Ashley Alameda

Experience

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  HHB, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Personnel Actions Clerk
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  Cubic Enterprise

  May 2008 - Mar 2009

  Military Pay Coordinator

  • Performed approximately 37 in-processing briefs for an average of 35 personnel per brief newly assigned to the installation resulting in the successful administrative induction of approximately 1,295 service members.• Verified documents and personnel action packets for accuracy, completion and processing with 0% deficiencies.• Served as the Customer Service representative, answering pay related inquiries for Soldiers, unit representatives and family members on a regular basis, with professionalism, tact and sensitivity. Show less

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  Soldier Family Medical Clinic, William Beaumont Army Medical Center

  Apr 2009 - Jan 2010

  Medical Support Assistant

  • Scheduled an average of 28 patient medical appointments for initial and follow-up appointments, 15 minor procedures, and 18 physicals and health assessments per week.• Was first point of contact for all patients entering the clinic, answering all inquiries in person and telephonically, offering empathy and understanding of each situation.• Deconflicted a multitude of tense situations with patients, due to rescheduling of appointments for various reasons or other unforeseen circumstances, ensuring the patient felt taken care of. Show less

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  492nd Minimal Care Detachment, US Army Reserves

  Dec 2011 - Nov 2012

  Executive Officer, Medical Service Corp

  • Maintained personnel accountability and strength management of 32 of Soldiers and equipment valued at $37,000. • Served as the Executive Officer to the Commander during field mission that supported 152 Soldiers.• Served as the Additional Duty Safety Officer during field exercise, ensuring 100% safe environment for 152 military members.• Led a 27-member element for a minimal care detachment medical unit.

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  The Tatitlek Corporation

  May 2012 - Mar 2014

  Media Specialist II

  • Received national attention for four news stories, resulting in publications featured on multiple Army related websites, Yahoo News and local news television stations• Pioneered organization Facebook page and gained over 11,000 followers in 15 months.• 47 articles and 94 photos published in an Army installation newspaper, The Fort Bliss Bugle, which had 10,000+ readers.

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  U.S. Army Central Command (ARCENT)

  Mar 2014 - Jul 2016

  • Spearheaded successful Combined Federal Campaign raising $30,000 for charity; lauded by senior leadership.• Created and published three division level orders, twenty mid-level command orders and eleven corresponding fragmentation orders disseminating assignments and information for 23 missions.• Coordinated and facilitated 30 training events to fulfill the requirements in accordance with Army regulations.• Created and maintained Annual Training Guidance Calendar, relaying schedule information for the fiscal year. • Trained and supervised a team of four, working directly under the mid-level command team. • Assisted in the transition of a major combatant mission from one division headquarters to another. • Completed the Danish Contingent 25K Road March and the Bataan Memorial Death March (3rd time).• Came in 2nd place in the Operation Inherent Resolve 65K Ultra Marathon, Individual Female. Show less • Assisted the Operations Officer with writing training schedules for 44 Army Reserve and National Guard units, resulting in the creation of 132 operation orders and scheduling of 8-10 required training events per unit. • Awarded for a successful redeployment of over 2,200 Soldiers during a four month surge where transitioning personnel increased by 40 percent.• Oversaw billeting and improved quality of life for over 9,000 service members residing at a simulated forward operating base during their pre-mobilization training. • Was the primary point of contact for individual state side mobilized personnel and liaison for all advance parties for incoming units, preparing for their main body arrivals. • Managed eight government contracted employees in compliance with contractual guidelines and policies• Successfully coordinated with outside agencies to manipulate a training schedule, resulting in an expedited plan that completed requirements for a National Guard unit early and all 149 Soldiers home for Christmas.• Completed a year-long mobilization to Fort Bliss, assuming responsibility of the mobilization platform mission under the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security. Show less

  • Assistant Battalion Operations Officer

    Mar 2015 - Jul 2016

  • Deputy Operations Officer in Charge

    Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
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  5th Armored Brigade

