Theophilus Obie Andrew
Lowell MA *****
Tel: 978-***-****
************@*****.***
***********@*****.***
Summary:
Along with a master’s in supply chain management and Procurement, I have extensive years of experience in Logistics, procurement, supply chain, inventory control, etc… I ensure performance concerning costs, quality, and timeliness in the supply chain (purchasing, transport, stock), security of equipment, and inventory accuracy. I supervise the allocation and the use of equipment and ensure installation and monitor their maintenance and repairing.
Skills:
Adult/Child/Infant Heart-saver CPR AED, Life and Health insurance certified, Purchasing/Procurement, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Management, SAP ERP, Team Leadership, Communications, Sales Leadership, Highly Organized, Result Oriented, Customer Focus, Innovative
Education/ Certification:
Master’s in supply and Procurement, Kampala International University 2013
Insurance Certificate. Life & Health
Google AI Professional Certificate
Experience:
Zoll Medical Corporation – Lowell Massachusetts USA
Assembler /Tester June 8, 2026 - Present
Support the development and delivery of innovative lifesaving products and software solutions for EMS, hospitals, public safety, and military customers worldwide.
Fully support the production of AEDs, trauma kits, ventilators, and temperature management solutions, used to diagnose and treat serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.
Operate and monitor automated testing stations according to prescribed procedures.
Load and unload test equipment as needed.
Produce required quantities of PWBs, subassemblies, or finished units to meet production goals.
Document test results and device history records.
Discuss technical problems encountered during testing with supervisors.
Follow quality standards and safety protocols.
Andrews’ Group of Companies. Liberia & Sierra Leone
Self-Employed Sept 2025 – May 5, 2026
Revisiting and resetting up of company policies with strategic objectives
Appointing, overseeing, and monitoring the performance of senior management
Approving all financial reports, ensuring accurate accounting, and managing capital expenditures.
Holding board meetings, maintaining records, and providing updates to shareholders.
Optimae Life Services. Des Moines, IA Direct Support Professional. July 17, 2023 – June 5, 2025
Creating behavior plans for individuals with mental, and physical disabilities, or developmental abilities among others. disabilities.
Providing direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Fostering positive relationships between caretakers and individuals served.
Ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment.
Advocating on behalf of my clients and helping them navigate the world.
Teaching them self-care skills, and helping them with certain essential daily tasks such as housekeeping, running errands, attending appointments, and meal preparation.
Performing personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health-related tasks.
Blue Cross, Blue Shield of Florida. Jacksonville Telesales Insurance Agent August 28, 2023 – Jan 2025
Facilitate member outreach on specified engagement campaigns throughout the year via inbound/outbound calling and documenting call outcomes accurately in the CRM
Drive member engagement by educating the member on plan-specific benefits, encouraging plan utilization, and ensuring members are paying premiums on time.
Generate new customer sales for health segments including Ancillary and maintain existing members via qualified inbound /outbound calls for multiple products
Follows compliant sales, procedures, and engagement scripts and resolves disputes and problems with established guidelines.
Respond to customer inquiries regarding product offerings and make changes to existing policies as needed
Demonstrate business demeanor and professionalism through clear, effective, and actionable communication (verbal, written, and listening skills)
John Deere. Ankeny. Des Moines, IA Material Coordinator (Supply Chain)
Feb 22 – June 23
Coordinates three departments' material schedules performance for procuring, expediting, and the movement of rejected material to source.
Recommends procedures for specific situations that will maintain inventory accuracy, improve supply chain management, transportation management, vendor negotiation, and logistics coordination.
Finds the root cause of material shortages and provides recommendations for solutions.
Utilizes Master Schedule to create and distribute daily production schedules that may include the processing of transactions for inbound/outbound materials, data analysis and forecasting and demand planning.
Audits material replenishment cycles and accuracy and may create material replenishment plans with assistance.
Counts and resolves inventory errors and expedites parts to ensure uninterrupted production.
Works critical shortage reports to ensure part availability.
Bankers Life & Casualty Company. Des Moines, IA Insurance Agent (Life & Health). Sep 21 – Sep 22
Presenting leads, scheduling appointments and follow-up meetings with prospective, new, and existing clients
Working out client needs
Performing affiliate marketing for appropriate products
Closing sales on current prospects
Establishing new business production goals and making sure they are met per quota or deadline
Offering punctual, efficient, and friendly customer support
Building a network among business referral relationships and client connections
Assisting sales staff through contributions in quotations and working renewals
Being a team player as part of something bigger than just his/her job as an insurance agent.
