Terrance Wright, MBA, PMP

Experience

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  US Army

  Oct 2004 - Mar 2021

  Other Military Experience

  Operation Inherent Resolve in Baghdad Iraq, Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq, AIT Martin Army Community Hospital,

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  31st Combat Support Hospital – US Army, Fort Bliss

  Mar 2005 - Jan 2010

  Surgical Technician

  Provided surgical support to the surgical team, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of services. Prepared the operating room with the necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment. Monitored and maintained sterile fields to prevent infection and ensure patient safety.

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  Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center (KACC) - US Army

  Jun 2011 - Jun 2017

  Operating Room Manager/Sterile Processing Manager

  Supervised and trained surgical technologists, nurses, and support staff to maximize performance and productivity. Appointed as military department Lead for multiple medical sections including Orthopedics, Behavioral Health, Surgery, Sterile Processing, Anesthesia, and Surgical Recovery. Selected as Military human resources manager; instituted continuous weapons training program for over 200 Soldiers in accordance with US Army directives. Monitored budget, inventory, and equipment needs, and made recommendations to ensure optimal utilization of resources. Coordinated with the operating room team to optimize instrument and supply needs, ensuring efficient use of resources. Show less

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  Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital (BAACH) - US Army

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

  Sterile Processing Manager/Emergency Evacuation Officer

  Managed and oversaw all sterile processing activities for a military hospital. Trained and mentored subordinates to enhance their technical skills and knowledge. Collaborated with other departments to optimize overall hospital operations. Responsible for the coordination, performance, and scheduling of emergency evacuation flights for over 100 personnel.

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  115th Field Hospital - US Army

  Jun 2018 - May 2020

  Operating Room Manager/Transportation and Logistics Officer

  Managed the surgical department's daily operations to ensure patient care and regulatory compliance. Developed and implemented operational efficiency, waste reduction, and patient outcomes policies. Coordinated patient care and resource use with physicians, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals. Conducted railhead operations, commercial line hauls, container control, unit deployment list, and transportation of a combat field hospital.

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  286th Surgical Detachment - US Army

  Mar 2021 - Oct 2021

  Supervisor/Department Manager

  Oversaw the daily operations of the surgical department, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Managed staffing, scheduling, and training of over 35 direct and indirect reports including surgical technologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, EMTs, and sterile processing techs. Monitored budget and supply needs, making recommendations to enhance operational efficiency.

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  McDonald Army Health Center - US Army

  Oct 2021 - now

  Operating Room Manager/Department Manager

  Manage the daily operations of the operating room, ensuring adherence to infection control protocols, safety regulations, safety data sheets (SDS), and quality standards. Leads a team of surgical technologists, nurses, and support staff, providing training, coaching, and guidance to maximize performance and productivity across three different military hospitals. Appointed as a military department manager for the department of specialty care which included: Orthopedics, Behavioral Health, Surgery, Sterile Processing, sterile processing, women’s health, sleep, allergy, dermatology, gastroenterology, and optometry. Monitors budget, inventory, and equipment needs and makes recommendations to ensure optimal utilization of resources. Show less

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  University of Chicago - Office for Military-Affiliated Communities

  Mar 2024 - now

  Research Intern
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  Center for the Economics of Human Development

  Mar 2024 - now

  Research Operations Coordinatior