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Fort Benning, Georgia, United States

project manager for Covid-19 pandemic response laboratory testing and multi-echelon data aggregation; generated electronic data while tracking and reporting vital statistics for vaccine status, viral sequencing, test results, infection trends and risk reduction strategies• Supervised and conducted serological testing of over 60,000 samples utilizing Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) to detect Corona Virus (COVID-19) antigen on Cepheid analyzer, in accordance with pandemic response and… Show more project manager for Covid-19 pandemic response laboratory testing and multi-echelon data aggregation; generated electronic data while tracking and reporting vital statistics for vaccine status, viral sequencing, test results, infection trends and risk reduction strategies• Supervised and conducted serological testing of over 60,000 samples utilizing Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) to detect Corona Virus (COVID-19) antigen on Cepheid analyzer, in accordance with pandemic response and personnel safety protocols • Oversaw training of 19 personnel on PCR, safety, SOPs, and operation of Cepheid and Panther analyzers• Managed organization, cyclic replacement, storage, and ordering of vital supplies valued over $2M• Spearheaded procedural review and made recommendations on doctrine, training policies and procedures for COVID-19 testing that decreased collection time by 45 minutes• Reported and documented patient results and vaccine statistics to military health systems, the Defense Health Agency, and the CDC Show less

Fort Benning, Georgia, United States

Administered Medical Laboratory Phase II student rotational schedule and clinical training on laboratory testing modalities in Hematology, Urinalysis, Microbiology, Serology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Blood Donor Procedures/Donor Screening in accordance with TRADOC policies; organized modules to develop psychomotor and technical proficiency • Revamped the training modality and course content to provide a unique program to students by creating a predictable schedule and uniform lecture… Show more Administered Medical Laboratory Phase II student rotational schedule and clinical training on laboratory testing modalities in Hematology, Urinalysis, Microbiology, Serology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Blood Donor Procedures/Donor Screening in accordance with TRADOC policies; organized modules to develop psychomotor and technical proficiency • Revamped the training modality and course content to provide a unique program to students by creating a predictable schedule and uniform lecture content; collaborated with Pathologists to additional learning material which included Qbank access, MediaLab, daily tutoring, and weekly ‘Lunch and Learn’ to review material• Coordinated quizzes, remediation training, and American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) exam date; 100% ASCP exam pass rate for seven students • Program format and efficacy recognized as “Excellence in Training” by TRADOC Medical Education and Training Campus, Fort Sam Houston TX Show less

Fort Riley, Kansas, United States

•Responsible for the service, accountability, and command supply discipline of $13.8M in property and $3.6M in supplies; completed transfer of 25 large scale items, while simultaneously creating a process a comprehensive analysis report to develop/recommend solutions to eliminate waste that resulted in recoupment of $300K for the organization•Managed a team of 75 personnel in support of the executive mission during a period of evolving work environment and staffing changes; controlled… Show more •Responsible for the service, accountability, and command supply discipline of $13.8M in property and $3.6M in supplies; completed transfer of 25 large scale items, while simultaneously creating a process a comprehensive analysis report to develop/recommend solutions to eliminate waste that resulted in recoupment of $300K for the organization•Managed a team of 75 personnel in support of the executive mission during a period of evolving work environment and staffing changes; controlled confidential information and/or issues with discretion and poise•Served as a staff advocate to address/resolve personnel issues; utilized strong communication skills to advise senior staff members on best practices•Augmented understaffed clinic to resume services by providing training to personnel and sending those now fully qualified members to support clinic shortfalls; simultaneously managed health data, immunization, and training status for 250 personnel•Instructed diversity, equity, and inclusion training for 500 staff members to improve team cohesion•Performed project management duties to manage housing renovations and realignment of over 1000 personnel using innovative lean six sigma strategies and skills•Established emergency care services including shock, trauma care, emergency surgeries, wound intervention, and laboratory and radiology units in a field environment•Lead emergency medical intervention training for 120 personnel, covering emergency trauma care, advanced life support, intensive care, phlebotomy, and evacuation procedures•Improved rapid set up of advanced medical support in an austere environment by designating treatment teams and an order of precedence for triage, critical care, lab and x-ray equipment to establish trauma site; decreased set-up time by over 2 hours Show less