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2017

  Brigade Adjutant

  Served as the Brigade Adjutant serving the Brigade with a strength of approximately 840 Soldiers. Responsible for synchronizing Brigade Command Group activities, calendars, information, and support. Served as a staff conduit between the Brigade and subordinate Battalions in order to ensure unity of effort and communication. Responsible for the training, development, safety and welfare of one Non-Commission Officer and Department of the Army Civilian and their families. Areas of special emphasis include Protocol, Public Affairs, document review, meeting facilitation, Battle Rhythm highlights, SHARP Victim Advocate duties, and Hail/Farewell event coordination.• Created 39 farewell gifts given by the Brigade Commander to departing personnel and assisted in planning four Brigade hail/farewell events. • Consolidated bi-weekly submissions of notes into a streamlined, well-written document to be dispersed throughout the Brigade staff and Executive Officers of the 13 subordinate battalions. • Reviewed all office correspondence and written articles produced by the Brigade Staff prior to submission for approval by the Commander for grammar, accuracy, and correct format. • Reviewed calendars for each of the four members of the Command Group in order to reduce conflicting schedules, meetings, appointments, trips and events. • Created and distributed itineraries of events for Distinguished Visitors and their staff. • Increased Social Media presence by 28 percent through article publishing, promotion, and networking. Show less

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  396th Combat Support Hospital

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2021

  Health Services Materiel and Equipment Manager

  Served as the Health Services Material Officer for a forward deployable 248-bed Combat Support Hospital and medical battalion consisting of over 810 personnel across the western United States with a combined property book value of over $54 million. Supervised a team of seven full-time and four part-time logistics personnel. Responsible for day-to-day sustainment operations including property book management, reporting, logistics planning, and resource management. • Created and facilitated over 500 lateral transfer and turn-in actions using direct tracking and constant communication with staff, decreasing execution times and ensuring complete and accurate record-keeping for accountability and historical documentation.• Successfully coordinated equipment management, inventory, and account transformation during the unit conversion from a combat support hospital to a hospital center and two field hospitals, resulting in the first conversion in the US Army Reserve to complete the transition by the suspense date.• Was instrumental in the coordination of shipping to and from- the unit’s two annual culminating training events, working with transportation contractors, commercial truck drivers, and Equipment Concentration Station staff, to ensure mission completion through equipment availability.• Served as the Battalion Container Control Officer, responsible for inspecting, reporting, and tracking the 48 shipping and storage containers owned by the organization, stored at locations across the West Coast. • Produced monthly and quarterly Unit Status Reports for over 178 lines of equipment for the Battalion and the four subordinate units. • Facilitated equipment movement to and from overseas locations for four deploying units. • Has active Top Secret Security Clearance.• Coordinated multiple team building events, introducing “Baby Orders” and unit social functions to build comradery, esprit décor, and unit cohesion for unit service members. Show less

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  U.S. Army 3rd Medical Recruiting Battalion

  Jul 2021 - Jun 2023

  Army Medical Health Care Recruiting Station Officer

  Served as the Officer-in-Charge of a medical recruiting station consisting of three Soldiers in an area dispersed over two states covering 8,817 square miles of Ohio and Northern Kentucky. Provides oversight and support for recruiting qualified healthcare professionals for the Army Medical Department from 39 universities and 54 hospitals. Collaborates and cultivates enduring partnerships with community resources vital to the station’s mission sustainment. Manages property valued at over $100,000 to include a two-government vehicle fleet. • Compiled application packets for five applicants submitted to the Army Medical Accession Board, resulting in all five applicants being selected and earning a 100% selection rate for the first quarter.• Coordinated and planned our involvement in 15 recruiting events such as university career fairs, class presentations, and professional conferences, resulting in multiple applicant leads for appointments• Coordinated a staff officer visit that included local community partners from multiple organizations resulting in cross-communication for staffing issues between Army recruiting, the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, and Army Reserve Troop Program Unit vacancies. Show less

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  Baylor University

  Jun 2023 - Jul 2024

  Graduate Student

  Currently studying for a dual master's in healthcare and business administration.

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  Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

  Jul 2024 - now

  Administrative Resident