August 2020 - September 2021: Serve as the Joint Task Force D (JTF-D) Deputy Commander. Primarily responsible for staff sections (personnel, operations, supply and technology) of approximately 50 personnel. Duties include process improvement, change management, and providing recommendations to help the specimen collection and vaccination teams to operate as effective and efficient as possible.June-July 2020: Served as the Plans Officer in Charge (OIC) for Joint Task Force 641 (JTF-641) in the Operations Section. Assisted with planning changes to operations per mission need. Provided guidance and recommendations to Command and Staff with regards to current and future operations.March - June 2020: Served as the Executive Officer (second in command) of Task Force Medical for the Wisconsin National Guard COVID-19 response efforts. Advised the Task Force Medical Commander in operations, personnel, and logistics related to the assigned missions.

Served as the unit commander and provided guidance, leader development, and training opportunities to ensure the Soldiers were prepared to mobilize and support the state and nation. Led approximately 80 military medical providers, paramedics, and support personnel and maintained financial responsibility and accountability of organizational equipment. Maintained retention based on a positive command climate and culture.

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Remained in the Human Resources Manager role while WECC merged into Slipstream Group, Inc.Trainer, adviser, and problem-solver of people-related concerns at the organization. Used research (internal and external), the ADDIE model, and other tools to develop and implement training and other ideas to foster increased employee engagement and ways to move the organization forward while being mindful of balancing employee and organizational needs.

Remained in the Human Resources Manager role while WECC merged into Slipstream Group, Inc.• Crafted a survey to gain insight on the culture of the organization; used data to recommend options contributing to overall organizational strategies• Created a performance management process based on the surveyed needs of the employees and organizational goals• Developed an employee orientation program to introduce and engage new employees in the organization• Invited to participate on a team to develop vision, mission, and values for the organization• Led employee relations efforts to include coaching managers, conducting investigations, review and revising policies and procedures• Staff lead for the Personnel Committee, a subset of the Board of Directors; presented information and recommendations to the Board about personnel actions

While also acting as the Human Resources Manager, reviewed contracts and ensured communication with the appropriate departments so as to execute the contracts in a timely manner and meet the client’s needs.

People manager, trainer, and project manager for the Training and Technical Services Department. Responsible for having managed three to four personnel and met or exceeded deadlines on projects that contributed to a larger contract. Was requested as a trainer to help IT provide training for new software to 20 personnel and assisted in developing the feedback process for the training.

Integrated into the organization slightly into the deployment; quickly and successfully adapting to new people and a new environment. Provided immediate impact on the mission as the Support Operations Medical Officer and was selected to fill an immediate and crucial need as the logistics officer overseeing the movement of nearly 500 Soldiers and the organization’s equipment from the Middle East to the U.S. Rapidly learned the role and led the logistics efforts in an organizational training exercise. The ability to adapt, make sound decisions, and create teams were crucial to success in both roles.

Responsible for all training, administrative functions, and professional development of HHD personnel. Assisted with the development, implementation and support of programs of the 426th Regiment (RTI), a military training institute.

Served as the medical representative for the Joint Staff to ensure that medical concerns were identified and planned for in the event of a domestic operation such as supporting a natural disaster.

Primary mentor for other Soldiers as well as planner and implementer of various training activities. Utilized interpersonal skills to foster relationships and provide exceptional training experiences for Soldiers to develop in their military jobs.

Filled various enlisted and noncommissioned officer roles in a transportation company (truck driver) prior to having received a direct commission as a medical services officer.2005 - mobilized in support of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts2002-2003 - mobilized in support of Operations Noble Eagle and Enduring Freedom

Performed reporting of production and management, forecasting and shipping of thousands of pounds of product each week. Simultaneously acted as a liaison for human resources related matters such as employee training, benefits questions, recruitment, and other related tasks.

Wove in principles of leadership and organizational development while having taught Supervision, Customer Service Essentials, and Supply Chain Management.

Conducted market research and measured the effectiveness of marketing and communications programs and strategies for the Aftermarket Service Department.

Performed market research, created and managed national marketing plans, and teamed with IT in order to develop and maintain customer information databases for the Aftermarket Service Department.

Sheffield Measurement Division - Managed workflow for more than eight Field Service Engineers to support customers, some listed as Fortune 500, in several U.S. regions and internationally.

Assisted trainers in setting up and scheduling students for classes onsite and offsite.