Experience

University of Florida - Department of Microbiology and Cell Science

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Student

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Enjoying my time as a full time student. Actively looking for my next opportunity. Enjoying my time as a full time student. Actively looking for my next opportunity.


Amazon Logistics
• United States
• 700 & Above Employee
• Operations Manager

  • Jun 2021 - Jan 2023


Unites States Air Force

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Superintendent, 88 Inpatient Operations Squadron

  • Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

  The senior enlisted advisor to the commander on all matters concerning the morale, welfare, health, and professional development for 149 personnel. Promotes commander’s policies in the delivery of comprehensive medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological, and intensive inpatient care services to 39,000 beneficiaries. provides guidance and expertise in the execution of 3,100 admissions, 11,000 bed days, and 440 births delivered annually. The squadron executes a $6.9M budget in support of 6 graduate medical education programs, 13 surgical, and 12 medical specialties.



United States Air Force

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

• Flight Superintendent, Med-Surg Unit

  • Jul 2019 - Jan 2020

  Leads 75 enlisted and officers on a 40 bed medical-surgical unit with 11K admissions annually. Plans professional and technical development training for 29 enlisted staff. Ensures compliance with safety, infection control standards, resource protection, and inpatient care protocols.

• Superintendent, 18 Medical Operations Squadron

  • Apr 2018 - Jun 2019

  Advises Commander and guides 172 members in PACAF's largest clinic and +16-bed NICU at US Naval Hospital in support of 62K beneficiaries. Directs operations of $2.8M budget and delivers primary care, sub-specialty care, Mental Health services, and EMS services for 15.5K base personnel. Leads theater neonatal/adult emergency air and ground transport teams for 540K PACOM personnel over 100M square mile area of responsibility.

• First Sergeant

  • Nov 2015 - Jan 2017

  The dedicated focal point for all readiness, health, morale, and quality of life issues within the Component Maintenance Squadron. Supports over 410 personnel performing maintenance and sortie generation while also performing quality force reviews on all enlisted performance reports, awards, decorations, and personnel actions.

• First Sergeant

  • Jun 2015 - Nov 2015

  Principle advisor to Commander on health, morale, welfare, discipline, and family care plans for 450 military and civilian personnel. Counseled members on issues ranging from personal and military responsibilities to financial management as well as aided in administrative, non-judicial, separation and reenlistment of all active duty. Regularly resolved complex issues through timely in-depth counseling, referrals, and emergency interventions.

• First Sergeant

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2015

  Advised two Commanders on morale, welfare, discipline, and family care plans for 323 military personnel in two units encompassing 27 different career fields. Counseled enlisted members on issues ranging from personal and military responsibilities to financial management. Regularly resolved complex situations through timely in-depth counseling, referral, and emergency intervention.

• First Sergeant

  • Jul 2012 - Aug 2013

  Principal advisor to 3 Commanders and one Director on health, welfare, morale, discipline, and family care plans for 147 military members. Set and enforced standards fostered teamwork, counseled Airmen, and took actions to resolve problems and complaints. Managed recognition, promotion, and Professional Military Education programs as well as performed site visits to ensure quality of life standards were met.

• Flight Chief, Family Health Clinic

  • Apr 2011 - Jul 2012

  Led the 3rd largest Family Health Clinic in the AIr Force with 72 staff members and 68K annual appointments. Provided direction for training & readiness as well as enforced safety, infection control, resource protections, and patient care protocols. Developed career paths and mentored 46 enlisted and civilian personnel.

• Flight Chief, Medical ICU

  • Aug 2009 - Apr 2011

  Assisted Flight Commander with daily operations and oversight of 95 nursing staff on a 12-bed unit with 3.2K annual admissions. Provided career development, training, and functional management for 34 Air Force enlisted medical technicians. Managed $800K annual operations and maintenance budget as well as provided oversight of $1.8M equipment inventory. Conducted readiness and wartime contingency training ensuring currency for deployments and disaster team assignments.

