Kristopher "Koa" Gadsden

Experience

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  US Army, 21st Combat Support Hospital

  Jul 2003 - Nov 2007

  Emergency Room Team Lead and Chemical Decontamination Specialist
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  US Army

  Nov 2008 - Mar 2011

  Team Lead

  Served as the Deployable Surgical Intervention Team Leader for the 1-52nd Aviation Regiment

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  Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

  Apr 2011 - Jul 2014

  Clinic Manager

  Supervised the screening and treatment of a patient population exceeding 5,000 patients.Conducted personal and professional counseling of 6 technicians, 3 administrative assistants, and 2 nurses.Maintained a medical and office supply budget exceeding $75,000 annually.During the 2011 Base Realignment and Closure was supervised the inventorying, scheduling, and shipping of clinical equipment between hospitals. This result in zero loss or damage to $1.8 million worth of equipment.Maintained accountability and serviceability scheduling of $3 million worth of clinical equipment. Show less

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  MedSpring Urgent Care

  Jul 2014 - Dec 2016

  Medical Assistant

  Took vital signs and performed rapid testing for illnesses and entered information into electronic medical recordPrepared Patients for ExaminationsAssisted Physicians During ExaminationsExplained Medical Procedures to PatientsSterilized Medical InstrumentsPlaced and Removed SuturesCalling Prescriptions in to PharmaciesPreparing Patients for X-RaysAdministering Topical, Oral, or Intramuscular MedicationsVerified patient insurance informationProcessed payments for services rendered Show less

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  Texas Army National Guard

  Aug 2014 - May 2021

  Counseled employees on career progression, options, benefits, and incentives.Worked with Chief Operations Officer and other section supervisors to identify and counsel employees deemed unfit for contract continuation; Scheduled legal appointments and processed contract termination paperwork for those employees identified.Processed career extension and termination packets in assigned systemsSupervised the maintenance of the health, welfare and operational readiness of the organization.Developed and trained the organization’s employees on emergency actions, first aid, and physical fitness.Conducted personal and professional counseling, and routine inspections. Show less

  • Recruiter

    Sept 2017 - May 2021

  • Section Manager

    Aug 2014 - Aug 2017
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  The Austin Diagnostic Clinic

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

  Medical Assistant

  Took vital signs and performed rapid testing for illnesses and entered information into electronic medical recordPrepared Patients for ExaminationsAssisted Physicians During ExaminationsExplained Medical Procedures to PatientsSterilized Medical InstrumentsPlaced and Removed SuturesCalling Prescriptions in to PharmaciesPreparing Patients for X-RaysAdministering Topical, Oral, or Intramuscular Medications

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  Bexar County Military and Veterans Services Center

  Nov 2021 - Oct 2022

  Military and Veteran Service Officer

  Conduct appointments with, provide intake assessment, navigation, and career counselor duties to support veterans, eligible dependents, and community stakeholders.Assess and develop comprehensive pre-employment plans for transitioning service members, veterans, and their dependents, and follow-up with client to determine outcomes of services provided.Identify gaps in services and coordinate with outside agencies to complete pre-employment plans.Enter client data into client data base for metric reporting, administrative purposes, and analytical tasks.Understand the requirements of training, pre-employment, and placement, as it relates to to statistics reported to the Commissioner's Court.Prepare and conduct briefings, orientations, and workshops, and meetings.Meet additional requirements as needed and perform other duties as assigned. Show less

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  Serco

  Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

  Employment Resource Coordinator

  The ERC support the Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT) program efforts by assisting with Memoranda of Agreements and coordination of Brick and Mortar (B/M) employment workshops at select locations other than active military installations.- May coordinate virtual workshops- Listens to OBTT participants and assist them in identifying and prioritizing their needs- Provides screening and referral services and identify and utilize a network of local, regional, and state resources for employment and employment readiness- Serves as the point of contact for activities in their assigned area of responsibility for all stakeholders, including those from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Department of Defense, Department of Labor, State Adjutant General offices, American Job Centers, DOL VETS State Directors, and more- Manages supplies, instructional materials, and office equipment and prepares periodic reports- Ability to work extended hours, including weekdays, weekends, and some holidays, may be required to address emerging requirements under changing and constrained timelines- Market their services using approved messages and materials within their assigned region to increase awareness of services and perform outreach to Veterans, National Guard and Reserve Members, and their Spouses. Show less