As the Talent Development and Workforce Planning Coordinator, I lead initiatives focused on enhancing leadership capabilities, improving employee engagement, and optimizing workforce planning to align with organizational goals. I direct cross-functional teams to drive transformative change through targeted programs that foster operational efficiency and a strong alignment between human capital and strategic objectives.Key Accomplishments:*Spearheaded change management programs, boosting employee retention and engagement by 15% through leadership development and performance management initiatives. Facilitated 150+ promotions and 500+ awards.*Designed and deployed organizational structures supporting Navy Medicine’s global mission, including the successful deployment of 200+ personnel for operational and humanitarian missions.*Provided strategic guidance during two Joint Commission surveys, a Medical Inspector General Command Inspection, and the certification/re-certification of a Level II Trauma Center—an unprecedented achievement in Navy Medicine.*Utilized data-driven insights to refine workforce planning and performance strategies across 20 departments, improving employee engagement and patient care outcomes for over 50,000 annual patient encounters.*Facilitated leadership coaching and development sessions, gathering feedback to elevate leadership competencies and foster a high-performance culture.*Managed the Expanded Operational Stress Control (E-OSC) program, training 100+ instructors and 200+ caregivers to promote workforce resilience and reduce stress.

In my role as Interim Senior Executive Advisor, I partnered with senior leadership to develop and implement strategies aimed at improving leadership competencies, workforce planning, and employee engagement at the Defense Health Agency's largest healthcare facility, supporting a beneficiary population of 340,000.Key Accomplishments:*Advised senior leadership on workforce strategy and performance management, aligning human capital initiatives with organizational objectives for 5,000+ personnel across 13 facilities.*Played a central role in C-suite meetings, offering insights on workforce planning, resource allocation, and operational efficiency for 24 Directors, influencing key strategic decisions that led to significant organizational improvements.*Delivered actionable recommendations through data analysis of employee surveys, focus groups, and operational metrics, driving informed decision-making and continuous improvement across all levels.*Enhanced leadership development programs and employee relations initiatives, contributing to higher employee engagement and improved operational readiness.

As Director of Operations, I led a 150-person multidisciplinary team aboard the USNS Burlington and across Latin America and the Caribbean, overseeing the successful execution of healthcare, engineering, and humanitarian missions in collaboration with U.S. Embassies, military branches, NGOs, and international partners.Key Leadership Achievements:*Directed a team in completing 100+ healthcare, veterinary, engineering, and humanitarian projects within a 56-day deployment, driving significant regional impact and fostering enhanced cooperation and security.*Led the team in providing care to 4,857 patients and veterinary services to 2,047 animals, achieving improved health outcomes across multiple communities in a short timeframe.*Managed the team’s efforts in executing $1.9M in equipment repairs and 1,688 hours of construction work, ensuring operational readiness and positively impacting local infrastructure.*Coordinated 1,688 hours of construction and facilitated knowledge exchange programs to train local medical personnel, strengthening regional healthcare capabilities.*Led performance management initiatives for the team, including reviews and awards, resulting in three promotions and 21 personnel awards, boosting engagement and team performance.

As Senior Clinical Operations Manager, I led efforts to optimize operational readiness, promote diversity and inclusion, and ensure high standards of patient care during international deployments, including the COVID-19 response in New York City.Key Accomplishments:*Directed a team of 300 medical personnel across three deployments, utilizing change management strategies to enhance staff performance and morale, resulting in 50 promotions, 100 awards, and 100% retention.*Led workforce development initiatives that improved employee performance and retention, achieving C-1 status on two Military Treatment Facility Readiness Inspections (equivalent to the Joint Commission) and securing three Laboratory CLIP certifications.*Managed and executed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, conducting 23 DEI meetings and 13 focus groups, fostering a more inclusive, engaged, and high-performing team.*Analyzed data from surveys and operational feedback to identify performance gaps, implementing targeted interventions that improved team effectiveness and overall operational efficiency.

As Senior Operations Manager, I led strategic operations across global logistics, healthcare, and workforce management, driving mission success while enhancing employee engagement and retention.Key Accomplishments:*Managed logistics and medical support for 10,000 personnel across nine countries, ensuring operational readiness and delivering high-quality healthcare in diverse and challenging environments.*Designed and implemented performance management strategies, achieving a 95% employee retention rate and enhancing employee accountability across the team.*Directed career development initiatives, mentoring junior officers and cultivating leadership capabilities, resulting in improved team performance and mission success.*Led workforce engagement efforts, developing strategies that boosted professionalism and morale across multiple international operations.*Oversaw healthcare delivery for 7,500 2d Transportation Support Battalion, Navy and Marine Corps personnel, contributing to the recognition of the unit as the Marine Corps Logistics Organization/Team of the Year.