Richard Benson, MPH

Experience

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  US Army

  Jun 2005 - Nov 2013

  Directly assisted the Battalion Commander in making decisions pertaining to the daily operations of the Battalion, including training and development of future Army Officers.- Planned and executed four Three-day Field Training Exercises for approximately 180 Cadets, which includes Land Navigation, Situational Training Exercises, and Patrol Lanes in a tactical environment.- Planned and executed daily Physical Training, weekly Leadership Lab Training, and Monthly Supplemental Training events.- Held a weekly Training Meeting to brief the staff on past, current, and future training plans within the Battallion. Show less Directly assisted Chief Operating Officer in determination of key decisions in reference to several issues including, but not limited to: space utilization, new staff positions, workstation upgrades, training requirements, and budget.- Planned, coordinated, and executed 100+ hospital care plans and projects with minimal supervision.- Managed task organization between 15-20 department heads/staff members.- Compiled and analyzed data corresponding to 12 departments’ workflow, supply utilization, budget, and patient satisfaction. Presented data to Hospital CEOs and CFOs upon numerous occasions via meetings, video teleconferences, and inter-office correspondence.Supervised employees in providing imaging service for a hospital, consisting of emergency response, patient wards, operating rooms, and outpatient services, in a Radiology Department that averaged 200 patients/day.- Directly supervised and counseled between 5-10 employees.- Coordinated employee schedules, assignments, goals, and performance evaluations and reviews.- Obtained and presented Quality Assurance/Quality Control reports to Chief of Radiology.Other positions held: Imaging Section NCOIC, Troop Medical Clinic Radiology NCOIC, Quality Assurance/Quality Control NCO, Training NCO, Squad Leader Show less

  • University of South Carolina Gamecock Battalion: Gold Bar Recruiter

    May 2013 - Nov 2013

  • University of South Carolina Gamecock Battalion: Cadet Chief of Operations

    Jan 2010 - May 2013

  • Moncrief Army Community Hospital: Operations Sergeant

    Jun 2005 - Jan 2010
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  Trane: Ingersoll Rand

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Process Design Consultant

  Developed and implemented a process tool to ensure that critical to quality employee certification requirements are met just in time to meet forecasted demand of products.- Used the principles of Lean Six-Sigma to facilitate the creation of a new process.- Utilized advanced statistical models to uncover and evaluate potential issues and improve operational effectiveness.- Generated a user friendly tool, based in Excel, which can be used for all core competencies.

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  United States Army Reserve

  Nov 2013 - Jul 2016

  874th Forward Surgical Team: Executive Officer/PAD Officer

  Assisted the Detachment Commander in determination of key/essential tasks and training, development of policies/procedures, and maintenance of supplies and personnel. Directly supervised 26 personnel, including five Field/Company Grade Officers, five Non-Commissioned Officers, 15 junior Enlisted Soldiers, and one Government Civilian. Prepared unit for deployment operations.

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  BDI Pharma, Inc

  Dec 2013 - Mar 2016

  Business Process Analyst

  Worked in conjunction with the Vice President, I.T. to deliver a broad range of support to the organization. Responsible to identify key areas for improvement and lead process improvement projects focused on collection, analysis, and reporting of KPIs in an on-going effort to increase overall company performance.- Identified, developed, and tracked key performance indicators, standardizing reports for Executives and Management.- Advised Executive Board and Management on evaluation criteria and applicability of data for goal-setting and influenced business strategy development within the organization, utilizing custom reporting and database modeling.- Improved overall timeliness and awareness of current sales trends through creation of customized dashboards within several programs including MS Excel/SharePoint and SAP BW/CRM/NetWeaver/BusinessObjects.- Other positions held: Sales Analyst Show less

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  US Army

  Jul 2016 - now

  Oversaw Joint Healthcare operations for Soldiers, Government Employees, and Partner Forces within Combined Joint Area of Operations. Planned and accounted for continued health service support for Emergency Response, Surgical Intervention, Behavioral sciences, Laboratory sciences, Optometry, Pharmacy, and Preventive medicine sciences.- Ensured the proper employment of multi-service Area Support (Echelon Above Brigade) medical assets in a combat zone.- Advised Commanders at various levels of command to determine key/essential tasks and training, develop of policies/procedures, and coordinate maintenance of supplies and personnel in austere environments.- Planned, prepared, and executed Warrior Task and medical training for medical professionals. Show less Assisted the Commander in determination of key/essential tasks and training, development of policies/procedures, and maintenance of supplies, and personnel readiness for a 3-star and 4-star Headquarters Company consisting of approximately 1,000 Soldiers. Assumed Command in the absence of the Commander. Coordinated with key entities across several agencies to ensure medical readiness of all personnel assigned to FORSCOM and USARC HQs. Ensured the successful transition of injured or retiring Soldiers. Show less Coordinated Healthcare operations for Soldiers, Government Employees, and Partner Forces within Combined Joint Area of Operations. Ensured continued support for Emergency Response, Surgical Intervention, Behavioral sciences, Laboratory sciences, Optometry, Pharmacy, and Preventive medicine sciences.- Coordinated the deployment of medical Soldiers at all levels of command.- Assisted the Commander in determination of key/essential tasks and training, development of policies/procedures, and maintenance of supplies and personnel in Field-based environments.- Planned, prepared, and executed Warrior Task and medical training for medical professionals. Show less

  • 98th Civil Affairs Battalion (SO)(A): Medical Operations Officer

    Feb 2024 - now

  • USARC Family Programs: Operations and Integrations Officer

    Oct 2022 - Jan 2024

  • USARCENT: Forward Company Commander

    Aug 2021 - Sept 2022

  • 1st ARMY: Exercise Project Officer (OC/T)

    Apr 2020 - Aug 2021

  • TF MED-A: Chief of Medical Operations

    May 2019 - Apr 2020

  • FORSCOM-USARC: STB Medical Officer / HHC Executive Officer

    Oct 2017 - May 2019

  • CJTF-OIR: Medical Operations Planner/Liaison Officer

    Nov 2016 - Sept 2017

  • TF MED-A: Operations/Intelligence Officer

    Jul 2016 - Nov 2016