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Provided executive leadership for 1,300 personnel supporting the health and readiness of 70K beneficiaries across the Southeast region. Worked closely with executive leadership in the formulation and implementation of all policies concerning the deployability of medical forces, morale, welfare, job satisfaction, discipline, utilization, and training of all active-duty staff.•Enhanced Warfighting Readiness: Managed BUMED’s Tier 1 platform, ensuring a 97% readiness rate. •Optimized Budget and Resource Management: Led a 450-member team, managing a $30M budget to support high-quality operational/logistical functions, resulting in improved resource utilization and mission success. Managed 989 occupations across 5 Commands during a significant organizational transition, achieving a 92% staffing level and ensuring operational continuity through effective workforce alignment.•Strategic Leadership in Personnel Development: Oversaw 227 personnel across 7 divisions, leading to 107 promotions and awards. •Coordinated Large-Scale Emergency Response: Directed the deployment of 437 personnel across 5 regions during COVID-19 response, facilitating 84,000 vaccinations. Ensured seamless collaboration between FEMA, DoD, and state agencies.•Achieved Top Marks in Field Hospital Construction: Led a 150-member team in building a 50-bed field hospital, achieving the highest-ever TIER-1 Readiness Certification, demonstrating exceptional project execution.•Instructor for Leadership Development: Delivered 7 leadership courses to 35 senior staff, enhancing their leadership capabilities and improving team performance through targeted professional development.•Streamlined Workforce Optimization: Managed 989 positions across 5 Commands during a major organizational shift, maintaining a 92% staffing level, ensuring operational continuity through strategic workforce alignment.

Provided leadership for 1,300 staff supporting the health and readiness of 70K beneficiaries across the Southeast region. Worked closely with top leadership in the implementation of all policies concerning all facets of the organization and the deployability of medical forces.•Strategic Workforce Alignment: Led a 450-member team, managing workforce development and optimizing the allocation of resources across five commands. Achieved a 92% staffing level through strategic workforce planning and alignment.•HR Strategy & Compliance: Directed personnel requests for 1,300 staff, ensuring compliance with HR policies related to classification, personnel actions, and staffing needs. Provided technical support and guidance to managers on regulatory HR matters, including pre-employment processing, security clearance, and credentialing.•Coordinated Large-Scale Emergency Response: Directed the deployment of 437 personnel across 5 regions during COVID-19 response, facilitating 84,000 vaccinations. Ensured seamless collaboration between FEMA, DoD, and state agencies.•Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyzed personnel and operational data to provide strategic insights, enabling leadership to make informed decisions on staffing, resource allocation, and personnel development, enhancing mission readiness and operational efficiency.•Process Improvement: Identified areas for operational improvement, providing actionable recommendations that optimized program delivery. These studies resulted in a 97% operational readiness rate across all personnel.•Streamlined Workforce Optimization: Managed 989 positions across 5 Commands during a major organizational shift, maintaining a 92% staffing level, ensuring operational continuity through strategic workforce alignment. Conducted in-depth analysis of personnel data and operational processesto identify trends and gaps in workforce management which led to the development of strategic recommendations that enhanced mission readiness.

As a Clinical Manager and Surgical Technologist at the Naval Hospital, I was responsible for overseeing the supply department for the Main Operating Room, ensuring that surgical supplies and equipment met the needs of both the surgical team and individual surgeon preferences. I worked closely with outside vendors and supply representatives to secure necessary materials, balancing clinical requirements with cost-effectiveness. My role involved negotiating contracts, managing inventory, and resolving any supply chain issues, ensuring that surgeries were well-supported and patient care was never compromised. This experience honed my ability to manage complex logistics in a high-stakes clinical environment.

Principle Advisor to the Commanding General for all matters pertaining to the formulation and implementation of all Health Service Support for thousands of Marines across the entire western Pacific area of operations. •Strategic Leadership Across Multi-Command Operations: Led 20 Naval Officers and 35 Senior Enlisted Leaders overseeing 9K Marines and Sailors across 11 commands, including 9 deployed units. Directed operational execution and leadership development to ensure mission readiness and effective command coordination.•Optimized Resource Allocation and Logistics: Managed the delivery of $3M in medical equipment to 16 organizations, supporting 23 exercises. Proactively allocated staff across two regiments and three battalions in Okinawa, mitigating labor gaps and ensuring smooth operational execution.•Achieved 100% Operational Readiness: Drove 100% readiness for 365 Sailors supporting 18K personnel by advising senior leaders on personnel, training, and policy enforcement. Ensured compliance with medical certifications and licensures, maintaining a high standard of operational efficiency.•Enhanced Multinational Operations and Process Improvement: Led cross-national collaboration with 5 allied nations to support 35K U.S. and coalition forces, enhancing combat effectiveness in the Indo-Pacific. Coordinated and managed all inspections across multiple locations, implementing process improvements and ensuring program compliance while mentoring future leaders.•Professional Development. Coordinated more than 500 advancement exams for personnel promotion to all staff eligible which led to 119 promotions within the organization.

•Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyzed personnel data to identify trends, inform decision-making, and develop strategic workforce plans, resulting in improved mission readiness.•Communication and Coordination: Liaised between various naval commands and enlisted personnel to coordinate assignments, address concerns, and facilitate seamless transitions.•Policy Implementation: Ensured adherence to Navy policies and regulations during the assignment process, maintaining high standards of fairness and transparency.•Database Management: Maintained and updated detailed personnel records using Navy’s HR management systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive information.•Conflict Resolution: Acted as a mediator to resolve assignment-related conflicts, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and diplomacy.•Training and Development: Conducted training sessions on career planning and assignment procedures, enhancing sailors’ understanding and engagement with the process.•Performance Evaluation: Monitored and evaluated the performance and satisfaction of assigned personnel, implementing feedback to improve assignment processes.•Resource Optimization: Efficiently allocated human resources to meet the dynamic needs of various naval operations, optimizing mission success and personnel welfare.•Lead Site Engagement Coordinator. Orchestrated 25 site visits to organizations world-wide to brief policies and procedures of Navy Manpower and Distribution. Developed power points, and formal briefs to executive leadership for 40 Commands supporting over 5K service members.•Public Relations. A constant ambassador in the community, spearheaded and led a team of 15 personnel in a Ronald McDonalds House charity event which accounted for 45 hours of community involvement supporting families with children suffering from severe illnesses.

Responsible for the supervision and development of junior Surgical Technicians and the upkeep and sterility of $3.4 Million of surgical equipment and procedure trays.

Responsible to assist the medical officer in carrying out surgical procedures. Provides nursing care, safety, and support to patients before, during and after surgery. Assigned to shock trauma platoons in combat operations providing that resuscitative surgical capability to support the warfighter.-Managed medical equipment consumables valued at $3.4M ensuring readiness for forward-deployed personnel.-Program Manager. Coordinated organization-wide training evolutions contributing to mission readiness in support of multiple combat missions.