With over 20 years of leadership experience in the private sector and the Department of Defense, I specialize in transforming healthcare operations, driving program efficiencies, and delivering strategic solutions that align with organizational goals. My career has spanned key roles in military healthcare management, business development, and education, focusing on enhancing performance, reducing costs, and ensuring compliance.As a former Division Chief with the Defense Health Agency, I led initiatives that improved medical readiness, streamlined processes, and established training programs, benefiting over 50,000 personnel globally. I also bring experience as Vice President of Business Development in government contracting, where I leveraged my extensive military network to propel growth and enhance decision-making through precise cost estimation.With a strong educational foundation, 2 master's degrees (MHA and National Security and Strategic Studies), a TS/SCI clearance, and ongoing Project Management Professional training, I’m dedicated to building collaborative relationships, optimizing healthcare delivery, and meeting the diverse needs of stakeholders in high-intensity environments.**Core Competencies:** - Strategic Leadership - Program & Compliance Management - Resource Optimization - Customer Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration - Process Improvement & Operational OversightI'm excited to continue leveraging my healthcare expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to excellence in roles that support critical missions and advance healthcare delivery standards.As the Vice President of Business Development at Midwest Defense, LLC, my focus was refining our project management systems, leading to a dramatic 70% reduction in project completion times within my first six months. My approach revolves around thorough cost analyses, ensuring clients receive precise life cycle costing for multi-million-dollar products, enhancing fiscal responsibility and strategic decision-making.My recent tenure at ReefPoint Group solidified my expertise in strategic planning and client relationship management, where I successfully realigned over 100 missions and tasks to optimize business processes. This effort bolstered revenue growth and strengthened collaboration between our teams and clients, setting a precedent for future engagements. My dedication to fiscal management and organizational leadership is unwavering, and I am committed to applying these competencies to drive success in the defense industry.