DEBORAH TORRES HENNING

310 Judith Drive * Stormville, NY 12582 * 845-476-2574 * dh55be70@westpost.net

Highly accomplished Materials and Office Management professional with consistent
record of improving order efficiency and inventory control while reducing opera
tional costs
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive experience overseeing office operations for healthcare materials manag
ement departments. Enabled millions of dollars in cost savings through value ana
lysis and billing improvements. Special expertise in increasing efficiency by de
signing new inventory and tracking systems. Excellent supervisory, budgeting, an
d problem-solving skills.
Areas of Expertise
Materials Management * Inventory Control * Cost & Budget Control * Process Optim
ization
Purchasing/Ordering * Vendor Relations * Service Delivery * Streamlining * Team
Leadership

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
STAMFORD HOSPITAL, Stamford, CT 2007 - 2010
Perioperative Materials Manager
Managed inventory and special orders for 400-bed, Level II trauma center, includ
ing OR, PACU, Same Day Surgery, Endoscopy, Central Processing, and Ambulatory Ca
re Center. Supervised 1 Sr. Coordinator, 2 OR Coordinators, and 1 Equipment Tech
. Served as liaison between vendors, Purchasing, and A/P. Reviewed and resolved
billing issues. Promoted patient-centered approach to hospital healthcare, follo
wing Planetree philosophy.
* Instrumental in identifying and implementing $1.3M in cost savings as key pers
on on newly-formed Value Analysis Teams (VATs).
* Reduced par levels and standardized supply inventory process by creating and i
mplementing new inventory and par level tracking system.
* Played major role in development and management of $24M+ in capital budgets fo
r Perioperative Services.
* Single point of contact for processing all Perioperative Services capital requ
ests.
* Streamlined and improved process of approving and acquiring new products for h
ospital, as Co-Chair of New Product and Devices Committee.
JACOBI MEDICAL CENTER, Bronx, NY 1997 - 2004
Assistant Director of Hospitals, Operating Room (2000-2004)
Oversaw coordination of office operations for OR Materials Management at 500-bed
, Level I trauma center. Maintained and reviewed cost center books for all OR se
rvices. Executed, expedited, and closed out orders. Supervised 2 Orthopedic Tech
s. Performed OR bookings and data entry, using ORSOS system. Served as liaison b
etween OR, Purchasing, A/P, and CSS.
* Achieved 45% reduction in overnight orders and 30% reduction in credit holds t
hrough improvements in order processing and follow-up.
* Designed effective spreadsheet to create and track $5.5M budget.
* Served as Director of OR Materials Management as needed, and resolved complex
issues.
Assistant Director of Hospitals, CSS / OR (1999-2000)
Promoted to manage operations of CSS and OR departments. Tracked departmental bu
dgets. Executed and expedited orders. Supervised staff of 26. Maintained cost ce
nter books.
* Improved efficiency and productivity by planning, developing, and implementing
new projects and training programs.
* Project Manager for successful PYXIS and Healthcare Training systems implement
ations.
* Acted as Director of OR Materials Management as needed.

Deborah Torres Henning * Page 2

(Jacobi Medical Center, continued)
Assistant to the Executive Director - CSS / OR (1997-1999)
Coordinated office operations for CSS and OR departments. Liaison between OR, Pu
rchasing, A/P, and CSS. Maintained department books and cost center books. Proce
ssed orders.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
TORRES INCORPORATED, Bronx, NY 1991 - 1997
Domestic Engineer
NEW YORK TELEPHONE, White Plains, NY 1990 - 1991
Billing Supervisor - Business Marketing Operations

EDUCATION
BS in Business / Psychology, Summa Cum Laude
College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Graduate, The Leadership Institute/Management Academy
ORGANIZATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
Peer Review Panelist, Stamford Hospital (2008-2010)
Committee Chair, Stamford Hospital Green Committee, Stamford Hospital (2008-2010
)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MS Office, Meditech, RASMAS, Kronos, ORSOS