MARK E.

UNDERWOOD
Phone: 909.949.4746 muedb09a@westpost.net
SUMMARY
Accomplished Materials Management professional with 20 years of progressive and
diverse experience in Procurement, Inventory Control, Supply Chain, and Logistic
s. Effective manager with 10 years experience from Loma Linda University Medica
l Center. Skilled in all facets of supply chain management, inventory control, a
nd contract negotiations. Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills wi
th the ability to effectively negotiate and document savings while maintaining a
nd improving quality patient care. Self-motivated and results-oriented professi
onal managing multiple projects with attention to detail, deadlines and results.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, Loma Linda Ca. 2000 - 2010
Manager-Central Service Department of Materials Management
a Managed Central Service department including all components of hiring, trainin
g, motivating and evaluating a staff of 60-80 employees.
a Responsible for the centralized medical and surgical inventory at a 900 bed, L
evel 1 trauma hospital with multiple site locations.
a Executed just in time (JIT) / low unit of measure (LUM) program reducing inven
tory and streamlining operations for supply distribution.
a Actively negotiated contracts resulting in significant savings.
a Chaired New Product committee including implementation, tracking and notificat
ion of new products.
a Essential member of Value Analysis Team responsible for cost containment initi
atives, tracking and documenting estimated and realized savings.
a Championed Standardization of Supplies (SOS) projects as a team member respons
ible for product trial, evaluations, and reviews reporting results back to the c
ommittee. Worked in tandem with the Clinical Director of Materials Management.
a As an active member of the Medical Device Committee, researched new equipment
keeping the hospital at the forefront of medical technology.
a Developed and implemented disaster preparedness plan and enforcement of regula
tory standards as a member of the Safety Committee.
a Utilized bar code technology to track all centralized medical equipment for ma
in hospital and satellite locations.
a Directly responsible for management of billing team tasked with tracking charg
eable supply revenue and monitoring the compliance with nursing leadership.
a Budgetary responsibility for Central Service department including centralized
equipment projections, office supplies, payroll and uniform expenses.
a Reported to the Director of Materials Management.
a Worked closely with Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) for road mapping savin
gs opportunities through implementation.
MAGAN MEDICAL CLINIC, Covina, CA 1990 - 2000
Lead Technician
a Ordered, stocked and maintained inventory for storeroom, both medical and offi
ce supply needs.
a Performed and managed sterile processing for large outpatient facility.
a Maintained shipping and receiving for entire facility.
a Partnered with Purchasing for inventory control.
a Coordinated and maintained mailroom and courier services to satellite offices
and partnering hospitals.
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EDUCATION
Business degree in progress: University of Phoenix
CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
CRCST a" International Association Hospital Central Service Materials Management
(IAHCSMM)
Certified through California Central Service Association (CCSA) / IAHCSMM
1996 a" Current
Served as board member of local Central Service chapter. Served as Secretary, T
reasurer, President. Coordinated educational conferences for state members incl
uding planning committees, CEU approval, budget, membership and newsletters.
Served on national membership committee for American Society Hospital Central Se
rvice Professionals (ASHCSP)
2002-2003
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT/COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Proficient in Pathways Materials Management (PMM) operating systems; purchasing,
reports, and inventory control.
Project lead and proficient in Intellishelf bar coded supply management system /
revenue enhancement.
Competent in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Excel.
Competent in Mckesson Rosebud Medical Equipment Management System (MEMS)

REFERENCES
Available upon request.