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Professional Overview:

  • Works primarily with, but not limited to, healthcare systems ranging from 20 hospital IDNs to single hospital systems throughout the United States to: automate Procure To Pay processes, optimize supply chain processes in the Materials, Purchasing, Accounts Payable departments, implement and upgrade ERP systems, centralize business functions, implementing JIT/low unit of measure programs integrated with point of use systems, integrate the use of multiple EDI transactions into daily operations; e.g. electronic invoices and electronic receipts.
  • Certified in Lawson’s Procurement Suite, functional expert with over 15 years experience dating back to Lawson version 6.0. Formally trained by Lawson on Mobile Supply Chain Management (MSCM) and experienced in implementing, upgrading, and troubleshooting RAD and MPC since version 3.1.
  • Works extensively with multiple Lawson Supply Chain Management/Procurement modules including Electronic Requisitioning (RQC), Inventory Control, Procurement, Matching, Mobile Supply Chain (MPC, RAD, and SIM), LBI, EDI, especially Electronic Invoices (810s) and Electronic Receipts (856s).
  • Provides a unique combination of Lawson and Supply Chain expertise in a variety of projects including:
  • Data Improvement and Management (Item, Vendor, and Contract Management Maintenance, Cleansing, Purging, and Archiving)
  • Lawson Supply Chain related implementations/upgrades, including “add-on” Lawson products to enhance and optimize business operations (MSCM, Process Flow)
  • Systems Integration (Clinical, Point of Use, etc.)
  • GLN Compliance/GTIN Preparation/UNSPSC
  • Expansion of EDI capabilities/transaction sets including use of GLNs (850, 855, 810, 820, 856, 832)
  • Business Process Optimization (Automation, Centralization and Efficiency Models)
  • Master File Cleanups and Builds (Item Master and Vendor Master, UNSPSC Codes)
  • Supply Chain Savings Initiatives
  • Data Conversions
  • Experienced with interfacing Clinical Systems, Point-of-Use (POU) systems; e.g. Par Excellence, Document Imaging; e.g. ImageNow,other 3rd party systems; e.g. GHX’s Procurement Requisition Solution, Lawson’s Microsoft Excel Add-ins, Crystal Reports, Oracle databases, Microsoft Access and all other MS Office products.
  • Possesses distinct ability to bridge the gap between technical and functional/operational teams to help accomplish goals and to manage multiple projects/tasks/people at a time.
  • Experienced in business process planning with C-level hospital chain and healthcare system executives.
  • Recently served in a leadership role for several non-profit organizations including Maryland Society of Healthcare Materials Management, the local chapter of AHRMM, and the Casey Cares Foundation, a foundation serving critically ill children and their families. Currently the past president of the Maryland Society of AHRMM, having led the organization through three years of unprecedented growth and received national acclaim.
  • Delivered presentations at various Materials Management/Supply Chain industry conferences such as AHRMM and MSHMM on topics ranging from Proactive Supply Chain Database Maintenance to Procure-to-Pay Automation. Selected to participate on the Board of Directors for the Supply Chain Symposium at the HIMSS conference in 2008.

Education:

Bachelor’s of Science Degree Business Administration, Management. Concentration in IT

Employment Experience:

Confidential, Senior Business Consultant and Project Manager Began February 2010-Current

Lewes, DE
To this point, primarily focused on implementing and upgrading clients to Lawson version 9.0.1 as well as Lawson’s Mobile Supply Chain Management (MSCM) Solution, expanding EDI capabilities (810s and 856s), and LBI.

Recently completed the implementation of the new RQC electronic requisitioning tool at Beebe Medical Center including capital and non-capital requisition approvals using Process Flow and training of Purchasing and Warehouse staff on new processing within Lawson since their model is moving from purely manual to becoming more automated.

Recently completed a full suite Lawson implementation at University of Mississippi Medical Center in which was one of two implementing all components of the Lawson Supply Chain Management module including MSCM and electronic invoices.

Responsible for developing new business relationships with partners and clients as well as managing and fostering existing client relationships.

Confidential,Senior Business Consultant 10/2008-2/2010

Baltimore, MD
Key member of consulting firm that provides leadership to clients seeking cost reductions and business standardization through centralization. Services include deployment and optimization of ERP software, redesign of business processes and integration of leading business technologies.

To this point, primarily focused on implementing and upgrading clients to Lawson version 9.0 as well as Lawson’s Mobile Supply Chain Management (MSCM) Solution and LBI. Attended multiple demonstrations and training sessions related to Lawson’s Strategic Sourcing and Contract Management. Currently working on a Lawson Supply Chain implementation in which Strategic Sourcing and Contract Management are a part. Also tasked with developing new business relationships with partners and clients.

Confidential,Senior Consultant 9/2004 - 9/2008

Baltimore, MD
Senior business consultant providing Lawson, Supply Chain, and Procure-to-Pay Automation improvement consulting services to clients. Key projects and tasks included:

  • MM functional expert for multiple Lawson implementations and upgrades from versions 6.0 to 9.0. Performed testing, configuration, training, documentation and go-live support for Lawson PO, IC, RQ, MA, AP, MSCM (RAD and MPC).
  • Responsible for the configuration, testing, and documentation for LSF9 Requisition Self Service throughout a seven hospital Virginia based healthcare system.
  • Led a team comprised of both client and consultant team members to determine reporting needs to illustrate Purchasing and Accounts Payable operations and identify areas for improvement. Developed reports and implemented a quality assurance program which led to the improvement of operations and achievement of established goals.
  • Played a key role on a team tasked with centralizing an Accounts Payable Department for a major east coast based IDN while simultaneously upgrading Lawson and implementing a document imaging system for invoice approval and routing.
  • Led a Lawson Materials team on a first-of-its-kind, cutting edge project to interface Lawson and the White systems carousel system, with parallel inventories, to support a centralized-distribution model including product and case cart preparation for four hospitals. Played a key role in all phases of the overall project ranging from conceptual planning to the development of the interfaces and processes through testing, implementation, and post-go live support.
  • Developed the mapping and testing for interface from GHX’s Catalyst online requisition solution through Lawson’s Purchase Order module and back to the GHX Catalyst system. Provides ongoing support to clients using both Catalyst requisitions and Lawson’s Procurement module.
  • Developed database tools for client process improvement and maximization of Lawson ROI, including requisition and par template optimization program that monitors and updates items based on usage by department/par and file synchronization tool that allows for pricing sync up with vendor and cost discrepancy monitoring.
Confidential,Staff Consultant 1/1999 8/2004

Baltimore, MD
Staff consultant providing Lawson functional expertise and implementing Supply Chain best practices to MedStar Health, primarily, and other clients as opportunities presented themselves. Tasks and projects included:

  • MM functional expert for multiple Lawson implementations and upgrades from versions 6.0 to 8.0. Performed testing, configuration, training, documentation and go-live support for Lawson PO, IC, RQ, MA, AP.
  • Responsible for the implementation, technical configuration, training, and documentation of Lawson’s electronic requisitioning solution throughout six hospitals.
  • Led multiple supply chain savings initiatives, such as product standardization and cost recovery projects that researched historically overpaid contract items to obtain vendor reimbursements.
  • Supported various supply chain redesign processes, ranging from the centralization of a Purchasing department (consolidated from five to one), to par/inventory management to requisitioning to warehousing/receiving to purchasing and development of call center.
  • Facilitated centralization of warehouses and deployment of a Regional Distribution Model (RDC) / low unit of measure program. Worked with distributor to move items into the RDC program, developed and recommended various models for RDC program through Lawson from requisitioning to purchasing to shipment at distributor, and receiving of product at the department.
  • Implemented a quality assurance program which consisted of over fifty reports to validate the integrity of the Purchasing and Inventory Control Lawson databases and vendor databases.
Confidential,Purchasing Assistant and Member of Lawson Implementation Team 6/1997 8/1998

Baltimore, MD
Began interning during college and participated as a member of the Lawson Procurement implementation team for a five hospital major IDN in the Baltimore/Washington DC area. After internship was complete, was hired to continue with the team. Participated in all phases of the implementation including design, testing, integration, training, go-live and post go-live support. After the implementation was complete, served as a Purchasing Assistant intermittently as available until college graduation.

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