Samantha Cain
Director of Purchasing
Crescent,OK
Summary
Dedicated supervisor with a diverse skill set, always seeking ways to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness within the facility. Motivated, friendly, and empathetic leader excelling in teaching, listening, learning, and motivating others through understanding and inspiration. Proficient in computer operations and communication platforms, with a curious and open-minded approach to research. Excited project manager with marketing expertise and a strong work ethic, known for bringing innovative ideas to maximize success and enjoyment for all involved. Skilled at multitasking and seamlessly adapting between projects without interference.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Procurement
Franklin County Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Foster vendor relations and management processes by identifying and maintaining direct contact with suppliers.
- Identify areas for procurement improvement to continually drive performance and business results.
- Enhance material and product value by increasing quality and lowering costs through sourcing and key vendor acquisition initiatives.
- Development and execution strategies to deliver against annual operational and financial goals.
- Improvement project timelines through successful schedule management and progress tracking.
- Administer and implement procedures to promote efficiency and improve performance.
- Work with staff to develop specifications for supplies, equipment and service contracts.
- Negotiation of price reductions with key supply partners, resulting in cost savings across organization.
- Analysis of market and delivery trends to develop procurement technologies and processes to support trends.
- Advise on organizational structures and resource requirements needed for supply chain to best meet long-term company goals.
- Leverage of procurement prowess to build strong performance-driven team.
- Prepare and deliver periodic business reviews covering fulfillment, availability, and item quality performance metrics.
- Hired, developed and managed procurement team through day-to-day team and individual employee development to meet established performance standards.
- Support of sales and marketing with data to implement costing actions.
- Negotiation of company's contracts and delivery schedules with suppliers.
- Drafting of purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
- Monitoring inventory against supply needs to keep materials adequately stocked.
- Continuously evaluate market and vendor performance to optimize processes and budget administration.
- Implementing of cost-reduction strategies and savings plans to reduce corporate expenditures.
- Established and maintaining close working relationships with associated company departments.
- Administering of web-based purchasing system to keep information current and costs low.
- Processing of purchase orders and supply requisitions submitted by department personnel.
- Resolving vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.
- Sourcing and vetting of new vendors to fulfill organization's supply needs with quality materials.
- Building of strategic relationships with key suppliers to obtain best possible pricing.
- Guiding and directing work of purchasing staff members.
- Management of disposal of surplus materials to recoup costs and minimize losses.
Medical Assistant Technician
SSM Health
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted physicians and clinicians with examinations, procedures and monitoring.
- Delivered excellent patient service and strengthened patient-clinician relationship through positive interactions.
- Greeted patients warmly and assisted physician in preparing patients for exams and procedures by assessing vital signs and recording medical histories.
- Administered injections and medications, dressed wounds and collected lab specimens for tests.
- Engaged with patients, learning about each individual and establishing rapport to encourage personal comfort.
- Answered phone calls and scheduled or followed-up on appointments.
- Maintained and updated patient information and vital signs in electronic medical records or hospital databases.
- Prepared patients for examinations, procedures and treatments.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and document vital signs.
- Performed clerical work utilizing organizational computer hardware and software according to company policies.
- Charted routine diagnostic tests to help senior staff evaluate patient issues.
- Completed patient interviews and intake forms, including documenting vital signs and medical histories.
- Worked with pharmacy staff to authorize drug refills and relay prescription information.
- Assisted with basic care such as removing sutures, giving injections and collecting tissue or blood samples.
- Completed daily patient rounds to check on inpatients and check on treatment efficacy.
- Prepared discharge summaries, prescriptions and referrals for continued care.
- Initiated, documented and communicated plans of care with patients.
- Triaged telephone calls, answered questions and consulted remotely about medical issues to support office patients.
- Assisted physicians during in-office and surgical procedures, including organizing and passing instruments and monitoring the patients for signs of distress.
- Instructed patients on how to follow their new medication and therapeutic regimens.
- Counseled patients on prescribed treatments, positive lifestyle choices and methods for improving day-to-day wellness.
- Observed patients on hospital rounds, updated charts and reported findings to physicians to aid in treatment.
- Worked within the physician's approval to prescribe medications and specific therapies.
Optometry Technician
Moore Vision
01.2016 - 05.2019
- Taught customers about contact lens use to minimize errors and eye injury.
- Completed pre-tests and specialized assessments to prepare patients for optometrists' examinations.
- Handled patient and other correspondences, including detailed reports to meet organizational expectations.
- Offered patients advice on selecting eyewear for lifestyle and needs.
- Documented results of tests, reported patient symptoms and concerns and input optometrist notes in computer system.
- Tested and maintained small equipment to streamline patient care.
- Supported patient care by conducting new patient intake, educating patients on prescribed exercises and various therapeutic activities and implementing passive treatments.
- Greeted patients warmly and assisted physician in preparing patients for exams and procedures by assessing vital signs and recording medical histories.
- Maintained tools and equipment used for testing or collecting samples in compliance with OSHA standards for lab processing.
- Completed routine diagnostic tests to help senior staff evaluate patient issues.
- Completed patient interviews and intake forms, including documenting vital signs and medical histories.
- Assisted patients and worked directly with doctors to help patients with active rehabilitation therapies.
- Greeted and logged in patients to keep the office moving efficiently.
- Guided patients, changed schedules and managed claims to keep office operating efficiently.
- Ordered and stocked medical supplies proficiently.
Graphic Design Artist
Victor's Graphics
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Integrated marketing creatives from company design templates to produce consistent brand presence.
- Designed and developed creative solutions to satisfy marketing and communications requirements.
- Communicated design concepts and rationales to clients, incorporating feedback and revisions to achieve desired outcomes.
- Kept abreast of brands, design, and imagery trends and methodologies to remain competitive.
- Adhered to brand guidelines to maintain and enforce brand standards and elevate designs.
- Updated skills, software and hardware to harness new technologies' features and offer innovative ideas for marketing campaigns.
- Managed completed design products to match customer standards and specific branding targets.
- Converted financials, timelines, and data points into simple graphic representations for management interpretation.
- Optimized designs for print and digital mediums for use in print advertisements, social media graphics, and website layouts.
- Translated client requirements and creative briefs into compelling visual concepts, using various design software and tools.
- Conducted client meetings to understand project requirements, provide design recommendations, and obtain feedback for iterations.
- Obtained photos and measurements prior to design creation to drive accuracy of production.
- Implemented industry best practices to remain up-to-date with emerging design trends and technologies.
- Studied design briefs to determine and better understand project requirements before starting on designs.
- Utilized graphic design, web development and animation processing tools to create design work and visual materials.
- Helped improve team members' skills through careful mentorship and coaching.
- Determined best sizing and arrangements for projects and clients' objectives.
- Reviewed and assessed final graphics and layouts for visual appeal.
- Proofread and edited content prior to submission to client for design review.
- Pursued new business opportunities and clients to build customer base and grow revenue.
- Established and maintained professional rapport with internal and external stakeholders, promoting consistent project planning.
- Reviewed layouts and marked changes to improve final results and meet promotional targets.
- Engaged clients in design development process to better serve individual needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Pre-Psychology
Southwest Community College
Summit, MsHigh School Diploma - undefined
Franklin County High School
Meadville, MsSkills
- Analytical data skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier management
- Supplier relationship management
Hobbies and Interests
Travel- Planned and executed last minute and anticipated trips for myself and others., Creative Writing- Avid daily writer. Often times including research for personal education and understanding or inspiration., Reading- Including books, documents or articles for personal education and enjoyment., Painting- Upcycling or reviving old or antique furniture for myself and others.
Publications
Treasure in Proverbs by Maurice Ledet
Timeline
Director of Procurement
Franklin County Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant Technician
SSM Health
07.2020 - 07.2021
Optometry Technician
Moore Vision
01.2016 - 05.2019
Graphic Design Artist
Victor's Graphics
04.2014 - 05.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Franklin County High School
Associate of Science - Pre-Psychology
Southwest Community College
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