19411 77th Place NE, Kenmore, WA 98028 * (425) 495-0597 *

sr68b836@westpost.net

Possess expert level mediation and negotiation skills, investigation and review
techniques, and analytical problem solving to resolve escalation issues and cont
rol concerns as an interface within the public service realm. Occupy an outstan
ding capability to forge strong internal and external relationships with goals o
f creating customer loyalty. Excellent dexterity for sustaining all accounts, c
orresponding receipts to invoice, researching incongruities, and assure payment
within billable requisites Monitor supplier punctual delivery and, managing hig
h achieving teams to save millions of dollars in company expenditures, improve p
roductivity as well as to apply lean management principles for added company ben
efit and profitability.
Core Qualifications
Budgeting/Financial Control Training/Staff Development Compliance/Reporting
Lean Concepts/Principles Client/Vendor Relations New Product Testing
Automated/Manual Operations Technology Integration Billing/Invoice
Professional Experience
Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Clinical Resource Management (March 2003 March 2010)
Interfaced with Physicians and other medical personnel covering various specialt
y areas including; medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, da
ta processing technology, research/IRB, government regulations, changes to DRGs
affecting payments.
Accomplishments:
Strategic accountability for cost containment initiatives related to supply cha
in operations.
Maintained communication between governing boards, medical staff, and departmen
t heads by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental functioni
ng.
Ensured compliance of JCAHO and FDA regulations and promoted health program all
iances.
Developed and maintained computerized record management systems to store and pr
ocess data.
Reduced company cost by as much as 21% in many areas by working to consolidate
vendor services.
Pursued and implemented cost-saving initiatives, implants and supplies.
Departmental liaison between physician leadership, clinical leadership, and oth
er key hospital and research departments.
Assembled and chaired multi-campus advisory Value Analysis Team for perioperati
ve product selection.
Experience working with Novation/Prov Source. Familiar with JIT, re-order theo
ries and principles of supply replenishment.
Supervisor Product Distribution Center/Surgery (June 2001 March 2003)
Coordinated financial operations including, budget planning, authorizing expendi
tures, and reporting.
Accomplishments:
Assisted in saving millions of dollars and incorporation new policies and proce
dures to support facility operations.
Managed a team of five in improving productivity with particular focus/attentio
n to lean management principles
Delivered training to team members encompassing; devices and technologies which
aided in augmenting their level of understanding leading to better client relat
ionships.
Established objectives, evaluative and operational criteria for units conductin
g new product testing.
Oversight of supply chain purchases in excess of 20 million.
Product Distribution Center Technician (May 2000 June 2001)
Instrumental in creating activity reports to relay information to upper manageme
nt which encompassed status and implementation plans of programs, services, and
quality initiatives.
Accomplishments:
Participated in Rapid Improvement Projects to streamline operations
Built solid relationships with clinical personnel
Improved cash flows by reducing inventory to levels sufficient to meet physicia
n expectations and customer needs.
Streamlined transaction processes through efficiency improvement activities.
Among the first at SMC to successfully align clinical departments with Supply C
hain.
Identified wasteful practices in need of clinical oversight within Distribution
department.
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Metairie, LA
Detective-Lieutenant
Researched and instituted above average, aggressive resolution initiatives for a
dvancement of crime evaluation training and public safety and posses a strong ba
ckground in general law enforcement. Supervised personnel operations - criminal
investigations including; homicides, theft, fraud, white collar crimes, missing
children, law enforcement training and budget management as public service offi
cial.
Accomplishments:
Collected evidence and gathered facts for criminal cases while participating in
inter-agency task forces.
Enhanced support facilities and helped create programs to assist with the inves
tigation of crimes against women and children, provided counseling for battered
victims, and advocate for those individuals in need or homeless.
Governed teams comprising 30 members or more, taught/mentored and searched for
quality individuals who would fit well within certain investigative units.
Education & Training
Bachelor of Social Science, Major; Political Science, Minor; Law, Loyola Univers
ity, New Orleans, LA.
Training Courses: Leadership Development, Negotiations, Psychology, Interviewin
g techniques, Investigations, Law, FBI National Academy Graduate
Professional Associations
Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM)
Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP)