John R. Parker

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Phone: 540-***-****

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Objective:

A decorated officer in the Army’s Medical Service Corps, John Parker is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is seeking a career in social services and medical administration. Summary:

Parker’s effectiveness in leadership and management of medical support has been recognized by the award of three Army Commendation Medals, and his intellectual prowess was acknowledged by his receipt of the highest academic honors at James Madison University. His personal gifts in medical administration were commended by the Commander of the Fort Bliss Warrior Transition Unit when he called Parker the best Human Resource and Finance Manager he had observed in his 30-year military career. United States Army:

Nov 2018 to Apr 2020 Company Commander, Army Hospital, Ft. Polk, LA

- Selected in a highly competitive process to serve as the Headquarters Company Commander for Bayne Jones Army Hospital

- Ensured the training, welfare, good order and discipline, and readiness of 209 military personnel assigned to the hospital

- Streamlined medical administrative processes and reduced processing time by 25% Nov 2016 to Jul 2018: Chief Human Resources and Finance Manager Ft. Bliss, TX

- Selected to serve in a position normally assigned to a higher-ranking officer and was ranked as the top officer of his rank in the medical rehabilitation facility at Fort Bliss

- Oversaw the full spectrum of Human Resources, Finance, Patient Administration, and civilian Human Resources operation in support of the rehabilitation facility

- Achieved commendable ratings for all financial audits and headquarters staff inspections Nov 2014 to Aug 2016: Medical Platoon Leader, Tank Battalion, Ft. Bliss, TX

- Lead a mechanized medical platoon, organized to deploy and provide lifesaving and combat multiplying medical support for over 500 soldiers in support of the battalion’s combat mission

- Led 32 combat medics in readiness to deliver first responder medical care while effectively integrating medical planning into the tank battalion’s overall operational mission readiness

- Responsible for medical supplies and a tactical military ambulance fleet valued in excess of $3.2 million Military Awards:

- Army Commendation Medal June 2018

- Army Commendation Medal August 2016

- Army Commendation Medal April 2020

Education:

- Denver Seminary, M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2020-Present

- James Madison University, B.S., Geographic Science, Summa Cum Laude, 2014

- Reserve Officer Training Corps, Distinguished Military Graduate, 2014 Additional Experience and Activities:

- Special Needs Camp Counselor, Young Life Capernaum June 2017

- Intern, Office of Constituent Affairs, Louisiana State Capitol May-August 2014

- Humanitarian Aid Worker, Cochabamba, Bolivia July 2013 References: - Available Upon Request