TORY THOMAS
Veterans Canteen Service - VA Hospital
MIAMI,FL
22
years of professional experience
Considered a highly organized, hardworking individual, looking for a responsible position, to gain more practical experience. I'm
experienced with inventory control, warehouse operations, and stock optimization. Utilizes inventory software to maintain accurate records and ensure efficient operations. Knowledge of logistics coordination and team collaboration to adapt to dynamic demands.
Work History
Purchase Agent
6 Years- Purchased goods and services for the company to maintain production without breakdowns.
- Researched vendors, obtained quotations, and compared prices and terms to support cost-effective purchasing decisions
- Purchased materials in compliance with national supplier agreements and company objectives.
- Researched and achieved cost savings in material procurement and initiated continuous improvement programs for vendors
- Conducting monthly and quarterly reviews on vendors and expediting processing of purchase order
- Procured materials and services for companies.
- Conducting monthly and quarterly review on vendors and expediting processing of purchase order
- Skilled in evaluating performance of vendors and working with the purchase team
- Expert in researching and collecting information from vendors
- Strong knowledge of administrative and technical aspects of materials purchased
- Providing administrative and clerical support to the purchase department
- Ensured materials were purchased in compliance with the national supplier agreements and company's objectives
- Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
- Acquired specific medical equipment and supplies for patients.
- Verifies accountability of all expenditures and associates all obligations to the individual Veteran.
- Selected cost-effective sources for reliable delivery of items and services.
- Examines clinical health records and claims folders to determine eligibility and entitlement for items and services.
- Researched various solicitation methods and ordering procedures.
- Purchases specialized equipment or services that have an unstable price or product characteristic, hard-to-locate sources, have critical characteristics, or similar complicating factors.
- Justifies actions to include sole source justification while distinguishing between different purchasing strategies.
Lead Patriot Brew Coffee Shop
11 Years 7 Months- Delivered exceptional service to create memorable experiences for all guests
- Manage payroll, register tilts, and staff scheduling
- Ensured accurate inventory management to support operational efficiency
- Coordinated payroll, register tilts, and staff scheduling to ensure smooth daily operations
- Prepare decor designs for promotions
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook
Inventory Auditor
10 Years- Delivered inventory control services for multiple vendors, ensuring accurate stock management
- Processed inventory records and provided analysis for products
- Processed inventory records and provided analysis for products
- Conducts short, mid and long-term advanced planning for expendable items.
- Conducts data/information analysis for acquisition planning associated with durable medical equipment.
- Performs analytical work to manage, regulate, coordinate and exercise control over expendable supplies.
- Analyzes and advises customers on supply/durable medical equipment purchase recommendations.
- Advises and informs stakeholders concerning the management, control and accountability of expendable items in use.
- Utilizes best practices, principles and tools, concepts and methodologies to determine and evaluate supply system performance.
- Researches opportunities for and conducts analysis of potential cost savings, efficiencies, and process improvements.
- Manages inventory, independently sets initial stock and par levels, and reorders points and resolves issues.
Education
Diploma
Advanced Medical Assistant Certificate
Skills
Generic Inventory Package ( GIP )
IFCAP
Microsoft Excel
Vendor management
Microsoft Word
Outlook
Microsoft Teams
Accomplishments
- Recognized by leadership for exceptional customer service and attention to detail.
- Successfully supported uninterrupted patient care through efficient inventory management
Timeline
Purchase Agent
Miami VA Medical Center
08.2020 - CurrentRead More
Lead Patriot Brew Coffee Shop
Veterans Canteen Service - VA Hospital
01.2015 - CurrentRead More
Inventory Auditor
RGIS LLC Inventory
01.2005 - 01.2015Read More
National School of Technology
Advanced Medical Assistant Certificate
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Miami South Ridge High School
Diploma
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AWARDS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Veterans Canteen Service - VA Hospital, Two Time On the Spot Award, Good Customer Service Award, Employee of the Month Award