Experience

Ellumen, Inc.

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Program Manager supporting the National Disaster Medical Service (NDMS)

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Silver Spring, Maryland, United States I have the privilege of leading a team of about 10 IT Professionals (developers, coders, etc.); supporting the National Disaster Medical System. Our team maintains, operates and upgrades a suite of applications which allows First Responders to treat victims of natural and man-made disasters.



CACI International Inc

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Manager, Supporting the Air Force and Air Mobility Command (AMC)

  • Dec 2020 - Jun 2022

  Scott AFB, Illinois, United States Managed $8M contract, 62 personnel, and 7 global medical equipment warehouses supporting the Air Force’s enroute Care System. Ensured medical readiness and medical logistics service requirements are met through effective process development, policy design and coordinated execution. Led/supported diverse team with 10 Labor Categories and boasts a 4.8 CPAR Score. Assisted pricing team during 5-year recompete and regularly collaborates with finance professionals to assess impact to program for… Show more Managed $8M contract, 62 personnel, and 7 global medical equipment warehouses supporting the Air Force’s enroute Care System. Ensured medical readiness and medical logistics service requirements are met through effective process development, policy design and coordinated execution. Led/supported diverse team with 10 Labor Categories and boasts a 4.8 CPAR Score. Assisted pricing team during 5-year recompete and regularly collaborates with finance professionals to assess impact to program for changes to forecast via Risk and Opportunity planning and strategies. Leverages PMP experience to coordinate with Talent Acquisition, Contracting, and Finance to mitigate risks and accept opportunities. Show less



Recognitions, Awards and More

• United States
• Retail

• SkillsBridge Intern

  • Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

  Aviston, Illinois, United States Participated in the DoD's SkillsBridge Program. SkillsBridge affords retiring or separating individuals an opportunity to learn marketable skills during the last several months of one's military career. During my four months with Jeff and Amelia, I learned the production aspect of a successful woodworking business. The Morgan House Wood Projects team make some of the most honored gifts and presentations to include retiring 4-Star Generals and fallen heroes alike.



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Sq, Interim Commander, Director of Operations & Chief Nurse Executive

  • May 2018 - Dec 2020

  Belleville, Illinois, United States Served as Interim Commander, Interim Director of Operations and Interim Chief Nurse. Backfilled squadron’s top three executive leaders during deployments and absences. Provided oversight to 125 personnel within 3 flights. As Flight Nurse and Flight Nurse Instructor, leveraged AHLTA Electonic Medical Record (EMR) System to accurately record patient care notes/metrics. Assisted team with client-server and associated printers, cables and peripherals. Instructed recurring and pipeline… Show more Served as Interim Commander, Interim Director of Operations and Interim Chief Nurse. Backfilled squadron’s top three executive leaders during deployments and absences. Provided oversight to 125 personnel within 3 flights. As Flight Nurse and Flight Nurse Instructor, leveraged AHLTA Electonic Medical Record (EMR) System to accurately record patient care notes/metrics. Assisted team with client-server and associated printers, cables and peripherals. Instructed recurring and pipeline students in garrison and while overseas. Deployed twice as the Commander, 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight in Ramstein, Germany. Led 75 Physicians, Nurses, Medics and ancillary personnel in the DoD's busiest patient movement hub. Designed/maintained safe and effective policies for deployed, cross-functional professionals.

• Deputy Banch Chief Aeromedical Evacuation Division, Tanker Airlift Control Center (TACC), Scott AFB

  • Jun 2015 - May 2018

  Belleville, Illinois, United States Managed 20 professionals and three branches responsible for scheduling, planning, and executing global Aeromedical Evacuation missions. Supported FEMA and the National Disaster Medical Service teams via planning and execution for Defense Support for Civilian Authorities (DSCA) operations for man-made and natural disasters. Coordinated/executed Pre-Scripted Mission Assignment (PSMA) for Hurricanes Irma and Michael. Maintained log trend analysis to improve operations. Oversaw… Show more Managed 20 professionals and three branches responsible for scheduling, planning, and executing global Aeromedical Evacuation missions. Supported FEMA and the National Disaster Medical Service teams via planning and execution for Defense Support for Civilian Authorities (DSCA) operations for man-made and natural disasters. Coordinated/executed Pre-Scripted Mission Assignment (PSMA) for Hurricanes Irma and Michael. Maintained log trend analysis to improve operations. Oversaw division's Commercial Air Ambulance cost-based analysis process, saved $14,000 per day. Provided weekly updates to 4-Star General (CEO equivalent) and leadership team of 30 executive leaders (CIO, CFO equivalent).

