Veronica Lukey, Mba, Mls (Ascp) Email & Phone Number

Dayton, Ohio, United States

Dayton, Ohio, United States

• Oversee comprehensive cost analyses, optimizing resource allocation within a complex $5.5M Science & Technology (S&T) Fixed Firm Price (FFP) contract, resulting in a 10% reduction in labor hour costs. • Execute request for proposal (RFP), budgeting/forecasting, cost analysis/burn-rates, and manpower requirements, ensuring contractual compliance in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARs). While handling funding and man-hour expenditure report, contract funds status report, scientific and technical reports) across diverse Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) for both primary and sub-contracts.• Oversee contract pre-award and post-award processes, including kick-off meetings, subcontract collaboration, goal setting, and timelines. • Present results at regular scheduled updates with Headquarters Air Force (HAF), Headquarters Air Force Material Command (HQ AFMC), Headquarter Air Force Research Laboratory (HQ AFRL), AFRL Technical Directorates (TD) on a team lead level regarding over 50 technical concepts to be played or discussed in S&T wargames. • Lead collaboration with HAF, HQ AFMC, HQ AFRL, AFRL TD, United States Space Force (USSF), Joint services (U.S. Army, U.S. Navy), and Allied Partners, along with other key stakeholders in Title X wargame designs, development, educational awareness, and game execution resulting in a 20% increase in collaborative projects.• Prepare and finalize comprehensive preliminary, taskers, and after-action reports, accepted up to the Branch Chief Level for AFRL TD distribution.• Streamline analytical tasks (developed tracking worksheets, SharePoint team page, etc.), reducing program iteration time by 25% and increasing scenario accuracy by 15%.• Formulate and assess Courses of Action (COAs) through rigorous analysis, risk evaluation, and strategic planning to provide informed recommendations for effective decision-making and successful project execution.

United States

• Spearheaded a multi-million-dollar R&D Program, transitioned from utilizing JIRA/Confluence to implementing the GitLab platform, resulting in improving user account management and DD2875 program access processing, saving 250 man-hours monthly.• Briefed monthly updates on Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III contracts, ensuring transparent and accurate communication with Division Chief, Deputy Division Chief, Contract Office Representative (COR), U.S. General Service Administration Representative, and Contractor Executive leadership.• Facilitated seamless weekly collaboration between system integrators and cybersecurity teams, enhancing the security posture of critical program assets.• Championed the formulation of comprehensive organizational objectives aimed at fostering personnel skill development and orchestrating cross-training initiatives that covered all facets of the program, yielding a remarkable 15% reduction in project completion time. • Led a successful platform convergence effort aligned with Air Force Enterprise data initiatives, ensuring data compliance, and saving 20% on data management costs.• Expertly served as the SharePoint Administrator for AFLCMC/HNII, resolving issues promptly and identifying improvement opportunities that enhanced team efficiency.

Dayton, Ohio, United States

• Successfully managed a $3.5M project, ensuring on-time delivery of compliant materials (funding and man-hour reports, monthly status report, personnel changes), enhancing client satisfaction, and upholding the organization's reputation for excellence.• Secured contracts and projects valued at $1M and $3M, competing against 15 small businesses, showcasing a remarkable ability to identify and capitalize on business opportunities. • Responsible for the pre-award and post-award processes (kick-off meetings, timelines, subcontracts, etc.) of the contract, recruiting qualified personnel, and on-boarding/off-boarding personnel, along with communicating personnel changes with the Contract Officer Representative (COR). • Led and motivated a diverse team of 40 professionals on contract, resulting in increased productivity, collaboration, and a strong culture of achievement within the healthcare industry.• Developed and maintained strong relationships with government clients, ensuring continued collaboration and future project opportunities.• Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract Manager, demonstrating a commitment to contract compliance in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARs) and contributing to the overall success of the 711th Human Performance Wing.

Dayton, Ohio, United States

• Briefed the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operations Officer (COO), and other key executive personnel on daily laboratory operation updates (processes, patient testing, discrepancy overview and improvements, personnel schedule, and strategic goal alignments). • Facilitated phlebotomy techniques to new hires and employee annual review on precise blood collection and the collection of blood cultures to achieve a <1% contamination ratio. • Responsible for accurate diagnostic testing (COVID-19, Vancomycin trough, blood cultures, type & screen and/or type & crossmatch for blood transfusions, drug/toxicity screening, coagulation, etc.) to aid in patient treatment plans. • Accurately identified several discrepancies in the laboratory, developed periodic audits and quality review surveys, resulting in a 15% overall improvement of laboratory processes.