Fort Riley, Kansas, United States

• Supervised clinical healthcare operations and quality assurance functions for a mid-sized healthcare facility; provided point of care services to over 3500 patients• Coordinated schedules, clinic operational coverage, and regulatory compliance of 8 Doctors, 17 nurses, 18 medical specialist and support staff; maintained electronic health records/PII/HIPAA with no oversight• Identified shortfalls in regulatory compliance; created/implemented SOPs and regulatory policies, achieved staff… Show more • Supervised clinical healthcare operations and quality assurance functions for a mid-sized healthcare facility; provided point of care services to over 3500 patients• Coordinated schedules, clinic operational coverage, and regulatory compliance of 8 Doctors, 17 nurses, 18 medical specialist and support staff; maintained electronic health records/PII/HIPAA with no oversight• Identified shortfalls in regulatory compliance; created/implemented SOPs and regulatory policies, achieved staff retraining through key performance indicators and incorporated bi-weekly team training to bring team/facility to compliance within 90 days• Tracked and reported disease, STIs and acute injuries through appropriate channels; created an innovative system to train and empower personnel on methods to decrease illness/injury which resulted in a 30% decrease in acute illness/injuries requiring medical intervention• Established a continuous improvement model for triage, health screening, appointments, and clinical staff manpower, which reduced provider load by 40% and allowed for extended appointment slots/time for administrative obligations• Served as safety supervisor, with zero incent or safety finding• Completed fully functional supply chain, worth over $6M, while maintaining patient care, and meeting all quality standards• Facilitated clinic access, security clearance, and compressive training for clinical staff and new hires Show less

Camp Buehring, Kuwait

• Supervised the safety, technical and administrative functions for an autonomous medical laboratory in an austere environment; performed audits, QA/QC and review of documents to ensure regulatory compliance• Managed work schedules and supplies/materials, valued at more than $64K• Established and analyzed quality control and assurance programs; published internal standard operating procedures• Served as a supervising member of the process improvement committee• Completed… Show more • Supervised the safety, technical and administrative functions for an autonomous medical laboratory in an austere environment; performed audits, QA/QC and review of documents to ensure regulatory compliance• Managed work schedules and supplies/materials, valued at more than $64K• Established and analyzed quality control and assurance programs; published internal standard operating procedures• Served as a supervising member of the process improvement committee• Completed antibody workups, including antibody phenotype and titer, warm and cold agglutinins, and eluate testing; resolved ABO and RH typing discrepancies and transfusion reactions investigations• Conducted pre-donation medical screening in accordance with established FDA guidelines• Manufactured platelets, packed red blood cells, plasma, and fresh frozen plasma from whole blood units• Performed clinical laboratory procedures in hematology, immunohematology, clinical chemistry, serology, bacteriology, and urinalysis • Coordinated military training, operation orders, and cultural skills during interactions with foreign nationals; provided resilience training to support team member in high stress environment• Recommended modifications in sample collection/transport which reduced turn around times by 48 hours Show less

Fort Detrirck, Md

• Oversaw operational effectiveness of clinic, directly supporting the Special Immunizations Program (SIP); served over 1000 study participants, 500 non-human subjects and support personnel for vaccine/prophylaxis studies and Phase I through Phase III Clinical trials• Review informed consent and conduct exclusionary diagnostic testing; observe and document adverse events• Effectively communicated protocol and data management milestones and/or issues to principal investigator• Served… Show more • Oversaw operational effectiveness of clinic, directly supporting the Special Immunizations Program (SIP); served over 1000 study participants, 500 non-human subjects and support personnel for vaccine/prophylaxis studies and Phase I through Phase III Clinical trials• Review informed consent and conduct exclusionary diagnostic testing; observe and document adverse events• Effectively communicated protocol and data management milestones and/or issues to principal investigator• Served as safety liaison and ensured regulatory compliance in testing and participant screening with no issues• Generated training and rotational schedule for ‘GLP Core Team’ to increase organizational and study efficiency, in accordance with strict Good Laboratory/Good Clinical Practices standards• Provided Positive Pressure Suit and Infectious Disease Response Training to teams responding to the 2012 Ebola Crisis in Sierra Leone• Performed testing in Bio-Safety Level 3 and Bio-Safety Level 4 laboratories to support protocol studies and vaccine development; maintained an active TS-SCI while enrolled in BPRP• Handled animal models, to include rabbits and non-human primates• QA/QC coordinator, responsible for review of documentation, standard operating procedures, study participant assessments and audits; evaluated over 185 regulatory compliance tasks to ensure laboratory and study compliance, which resulted in an unprecedented ‘Zero Deficiencies” finding during The Joint Commission bi-annual inspection• Managed staff competency/compliance and proficiency through Condition Assessment Program surveys and maintenance of competency assessment folders; maintained Electronic Data Entry (EDC) for over 1000 study participants• Assessed and re-calculated rubrics of laboratory assays and participant screenings to create operational re-alignments, which resulted in decreasing overhead by $18K Show less

