Sarah Wallace
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong desire to make a meaningful contribution to the State of Alaska. Seeking a challenging full-time role to utilize exceptional interpersonal abilities, effective problem-solving skills, and excellent time management. Successfully supported family while pursuing Masters of Science in Human Resource Management and Masters in Business Administration degrees. Rejuvenated and equipped with necessary skills to effectively support business objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Section Chief, Medical Logistics
United States Air Force
12.2009 - 01.2020
- Stepped up as Group Security Manager when coworker tragically passed. Successfully cleared multi-year program deficiencies within six months and achieved 91% program inspection rating.
- Supervised contract services department and 135 personal service contracts totaling $112M, reduced contractor security onboarding timeline by 80%.
- Coordinated the two-year overhaul project at the facility, worked closely with five agencies, oversaw six contract revisions that modernized 32 dental treatment rooms.
- Planned, budgeted, and executed infrastructure projects in support of the Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces. Trained Advised Afghan counterparts in transparency, accountability, oversight, regulations, and sustainment. Awarded Joint Defense Meritorious Unit Award while working under North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
- Created continuity plan for obtaining a Class B drivers certification on Bluebird 44-passenger transportation vehicles. Cleared Anchorage backlog of school bus trainees, produced confident Class B drivers.
- Deployed to lead a critically undermanned unit, trained nine members on supply chain management principles. Restructured operations, reduced supply transit time from six months to ten days, received commendation for exceptional service.
Manager, Medical Logistics Customer Service
United States Air Force
07.2005 - 12.2009
- Provided medical logistics customer support to ensure efficient procurement of $132 million worth of annual medical supplies and equipment for 58,000 DoD beneficiaries and 2,200 staff members.
- Streamlined contract negotiations for operating room custom packs, routine procurement, and emergency supplies in 12 surgical suites
- Supported annual workflow for 17 specialty clinics, overseeing 3,500 surgical cases, 79,000 outpatient visits, and the delivery of 440 births
- Supervised and trained seven card holders on regulations and requirements for a $3M annual government purchase card program, resulting in identified cost savings. Served as the billing official to enhance overall account performance.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Trident University International
Cypress, CA08.2023
MBA - Logistics
Trident University International
Cypress, CA05.2019
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Data and Trends Analysis
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Data Entry
Honors
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Joint Commendation Medal
- Pacific Command Outstanding Medical Materiel Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, 2015
Training
- DAU DoD Contract Officer Representative (CLC222), 01/01/11
- DAU DoD Ethics Training Acquisition Technology & Logistics (CLM003), 01/01/11
- Senior Managerial Leadership School, 01/01/15
Timeline
Section Chief, Medical Logistics
United States Air Force
12.2009 - 01.2020
Manager, Medical Logistics Customer Service
United States Air Force
07.2005 - 12.2009
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Trident University International
MBA - Logistics
Trident University International
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