Wright Patterson Afb, Oh

• Led a team of 18 personnel on contract during the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing strong leadership and adaptability.• Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in a 15% efficiency enhancement, providing faster turnaround times for diagnostic testing (Lipid, Flu, COVID-19 etc.) across the United States Air Force military, civilians, dependents, and retirees.• Conducted data analysis and internal audits, resulting in restructuring 43 out of 150 policies and procedures, and developing a quality management plan.• Communicated analysis results and process improvements effectively across 5 laboratory departments, laboratory director, medical officer, and wing commander.• Ensured seamless laboratory operations during a public health crisis, resulting in accurate laboratory diagnostic results within a realistic timeframe (processed, tested, and resulted over 1 million COVID-19 tests from March 2020 to November 2020).

United States

• Maintained and improved the Blood Donor Center program, overseeing the continuous development and refinement of critical elements such as contract requirements (personnel, equipment, and supplies), Market Research and Sole Sourcing contracts, standard operating procedures (SOPs), equipment validation plans and reports, software scripting, and comprehensive inspection (strengths/deficiency) reports. • Briefed inspection results and deficiency improvement plan to the Air Force Blood Program Director, Medical Group Commander, Medical Officer, and Laboratory Director, resulting in acceptance of the deficiency improvement plan while providing monthly updates.• Developed lean daily management plans that utilized data-driven analysis to inform program development and resource allocation decisions, resulting in a 20% increase in program efficiency and effectiveness, while ensuring staff compliance. • Led a team of 14 personnel (military, civilian, and contractor), resulting in a culture of excellence and collaboration and a 15% increase in overall program efficiency.• Developed multiple packages for healthcare process improvement (ex. QFLOW, MedTox) within the laboratory, briefed to medical group commander and Equipment Review and Authorization Activity (ERAA) board, consists of Field Grade Officers (FGO), Senior Non-Commission Officers (SNCO), and executive leadership, resulting in acceptance and implementation of devices throughout the medical treatment facility.• Conducted comprehensive budget analyses, optimizing financial resources, and achieving a 10% reduction in program costs while maintaining operational excellence.• Implemented a strategic staffing plan, resulting in the recruitment, training, and development of highly skilled personnel, reducing skill gaps by 30% and enhancing overall program performance.

United States

• Managed point-of-care (POC) testing within 3 different departments, while performing training and competency assessment of 25 employees• Maintained accuracy, maintenance, calibration, and compliance of 30 POC equipment• Collected and tested 325K patient samples per month• Collected 6K patient samples per month; processed and dispersed to 5 different departments within the laboratory

United States

• Coordinated and monitored 5 laboratory personnel on day shift• Collected and tested 640 patient samples per month• Maintained $80K inventory management Collects and tests patient specimen samples in Hematology/Coagulation, Chemistry, Urinalysis and Serology. Perform monthly quality control, American Proficiency Institute testing, instrument maintenance/calibrations while ensuring accurate results and investigating errors. Manages effectiveness of laboratory equipment, supplies and cost analysis. Provide information to management for additional resources when applicable. Responsible for staff and patient safety awareness. Report possible injuries and mishaps, while ensuring improvements are made to eliminate hazards.

United States

• Prepared, stored, and tested 200K patient samples per month• Tracked and managed 200K patient samples with the healthcare information system (HIS), boosted efficiency by 25%• Worked directly with 12 clinicians to provide clear patient results and treatment opportunitiesCollects and tests patient specimen samples in Hematology/Coagulation, Chemistry, Urinalysis and Serology. Perform monthly quality control, American Proficiency Institute testing, instrument maintenance/calibrations while ensuring accurate results and investigating errors.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General, 3.94

Activities and Societies: Delta Mu Delta, Alpha Chi

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

Certificate, Academy Of Community Leadership

• Recruiting, Selecting, Preparing and Developing Board Members • Organization, Planning, Staffing, IRS & Budget • Sources of Funds, Rainy.

Associate'S Of Applied Science, Medical Laboratory Technician

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa

Master Of Science In Psychology, Human Factors