertise in process optimization and inventory forecasting, honed at John D. Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Excelled in team collaboration and implementing high-tech medical device procurement strategies, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in Microsoft Office and interpersonal communication, adept at driving project success and improving inventory systems.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Management Specialist
John D. Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Detroit, MI
02.2024 - Current
- Conducts studies and comprehensive analysis of system procedures, methods, and practices of MAXIMO (Asset Management Software) system applications
- Provides logistic support guidance and assistance for matters relating to the process of identification and improvement and provides policy/procedural guidance across VA facilities which impacts throughout the VISN
- Conducts short, mid and long-term advanced planning for new and replacement NX assets, utilizing enterprise-wide computerized planning tools
- Analyzes data to include projected lifecycle, downtime, repair rates, lost workload, cost, depreciation, trade-in value, and other factors that impact procurement decisions
- Advanced planning that requires significant interaction and coordination with service lines, biomedical engineering, and other stakeholders to balance competing priorities including clinical requirements, technological enhancements, and budget constraints
- Computes requirements for equipment inventory items by Utilizing a range of well-established and commonly applied inventory principles, standard and non-standard methodologies, and concepts to determine the need to intervene in the supply system in response to fluctuations in rates of usage, cost, availability for established suppliers, alternative sources of supply and other similar conditions
- Supports the creation of acquisition strategies and standardization initiatives to acquire and purchase high-tech, high-cost medical devices, surgical equipment devices, and major classes of materials, displaying familiarity with contracting laws and regulations with industry practices
- Manages and controls NX assets for a VA HCS and supported catchment area
- Recognized as an authority on NX asset management and serves as a subject matter expert to all services and service lines
- Acts as a central point of contact for the coordination of material support, and the resolution of logistics problems across organizational lines
- Acts as the focal point for all new equipment procedures
- Ensures equipment accountability at each service line is appropriately managed, assigned, and monitored through the monthly 5% inspection program
- Research causes and location of items not found during inventories; analyze specific situations and determine specific facts comprising the equipment loss
- Maintains Equipment Inventory List (EIL) accounts
- Trains and assists delegated Custodial Officials on equipment acquisition, disposal, scanning and tracking of equipment for EIL Custodial Official inventories, providing oversight and project management
- Schedule and conduct physical inventories (with a bar code scanner or other appropriate means) of all NX equipment
- Inventory and control may require the incumbent to conduct reviews in locations throughout the catchment area
- Conducts spot checks of items as required
- Complies with special requirements for firearms, ammunition and sensitive equipment
Supply Technician
John D. Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Detroit, MI
03.2013 - 10.2017
- Assists in annual and daily inventories including O.R
- Surgery, Implantable devices, instruments, and Medical Supply Distribution
- Conducts daily barcode scanning and uploading into GIP of all items in various primary inventory points
- Logistics liaison for the surgical department and community-based Clinics (CBOCs')
- Ensures that supplies are stocked, rotated, and follow all guidelines of First in First Out (FIFO)
- Proficient in adding new items to the Item Master File, experience in ordering Surgical Instruments for surgery
- Assists Inventory Manager with various reports including emergency reports, days of stock on hand, inactive reports etc
- Ensures all delivery tickets are posted and reconciled in GIP
- Communicates with Staff and Vendors of back orders and excess inventory
Veteran Student Worker
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MI
08.2011 - 01.2012
- Meticulously handled all paperwork per guidelines and procedures
- Conducts training for school officials, supervisors, employees, and liaison offices
- Serves as a lead for job fairs, and makes special efforts in hiring to meet goals in special emphasis areas for graduating students
- Ensured that all timelines were met to minimize impact to the Agency
- Consult with hiring officials on special qualifications required for students and advise them of special hiring requirements
- Organized interviews to communicate with prospective students and veterans
- Assists and educates management in the administration and implementation of the policies for disabled students
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Analyzes existing and new requirements impacting the program and provides recommendations for VA consideration
- Processed applications for enrollment.
- Provided information and assistance to students regarding benefits, services, and programs.
- Prepared reports on program utilization and effectiveness.
- Maintained records of all service activities.
- Researched relevant laws and regulations related to benefits.
- Assisted in preparing documents required for benefit claims.
- Performed case management duties such as tracking claim status, providing updates, and following up on pending issues.
- Developed educational materials related to students/veteran rights and entitlements for distribution at public events or meetings.
- Provided guidance concerning the appeals process when a claim was denied by agency involved in administering benefits.
Material Handler/Driver
Chrysler Corporation
Sterling Heights, MI
02.1998 - 10.2008
- Performed data input for tracking incoming goods
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment
- Responsible as a high-low driver, and materials handler
- Experience in property management, inventory of supplies and/or equipment, procurement of supplies and/or equipment, and/or vehicle management
United States Postal Service
Allen Park, MI
02.1994 - 06.2000
- Arranged delivery of letters and parcels while working with automated sorting and delivery
- Operated high-low equipment to load trucks for daily delivery and pick-up
- Trained incoming high-low drivers and assigned duties for mail operations for loading
United States Army
Fort Polk, LA
09.1984 - 10.1992
- Assigned staff their duties and inspected areas for cleanliness
- Inspected rooms, common areas, and stock rooms, and approved staff work performance
- I have independently conducted small inspections, where exposure and the type of hazards are predictable in advance
- Demonstrated safe and correct use of environmental services equipment and chemicals
- Has working knowledge of safety and occupational health principles, regulations, and requirements to support safety program planning and implementation activities
- Managed and created staff work schedules
- Inventoried stocked to ensure supplies were available for cleaning
- Communicated with various departments and personal
- Responsible for Directing various support functions such as communications, property management, mail service, facilities, equipment maintenance, etc
- Managed usage and orders to ensure that they were within budget guidelines
Personal Security Specialist
John D. Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Detroit, MI
02.2024
- Review clearance forms and reports of background investigations to detect errors or omissions so they can be reported to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
- Independently perform structured work processes such as employee, visitor, and contractor ID Cards and vehicle registration
- Responsible for maintaining clearance records including various clearance levels for positions, projects, and programs along with background checks
- Interacts with senior management officials, senior law enforcement officials and investigations from local, state, and federal agencies, patients, visitors, physicians, nurses, lawyers and volunteer daily to ensure that the Badge PIV criteria is met
- Responsible for protecting data from all unauthorized releases and or from loss alteration or unauthorized deletion
- Tier 2 S Security clearance
- Provides forms and publication services consisting of printing, reproduction, and distribution of forms
- Ensures equipment requirements are met for all forms and publications activities
- Oversees the fleet management program by coordinating day-to-day functions by documenting and authorizing operators
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
Associate in the Arts - Criminal Justice
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Skills
- Demand forecasting
- Distribution demands
- Process optimization
- Shipping and receiving
- Inventory tracking software
- Inventory forecasting
- Claims processing
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Program evaluation
- Professional demeanor
- Volunteer coordination
- Coverage determination
- File management
- Microsoft office
- Time management
- Interpersonal communication
References
References upon request
Timeline
Inventory Management Specialist
John D. Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Personal Security Specialist
John D. Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Center
02.2024
Supply Technician
John D. Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Center
03.2013 - 10.2017
Veteran Student Worker
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
08.2011 - 01.2012
Material Handler/Driver
Chrysler Corporation
02.1998 - 10.2008
United States Postal Service
02.1994 - 06.2000
United States Army
09.1984 - 10.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
Associate in the Arts - Criminal Justice
Copiah-Lincoln Community College