Derek Ferrell Email & Phone Number

San Antonio, Texas Area

Responsible for initiating, designing, monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating existing US Army alcohol and drug abuse Risk Reduction Program (RRP) efforts and providing recommendations and conclusions based upon findings and analysis of those findings. Work across all elements of the Installation Management Command (IMCOM) worldwide. Conduct on-site staff inspection and assistance visits to IMCOM subcommands, regions and their installations to ensure regulatory compliance and total ASAP implementation. Develop systematic procedures for evaluating RRP needs for IMCOM Army civilian and military personnel and their family members. This includes, but is not limited to, evaluating the medical, emotional, behavioral, and/or alcohol and drug related problems within the civilian and military environment and assisting in the development of a RRP action plan to assist with these problems on military installations and communities. As the HQ IMCOM Suicide Prevention Program Manager, responsible for all program goals and objectives for the active Army enterprise. Disseminates policies and procedures covering all facets of the program as it pertains to active duty personnel, civilian employees, family members and retirees. Review regional and installation current and projected plans, programs, and annual operating budgets for accomplishments of objectives identified. Reviews, recommends approval or rejection of priorities concerning resources for all functional components of the Suicide Prevention Program or recommends modifications of budget submission based on program requirements and resources available. Conduct program evaluation studies and on-site surveys or staff assistance visits to ascertain compliance with overall program policies and plans to ensure mandatory requirements are being fulfilled by the Region/installation Army Suicide Prevention Program Managers.

Columbus, Ga

Planned, directed and implemented the MCoE Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) Risk Reduction Program (RRP). Managed and executed the full range of RRP services for all active duty military assigned to the MCoE and their remote locations. Provided supervisory personnel management functions for two RRPC professionals serving a diverse installation population in excess of 27, 000 Soldiers. Planned, developed and managed the ASAP RRP budget. Developed and implemented the Installation Prevention Team (IPT), controlled process within the IPT that developed, and implemented holistic intervention strategies regarding RRP high risk behavior affecting installation organizations. Maintained RRP Web portal access for data providers and commander’s on the ACSAP server. Developed the installation RRP strategic plan and through collaboration with the ASAP prevention staff, identified short and long term goals, objectives and target dates. Served as the RRP subject matter authority on the Community Health Promotion Council (CHPC) or any similar working group which displayed or discussed RRP data and or interventions. Analyzed organization and installation RRP data and provided unique, tailored and organization specific trends and intervention strategies to commanders. Developed and delivered a variety of program promotional and informational media releases through local media resources (i.e., Radio, Television, and Newspapers). Determined short and long term program requirements and established priorities to meet organizational goals effectively.

World Wide

Held various positions of leadership that demanded dynamic leadership, the ability to identify and solve complex problems, operate efficiently in fluid, hostile and ever changing environments and motivate workforce. Professionally trained in Operations, Planning, Training, Security, Management, Recruiting, and Substance Abuse Prevention. 20 year active duty career culminated at the US. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE), Fort Benning, GA where I was the 1SG for HHC US Army Garrison and the Deputy Chief of the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program for the Army's third largest base serving over 100,000 military, family members, civilians and retirees.

Columbus, Georgia Area

Planed, managed, directed and executed prevention, education, drug deterrence, risk reduction, employee assistance program and rehabilitation/treatment services for over 35,000 active duty military, their Family members, DOD Civilians and military retirees. Provided supervisory personnel management functions over a professional staff of 10 Civilians and 4 Soldiers. Administratively oversee the clinical treatment program of 34 independently licensed social workers and Licensed Professional Counselors. Anticipated increased demand for services as soldiers returned from and anticipate deployments. Successfully, advocated for increased budget and manpower. Planed, managed and executed the ASAP annual budget of approx $680,000.00. In addition to maintaining program data required by IMCOM and ACSAP, enhance program reliability and quality by creating measures to track program efficacy. Brief General Officers on substance abuse trends and intervention strategies in support of troop readiness. Implement management control processes (internal reviews in all functional areas) in accordance with the IMCOM site assistance visits checklist. Put into action, and manage the Army Drug Free Workplace Program, including the Testing Designated Positions (TDP). Maintain EAP case files IAW laws, regulations and SOP. Manage technical and operational function of the Drug Testing Program (IBTC). Ensure that all units conduct the required random testing in order to be in compliance with directives and mission ready. Provide guidance in preparing and developing the ASAP strategic plan. In collaboration with the ASAP staff identify short and long term goals, objectives and target dates.

Master Of Science In Management (Msm), Healthcare Management

Bs, Criminal Justice