Medical Air Force

DAVID W. MONTANO

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Medical Center Manager

Proven Medical Administrator and Human Resources professional with a solid

history of success elevating employer performance through skilled alignment

of HR strategy and operations with organizational needs. Adept at

maintaining employee morale and retention in highly challenging

environments including military combat zones and isolated regions. Advanced

expertise in implementing large-scale training and development programs

satisfying complex regulatory requirements. Valued contributor to executive-

level leadership in all aspects of Human Resources strategy.

Staff Training & Development ( Organizational Leadership ( Strategic

Planning ( Capital Management

Change Management ( Employee Engagement & Morale ( Performance Evaluation &

Improvement

Recruitment & Retention ( Community Relations ( Legal / Regulatory

Compliance ( Employee Welfare

Compensation & Benefits Strategy ( Change Management ( Organizational

Growth ( Risk Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSTIY, Fairborn, Ohio ( 2012-Present

Chief of Training Development: Serve as primary leadership focus for course

design and development at Wright State University's National Center for

Medical Readiness. Develop, write, and publish all curricula and training

platforms, with particular focus on emergency response in challenging

environments. Perform comprehensive research into needs of target

populations. Oversee recruitment of 7 adjunct instructors.

. Developed 11 courses within 7 months of hiring, exceeding course

development goals and completing all courses 1 month ahead of

deadline.

. Led establishment of supporting infrastructure including office e-

filing system and SharePoint access approach enabling

telecommunication functions and cross-departmental filing access.

. Introduced standardized course templates allowing further internal

development of new courses, as well as organizational metrics and

strategic goals allowing for course performance monitoring.

. Built consensus organization-wide for new initiatives, generating

internal support and cross-departmental cooperation resulting in

project completion well before deadline.

. Secured 2 separate storage areas and implemented processes to manage

inventory distribution, assuring fast and effective distribution of

over $3 million in inventory.

US AIR FORCE, Various Locations ( 1997-2012

Group Superintendent, 882nd/ 937th Training Group, Shepard / San Antonio,

Texas ( 2009-2012: Oversaw all operations of Air Force-enlisted medical

technical training center providing over 158 courses to as many as 1,500

students per day. Oversaw all operations of up to 600 enlisted staff as

leader of 6-person management team; directed curriculum development,

equipment acquisition and delivery, staff development and training, safety

and morale.

. Assured continued global medical capability for Department of Defense

as trainer to over 48,000 combat medics, corpsmen, and medical

technicians on yearly basis.

. Boosted student throughput 20%, increasing organizational capacity

from approximately 1,200 students per day to more than 1,500.

. Led transition from Sheppard to San Antonio Air Force Base,

coordinating housing, childcare, and family needs with 0 loss of

productivity.

. Achieved Excellent ratings during highly stringent Air Education and

Training Command's 2010 and 2012 inspection of academic compliance

areas.

. Increased student success in passing National Registry of Emergency

Medical Technicians exam by 27% and saved $2 million per year through

overhaul of key test preparation curricula.

. Negotiated on-base housing plan for over 200 airmen and 300 soldiers,

saving over $5.7 million.

. Implemented new morale-boosting initiatives that assured continued

staff engagement and commitment throughout period of challenging

transition.

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Squadron Superintendent, 383rd Training Squadron, Sheppard Air Force Base,

Texas ( 2007-2009: Led Air Force medical technical training squadron with

daily student load of approximately 600, aligning nursing and emergency

medical technician training programs with current DoD requirements. Managed

curriculum development, equipment and inventory, staff training and awards

programs, personnel safety, and family / housing issues. Managed both on-

site and remote teams of instructors.

. Overhauled awards processes, increasing number of staff awards

squadron-wide and dramatically improving morale.

. Achieved Outstanding Unit award, Meritorious Service medal, and

command-level special recognition for outstanding leadership.

. Implemented new rewards system identifying and rewarding staff who

completed military leadership education ahead of schedule, encouraging

staff engagement and training.

. Mentored 3 enlisted members into USAF officer commissioning programs.

Squadron Superintendent, 95th Medical Operations Squadron, Edwards Air

Force Base, California ( 2006-2007: Managed all operations of Air Force

health care organization with over 200 doctors, nurses, mental health

professionals, physical therapists, dentists, and supporting medics on

staff, serving larger population of over 9,000. Liaised with Commander

regarding employment matters, employee engagement and morale, HR policies

and procedures, staff development, and strategy.

. Assured successful passing of unit's Air Force-level Health Services

Inspection and achieved Excellent rating in Command-level Operational

Readiness Inspection.

. Developed and implemented comprehensive medical support strategy for

annual air show with over 70,000 attendees, drawing on both military

and community volunteers.

. Raised over $3,800 in funds by orchestrating base-wide Fun Run charity

event.

Group Superintendent, 65th Medical Group, Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal (

2003-2006: Led Air Force medical organization providing health care to

population of over 2,000 located on highly remote island more than 1,000

miles from nearest continent. Managed medical care for trans-Atlantic

flights experiencing medical emergencies, as well as medical support as

alternate site for space shuttle launches and landings. Advised command-

level staff regarding HR strategy, career development, and operations.

Managed reward and recognition programs and managed 3-person executive

support team.

. Facilitated 2 strategic working group sessions empowering

organizational stakeholders in developing mission, vision, goals, and

milestones.

. Achieved Best Medical Group rating throughout European command during

3 consecutive years; achieved 3rd best USAF medical treatment facility

out of 76 for 2 years.

. Chosen as Wing President of Top 3 Association, cited for excellence by

Major Command Special Interest Group.

. Assured outstanding 98.9% individual medical readiness rate, achieving

highest score throughout all Air Force operations and #1 ranking

organization-wide.

. Implemented base-level "Warrior Day" event generating teamwork,

competitive spirit, and connection between base staff and community.

Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (Department Level Director) of Medical

Operations, 820th Security Forces Group, Lackland / Moody Air Force Base,

Texas ( 1997-2003: Chosen to lead development of initial rapidly-deployable

medical support capability supporting over 200 members in remote

environments for up to 30 days without resupply. Served as active member of

paratrooper contingency response team delivering medical care to service

members in remote locations throughout Kuwait, Iraq, Kosovo, Albania, and

Egypt. Performed medical threat assessments and developed plans for

emergency coverage.

. Implemented unit medical capability model still in use today.

. Introduced focused recruitment program to attract and retain USAF IDMT

paratroopers.

. Established medical footprint required to support key missions

including Operation Iraqi Freedom.

. Chosen to brief Pentagon think tanks and USAF senior force protection

general regarding provision of care in remote and challenging areas.

. Selected by FBI medical director to train FBI hostage recovery team.

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EDUCATION

Doctoral Degree in Leadership in Organizational Management (Pending June

2014)

Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Master of Science in Human Relations

University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies

Excelsior College, Albany, New York

Associate of Science in Allied Health Sciences

Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell, Alabama

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

USAF Airman's Leadership School

USAF NCO Leadership School (Distinguished Graduate)

USAF Academic Instructor School

Middle Eastern Asian Orientation Communication

Russian European Orientation Communication

Intermediate Executive Skills Leadership

USAF SNCO Academy

USAF Chief Leadership Course

CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Manager Certification (CPM) CCAF License #005101

CITI Qualified

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA)

USAF Club Member

Past President of Sheppard AFB Chief Master Sergeant Association

Past Member of Unit-Level Top 3 Associations

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint

SPSS

SELECTED AWARDS

Defense Meritorious Service Medal

5 Meritorious Service Medals

Air Force Commendation Medal

3 Air Force Achievement Medals

Joint Service Achievement Medal

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