Program Manager in support of Uniformed Services University, College of Allied Health Sciences

• Aug 2022 - Present

As a CAHS Program Manager and Education Coordinator, supported and collaborated directly with members of the CAHS team as assigned, to facilitate undergraduate-level allied health science and health science support disciplines. Was primarily responsible for assisting one of the Associate Deans in the academic functions of the CAHS and coordinate degree compleption pathways with the Military Departments' stakeholders. Demonstrated reliability and accuracy in work performance by completing projects on time and with minimal errors or revisions. These projects include: -Updating syllabi for all programs on the METC campus in preparation for the MSCHE re-accreditation. -Preparing Tri-Service Optician School site visit plan and itinerary for the Dean and Associate Dean. Providing briefing binders to each Dean so that they are best prepared. -Reorganized and revamped monthly stakeholder engagement meetings with Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC). Ensured the Context, Purpose, and Outcome of those meetings aligned with the USU CAHS strategic plan and the mission and vision of NMFSC. -Lead program manager for the development of the Global Community Health BSHS program. Show less

Assistant Professor

• Nov 2018 - Present

Assistant Professor of Education and Training Administrative Leadership, College of Allied Health Sciences Assistant Professor of Education and Training Administrative Leadership, College of Allied Health Sciences

Senior Advisor – Operations, Plans, and Readiness Directorate

• Oct 2019 - Oct 2021

Administered a 21-person workforce for the review, development, implementation of education and training solutions. Provided the highest quality education and research programs across Navy Medicine that involved coordinating academic functions and programs as well as evaluating operations, policies, procedures, processes, and systems for effectiveness.Highlights:• Spearheaded the planning and development of the Tri-Service Optician School undergraduate degree path that involved liaising with the Dean and Assistant Dean of the College of Allied Health Sciences for the development, approval, and implementation of an education curriculum within 3 months.• Established residency with the Uniform Services University, securing 20 semester course hours by coordinating a course curriculum analysis and leading 3 organizations to design instructional material for 4,300 students annually.• Met accreditation standards for future Navy Medicine courses by driving a complete rewrite of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) training requirements integration process.• Served as Assistant Professor for Education, Training, and Administrative Leadership at the Uniform Services University (USU), College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS). Show less

US Navy Master Chief Petty Officer

• Sep 1991 - Oct 2021

Senior Operations Manager, Academics Directorate, Curriculum Management Department

• Mar 2018 - Oct 2019

Directed a 15-member team for life cycle maintenance of 72 Navy Medicine and Joint Medical courses of instruction in order to provide the highest quality education and training to 40K students annually.• Pioneered the first-ever health sciences undergraduate degree plan for operators by initiating the development and implementation of 44 undergraduate studies syllabi.• Maintained institutional and programmatic accreditation for Navy Medicine managed training programs by conducting 7 inspections on training programs and campus administration for effectiveness of curricular activities.• Strengthened medical diagnosis by championing a 1.5-year project with 11 personnel for the creation and implementation of a sick call screeners course that enabled students obtain effective medical history, pertinent information, and proficiency in hands-on clinical examinations.• Improved outcomes of students by managing 10 curriculum reviews, 7 training requirement reviews, and 10 resource requirement analysis for the introduction of appropriate interventions and curricular activities. Show less

Academic Administrator, Naval Undersea Medical Institute,

• Feb 2015 - Mar 2018

Delivered the highest quality education to an annual student population of 63 with responsibility for managing 53 personnel, 7 courses of instruction, and supporting academic and training programs.• Guaranteed no time loss to instructional delivery while meeting academic standards by overseeing a team of 12 instructors developing over 6K test questions ahead of abbreviated timelines.• Educated, trained, and qualified highly competent personnel in health sciences by delivering 720+ hours of instruction to 9 groups of students in radiation health and submarine medicine.• Resolved commonalities between 2 different curricula by formalizing 15 common medical topics across 2 institutes for the provision of quality education and training programs.• Produced a conducive and effective academic environment by managing and executing a $7.5M sustainment, restoration, and modernization project for the Naval Undersea Medical Institute's facility. Show less

Senior Operations Project Manager, Health Services Operations Manager, COMSUBGRU 10

• Dec 2011 - Feb 2015

Flag Senior Enlisted Leader (Senior Operations Project Manager) and Group Medical Department Leading Chief Petty Officer (Health Services Operations Manager / Auditor / Project Manager) at Commander, Submarine Group TEN.• Headed operations within a medical department with responsibility for the oversight of 2,600 personnel, 16 submarine crews, 2 operations teams, facilities, and equipment. Supported academic and training activities.• Raised group medical readiness reporting from 60% to 100%, earning the highest medical readiness rating within any fleet by implementing process improvements for medical readiness.• Successfully implemented electronic health record software on 6 submarines with no operational loss by building coalitions, resulting in overcoming the challenges of 2 submarine crew concepts.• Secured a Retention Excellence Award in 2013 by efficiently guiding and managing 27 personnel on assignment. Show less

Senior Medical Representative

• Jan 2008 - Dec 2011

International Maritime (Undersea) Medical/Radiological Program Advisor/Project Manager onboard USS RHODE ISLAND (SSBN 740)(GOLD).

Operations Planner

• Sep 2005 - Jan 2008

Force Health Protection Officer and Current Medical Operations Planner serving as principal advisor to the U.S. Pacific Fleet Surgeon (Chief Medical Officer).

Senior Medical Representative

• Nov 2002 - Aug 2005

Served as the Medical Department Representative (International Maritime (Undersea) Medical/Radiological Program Advisor/Project Manager) aboard USS LA JOLLA (SSN 701)