Experience

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  5th medical detachment

  Nov 1993 - Nov 1994

  Executive officer (tactical & project management)

  Executive Officer for a small unit of highly trained healthcare professionals specializing in diseases transmitted by entomological and animal sources. Conducted surveillance, research, and protective measures for the entire US Contingent in South Korea. Leading research included Hanta Virus, Leptospirosis, re-emergence of Malaria, and others.

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  Us army medical research detachment

  Dec 1995 - Dec 1998

  Chief, environmental health research (technology & health vulnerability assessments)

  Lead a research team and laboratory responsible for conducting state-of-the-art research for aeronautics, ground-based operations, health protection, and retrospective health exposure scenarios. Assisted major technology developers with profiles for safety, use and operation of small to large platform weapons, transportation, and protection gear through environmental sensing and diagnostic research.

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  61st area support medical battalion

  Jan 1998 - Sept 1999

  Chief, preventive medicine (operational management)

  Provided operational management to team-based organizations providing public health/preventive medicine, safety, and vulnerability assessment support. Designed and developed teams and personnel, trained, equipped, and implemented unique strategies to meet challenging missions in both domestic and international areas.

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  Us army europe

  Oct 1999 - Jul 2002

  Chief, preventive medicine operations (operational planning)

  Responsible for strategic and operational planning at the National Level including plans for homeland security, biosecurity, NATO defense, and biosurveillance initiatives.

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  133rd medical detachment (preventive medicine)

  Jul 2002 - Jun 2005

  Commander (executive management)

  Chief Executive Officer for a small unit of highly trained healthcare professionals working in the public health/preventive medicine industry focusing on biosurveillance, environmental surveillance and health, infectious diseases, food service, accident and injury prevention in both domestic and international areas under extreme, austere, or limited resource conditions.

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  Us army central

  Jul 2006 - Dec 2009

  Senior international health advisor

  Conducted detailed analysis of classified and unclassified sources to determine and develop strategic health policies and guidance for over 400,000 federal employees geographically dispersed throughout the Horn of Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Served as the primary Army medical planner, coordinator, and action officer for Security Cooperation (multi-national) events, exercises, and operations including Iraqi/Enduring Freedom. Developed medical engagement strategies for theater detention facilities to meet international and national regulations and served as the lead for the highly decorated medical assessment team that conducted bi-annual inspections of all US facilities. Developed timely medical intelligence products used for executive travel (General Officers) and critical operations (Special Operations). Conducted numerous site visits for operational planning purposes that included assessments of medical infrastructure, evacuation methods/assets, biosurveillance indicators, environmental sampling, and others to provide analytics, risk portfolios, and information/intelligence products. Served as the senior medical consultant and deployed on classified, critical operations in Pakistan, Kenya, Egypt, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Show less

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  Us special operations command

  Jan 2010 - Sept 2012

  Executive director, international health special operations

  Senior medical executive for Special Operations responsible for strategic force protection, operational security, Counter Proliferation/Terrorism, Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Chemical-Biological Defense. Advanced biosurveillance and biosecurity technologies while leveraging real-time remote monitoring, control, and feedback systems that saved countless lives. Produced decisive medical intelligence products directly supporting Counter Insurgency/Counter Terrorism planning and operations including high priority targets and search and rescue missions. Worked with industry leaders providing critical design, review, and implementation strategies for new technology exploitation within Special Operations and the DoD. Designed and conducted research and operational field tests of cutting edge technology with operations forces including handheld bioinformatics, rapid diagnostics, Chemical-Biological sensors, and medical technology. Architect to the Special Operations Command Biosurveillance Program of Record, the only one of its kind within DoD; developed to provide rapid data feedback on named areas of interest around the globe to prevent loss or degradation of multi-million dollar assets. Show less

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  Us central command

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2013

  Executive director, medical intelligence & public health (bioinformatics / biosurveillance)

  Health System Executive responsible for developing policies and guidance that made significant strategic and operational impacts for deployed personnel in areas such as force protection, actionable medical intelligence, implementation of new technology, and collaborative networks. Managed the Environmental Surveillance Program for Central Asia and the Middle East including the production of environmental, occupational, and infectious disease risk portfolios for over 300,000 federal and contract employees. Served as the Subject Matter Expert for Congressional Inquiries into health issues related to deployment into the Central Command Theater. Organized and led many panels to establish effective biosurveillance capabilities for Central Asia and the Middle East including critical input to the Disease Activity Watchboard and other classified programs. Provided senior consultation to Joint Program Execution Office for Chemical-Biological Defense, John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, and Department of Energy National Laboratories on development of predictive models for infectious diseases, biosurveillance common operating pictures, and employment of new technologies like genomic sequencing and handheld PCR. Show less

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  Shoreland, inc.

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2015

  Deputy director, global health risk

  Medical advisor providing comprehensive public health consultation and critical analysis on global health issues and risks to international industry leaders, US government agencies, the Department of Defense, and worldwide health providers/travelers. Developed robust medical information products and recommendations to guide decision-making regarding health and safety in over 35 countries in South/Central/North America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Conducted detailed on-the-ground assessments of medical infrastructure, biosurveillance indicators, evacuation methods/assets, and other critical medical factors and then synthesized data into state-of-the-art plans and surveys. Conducted critical needs assessments for medical field operatives; developed and taught specific training to fill the gap at tactical and operational levels. Provided consultation to Special Operations Command on the Biosurveillance Program of Record as the original author and developer of the program. Mentored 15 health professionals geographically dispersed. Invited speaker and guest lecturer for professional public health organizations and training institutes. Show less

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  Grand hampton

  Nov 2015 - Nov 2019

  Board of directors

  Serves on the Grand Hampton's Board of Directors, elected by a Homeowner Association of over 1700 homes. Protects homeowners and the community through financial management of an operating/reserve budget of over $3 million to include direction of upgrades, repairs, maintenance, investments, and compliance actions. Provides consultation on deed restrictions and bylaws, functions of sub-committees, community awareness, environmental, safety and health issues.

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  Slayer six global consulting

  Jul 2016 - now

  Global health consultant

  Strategic medical planning and analytics; international health and travel portfolios; health and safety risk/vulnerability analysis and mitigation strategies; critical training for medical intelligence, operations, preparedness, and company continuity of operations.

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  North tampa christian academy

  Aug 2019 - May 2020

  Assistant director, robotics & innovations
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  North tampa christian academy

  Aug 2020 - now

  Campus health office coordinator

  Provides pandemic / disaster planning and protocols for a private school that encompasses students from early childhood care starting at age 1 to a secondary education campus of K thru 12th grade. Establishes and manages first line health interactions for all students on both campuses. Conducts risk assessments and provides input to executive staff for Covid-19 related events, external class trips, and sporting events. Provides trainer related medical coverage at athletic events.