Robley Rigdon

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City: Acworth

State: GA

Zip: 30101

Country: USA

Phone: 706-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $60,000

Willing to Relocate

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ROBLEY S. RIGDON, MHA

HEALTH CARE LEADER

Multisite and Single-Facilities Operation and Management

Organizational Leadership and Empowerment

Start-up & Turnaround Management Expertise

SUMMARY

Multi-dimensional leader with experience applying an integrated, results-oriented management style to operational excellence, contingency planning, multi-site management, and budget allocation. Effective problem solver skilled in working through complex issues in compliance with government laws and regulations. Effectively performed in both strategic and operational planning assignments. Certified United States government agencies in their response to national disasters. Initiated and maintained multimillion dollar budgets worldwide. Exceptional multi-tasking abilities honed during multiple national disaster responses.

Key Strengths:

aa Strong leadership skills and success in building collaborative teams, motivating staff, and supporting individual professional development

aa Experienced in human resources and building strategic partnerships

aa Continually lauded for building effective relationships with physicians, clinical staff, and all levels of management

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Federal Emergency Management Agency, Atlanta, GA,

Deputy Branch Chief/Plans and Operations Officer (2010-2012)

Responsible for facilitating the strategic planning and support for the Department of Homeland Security, National Response Framework, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the National Disaster Medical System. Maintained a thorough knowledge and familiarity with critical infrastructure protection, federal, and non-governmental assets within the southeast United States. Actively provided expert knowledge and support for Emergency Management agencies. Used professional speaking and writing skills to communicate emergency management laws, regulations, policies, programs, procedures, and operational information to elected officials, directors, managers, supervisors, and emergency management professionals.

aa Selected to write the medical support plan for the Republican National Convention

aa Directed the U.S. Department of Defense emergency medical response for two hurricanes

aa Oversaw the Military Medical response for all large-scale emergencies and disasters for the eight states of the Southeast U.S.

aa Facilities manager and physical security officer for all property and associated office equipment

aa Instrumental in facilitating coordination meetings between governmental and civilian entities

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Martin Army Community Hospital, Columbus, GA

Chief Executive Officer/Battalion Executive Officer (2010)

Executive officer for the Fort Benning Hospital, which included a 72-bed hospital, four medical clinics, a Warrior Transition Battalion, and four geographically remote medical clinics in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. Served as the primary staff officer responsible for prioritizing, planning, and supervising the actions of 20 subordinate staff members.

aa Combined preventative medicine and post-combat health clinics into a single clinic saving the Army $4 million annually

aa Wrote and standardized the policy for replacing deployed physicians and nurses during combat operations. This plan was adopted by all military health care facilities in the southeast.

aa Maintained the unit budget and led the budget committee on a weekly basis

aa Led the integration process for new providers and staff members

Iraq Prison System, Baghdad Iraq

Chief Administrator (2009-2010)

Program manager and Chief Hospital Administrator for a joint task force that consisted of more than 100,000 beneficiaries. Assigned to plan and synchronize strategies and programs to transition the detainee healthcare system to the Government of Iraq. Served as the primary planner and administrative officer for a 420 soldier hospital and two medical units in four geographically separated areas. Supervised medical evacuation and primary care for over 10,000 coalition forces and 10,000 detainees.

aa Hand picked to lead the team that redesigned the United States Army detainee health care system over all other medical officers in the United States Army

aa Managed the planning and collaboration of strategies necessary to transfer successfully a modern, electronic healthcare system to the Government of Iraq

aa Created and coordinated all systematic changes with the Iraqi Minister of Health, US Surgeon General, US State Department, and The Joint Chiefs of Staff

Martin Army Community Hospital, Columbus, GA,

Chief Operations Officer/Chief of Operations (2008-2009)

Chief of Operations and Training Division for the Fort Benning Medical Command, which included a 72-bed hospital, four medical clinics, a Warrior Transition Battalion, and four geographically remote medical clinics in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. Responsible for all aspects of operations, training, and readiness of a multi-facility healthcare system serving more than 80,000 beneficiaries. Developed and evaluated contingency plans for the hospital during mobilization, emergencies, and administrative activities. Supervised readiness training, physical security and facilities protection, emergency preparedness response, and budget compliance.

aa Directly responsible for personnel readiness, training, mobilization, emergency planning, and all operations functions

aa Wrote the annual training plan for all providers and technicians who would replace deployed medical personnel in the eastern United States, streamlining the process by three weeks

aa Supervised the re-write of the hospital Emergency Operations Plan ensuring it met The Joint Commission requirements. This plan was adopted by all military medical facilities in the Southeast.

aa Managed the hospital supply and training budget

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Combat Support Hospital, Columbus, GA, /Bagram, Afghanistan

Chief Operations Officer/Chief of Operations (2004-2008)

Operations and Security officer for a 248-bed Combat Hospital. Was personally responsible for a staff of 13 direct reports and 210 daily subordinates, 150 periodic subordinates, and four subordinate units. Selected to synchronize internal and external hospital operations by coordinating with higher headquarters, subordinate elements, and outside agencies. Staffed and conducted future and near term planning. Ensured organizational readiness and supervised the hospitals budget committee. Provided security support to the organization, including physical security, operational security, automation security, and oversaw the issuing of federal security clearances.

aa Wrote the emergency medical response plan used by all bases in Afghanistan, coordinated the response to multiple mass casualty events

aa Supervised the military medical response to New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina as the Task Force Medical Operations Officer

aa Led multiple hospital committees ensuring efficient daily operations and seamless integration of new providers

ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

Hospital Company Commander, Seoul South Korea

Medical Operations Officer, 7th Special Forces Group and 3rd Special Forces Group

Medical Platoon Leader, 82d Airborne Division

Demonstration Parachutist, United States Army Parachute Team: The Golden Knights

Infantryman, 101st Airborne Division and the Berlin Brigade

EDUCATION

Master of Health Administration, University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science, North Georgia College and State University

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Medical Operations, Plans, and Training Course, San Antonio, TX.

Medical Logistics Management Course, San Antonio, TX.

Defense Support to Civilian Authorities Course, Denver, CO.

Anti-Terrorism Level II Instructor Course, Columbus, GA.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

References available upon request

Willing to relocate

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