BARRY SIMS
Bailey
Summary
Results-driven materials and operations leader with expertise in healthcare logistics and inventory management. Successfully enhances operational flow through effective team coordination, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration in high-volume environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operational Manager of Patient Transport
Duke University Hospital
Durham
06.2024 - 04.2026
- Lead daily operations for patient transport services, assigning staff and balancing workload to maintain service coverage and operational readiness across multiple hospital units.
- Coordinate personnel, equipment, and workflow priorities to support uninterrupted service and respond quickly to changing operational demands.
- Review activity reports, incidents, and service issues to identify performance gaps, reinforce accountability, and support process improvement.
- Partner with nursing, support services, and hospital leadership to resolve operational barriers and improve flow across departments.
- Train and mentor team members on procedures, service expectations, safety standards, and compliance requirements.
- Support consistent resource availability and efficient day-to-day operations in a high-volume environment.
Data Center Technician (Contract)
Microsoft
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Supported operations in a highly controlled environment requiring strict adherence to SOPs, asset handling procedures, and system-based documentation.
- Maintained accurate records of equipment changes, diagnostics, and service activities to support operational visibility and control.
- Coordinated with operations leadership to escalate issues, maintain workflow continuity, and support timely resolution.
- Demonstrated strong process discipline, documentation accuracy, and accountability in a fast-paced setting.
Protective Services Officer
UNC REX Healthcare
02.2019 - 12.2022
- Supported hospital operations through policy enforcement, emergency response, and coordination with internal departments and external agencies.
- Maintained clear incident documentation and operational reports used in follow-up and review activities.
Logistics Coordinator
UNC REX Healthcare
Raleigh
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Coordinated supply and materials distribution across multiple hospital locations to support continuity of operations.
- Assisted with receiving, stock handling, inventory support, and documentation accuracy for high demand departments.
- Helped maintain supply availability by supporting organized materials flow, delivery coordination, and recordkeeping.
- Worked with internal departments to address supply needs, resolve delivery issues, and support service reliability.
- Followed established procedures and safety standards in daily logistics and stockroom operation.
Supervisor
UPS
Raleigh
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Supervised daily warehouse and package handling operations in a high-volume distribution environment.
- Assigned tasks, monitored workflow, and ensured timely movement of shipments to meet service timelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Homeland Security
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC05-2020
Skills
- Patient transport coordination
- Supply readiness
- Materials management
- Materials flow coordination
- Inventory counts and cycle counting
- Workflow optimization
- KPI tracking and reporting
- ERP system tracking
- Excel proficiency
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team leadership and staff supervision
- Safety compliance
- Record keeping
Certification
- FEMA Emergency Management Certification
- Epic Transport Workflow Experience
- Hospital Safety and Emergency Code Training
Community Leadership
- Member, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- Youth STEM Support and Mentorship
- Scholarship Fundraising
- Community Assistance and Back-to-School Programs
Timeline
Operational Manager of Patient Transport
Duke University Hospital
06.2024 - 04.2026
Data Center Technician (Contract)
Microsoft
04.2022 - 01.2024
Protective Services Officer
UNC REX Healthcare
02.2019 - 12.2022
Logistics Coordinator
UNC REX Healthcare
01.2017 - 01.2019
Supervisor
UPS
03.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Homeland Security
North Carolina Central University