Colorado State Disclipline Chair for Surgical Technology

• Mar 2014 - Present

Department Chair of Surgical Technology

• Jan 2014 - Present

Professor of Surgical Technology

• Jul 2011 - Dec 2013

Certified Surgical Technologist

• Dec 2009 - Jul 2011

Applied expertise as a certified surgical technologist to include theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique, knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, instrumentation, equipment, and technologies to facilitate the surgeon and surgical team. Experienced in all aspects of instrument processing, sterilization of supplies and equipment. Chief Preceptor of surgical technology students and new hire employees Applied expertise as a certified surgical technologist to include theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique, knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, instrumentation, equipment, and technologies to facilitate the surgeon and surgical team. Experienced in all aspects of instrument processing, sterilization of supplies and equipment. Chief Preceptor of surgical technology students and new hire employees

National Account Manager, Supply Chain Operations

• Jun 2008 - Nov 2009

Provided supply chain budget oversight of 46MM in annual spend across 38 surgery centers Developed, coordinated, and controlled cost savings project plans on supplies, implants, pharmaceuticals, capital equipment, and services Increased contract compliance from 69% to 91% Contributed to savings milestone of 1M via product conversion and contract compliance Developed, negotiated, and implemented complex purchasing contracts Experienced in managing the… Show more Provided supply chain budget oversight of 46MM in annual spend across 38 surgery centers Developed, coordinated, and controlled cost savings project plans on supplies, implants, pharmaceuticals, capital equipment, and services Increased contract compliance from 69% to 91% Contributed to savings milestone of 1M via product conversion and contract compliance Developed, negotiated, and implemented complex purchasing contracts Experienced in managing the ASC/GPO relationship Provided supply chain expertise to the development of policy and processes Provided cost analysis and implementation support to new and existing facilities Assisted with 2 ASC acquisitions and 2 ASC closures Presented supply chain value and financial savings at Regional/Physician Partnership Meetings Customized training sessions, documents, and inventory processess to meet requirements of facilities Addressed barriers of the purchase to pay process and accruals to maximize opportunities and streamline operations Worked with suppliers to resolve customer issues and drive service levels (SLA) Collaborated with Managed Care Team on reimbursement processes for high dollar implants/supplies

Director of Purchasing, Western Regional Team Leader, Certified Surgical Technologist

• Feb 2000 - Jun 2008

Performed all assigned purchasing and surgical technology duties Developed a Regional Commodity Project Team for the purpose of identifying and implementing strategies for product consolidation, standardization and cost savings opportunities on both a regional and national level which reduced inventory costs by 14% Served as a Single Point of Contact for 5 Regional Team Leaders and 20 purchasing employees in Western region Developed Inventory Item Master Database and served… Show more Performed all assigned purchasing and surgical technology duties Developed a Regional Commodity Project Team for the purpose of identifying and implementing strategies for product consolidation, standardization and cost savings opportunities on both a regional and national level which reduced inventory costs by 14% Served as a Single Point of Contact for 5 Regional Team Leaders and 20 purchasing employees in Western region Developed Inventory Item Master Database and served as the Pilot Facility for implementation

Certified Surgical Technologist

• Jan 1993 - Feb 2000