This document provides a summary of Donald H. DeVold's professional experience and skills. He has over 20 years of experience in healthcare procurement and purchasing roles. Most recently, he was a Purchasing Agent at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago for over 13 years, where he implemented supply chain systems, processed reports and invoices, and liaised with healthcare providers. Prior to that, he held senior buyer and central supply roles, demonstrating a track record of excellent customer service, problem solving, and adhering to privacy regulations. His core skills include healthcare procurement, inventory management systems, and office software.

1. Donald H. DeVold
Chicago, IL ● 224-830-6310
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Highly experienced procurement/purchasing professional with skills supporting senior managers, medical
practitioners, and allied clinic managers in streamlining medical office operations. Provide expertise in
managing reports, documents, databases, and information management systems with accuracy,
efficiency, and to meet all goals.
CORE SKILLS / TECHNOLOGIES
● Healthcare Procurement/Purchasing ● Lawson Info (RQC) Certified User
● GHX MyExchange Super-User ● Administrative Management
● Vendormate Vendor Tracking System ● Primary Vendor Order Scheduling Process
● Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) ● HIPPA Privacy Regulation
● ImageNow Invoice Reconciliation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago (formerly Children’s Memorial),
Chicago, IL
Purchasing Agent (Lead), 7/2002– 1/2016
Provided exceptional service within purchasing department to support medical and administrative
personnel in coordinating department purchases, capital purchases, as well as reconcile invoice
discrepancies. Implemented supply chain system for O.R purchases. Processed reports on saving
initiatives and invoice reconciliation. Maintained daily responsibilities of placing orders, resolving
receiving issues. Contributed to managing and participating in departmental/inter-departmental
purchasing processes. Communicated with department directors and managers regarding
procurement/purchases. Liaised with healthcare providers and healthcare directors in obtaining supplies
in emergent or back-order situation(s). Implemented and participated in daily problem resolution issues
with departments and primary source vendor through back-order reports.
Key Accomplishments:
 Certified Lawson InFor User (Purchasing, 1998, re-certified 2003)
 Certified Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) (Purchasing, 1998, re-certified Super User 2006)
 Implemented organization-wide training for RQC Lawson Infor upgrade.
 Implemented “Emergency/After Hour/Weekend order process.
 Implemented annual “Office-Supply Roundup” savings initiative, keying on overall savings for
organization.
 Recognized by senior managers for excellent leadership and customer service throughout the
organization
 Promoted to Lead Purchasing Agent, 8/2007
 Recognized by sales reps for maintaining positive relations with vendors

2. Northshore University Health System (formerly Evanston Northwestern Healthcare), Evanston, IL
Purchasing/Materials Management, Senior Buyer, 8/1998 – 7/2002
Handled the procurement/purchasing of supplies (Lawson Insight System) for various departments
(Research, Radiology, O.R, Engineering, Nursing), maintaining department open-order reports to
ensure timely arrival of orders placed. Validated invoices working closely with Receiving and
Accounting Departments. Negotiated and maintained quotes for capital purchases. Introduced daily
system to reconcile invoice issues. Participated in saving initiatives for the organization. Maintained
vendor relations with sales reps ensuring hospital policies for on-site visits are followed.
Key Accomplishments:
 Certified Lawson Insight User (Purchasing, 1998)
 Certified Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) (Purchasing, 1998)
 Recognized by senior managers for excellent attention to detail in handling orders, maintaining
high-quality customer service and reconciling invoice issues.
 Implemented “best practices” with Receiving/Account departments.
 Leveraged strong customer service talents in communicating with co-workers as well as vendors.
 Adhered to rigorous privacy protection laws and regulations with patient healthcare data.
Northshore University Health System (formerly Evanston Northwestern Healthcare), Evanston, IL
Central Supply/Patient Escort (Lead Tech), 6/1992– 8/1998
Supervised Central Supply/Patient Escort staff, monitoring and distributing daily hospital supplies to
all departments as well as maintaining the transportation scheduled for In-patients. Organized the
scheduling for delivery/pickup of In-patient specialty beds, and other hospital equipment I.V poles, O.R
surgical supplies/beds, patient monitors.