Experience

Soldier Recovery Brigade - National Capital Region

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Transition Coordinator

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  • Achieves 100% participation of the eligible Career and Education Readiness population, set the enterprise standard achieving a passing score during the 2018 and 2019 Organizational Inspection Program (OIP).• Oversees case management activities at the company level.• Conducts research, analysis, develops and implements procedural, administrative, regulatory and policy guidance of the Soldier Recovery Brigade (SRB). • Integrates employment, education and internship support elements found internal and external to the installation to enable a successful transition program. • Validates and verifies client eligibility and compliance for program participation. Provides assistance and guidance to Recovering Servicemembers (RSM) regarding benefits, entitlements, educational, and employment programs. • Partners and collaborates with public and private sector organizations that have an expressed interest, and capability to provide client services and assistance. • Assist in establishing aligned WTU program goals, objectives, operating policies and procedures. • Monitors program compliance with the law, guidelines, and regulations. • Develops program requirements, prepares justification, and provides input for travel, training, equipment, supplies, and other resources to support high level program operation. • Plans, schedules, coordinates and facilitates conferences/workshops providing transition assistance. • Represents the SRB at meetings and sessions with federal, state and local representatives to discuss marketing strategies, program status, and resolve problem areas. • Conducts research in coordination with outreach.



Armed Forces Services Corporation/ Magellan

• Recovery Care Coordinator

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2017

  •Ensures the development, implementation and oversight of the Comprehensive Recovery Plan (CRP)/Comprehensive Transition Plan (CTP)•Consults and collaborates with Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT) during initial treatment phase and continuing throughout the continuum of care•Oversees, coordinates, and monitors the medical and non-medical services across the continuum of care as documented in the CRP/CTP•Facilitates an efficient, effective and smooth rehabilitation and transition back to active duty or civilian life as a veteran through coordination with appropriate personnel (Military Service Coordinators/VA Liaisons)•Collects, maintains, and analyzes data for planning and reporting purposes in accordance with governing program guidance



Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

• Manager, Psychiatry Education

  • Jun 2011 - Oct 2013

  • Manages Departmental support for Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences' Pre-clinical Curriculum, Clinical Clerkship and Post Clinical “B3” Modules for over 680 students. • Oversees enrollment & evaluation coordination/distribution for post clinical medical student electives. • Collects & submits education-related budget & department resource requests. Organizes budget, logistics, staffing, catering, attendance and security requirements of department-sponsored conferences & meetings. • Provides guidance on administrative and editorial tasks for the Trauma/Disaster Research team, and faculty of the Department of Psychiatry assigned to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). • Oversees the scheduling of seminars and didactic programs and preceptor assignments at three teaching hospitals for each of the eight clinical rotations in the academic year.• Uses Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SAKAI to develop, write, edit, and maintain simple and complex educational presentations, paper-based courseware, and products to include, but not limited to: lesson plans, visuals, handbooks, workbooks, and briefing materials. Assembles and coordinates instructional materials for external printing.



559th Aerospace Medicine Squadron

• Manager, Personnel Reliability Program

  • Jun 2010 - Jun 2011

  • Managed the largest Air Force Personnel Reliability qualification program supporting 4,500 candidates. • Hand selected to revamp a program that failed its previous Nuclear Surety Inspection (NSI) and implemented protocols that ensured it passed within 6 months.• Led a 6-member team garnering 2,700 qualifications; assured the highest reliability standards. • Compiled data quality reports for planning, evaluating staff training, and initiating quality improvements. • Led weekly roll call meetings and organized training topics for peers and subordinates to receive vital information and on-the-job training. • Supervised the Annual Active Duty medical record inventory. • Conducted upgrade training, in-services and safety briefings.



332d Expeditionary Medical Group

• Manager, Patient Administration Division

  • Nov 2009 - Jun 2010

  • Led 9-member medical administration team responsible or the transport and tracking of wounded, ill and injured warriors. • Prepared and submitted 788 bed status reports allowing the expedited transport of over 2,900 injured/ill OIF patients. • Facilitated evacuation of combat casualties to definitive care within 24 hours of injury maintaining a 98% survival rate. • Provided oversight and guidance on the creation, maintenance and completion of inpatient medical records for a 43-bed inpatient facility, ensuring the records met accrediting and regulatory agencies standards such as the Joint Commission on Accreditation for Hospitals (JCAH). • Ensured accurate coding of all procedures and diagnoses according to the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-9) classification system to ensure maximum reimbursement to hospital, and affixing of appropriate signatures to the record. • Conducted daily casualty reporting to higher commands for next-of-kin notifications. • Secured all valuables for return to family of deceased warriors



59th Medical Support Squadron

• Manager, Patient Squadron

  • Jun 2007 - Jun 2010

  • Provided oversight for variety of administrative, technical and clerical support functions of the Air Force Patient Squadron (Pt Sq) staff at Wilford Hall Medical Center (WHMC). • Oversaw daily Pt Sq operations include comprehensive Command and Control (C2), administrative and logistical support, medical evaluation, treatment, disability processing and transition support for mobilized Reserve Component (RC), National Guard (NG) and Regular Air Force members with sustained or aggravated injuries or illness while on active duty. • Worked closely with the Medical Case Management team and primary care physicians to assist in designing and coordinating the personal goal setting process implemented for wounded, ill, and injured Airman who were assigned or attached to the Pt Sq.• Provided input for the Air Force’s first Wounded Warrior (W2) policy letter. • Participated in the planning, development, assembly and analysis of documentation required for special studies and reports. • Researched, developed and provided training materials in areas where existing resources are inadequate or non-existing. • Ensured compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)