Bryon L. Swisher Sr.
***** ****** ***** **** *******, Texas 77067 832-***-**** ********@*****.***
Experienced, Educated, and Results-oriented Professional with extensive experience leading profit-generating operations. Offers experience in strategic operations planning, innovative team development, and has a superior understanding of clients/customers’ needs. Offers over 16 years of experience in the medical and healthcare industry and maintains knowledge of surgical supplies and equipment. Self-motivated and dynamic professional with diverse credentials which combine solid and tactical leadership expertise with a strong business background, an ability to work collaboratively, and a commitment to achieving corporate goals. Motivational management style with a proven history of building, guiding and retaining high-performance teams to develop and implement strategies for accelerated growth. Successful Negotiator with an ability to reduce costs. Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Creative Personable Organized Hard Working Loyal Successful Professional
Goal Oriented Knowledgeable Consistent Attentive Motivated
Leadership/Motivation/Teamwork
Expert Sales Pitching and Closing
Staff Training and Development
Healthcare and Medical Knowledge
Company/Operations Development
Communication/Customer Relations
Vendor Negotiations/Cost Reduction
Accounts Payable & Financial Duties
Purchasing and Inventory Control
Builds & Maintains Relationships
Surgical Supplies & Equipment
Computer Program Knowledge
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PURCHASING MANAGER, Surgeon’s Management, Houston, Texas, 2008-Present
Launched and managed the daily operations of the purchasing department; implemented and executed a web based purchasing system, created formulations for materials and vendors, standardized pricing with purchasing GPO, created purchase orders, and ordered products for 16 different companies
Managed, trained, motivated, and evaluated staff; ensured production & development of all personnel, directed workflow, delegated work tasks, and identified areas where there was room for improvement
Responded to and successfully resolved issues with staff and vendors; exceeded customer expectations
Developed and maintained new accounts for the growing company and cut costs by over 13%
MATERIALS MANAGER / COORDINATOR, Memorial Hermann System, Houston, Texas, 2000-2008
Established and maintained productive and professional relationships with staff and vendors
Ensured accurate accounting and payment processing of all purchase orders
Coordinated, placed, and purchased all operating room orders utilizing Lawson Software; received and restocked all inventory throughout the company and maintained responsibility for all implants
CENTRAL SUPPLY STERILIZATION TECHNICIAN, Memorial Hermann System, Houston, 1997-2000
Maintained relationships and effectively communicated with Doctors and Staff on a daily basis
Coordinated, placed, and purchased all materials utilizing Lawson Software; maintained inventory
Prepared instrument sets for daily activities, conducted sterilization tests, and sterilized equipment
Entered data into the appropriate system regarding patient charges and balances
COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES: Microsoft Office, Data Entry, 10-Key, Internet, MS Outlook, Lawson
Professional References Available Upon Request
Contact Information: 832-***-**** ********@*****.***