Daniel Gruenstern

Experience

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  US Army

  Nov 2012 - Feb 2017

  - Ensured the successful deployment of 35 personnel, 3 aircraft, and 5 equipment trailers from El Paso, TX to Eastern Europe.- Commanded expeditionary operations establishing various Medevac sites which remained operational for up to three months. - Organized training and ensured continued proficiency of pilots. Conducted safety-based courses for ground support personnel. - Developed and conducted simulated training exercises to maintain continued proficiency in transporting/evacuating patients. 收起

  • Air Medical Evacuation Detachment Senior Leader – Sikorsky Black Hawk

    Jan 2016 - Feb 2017

  • Air Medical Evacuation Unit Manager – Sikorsky Black Hawk

    Mar 2014 - Jan 2016

  • Air Medical Evacuation Team Leader – Sikorsky Black Hawk

    Nov 2012 - Mar 2014
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  US Army

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2020

  - Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing misunderstandings and late tasks by 20%.- Trained, coached, and mentored staff to support smooth adoption of new Knowledge Management Program.- Chaired monthly meetings with senior leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones and tailor products to individual units. - Developed and managed operational and logistical plans for 5 departments consisting of 130 personnel and 15 helicopters.- Coordinated the transportation of 80,000 pounds of cargo in support of 30 training events attended by 5,000 pilots, fuelers, and supported soldiers. - Formed a training alliance with civilian EMS agencies to enhance safety and readiness. Ensured proficiency of 32 Paramedics.

  • Brigade Chief of Operations

    Sept 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Company Executive Officer

    Sept 2017 - Sept 2018
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  U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard

  Jun 2020 - Oct 2020

  Deputy Program Manager, Warrior Transition Support Program (WTSP)

  - Prioritized and coordinated all budgeting and hiring requirements managing over $2.7 million dollars in hiring funds and approximately $103,000 in Defense Travel System (DTS) and training funds.- Facilitated the hiring of 16 ADOS-RC positions and hiring for the newly established Remote Medical Management positions.- Provided administrative and operational support for the Army Reserve (AR) Soldiers attached to the 14 Soldier Recovery Units (SRU) and 18 members of the Warrior Transition Support Program (WTSP). 收起

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  CommutAir dba United Express

  Nov 2020 - Apr 2022

  First Officer

  - Operate throughout North & Central America on behalf of the United brand.- Conduct aircraft pre-flight inspections, verify maintenance status, load flight management computer, calculate performance data.- Trained in Upset Prevention and Recovery, Crew Resource Management, RNAV RNP & ILS CAT II approach procedures.

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  NetJets

  Apr 2022 - now

  First Officer