William Strom

Independent Industrial Engineering Contractor; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Jamesville, New York, United States

About

Experience

  • Owner Consultant at Strom Consulting Group LLC
    Jul 2016 - Present · 10 yrs

    Providing custom solutions for small businesses including project management, process improvement, & Lean Six Sigma support.

  • Industrial Engineering Contractor at Indiana Regional Medical Center
    Apr 2015 - Dec 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Developing a Two-Bin Kanban system for nursing unit stockrooms. Outlining process for implementing system hospital wide. Currently implementing system in 7 unique units, including the Emergency Department. Work includes proprietary data system and comprehensive analysis, complete floor plans, cart layouts, ordering of supplies, construction oversight, building and implementing, and post-installation maintenance and reporting.

  • St. Clair Hospital (Greater Pittsburgh Area)
    • Industrial Engineering Contractor
      Aug 2012 - Feb 2016 · 3 yrs 7 mos

      Current projects include adapting a double bin restocking system within the Medical Imaging modalities and investigating the patient experience across the entire OR cycle. The OR project includes process mapping from original surgeon office visit through completion of surgery and departure of patient; revisions to forms and data capture; restructuring of work flow performed by St. Clair employees; and recommendations and implementations throughout.

    • Materials Management Contractor
      Jan 2011 - Aug 2012 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Creating pilot program Kanban system for two nursing unit stockrooms. Outlining process for implementing system hospital wide. Developing game plan for stocking each unit presently, and entire hospital upon full implementation.

  • Student Consultant at UPMC
    Jan 2010 - May 2011 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Determined areas for improvement during remodel of department. Helped create cart system for stock located in patient rooms and trauma bays. Created 6 unique carts including Standard Room, Trauma, Airway, Suture, Ortho, D-Storage. Advised on stocking procedures for these carts. Consulted on creation of 6 remaining specialty carts.