Fort Detrick, Md

• Assisted in development and staffing of research plans for work with Biological Select Agents and Toxins (BSAT); enrolled in BPRP with an active TS-SCI• Served as the project manager that supported research to develop medical solutions, such as vaccines, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and information on biological threats• Maintained 100% accountability and service of $4.2M in vital laboratory equipment and $870K in supplies • Ensured compliance to research protocol and regulatory… Show more • Assisted in development and staffing of research plans for work with Biological Select Agents and Toxins (BSAT); enrolled in BPRP with an active TS-SCI• Served as the project manager that supported research to develop medical solutions, such as vaccines, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and information on biological threats• Maintained 100% accountability and service of $4.2M in vital laboratory equipment and $870K in supplies • Ensured compliance to research protocol and regulatory guidelines, while adhering to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) standards• Contributed to the GLP Natural History Study, in support of the National Institute of Health (NIH)• Oversaw developing protocols to test the efficacy of therapeutic treatment of biological and chemical exposures in biocontainment (Bio-Safety Level 3)• Performed test subject observation, noting adverse events and possible study implications; maintained data and statistical • Assisted in integral data analysis and pharmacokinetic testing for drug licensing through the FDA • Facilitated educational displays, presentations, and facility tours for various dignitaries, such as Congress, Department of Defense and city/local governmental officials for support and funding for the organization• Convinced executive leadership to increase employee safety and equitable compensations and petitioned for implementation of Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay for personnel working with select agents; implemented throughout the USA Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) • Ensured laboratory and staff compliance with policies and procedures; efforts resulted in ‘Laboratory Excellence’ award and continued BSL 3 laboratory credentialing from the Department of the Army Inspector General and CDC Inspection Teams • Authored the US Army Medical Research and Development Command Comprehensive Resilience Command Policy doctrine; applied to 14 subordinate organizations covering over 3100 personnel Show less

Fort Detrick. Md

• Active government secret security clearance• Used aseptic techniques to develop primers, make buffers, and basic cell manipulation for recombinant DNA applications; maintained 20 cell lines used to generate lab strains in a predictable and reproducible manner to have uniformity/consistency of viral load• Performed tasks independently and collaboratively to complete work packages, to include sample dilutions and manual IgG direct ELISA for development into validation studies for future… Show more • Active government secret security clearance• Used aseptic techniques to develop primers, make buffers, and basic cell manipulation for recombinant DNA applications; maintained 20 cell lines used to generate lab strains in a predictable and reproducible manner to have uniformity/consistency of viral load• Performed tasks independently and collaboratively to complete work packages, to include sample dilutions and manual IgG direct ELISA for development into validation studies for future downstream of GLP regulated antibody tittering• Troubleshoot instrument and software functioning; performed High Performance Liquid Chromatography to qualify viruses for transition into BSL3 GLP protocols• Aggregated data to track viral sequencing; modified file and data analytics to improve functions and user interface• Trained and conducted field identification of biological samples in support of the military area medical lab• Led a team of 5 people; assisted in professional growth and development Show less

Dual Enrollement Bs And Masters Of Science, Natural And Environmental Sciences

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Associate Of Science - As, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Associate Of Science - As, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist