CRYSTAL FISHER
Rocky Mount, MO *****
ad45pv@r.postjobfree.com
Lead Inventory Specialist with over 24 years of experience, adept at managing inventory control, par levels, and department transfers in a high-demand hospital environment. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Meditech, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Office for efficient inventory management. Proven track record in implementing new inventory management software, reducing costs, and optimizing inventory turnover, while also excelling in physical tasks and customer service.
Work Experience
Lead Inventory Specialist
Lake Regional Health System - Osage Beach, MO
September 1999 to March 2024
• Managed inventory control, par levels, and department transfers in a fast-paced hospital setting• Led a team of eight employees, demonstrating strong leadership skills• Implemented new processes within the Supply Chain Department to enhance efficiency• Processed and managed purchase orders with meticulous attention to detail• Utilized Meditech, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Office effectively for inventory management• Operated manual and electric pallet jacks for moving freight throughout the facility• Filled in for multiple departments during staffing shortages, showcasing versatility and dedication
Implement new inventory management software to streamline tracking, ordering, and reporting processes, improving efficiency and reducing costs for Lake Regional Health System. Develop and implement strategies to reduce excess inventory levels and minimize stock-outs, optimizing inventory turnover and ensuring availability of critical supplies for Lake Regional Health System. Develop and conduct training sessions for staff on best practices in inventory management, ensuring that all team members are equipped with the necessary skills to maintain accurate and organized inventory levels at Lake Regional Health System.
Identify and analyze trends in inventory data to proactively forecast demand and optimize ordering processes, ensuring timely supply of essential items for Lake Regional Health System. Analyze inventory data trends and provide strategic recommendations to optimize inventory levels, enhance forecasting accuracy, and reduce costs for Lake Regional Health System. Collaborate with department heads to analyze usage patterns and develop customized inventory solutions tailored to specific needs at Lake Regional Health System, ensuring optimal supply levels and minimizing waste.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement sustainability initiatives within the inventory management process, promoting environmentally friendly practices and reducing the carbon footprint of Lake Regional
Health System. Creating purchase order numbers for supplies needed throughout the facility Receiving purchase orders to ensure no exception reports get created Paying invoices through GHX to ensure bills are paid in a timely manner
Education
High School Diploma
School of the Osage - Kaiser, MO
August 1987 to May 1999
Skills
• Microsoft Word Leadership
Microsoft Excel Computer Literacy
Inventory Control Warehouse Experience
Shipping & Receiving Pallet Jack
Freight Experience Purchasing
Materials Handling Detail Oriented
Critical Thinker Excellent Leader
Meditech Customer Service
Organizational Skills Supply Chain
Procurement Clerical Experience
Records Management Guest Relations
Time Management HIPAA
Data Entry Problem Solving
Documentation Logistics Coordination
Process Improvement Inventory Optimization
Quality Assurance
• Microsoft Office
• Typing
• Customer service
• Organizational skills
• Intake
• Leadership
• Hospitality
• Office experience
• Clerical experience