• Nursing Supervision (LRMC), Nurse Manager (ED), Nurse Manager (PACU), Operations Officer (MDS)

  • Dec 2012 - Jun 2015

  Landstuhl, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany Led team of over 300 Soldiers and Airmen, coordinated nursing services for peri-anesthesia department with eight operating rooms and more than 6,000 surgeries per year. Successfully led as the Surgical Services Flight Commander and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse Manager. Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) is the largest OCONUS medical center and frequently called upon to serve as a clinical pivot point for many wounded warriors receiving follow-on care or transiting on… Show more Led team of over 300 Soldiers and Airmen, coordinated nursing services for peri-anesthesia department with eight operating rooms and more than 6,000 surgeries per year. Successfully led as the Surgical Services Flight Commander and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse Manager. Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) is the largest OCONUS medical center and frequently called upon to serve as a clinical pivot point for many wounded warriors receiving follow-on care or transiting on to definitive CONUS care.

• Training Flight Commander and Flight Nurse Instructor

  • Jun 2007 - Dec 2012

  Pope Air Force Base, Fayetteville North Carolina Led Air Crew Training Flight of 20 instructors. Responsible for squadron’s operational training missions and wartime readiness of 89 flying medics. Managed Pilot Program for Aeromedical Liaison Team which supported 32 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadrons around the world. Provided leadership with After Action Reports (AAR) for major training events or as needed. Deployed three times in support of the Global War on Terror. 1) Bagram, Afghanistan - Led team of 7 flying medics, crewed 18… Show more Led Air Crew Training Flight of 20 instructors. Responsible for squadron’s operational training missions and wartime readiness of 89 flying medics. Managed Pilot Program for Aeromedical Liaison Team which supported 32 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadrons around the world. Provided leadership with After Action Reports (AAR) for major training events or as needed. Deployed three times in support of the Global War on Terror. 1) Bagram, Afghanistan - Led team of 7 flying medics, crewed 18 combat missions, earned Aerial Achievement Medal. 2) Ramstein, Germany - Led 5 medical professionals, flew 19 missions, moved 760 patients, earned the Air Force Air Medal. 3) Kandahar, Afghanistan - direct link from the Navy's Emergency Department/Trauma Center to the Air Force's fly-away capabilities.

• Executive Officer

  • Jun 2006 - Jun 2007

  Scott Air Force Base, Illinois Executive Officer for Command Surgeon’s four divisions, 95 personnel, 11 Military Treatment Facilities and 2 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadrons. Oversaw daily operations of Surgeon General directorate, ensuring accurate/timely identification, interpretation, execution of policies, and command staff taskings.

• Nursing Supervisor

  • Jan 2003 - Jun 2006

  Scott Air Force Base, Belleville, Illinois First-line clinical resource and extension of executive leadership. Assessed staffing, patient acuities, and managed nursing issues throughout facility. Focal point for meeting staffing and patient care requirements. Used metrics to drive decision-making and actions concerning patient placement and divert status.



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Post Anesthesia Care Nurse

  • May 1999 - Jan 2003

  Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, United States Directed, provided, and evaluated nursing care on a 40-bed multi-service unit supporting 28 subspecialties. Graduated to providing a higher level of care in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (Recovery Room) where I directly supervised and mentored 25 enlisted and 10 civilians. Responsible for over $2M worth of sophisticated equipment and supplies.



Taylor Hospital

• Telemetry and Intensive Care Nurse

  • Jun 1998 - May 1999

  Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, United States Responsible for primary nursing in a 30-bed telemetry unit. Cared for up to 8 cardiac or Intensive Care Unit/Step-Down patients per shift. Planed and provided complex nursing care to chronically ill patients in modern bedded facility. Leveraged caring and compassionate bedside nature, and the ability to deal with emotionally charged and pressured situations as needed.



TINICUM TOWNSHIP FIRE COMPANY

• United States
• Public Safety
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) & Firefighter

  • Mar 1993 - Jun 1998

  Tinicum Township, Pennsylvania, United States EMT – Provided first responder/emergency care for densely populated Philadelphia suburb. Balanced clinical needs with available resources. Determined the nature and extent of illness/injury and rendered care in accordance with applicable standards of practice. Firefighter – Responded to alarms, drove and operated equipment assisted in the suppression of fires, vehicle extrication, rescue, water rescue, advancing lines, building entry, ventilation and salvage work, and emergency medical… Show more EMT – Provided first responder/emergency care for densely populated Philadelphia suburb. Balanced clinical needs with available resources. Determined the nature and extent of illness/injury and rendered care in accordance with applicable standards of practice. Firefighter – Responded to alarms, drove and operated equipment assisted in the suppression of fires, vehicle extrication, rescue, water rescue, advancing lines, building entry, ventilation and salvage work, and emergency medical care of victims. Show less