Ben Blankenship

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location of Ben BlankenshipDallas, Texas, United States
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  • Timeline

    Mar 2009 - Jan 2013

    Lawn and Garden Sales

    Sears, Roebuck and Co.
    Mar 2010 - Jun 2018

    Varsity Assistant Coach - Multiple Sports

    Greeneview High School
    Jan 2013 - Oct 2017

    Clinical Inventory Auditor

    Miami Valley Hospital
    Dayton, Ohio
    Oct 2017 - Mar 2023

    Manager – Plant Operations & Engineering and Materials Management

    Atrium Medical Center
    Middletown, Ohio, United States
    Mar 2023 - Jan 2024

    Director of Facilities

    Premier Health - Upper Valley Medical Center
    Current Company
    Jan 2024 - now

    Director of Facilities

    Crothall Healthcare
  • About me

    Director of Facilities Management | Healthcare Facilities Expert | Strategic Planner

  • Education

    • University of cincinnati

      2022 - 2024
      Master of business administration - mba
    • Wright state university

      2011 - 2016
      Bachelor of science (b.s.) biology/biological sciences, general

      Activities and Societies: Biology Club, Club Football Experience in a wide variety of areas including different clinical and lab settings ranging from microbiology to clinical exercise physiology. Concentration in physiology but with broad coursework that includes conservation biology and zoology.

    • Sinclair community college

      2009 - 2010
      Associate of arts and sciences (aas) biology, general
  • Experience

    • Sears, roebuck and co.

      Mar 2009 - Jan 2013
      Lawn and garden sales

      • Supported the company’s efforts to maintain a high level of sales and customer satisfaction• Consistently met targeted sales goals, customer satisfaction scores, and other metrics• Awarded Best of Blue for excellent performance

    • Greeneview high school

      Mar 2010 - Jun 2018
      Varsity assistant coach - multiple sports

      Coached varsity athletics in Football and Track and Field• Supported the growth of young individuals on and off the field• Assisted and coordinated multiple community wide fundraisers and outreach programs• Organized logistics of transportation and equipment hauling regularly

    • Miami valley hospital

      Jan 2013 - Oct 2017

      - Used creative problem-solving skills with a willingness to take initiativeto solve work related issues- Served as ambassador between clinical and support staff to solve anyconflict in timely manner- Responsible for entire inventory within clinical warehouses, valuedover $15 million- Assured quality of product between clinical staff, sourcing, andlogistical staff to ensure patient and staff satisfaction- Able to analyze, identify, and resolve any supply chain issues withrespective staff or third party vendors- Identified approximately $275,000 in reductions and savings within a clinical area while maintaining staff and patient satisfaction Show less • Improved and streamlined supply chain logistics for the systems first standalone ERo Streamlined ordering and procurement of stock, non-stock, and special order itemso Increased efficacy of site to site deliveries to better offset transportation costs as well as better fit the needs of the patient care staffo Proposed and implemented new logistical techniques unique to the needs of MVH Jamestown Emergency Center• Collaborated with medical technology and other healthcare equipment providers to obtain needed supplies unique to the Jamestown location• Created the continuity guidelines of operations for the Supply Chain Logistics core of Jamestown Emergency Center Show less

      • Clinical Inventory Auditor

        Apr 2017 - Oct 2017
      • Supply Chain Specialist

        Jan 2013 - Apr 2017
    • Atrium medical center

      Oct 2017 - Mar 2023

      - Successfully managed day-to-day operations with32+ multidisciplinary employees and a budget totalof over $4.5 Million- Responsibility for thegeneral well-being of the facility, grounds, andutilities- Successful navigation of multiple regulatoryvisits, including focus areas in Environment of Care,Supply Chain, and Life Safety- Project management experience withinterdisciplinary teams to achieve savings,reductions, and/or process management overhaulwithin set deadline- Responsible for survey and implementation of risk assessments as related to Life Safety aswell as other initiatives- HICS/Emergency managementexperience with the COVID-19 pandemic- Involved in multiple committees related to emergency management, life safety, regulatory, utilities management, infection prevention, etc.- Contract/Vendor management experience withdifferent fields and service groups- Responsible for submitting, walking through,and managing all Capital related projects oractivities for Plant Services and Engineering- Experience with creating, updating, andmanaging policy/procedures Show less - Researched, prepared and was accountable for the operating, capital and incremental budgets for Material Distribution- Actively managed up to 16 FTE's as well as $1.2 million in inventory in over 50 locations within the hospital- Hired, terminated, took corrective action, prepared work schedules, approved TOP, payroll, oriented and continued the education of all employees with required training- Attended workshops, meetings, served on committees, and accepted special projects within the hospital/department from start to completion- Responsible for helping develop and meet the objectives of the department as they relate to the hospital strategic plan- Accountable for department inventory management, including inventory turns, fill rates, cycle counts, obsolete inventory, forecasting, and reimbursement Show less

      • Manager – Plant Operations & Engineering and Materials Management

        Sept 2020 - Mar 2023
      • Materials Manager

        Oct 2017 - Sept 2020
    • Premier health - upper valley medical center

      Mar 2023 - Jan 2024
      Director of facilities
    • Crothall healthcare

      Jan 2024 - now
      Director of facilities

      Led all facilities management responsibilities for clients, ensuring seamless operations and compliance. Led a facilities team through industry best practices, and conducted regular business reviews with clients to keep them informed of key aspects of their facilities and teams. Served as head of emergency management and safety officer, overseeing comprehensive emergency operations planning.Also took charge of a multi-disciplinary team within and outside the hospital for facilities management, life safety, and environment of care. Partnered with the client system facilities team to create capital schedules and strategic master planning, including infrastructure planning and potential expansions. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Cpr/first aid

      American heart association | american stroke association
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ben Blankenship
      C.L.I.M.B. Leadership Class Graduate Chamber of Commerce for Middletown, Monroe, and Trenton June 1, 2019 Nominated by leadership for class and successful completion of class in June of 2019. Class sponsored by the Chamber, and led by the Cumberland Group.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity International on Jan 2015
      Habitat for Humanity InternationalAssociated with Ben Blankenship