Personable operations leader with a consistent, proven track record of exceeding performance.

         Experience increasing efficiency and working effectively with internal and external customers or vendors.

         Working knowledge of both medical and non-medical products and bar code scanning equipment.

         Solid time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

         Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Access.

Supply Chain Management Logistics Inventory Control

Operations Management Materials Management Contract Negotiations

Customer Service Problem Solving Process Improvement

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Battle Creek, MI    May 2010-Present

Inventory Management Specialist (Mar. 2014-Present)

         Manage purchasing and inventory of expendable supplies and equipment to support the local VA Medical Center and its four outpatient clinics in Southern Michigan.

         Communicate effectively with both administrative personnel at medical centers.

         Provide accurate inventory and costing data to ensure uninterrupted patient care.

         Analyze inventory and distribution data to ensure the electronic status of inventory is accurate based on frequent physical inventory, including creating policies and procedures.

         Schedule, conduct and document physical counts of all inventories.

         Determine and control the level or flow of expendable material.

         Evaluate stock level and usage schedules to determine funds needed and execute budget plans.

         Arrange for disposal of surplus or excess property.

Achievements:

         Provided two CWT Veterans an opportunity to regain their confidence and self-respect while reclaiming more than 120 unserviceable wheelchairs and saving the station $17K+.

         Processed nearly 920 purchase card and prime vendor orders worth $850K in 2016.

         Collaborated with fiscal to provide reports required to capture distribution costs.

Supply Technician (May 2010-Mar. 2014)

         Managed, regulated and coordinated exercise control over supplies and equipment.

         Placed approximately 920 purchase orders at an estimated cost of $830K during FY13.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Battle Creek, MI    May 2010-Present

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         Scheduled inventories at the medical center, including acquisition and proper disposal of excess or surplus property and performing physical counts.

         Analyzed stock level and usage to monitor turn rates of inventoried standard items, long supply.

         Fixed occasional variances in rates of usage, cost and availability for established suppliers, alternative sources of supply and other similar conditions.

         Leveraged the National Acquisition Center (NAC) to locate contracts and potential vendors for substitute items, or locate vendors selling the same product at a lower cost.

         Evaluated stock level and usage schedules to determine funds required and execution of budget plans.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance focus; graduated magna cum laude, Dec. 2014 (4.0 GPA)

Siena Heights University Adrian, MI

         Graduated at the top of the class, earning Dean s List and high honors every semester.

Associate of Arts, Business Management; graduated magna cum laude, 2010

Kellogg Community College Battle Creek, MI

  Completed 10-Hour Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA)

  Completed Contracting Officers Representative Training, Aug. 2010 and Oct. 2014

  Completed Generic Inventory Packaging (GIP) Training, Mar. 2011

  Completed LEAD Program, Dec. 2009

Union Representative/Steward; AFG 1629; 2007-2011

         Represented more than 1,400 bargaining unit employees on multiple station committees, including the Executive Leadership Board, EEO Committee and accident review boards.

         Participated on the Safety Committee for a bio-friendly boiler plant, accompanying engineers on construction safety inspections; hiring contractors; and ensuring the work is performed per contract.

Assistant Director, local Harley Owners Group of approximately 100 members; since 2016

         Previously, served as Treasurer for two years.

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         Managed purchasing and inventory of expendable supplies and equipment to support the local VA Medical Center and its four outpatient clinics in Southern Michigan.

         Provided accurate inventory and costing data to ensure uninterrupted patient care.

         Analyzed inventory and distribution data to ensure the electronic status of inventory is accurate based on frequent physical inventory, including creating policies and procedures.

         Scheduled, conducted and documented physical counts of all inventories.

         Determined and controlled the level or flow of expendable material.

         Evaluated stock level and usage schedules to determine funds needed and execute budget plans.

I earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance focus, graduating magna cum laude from Siena Heights University. I graduated at the top of the class.

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