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Okinawa, Japan

Position: Drug Demand Reduction Program Manager | Kadena Air Base, OkinawaMission:Empowered operational readiness and mission success by leading the comprehensive administration of drug testing initiatives, promoting a drug-free workplace, and fostering a culture of integrity and accountability.Key Responsibilities & Achievements: • Strategic Leadership: Directed the execution of drug testing operations for over 6,000 active duty service members and 250 civilian personnel annually, ensuring strict adherence to Air Force Drug Demand Reduction Program policies. Supervised and mentored a team of two professionals, ensuring seamless program implementation and policy compliance. • Policy Implementation and Compliance: Managed and maintained robust documentation systems to track testing results, trends, and compliance metrics, providing senior leadership with critical insights for informed decision-making. Ensured strict adherence to federal and Air Force regulations across all testing phases, streamlining processes for enhanced operational efficiency. • Training and Collaboration: Spearheaded regular training sessions and workshops on drug prevention strategies, emphasizing the importance of a drug-free workplace to all personnel. Acted as a primary liaison with external agencies, military, and civilian counterparts to streamline processes, address emerging challenges, and ensure confidentiality and compliance in all testing procedures.Through these efforts, drove initiatives to promote accountability, operational readiness, and a supportive environment for those seeking substance abuse support services, further enhancing overall mission success.

Okinawa, Japan

- Facilitates TRP services, providing in-depth transition and career coaching to Service Members and dependents nearing retirement or military separation.- Conducts pre-separation counseling and facilitates congressionally mandated transition programs.- Designs, coordinates, and evaluates workshops on job skills including resume writing, interviewing techniques, salary negotiation, and networking.- Organizes and implements job fairs and special events.- Utilizes Microsoft Office programs to gather statistics and report on patron count, feedback, and employment trends.- Identifies problem areas and trends, making recommendations for program improvements.- Develops marketing strategies and public relations programs to inform target populations about TRP.- Research occupational trends and establishes contacts with professional associations and support agencies.- Serves as the subject matter expert for Commanding General's Readiness Inspections.- Maintains program-specific databases to update and collect data on Service Member compliance andTRS registrations.- Provides exceptional customer service, addressing and resolving customer inquiries and issues promptly.

San Jose, California, United States

San Jose, California, United States

Lead the consistent delivery of Surefox's counseling program including the identification and resolution of operational deficiencies and gaps in operations and confirming that the security posture is maintained. Conduct quarterly counseling sessions of junior officers, staff policy violation, briefings/debriefings, equipment management (radio, phones, vehicles, e-Bikes), scheduling, and training facilitation.● Assigned as a supervisor for a newly created graveyard shift consisting of 27 junior security officers resulting in a $11,119,744 annual revenue increase through the success of the newly added graveyard shift.

Japan

Okinawa, Japan

Delivered and coordinated 17 monthly orientations for new staff to ensure a smooth transition for employees. Hosted and scheduled 15 presenters monthly to deliver key information for incoming medical staff consisting of doctors, nurses, and medical assistants allowing for a seamless transition from a stateside assignment to an overseas assignment.

Portsmouth, Virginia, United States

Oversaw the performance of 26 sailors in the delivery of daily outpatient/inpatient immunization care for retirees, active duty, and dependents of the US Government. Directed activities of members of a sterile processing unit night shift during the sterilization of surgical instruments and correct pre-staging of operating rooms. Monitored sterilization activities and ensured that all tasks adhered with the medical standards of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Cultivated a healthy and safe work culture which encouraged the guidance and mitigation of issues. Oversaw and supervised the transportation of $85K worth of influenza vaccine for the whole department of defense within the Hampton Roads Virginia area of responsibility.● Successfully took on a leadership role during a supervisor emergency leave including the oversight of a staff of 26 junior personnel.● Received the Annual High Reliability Organization Cup Award in 2016 for leading the BUMED's initiative for strategic implementation of measures in the avoidance of catastrophes within an environment where normal accidents can be expected due to risk factors and complexity.

Portsmouth, Virginia, United States

Provided quality medical service/care to 4,326 patients. Ensured the safety of the medical center as part of an armed security force. Conducted daily perimeter rounds as a security officer to ensure the safety of personnel and dependents. Quickly and efficiently responded to child abduction calls and mentally unstable patients.● Administered 10+ sexual assault examinations for patients in the ER as part of the Naval Hospital Portsmouth Sexual Assault and Forensics team.

Okinawa, Japan

Acted as a first responder to 25+ hospital codes within the Okinawa naval hospital.• Accumulated 3,840 hospital security hours as Shift Leader, leading the successful response to 25 hospital codes resulting in zero harm to patients and staff.

Okinawa, Japan

Facilitated 50+ tours for doctors and nurses to help familiarize them with a replacement facility in Okinawa. Led the delivery of Security, Tours, and equipment placement for an unopened hospital valued at $280M.Coordinated 40 command level briefs and executed 64 move coordinator tours to allow work centers to safely relocate to the new command facility with minimal disruption.Improved medical readiness throughout the replacement facility by assembling and distributing 185 suction units to all patient care areas.Achieved emergency response capability during transition by ensuring the initial assembly and stocking of seven code carts.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Public Health

Associate'S Degree, General Studies

Associate'S Degree, General Studies

Associate'S Degree