• NCOIC, Pediatric Subspecialty Clinic

  • Oct 2007 - Aug 2009

  Planned, organized, and coordinated clinical operations including provider templates for Pediatric Subspecialty Clinic. Scheduled unit personnel for training and tracked annual training requirements. Ordred $180K in pediatric specialized care equipment laying the foundation for the future pediatric graduate medical education program.

• NCOIC, Pediatrics Clinic

  • Apr 2007 - Oct 2007

  Provided staff, patient support, and medical administrative functions for the 2nd largest Pediatric Clinic in the Air Force. Developed work methods to assist flight in operating efficiently and ensured end-of-day appointments were closed out. Advised the Flight Commander and Nurse Manager on training and career progression of enlisted personnel. Ensured the flight operated in and economical and efficient manner.

• Section Chief, Emergency Services

  • Oct 2005 - Apr 2007

  Responsible for the day to day operations of the 2nd largest Emergency Services flight in the Air Force. Performed daily inspections of the emergency department to include ambulances, equipment, and supplies. Operated and maintained equipment resources valued at $515,000. Coordinated emergency care activities with county and state emergency agencies, base security police, and fire department. Acted as patient advocate for patient concerns in the Emergency Services Department.

• NCOIC, ED&TRNG, Emergency Services

  • Oct 2004 - Oct 2005

  Developed, performed, and coordinated enlisted orientation, training, and education programs. Provided tracking and reported status of mandatory requirements for Emergency Services personnel to the Nurse Manager and Flight NCOIC. Monitored Emergency Medical Technician refresher and continuing education programs. Planned and managed competency assessment programs for 45 certified staff members. Assisted in the development, implementation, and evaluation of self-learning programs.

• Shiftleaders, Emergency Services (ES) Flight

  • Aug 2003 - Aug 2004

  Assisted ES physicians and nurses in care and treatment of over 3K patients a month. Obtained electrocardiograms, sutured lacerations to include injecting local anesthetics, applies all types of splinting devices and provided wound management. Administered selected medications under the supervision of a nurse or physician, performed venipuncture and initiated/discontinued intravenous therapy. Responded to ambulance requests as either driver or attendant. Member of the ES disaster response team and assisted with the training of newly assigned personnel. Accomplished all necessary documentation pertinent to patient care.

• Shiftleader, Medical Oncology Unit

  • Apr 2002 - Aug 2003

  Directly supervised three shift personnel. Directed and scheduled shift responsibilities for assigned medical technicians. Provided routine and specialized nursing care on a 34-bed inpatient unit with varying disease processes. Provided emotional support for patients with chronic health problems and terminal illnesses. Assisted professional staff with therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency procedures. Closely monitored patients before, during, or after blood transfusions and chemotherapy. Provided on the job training to Clinical Phase II students, reservists, and newly assigned personnel.

• Assistan Course Supervisor, Medical Service Apprentice

  • Apr 2000 - Apr 2002

  Conducted classroom instruction and directly supervised clinical training of up to 45 Medical Service Apprentice (MSA) Phase II students. Developed rotational schedules to accomplish curriculum objectives in inpatient and outpatient nursing areas. Trained hospital personnel as preceptors and monitored their clinical teaching. Administered written tests, progress checks, and performance tests to evaluate students' learning. Provided special assistance and counseled students with academic/non-academic problems. Assisted the course supervisor with development of instructional materials and curriculum improvements.

• Medical Service Technician

  • Dec 1997 - Apr 2000

  Provided total nursing care for approximately 850 tri-service and civilian patients per month with diverse diagnoses in the worldwide Aeromedical Evacuation (A/E) system. Provided emergency care for patients in the event of medical or aircraft emergencies. Assisted with the transport of 7K patients and attendants annually to and from various aircraft. Coordinated patient processing requirements with ancillary services. Ensured operator maintenance on oxygen, suction, electrocardiograph. medical technology product pumps, and cardiac monitor/defibrillator. Coordinated with area hospitals and Global Patient Movement Requirements Center regarding care and movement of patients.