Tabitha Burkholder
Wichita,KS
Summary
Professional Procurement Specialist with a strong foundation in purchasing and supply chain management, combined with 15 years of customer service experience. Skilled in effective communication, conflict resolution, vendor relations, and coordinating procurement activities to support operational efficiency. Highly organized and self-motivated with strong time management abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tasks and responsibilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Clerk
BG Products
Wichita, KS
08.2024 - Current
- Processed purchase orders using ERP systems to ensure timely product availability.
- Coordinated with suppliers to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Assisted in vendor evaluations to improve procurement strategies and supplier relationships.
- Organized purchasing files both physically and electronically for easy access during audits or reviews by management staff members.
- Tracked delivery status of outstanding purchase orders, providing updates to relevant departments as needed.
- Verified accuracy of bills of lading, contracts, and purchase requests.
- Monitored inventory levels to prevent stockouts, ensuring timely replenishment of critical items.
Patient Access Representative
Via Christi Health
Wichita, KS
04.2021 - 08.2024
- Recorded and filed patient data and medical records.
- Acquired insurance authorizations for procedures and tests ordered by the attending physician.
- Arranged and assisted with hospital admissions, scheduled patient appointments.
- Completed registration quickly and cordially for all new patients. Previous experience supporting multiple physicians and patients in a busy emergency room and outpatient scheduling call center.
- Expertise includes verifying insurance coverage, receiving and documenting patient co payments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations by appropriately handling patient information.
Sheet Metal Assembly Mechanic
Spirit Aerosystems
Wichita, Kansas
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Sheet metal assembly mechanic on Boeing 737 MAX fuselage and Boeing 767 fuselage, completed frame build and installation of entry and galley doors, operated various air tools such as hand drills, rivet guns, kaynars and nut runners to alter and install parts accordingly, performed re work and seal jobs to meet blue print and SAP/EWI specifications.
- Documented orders, daily activities, weekly schedules and team performance.
- Planned work and determined appropriate tools and equipment.
- Kept supervisor informed of job progress and material requirements
- Utilized facility tracking system to keep accurate records of completed repairs.
- Reviewed project drawings to perform installation activities according to specifications.
- Fabricated and adjusted component parts with shop and on-site tools.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS12-2024
Timeline
Purchasing Clerk
BG Products
08.2024 - Current
Patient Access Representative
Via Christi Health
04.2021 - 08.2024
Sheet Metal Assembly Mechanic
Spirit Aerosystems
01.2018 - 10.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Wichita State University