OBJECTIVE: To continue my career in Supply Chain and Material Management and obtain a better work/life balance. I would like to best utilize my knowledge, talents and expertise to better myself in all areas and to enhance the Supply Chain or Material Management mission.

SUMMARY: Forty years of progressive supervisory and managerial experience in Supply Chain Management. I have worked ten years as a buyer in a multiple hospital setting, while managing the MMIS for three years. Thirty years working in various Supply Chain / Materials Management functions, including negotiating equipment and supply purchases and various management and supervisory roles. United States Air Force Veteran with twenty years in the Medical Supply/Logistics Field.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

2004 to 2011 Director, Supply Chain Management and Materials Manager (Kaiser Permanente, Central Valley Area – Modesto, Manteca, Stockton and Tracy)

Responsibilities:

o Directed the staffing and stocking for the Modesto Medical Center which opened in October of 2008.

o Directed the staffing and stocking of the new Modesto Medical Offices comprised of 20-25 medical clinics with no disruption in services.

o Brought the new KFH Manteca Hospital online and up to Kaiser Standards with minimal disruption of service and supplies to hospital departments.

o Oversee the cost savings program for the Central Valley. In 2005 began with a zero savings and ended with over 180% of our goal.

o Manage training and orientation for new employees with the TIMS (Total Inventory Management System), Ariba (e-Procurement) and other systems used by Kaiser.

o Assumed the role as Director of Material Services for the Central Valley. Coordinated the transfer of The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG) employees to Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (KFH).

o Successfully increased staff from a core base of five to 20 without a drop in service levels to hospital and MOB departments.

o Assumed ordering and restocking of the Manteca Medical Office Building two months after go-live in the hospital.

2000 to 2004 Project Manager (Kaiser Permanente, South Bay Service Area – San Jose, Santa Clara and Redwood City hospitals)

Responsibilities:

o Tracked key quality indicators for Materials Management, South Bay service area.

o Tracked and submit cost savings ideas for the South Bay Service Area (SBSA).

o Oversaw the new Ariba (e-Procurement) System rollout for the SBSA.

o Managed training and orientation for new employees with the Total Inventory Management System (TIMS).

o Oversaw office supplies program and recommend cost saving areas.

o Assisted and trained different materials management workers in various software applications.

1990 to 2000 Contract Analyst/MMIS Coordinator/Receiving Clerk (Mercy Healthcare Sacramento (MHS), Rancho Cordova, CA)

Responsibilities:

o Negotiated contracts and purchase agreements with vendors for equipment, services and supplies.

o Managed standing and blanket orders relating to various departments within MHS.

o Assisted department managers in cost control and reduction through the value analysis process.

o Updated and maintained MMIS files, assisted and trained coworkers in MMIS and varied software applications.

o Issue and receive supplies and equipment received in the warehouse.

Achievements:

o Negotiated a contract with a major diagnostic imaging company to consolidate all supplies and services.

o Instrumental in transitioning the department through a major reorganization, maintaining outstanding levels of customer service and support while only two buyers staffed the department.

o Enabled the night shift to accomplish more through time management, training and better utilization of resources.

1970 to 1990 Veteran, United States Air Force (USAF). I progressed through administrative, managerial, and supervisory positions in Materials Management (Medical Logistics), while serving in the USAF.

High School graduate from Glenbard East High School, Lombard, Illinois.

References available on request