SARAH
WALKER
adny4i@r.postjobfree.com
Wolfe City, TX 75496
Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 13 years of Healthcare experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Hunt Regional Healthcare - Materials Management
Operations Manager
Greenville, Texas • 07/2019 - 07/2021
Hunt Regional Healthcare - Materials Management Senior Buyer
Greenville, Texas • 05/2014 - 07/2019
WORK HISTORY
Supervised daily operations of the supply chain
department in a 160 bed healthcare organization.
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Teamed with clinical departments to create a
streamlined procurement process.
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Tracked employee attendance and punctuality,
addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
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Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
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Interacted well with clinicians and vendors to build connections and nurture relationships.
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Managed daily operations of the organization,
orchestrating forward-thinking strategies to accomplish profit and expansion goals.
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Eased team transitions and new employee orientation through effective training and development.
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Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
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• Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and
SKILLS
• Business Leadership
Human Resources inspired
Oversight
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• Decision Making
• Team Leadership
• Employee Motivation
• Staff Scheduling
Problem Anticipation and
Resolution
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Records Organization and
Management
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Verbal and Written
Communication
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• Originality and Creativity
Multitasking and
Prioritization
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Inventory Tracking and
Management
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Process Development and
Streamlining
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Materials Planning and
Logistics
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Paris Junior College
EDUCATION
Paris, TX • 05/2008
Surgical Technician
Certification of Completion:
Surgical Technology
Campbell High School
Campbell, Tx • 05/2004
High School Diploma
Hunt Regional Healthcare - Operating Room Materials Tech
Greenville, TX • 04/2010 - 05/2014
Hunt Regional Healthcare - Surgical Technologist (ORT) Greenville, TX • 05/2008 - 04/2010
recommended optimal suppliers.
Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and contract
compliance
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Worked along side clinical directors to create a
streamline procurement process.
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Standardized inventory reporting,analysis and instituted corrective action for out-of-stock items to keep
inventory records current.
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Computed and created purchase orders in Meditech to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
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Forecasted materials replenishment levels by performing analysis of usage, issues and criticality.
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Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
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Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
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• Developed and improved account relationships.
Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain GPO contract
compliance
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Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelf to eliminate the improper patient contact.
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Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
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Volunteered to assist Materials Management Director with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
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Managed operating room setup by cleaning and
sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
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Delivered assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, surgery procedures.
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• Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools, including retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
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Completed needle, instrument and sponge counts and recorded inventories.
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I am self motivated to achieve the task at hand to the absolute best of my ability. I love to feel the work that I am doing is of importance and I make a difference. I have the love and support of a beautiful family and the leadership of an amazing husband of 14 years. I am loyal and honest in all aspects of my life, sometimes to my own demise. I am confident in my abilities and when I am in doubt I have the guidance of the strongest mother and most supportive father a woman could ask for.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION