Robert Bailey
Odenville,AL
Summary
Dynamic Supply Chain Assistant Director with over 20 years of diverse experience in clinical and clerical surgery environments. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving skills, enhancing customer satisfaction, and driving significant operational improvements. Proven track record of cost-saving initiatives, achieving annual savings exceeding $100K through effective management of suture and endomechanical devices across multiple departments in a 400+ bed hospital. Committed to excellence in supply management and adept at juggling multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude and a focus on team success.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
OR Boardrunner
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Assistant Director - Supply Chain
Grandview Medical Center
12.2020 - Current
- Responsible for managing supply expenses by finding affordable alternatives to both contracted and non-contracted products.
- Provide monthly Supply Expense Reports with notations on variances.
- Work in conjunction with OR Personnel to maintain contract and corporate initiative compliance.
- Establish strong working relations with vendors and hospital staff.
- Research financial impact of new products being introduced.
OR Materials Coordinator/Buyer
Grandview Medical Center
09.2016 - 12.2020
- Sourced competitive contracted and non-contracted products for all OR specialties.
- Saved $50K by researching and implementing endomechanical cost-saving initiatives and creating fresh new approaches to long-standing problems.
- Operated with high integrity, built trust, and earned sustained credibility with internal and external customers.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between vendors and facilities to reach win-win solutions.
- Established and maintained productive working relationships with staff to resolve operational difficulties and to promote an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to customer services.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
Surgical Technician
Grandview Medical Center
10.1999 - 09.2016
- Maintained documentation of post-operative instrument reconciliations and protocols for quality care.
- Scrubbed on 8 different services, including cardiovascular, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and laparoscopic surgery for over 17 years and assisted in over 10,000 surgeries.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Liaised between Central Sterile department and operating room teams, to ensure availability of requisite instruments and equipment, loaned equipment, and specialty devices.
- Selected and purchased equipment for Laparoscopic and General surgical procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintained supply inventories and organized surgical tools.
- Worked with OR Manager to maintain daily workflow, coordinated with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Worked with General Charge Nurse to resolve efficiency problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service.
- Determined and recommended methods to address improvement opportunities.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Operated with high integrity, built trust, and earned sustained credibility with internal and external customers.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, ALJefferson State Community College
Birmingham, ALSome College (No Degree) - General Studies
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, ALSkills
- Materials Inventory Management
- Leadership
- Vendor Invoice Processing
- Inventory Organizing
- Supply Procurement
- Analytical Skills
- Skilled in Excel
- Skilled in Lawson Software
- Skilled in HMS Software
- Vendor Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Data analysis
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Inventory control
- Quality assurance
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
Timeline
OR Boardrunner
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Assistant Director - Supply Chain
Grandview Medical Center
12.2020 - Current
OR Materials Coordinator/Buyer
Grandview Medical Center
09.2016 - 12.2020
Surgical Technician
Grandview Medical Center
10.1999 - 09.2016
Jefferson State Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
Gadsden State Community College
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
University of Alabama At Birmingham