Action Against Hunger. Sierra Leone & Liberia Logistics Manager. Sep 2019 – May 21
Ensure conformity with ACF procedures at each stage of the supply chain/procurement processes
Control all procurement related activities through the LINK software
Ensure performance in respect of costs, quality and timeliness in the supply chain (purchasing, transport, stock) throughout my area of responsibility
Advice, inform and alerts on the processing of requests to the requesters
Have a comprehensive knowledge of the market within my zone
Timely and high-quality reporting on supply chain within my area of responsibility
Ensure security of logistical equipment, training and assistance to users
Supervise the allocation and the use of equipment and ensure installation and monitor the maintenance and repairing of the equipment.
Solid Rock Logistics & Woloor Kumbaa. Monrovia/Liberia Logistics Consultant. Jan 18 – Aug 19
Provision of Logistics outsourcing services to two business groups (Woloor Kumbaa Business Enterprises & Solid Rock Logistics Services)
Working with organizations to develop an in-house vs. outsourced strategy
Where necessary, identify relevant vendors for the logistics functions required for outsourcing
Help specify organization's requirement in a detailed request for quotation (RFQ) process to ensure that meaningful, directly comparable offers are made
Evaluation of comparative bids to enable the businesses reach an informed decision in their bid selection process.
Following selection and contract award, I support the implementation planning and review the operation to ensure what was promised has been delivered
Clinical Research Management. Monrovia Liberia Infrastructure Lead. 1 Jul 16 – Oct 17
Assist program staff with study and program logistics, including but not limited to arranging for lodging, transportation, security of staff and colleagues of Clinical RM while in country
Provide logistical support for transfer of specimens to the Phebe laboratory
Work with site staff and U-S based Global Infrastructure Development (GID) team to ensure equipment, supplies and specimens are imported (or exported) and distributed to final destination successfully.
Manage vendor lists for equipment and provide liaison with vendors, engineers and scientists as needed.
Liberia National Red Cross. MONROVIA Project Coordinator 1 Sep 14 – 31 Oct 15
Managing the implementation of Food Assistance to targeted communities in accordance with LNRCS/WFP proposed objectives and detailed implementation plans.
Maintain a comprehensive food distribution tracking systems so as to ensure that all commodities are properly distributed and accounted for to both LNRCS and donor standards.
Develop and present feasible comprehensive standard operating procedures for LNRCS food distribution program in response to emergency and ensure that projects are managed on time, on budget and on scope.
African Initiatives for Relief and Development. DRC & Congo Brazzaville Head of Officer. 6 Nov 12 – 30 Jun 14
Under the supervision of the Country Director, I manage and oversee all operational activities and staff of the Field Office and ensure that AIRD provides monitoring support, advice and on-job training - as applicable to the mandate of the Field Office.
Responsible for the planning and overseeing of all activities and the day-to-day conduct of the staff and the quality of assistance provided by the Field Office to all partners within my area of responsibility.
Coordinate and guide the work of a team of 45 national staff and over 35 contractors in different capacities.
United Nations Mission in South Sudan. Wau, Sudan Supply Assistant. 15 Nov 10 – 30 Jun 11
Ensure that all received material is properly verified and processed,
Structure the overall operations and processes of the warehouse
Ensured successful warehousing and customer responsiveness. Ensured inventory accuracy of non-expendables and consumable of warehouse operations
United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad. Abéché & Farchana
Logistics Assistant. 17 Mar 08 – 30 Sep 10
Manage logistic functions including supply, transport, movement, and writing logistic plans to support deployment of military units
Maintain up-to-date records of logistics stocks such as water, fuel (jet A1 and diesel), MREs, fresh food, air support, vehicles, communication equipment, generators and engineering equipment and services.
Support the Regional Administrative Officer (RAO) in the conduct of office and personnel management.
United Nations Mission in Liberia Logistics Officer. 18 Jul 06 – 3 Mar 08
Serve as country material coordination lead ensuring seamless flow of activities.
Supervise all ongoing activities within area of responsibility and report progress or status of activities to management.
Coordinate with all military, police, and civilian support units to ensure uninterrupted support to the mission.
Liberia Community Infrastructure Program. Monrovia Liberia Procurement Specialist. 2 Dec 04 – 3 Jul 06
Accountable for proper implementation of risk management measures to prevent the organization from losses of funds, materials, equipment and services.
Responsible for the reinforcement of sustainable procurement policies and the effective implementation of procurement planning, implementation tasks and reforms.
Establishing a good relationship with vendors/suppliers fir timely marshaling and delivery of all goods/materials and services.
International Rescue Committee. Guinea Conakry Logistics Manager. 02 May 01 – 25 Oct 04
Liaise with government officials, UNHCR/GTZ and other NGO's with regards to logistics, procurement of supplies, transportation, clearance etc
Responsible for keeping management informed of all issues related to security of staff.
Develop daily schedule for vehicle movement within, to, and from other bases. Monitor all company vehicle movements, warehouse supervision, VHF handset allocation and policy enforcement.
Supervise all communication equipment and ensure staff is trained on their use.
Manage all company assets and maintain accurate inventory.
Manage all procurement related activities as per organization guidelines