ROBERT CAMPBELL, JR., PHD, MS
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CLINICAL RESEARCH EPIDEMIOLOGIST/ DATA SCIENTIST
Accomplished and dedicated Clinical Research Epidemiologist with extensive experience in health disparities, health services and outcomes research in academic, federal government, military and regulatory settings. Expertise includes pharmacoepidemiology of gastrointestinal, dental, and dermatologic therapeutic areas, lupus outcomes research, grant and proposal writing, large database analyses and presentation of research findings through publications and symposiums. Highly sought-after journal reviewer and mentor. Unique and valuable balance of high-level military experience and civilian research experience consistently exceeding objectives. Articulate speaker with exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities. Strong reputation as an expert researcher who produces compelling findings in scientific journals instrumental in the development of new treatments and therapies. Devoted volunteer who utilizes every opportunity to educate uninsured and underinsured individuals and groups about health disparities, incarceration, childhood sexual abuse and their correlations. Moderate French fluency and expertise in:
Systematic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Carolina Lupus (CLU) Study
Millennium Cohort Health Study
Cancer Registries/EHR
Veterans/Homeless Medical Care
Pharmacoepidemiology
Drug and Therapeutic Biologic Products
Drug Detection and Reduction Program
Program Evaluation
Big Data to Knowledge (BD2K, OMP)
Cutaneous melanoma
Quantitative Analyses
YRBSS database
National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses Data/Workforce Dashboard
Health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), OMOP
Health Disparities
Psychosomatic Symptoms
Food And Drug Administration
Behavioral Health and Integration Program
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Screening
SAS, SQL, R, Epi Info, Tableau, SPSS
MHS Data Repository; OMOP
Area Health Resources Diversity Dashboard
National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Database
PROFESSIONAL AND MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement 2024-2025
of Military Medicine - Senior Scientist III/ USUHS– Bethesda, MD - 40 hrs/wk
As Principal Investigator, developed autoimmune disease, weight management, and mental health amongst mid-life active duty service peri- and menopausal women letter of intent and grant proposal utilizing OMOP standards
As senior epidemiologist, provided epidemiological critique of an external body mass index grant proposal
Obtained Tier 3/Secret interim clearance to perform Military Health Systems Data Repository analyses
Collaborated with USUHS faculty on proposed research topics and epidemiological methods and biostatistical concepts for lectures
Collated first draft of a Hub-and-Spoke telehealth protocol to diagnosis and treat active duty child dependents with neurodevelopmental disorders, especially fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Spear-headed first VA and USUHS Hub-and-Spoke, telehealth information session
Health and Human Services-Health Resources 2022 - 2023
and Service Administration-Division of National Health Service Corps
Health Scientist (temporary services contractor; 40hrs/wk)
Using advanced quantitative modeling statistical analyses, identified factors associated with health professionals remaining in medically underserved areas (MUAs) and communities after completion of scholarship/loan obligation using various HRSA databases
Validated health professionals annual projections in socially disadvantages areas and MUAs using various HEOR databases (e.g., BLS, Statista, World Health Organization, OECD)
Identified demographic and social factors associated with health professional maldistributions and shortages in rural and urban settings
Analyzed American Community Survey data to project healthcare shortages, especially in MUAs
Eastern Virginia Medical School 2016-2021
Master of Public Health-Center for Health and Discovery Assistant Professor- Norfolk, VA- 40 hrs/wk
Collaborated with faculty, residents, fellows, MPH and MD students, medical fellows and residents
Participated in academic, clinical, and research activities to include managing NIH grants and multi- university collaborative agreements
Presented statistical sampling and quantitative methods materials
Provided leadership and support in research project development, proposal, data collection, reporting and promulgation of research results
Established practicum opportunities and advise students
Developed internal and external research collaborations
Provided consulting research services on study design and statistical methods to medical students and clinicians using HER and OMOP standards
Highlighted social determinants of health associated with chronic and infectious diseases
Recruited, mentored and advised minority students with admission to medical schools
Conducted proteomics research amongst systemic lupus erythematosus patients of African and other ancestry using OMOP dataset guidelines
Navy Marine Corps Public Health Center (Health Analysis Division) 2015 - 2016
Navy Medical Center Portsmouth, VA
Health Analyst/Senior Epidemiologist - 40 hrs/wk
Provided epidemiologic and cost effective expertise and leadership to improve the Navy Healthcare outcomes through evidence-based methods and clinical health analyses.
Conducted program analysis and evaluation of Tri-Service Internal Behavioral Health Consultant Training.
One of only six health analysts selected to evaluate the Air Force-developed Health Services Data Warehouse (HSDW) large database as the underlying data system for the Partnership for Improvement (P4I).
Developed clinical models to test HSDW-CareMart using the Johns Hopkins Adjusted Clinical Groups (ACG) systems for advanced sampling and predictive quantitative analytics to identify clinical and demographic characteristics of opioid misusers and PTSD seeking-support behaviors amongst active duty Navy and Marine Corps service personnel.
Identified demographic and clinical characteristics amongst users of the Navy’s Behavioral Health Integrated Program (BHIP)-Medical Homeport Program (MHP).
Reviewed DoN, USMC, and DoD policies addressing prescription drug misuse and recommending best practices and policies in order to identify gaps in order to address and resolve issues mandated by the DoN’s Drug Detection and Reduction Program.
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RESERVES 2013- 2015
Secretary of the Air Force-Inspector General; Inspections/Conflicts and Resolutions- The Pentagon Rank: Lieutenant Colonel (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance) Chief, Integration and Policy - 60 hrs/wk
Tapped by Air Force Deputy Inspector General (IG) to assess reserve utilization; resulting in eight initiatives to maximize reserve component support to the IG.
Modeled cost-cutting initiatives for the Air Force IG training course during a period of extensive financial constraint.
Developed recommendations for the implementation of the new Air Force Inspection System through the Commanders Implementation Policy (CCIP).
Designed competitive AFR, ANG, and civilian manning tri-chart and related funding justification documentation for CCIP implementation.
Designed competitive RAPIDS manning tri-folds for CCIP AF-wide funding.
Modeled options for AF-wide IG Complaints Resolution Training; identified over 60% cost variance; enabled data-driven decision.
Re-energized efforts on delinquent cases through convenience sampling--cut backlog by 80% after only 2 weeks.
Set standards; executed comprehensive IG database analysis—identified non-compliant cases utilizing random sampling analyses for MAJCOM corrective action.
Resolved high-vis Gov't Info Release ISO federal litigation & media requests while protecting all parties’ rights.
Systematically assessed/tasked DoD Hotline referrals using cluster sampling methods--efforts eliminated over 200 case backlog.
Food and Drug Administration 2013 – 2014
Epidemiology Reviewer – Silver Spring, MD - 40 hrs/wk
Conducted epidemiological reviews and analyses of regulatory submissions or other data for either proposed or completed pharmacoepidemiology studies or other analyses related to the safety of drug and therapeutic biologic products.
Initiated, planned and executed epidemiologic studies to address drug safety issues of public health importance; develops/refines methodologies and analytic techniques.
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RESERVES 2008- 2013
Standing Joint Forces Command Headquarters- Norfolk Naval Station, VA Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Senior Air Operations Plans Officer – 60 hrs/wk
Assessed effects of kinetic and non-kinetic action by joint, coalition and interagency forces to achieve US foreign policy.
Continuously sought-after #1 professional, statistician & epidemiologist selected as deputy director for HQ ACC Chief Scientist to assist with new weapon development and represent Chief Scientist during 4- star level weekly meetings
Conducted thorough review of STEM packages which led to unprecedented AF-level ACC wins in 4 of 6 air, space, and missiles categories.
Provided research expertise to members with non-worldwide deployable medical issues.
HENRY JACKSON FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MILITARY MEDICINE/DEPLOYMENT HEALTH CLINICAL CENTER 2010 - 2011
Clinical Research Epidemiologist - Washington, DC - 40 hrs/wk
Led Deployment Health Clinical Center research and investigation of the Millennium Cohort Health Study formed to identify multiple somatic symptoms in U.S. military personnel.
Mentored USUHS psychiatric and psychological clinical fellows resulting in regional and international abstract (detailing the impact of parental deployment on children) conferences and journal acceptance.
Developed NIH-level proposal to evaluate PTSD Theatre of War performances. Analysis instrumental in play performance receiving NIH and DoD funding.
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA (MUSC) - Charleston, SC
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - 40 hrs/wk 2006 – 2009
Investigated the clinical and economic burden of SLE from the CLU database resulting in the acceptance of two papers in high-impact peer review journals.
Developed Military Entrance Processing Stations Health Disparities Eradication Project proposal leading to MUSC receiving a $1M grant to examine the effects of hypertension and diabetes on entering military recruits.
Provided Health Disparities seminars to religious and social men’s groups; prostate cancer awareness and community involvement in the Black church
NIH/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences - Research Triangle Park, NC Health Scientist/Pre-doctoral Fellow
/Special Visitor/Research Analyst - 40 hrs/wk 2002 – 2005
Identified the clinical and societal burden of CLU cases by describing the 5-year mortality risk and its association with demographic characteristics and disease-related factors. Results accepted for publication in peer-review journal.
Detailed summaries of all NIEHS research by author, disease, and NIH department for submission to the Library of Congress. Analysis critical in NIEHS investigators not receiving a decrease in NIH funding the next FY.
The Otis Moss, Jr.-University Hospitals Medical Center; Cleveland, OH
Consultant - 40 hrs/wk 2000 – 2004
Developed a pilot study to measure inappropriate emergency care use amongst African-American senior citizens
Summarized survey results and provided ongoing analysis of medical center patient’s emergency room utilization patterns and concerns.
Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, Cleveland, OH
Consultant 20 hrs/wk 1999 - 1999
Developed a quality and utilization questionnaire and database of adult and child trauma victims.
Analyzed emergency medical technicians’ response times to calls utilizing random sampling.
Lucent Technologies/Volt Managed Services Group (MSG), Columbus, OH
On-Site Managed Services Representative - 40 hrs/wk 1998 - 1999
Coordinated recruitment and hiring of temporary technical consultants
Supervised MSG staff.
Improved relationship between Lucent managers, MSG, and vendors; managed contracts
Ohio Wesleyan College Upward Bound, Delaware, OH
Chemistry Instructor 1998 - 1998
Developed 5-week chemistry curriculum.
Taught chemistry lectures and laboratories to economically disadvantaged high school students during the summer.
Outcomes Management Group, Inc., Columbus, OH
Statistical Analyst 1995 - 1998
Designed and interpreted "Sexual Violence Attitude Survey" which was published in July/August 1997 issue of Emerge magazine.
Developed and analyzed the 1997 and 1998 National Medical Association Annual Convention Assembly program evaluation results.
The Ohio State University (Treasurer’s Office) - Columbus, OH
Graduate Administrative Assistant - 20 hrs/wk 1994 - 1997
Developed departmental e-mail tracking system, trained personnel on database, word processing and graphic arts software.
Posted and updated graduate, dependent and employee fee authorizations.
Published monthly “Adopt-A School” newsletter and tutored high school students in mathematics, science and French.
Sterling Software, Dublin, OH
Customer Service Representative/Lead Qualifier - 40 hrs/wk 1994 - 1994
Coordinated electronic data interchange (EDI) network and software connections with implementation specialists, vendors and suppliers.
Verified accounts and assessed service quality.
Columbus City Schools, Columbus, OH
Substitute Teacher - 40 hrs/wk 1994 - 1994
Taught middle school students French, Latin, mathematics, English, and science.
Served as a mentor and tutor for athletes and behaviorally challenged students.
Central State University, Wilberforce, OH
Graduate Research Assistant 30 hrs/wk 1993 -1994
Assisted Director of the Center for Applied Mathematics/University Consortium for Research and Development as the coordinator of minority summer programs.
Developed math curriculum and special activities for high school and college minority students at Central State University and The Ohio State University.
The College of Charleston; Charleston, SC
Admissions Counselor/Undergraduate Studies Intern - 40 hrs/wk 1989 - 1993
Managed South Carolina Access and Equity minority recruitment grant.
Counseled and recruited prospective students for undergraduate admissions.
Assisted with the review and decision process of candidates, and coordinated all Admissions minority recruitment activities.
Coordinated community mentorship program (Project TYME-Training Young Men for Excellence) with inner-city YWCA.
Conducted minority student retention and recruitment survey.
Organized and formulated interviews, questionnaires and survey coding.
Victory Christian Academy; Sacramento, CA
Earth Science Teacher - 40 hrs/wk 1988-1989
Taught Earth Science concepts from Christian point-of-view The Citadel, Charleston, SC
Admissions Counselor - 40 hrs/wk 1987 – 1988
Attended local, regional and national college fairs to interview and recruit prospective candidates for the Corps of Cadets.
Assisted in the review and decision process of undergraduate candidates.
Served as The Citadel’s 3rd Minority Recruiter responsible for community outreach to local and state minority high schools
EDUCATION
Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, OH)
Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, May 2006
(Health Services Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmacoeconomics, Cost Analysis, Pharmacoepidemiology) Dissertation: The Burden of Disease among Carolina Lupus Patients: Humanistic, Economic, and Clinical Factors
The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH).
M.S. in Preventive Medicine, August 1997, Thesis: A Retrospective Analysis of Prednisone Dosage for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients.
The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina (Charleston, SC)
B.A. in Modern Languages (French), May 1987. Minor in International Studies with emphasis in Business Administration and higher level mathematics.
ADDENDUM
PUBLICATIONS, ABSTRACTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
Sarah E. Birk, David A. Baran, Robert Campbell Jr., John M. Herre, Hessam Sadatsafavi and Amin Yehya, Clinical Outcomes of Ventricular Assist Device Support by HIV Infection Status: An STS-Intermacs Analysis; VAD Support Outcomes by HIV Infection Status, Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, (2023) doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healun.2023.04.014
Hart L, van Tilburg M, Campbell Jr R, Faldoski, R, Nazareth M, Ndugga M, Coltrane C, and de Ferris M. Association of Youth Health Care Transition Readiness to Role Overload among Parents of Children with Chronic Illness. Child: Care, Health, and Development 2019 07 23;45(4):577-584. Epub 2019 May 23.
Frank J Castora, Barbara L Conyers, Blake S Gershon, Kimberly A Kerns, Robert Campbell Jr, Fatma Simsek-Duran. The T9861C Mutation in the mtDNA-Encoded Cytochrome C Oxidase Subunit III Gene Occurs in High Frequency but with Unequal Distribution in the Alzheimer’s Disease Brain. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, vol. 72, no. 1, pp. 257-269, 2019
Millegan J, Engel C, Liu X, Dinneen M. Parental Iraq/Afghanistan deployment and child psychiatric hospitalization in the
U.S. military. Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2013;35(5):556-560. doi:10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2013.04.015; Campbell Jr. R
Acknowledgement
Campbell R Jr, Cooper GS, Gilkeson GS. The impact of systemic lupus erythematosus on employment. J Rheumatol. 2009;36(11):2470-2475. doi:10.3899/jrheum.080586
Campbell Jr. R, Cooper GS, Gilkeson GS. Two Aspects of the Clinical and Humanistic Burden of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Mortality Risk and Quality of Life Early in the course of the Disease. Arthritis Rheum. 2008 Apr 15;59(4):458-64. Selected as best methods paper for 2008 amongst editors presenting at the 2008 American College of Rheumatism/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ACR/ARHP) Clinical Research Conference (Session I: Methods for Non-Pharmacologic Interventions).
Calvo-Alén J, Alarcón GS, Campbell R Jr, Fernández M, Reveille JD, Cooper GS. Lack
of recording of systemic lupus erythematosus in the death certificates of lupus patients Rheumatology (Oxford). 2005 Sep;44(9):1186-9. Epub 2005 Jun 14.
CLINICAL AND GENETIC BIOMARKERS OF PULMONARY FIBROSIS AMONG GULLAH SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS PATIENTS
Robert Campbell, Jr. PhD 1, Julius Nyalwidhe, PhD2, and Christopher Gignoux, PhD3
1 PRIDE Program University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, 2 Leroy T. Canoles Jr. Cancer Research Center, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, 3 Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine, University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO; Thomas Petty Aspen Lung Conference, 66th Annual Meeting; June 4-7, 2024; Aspen, CO.
Adaptive Immune Responses in Lung Disease: Moderators – Chris Evans, PhD, Robert Campbell, Jr., PhD, MS STATE OF THE ART Frances E. Lund, Ph.D. University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama- “Role of B-Cells in Adaptive Immunity and Autoimmunity” Aspen Lung Conference, Aspen, CO, June 10, 2022
THE ROLE OF INNATE AND ADAPTIVE IMMUNITY AMONG GULLAH SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS PATIENTS IN ELUCIDATING PULMONARY OUTCOMES
Robert Campbell, Jr. PhD 1, Julius Nyalwidhe, PhD2, and Christopher Gignoux, PhD3
1 PRIDE Program University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, 2 Leroy T. Canoles Jr. Cancer Research Center, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, 3 Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine, University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO; Thomas Petty Aspen Lung Conference, 64th Annual Meeting, June 8-11, 2022; Aspen, CO.
Validation of a Chronic Rhinosinusitis Disease Activity MEASURE
Banruo Yang, BS, Daniel Trotier, BS, Matthew Lelegren, MD, Jaclyn Simpkins, PhD Jiangtao Luo, PhD, Robert Campbell, PhD, Kent Lam, MD, Joseph Han, MD; Oral presentation, AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience September 10-14, 2022, Philadelphia, PA.
A Retrospective Validation of Disease Activity Questionnaire for Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Banruo Yang, BS, Daniel Trotier, BS, Matthew Lelegren, MD, Jaclyn Simpkins, PhD Jiangtao Luo, PhD, Robert Campbell, PhD, Kent Lam, MD, Joseph Han, MD;
Poster presentation, Virginia Society of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery; 2022 VSO-HNS Annual Meeting April 8-9, 2022
A Retrospective Validation of Disease Activity Questionnaire for Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Banruo Yang, BS, Daniel Trotier, BS, Matthew Lelegren, MD, Jiangtao Luo, PhD, Robert Campbell Jr, PhD, Kent Lam, MD, Joseph Han, MD; Poster presentation, EVMS Student Research Day, October 15, 2021
The Economic Burden of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus among Patients of the Carolina Lupus Study Early in the Course of Disease
Robert Campbell, Jr. PhD 1,2 Glinda S. Cooper, PhD 3, Gary S. Gilkeson, MD 1,2
1 Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 2 Ralph H Johnson VAMC, Charleston, SC
3 US Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC ACR/ARHP 2008 Concurrent Oral Abstract Session (#677) October 24-29, 2008, San Francisco, CA
International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) 13th Annual Meeting, Poster Session, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May 3-7, 2008
A Longitudinal Analysis of Demographic and Clinical Factors Associated with Work Loss among Lupus Nephritis Patients
Robert Campbell, Jr. PhD1, Glinda S. Cooper, PhD3, Gary S. Gilkeson, MD 1,2
1Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, 2Ralph H Johnson VAMC, Charleston, SC
3US Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC
2008 Network of Minority Research Investigators (NMRI)/NIDDK Annual Workshop Poster Session, Rockville, MD, April 24–25, 2008.
RESEARCH SKILLS & SPECIAL PROJECTS
Research Advisor- 2020- Present; Amber Dorsey; PhD Candidate- Norfolk State University; Evaluating Help- seeking Intentions among Black and White Males with Post-secondary Education after Diagnosis
Health Finance -“The New Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation System (VERA): The Cleveland Area VA Health Systems Network Perspective”
Large Health Care Data Bases -“Factors Associated with the Health Care Utilization of Formerly and Never Homeless Persons”
Independent Study -“Retrospective Analysis of the SLE Diagnosis of Veterans of the Louis Stokes Veterans Affairs Medical Center”
JOURNAL MANUSCRIPT REVIEWER
Arthritis Care and Research Arthritis and Rheumatism Journal of Rheumatism PharmacoEconomics
MEMBERSHIPS
2003-present Member, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
2003-present Member, Society for Epidemiologic Research
2004-2008 Member, International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology
2004-2011 Member, International Society for Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research 2006-present Member, American College of Epidemiology
2007-2009 Member, American College of Rheumatology-Association of Rheumatology Health Professions
2014-present Member, American Chemical Society
2016-present Member, American Public Health Association
2016-present Board Member, Stop Child Sexual Abuse
SPECIAL EXPERTISE AND COMPETENCIES
Grant Writing
OMOP standardization training
Aster Teradata (CareMart-Defense Health Agency) Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MeDRA) Epidemiology in Drug Safety
Clinical Trials
Technical Writing for Reviewers
Writing and Publishing a Scientific Paper
Document Archiving, Reporting and Regulatory Tracking System (DAARTS) Basic Drug Law
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Pivot tables)
Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) versions 7.0-9.4/ SAS Enterprise, SQL SPSS software
R software STATA software
Tableau Visualization software ICD coding
Military Health System (MHS) Data Repository (MDR); AHLTA Information Decision and Support Data Mart (EIDS M2) Standard Ambulatory Disease Registry (SADR)
Standard Inpatient Disease Registry (SIDR) EndNote reference software
Epi Info software
Sigma Xi Grantsmanship Workshop graduate PDQ_MED Training
SCOPUS/Web of Science Adobe Acrobat
MS Publisher
Annual Training (e.g., Human Trafficking, HIPPA, Diversity, Computer Security) French fluency (comprehension and intermediate level speaker)
DETAILED MILITARY EXPERIENCES
February 2010 – July 2010 (6-month deployment) ISAF/NATO Headquarters-JTF 435; Kabul, Afghanistan Biometrics Plans Officer
Assisted Afghan Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, USAID, US Embassy, and other US organizations develop the recruitment and enrollment plan for the new Afghan identification card. Developed RFPs for biometric enrollment technicians and marketing strategy while conducting other contract administration and plans duties in support of the new citizen id. Assisted ISAF Afghan workers apply for US Special Immigration Visa. Selected to present Joint Task Force 435’s current and future use of biometric enrollment in Afghan Rule of Law at US Ambassador to Afghanistan-sponsored NATO/ISAF military-civilian conference.
March 2008- December 2008
Standing Joint Forces Command Headquarters- Norfolk Naval Station, VA; Langley Air Force Base, VA Assessment Supervisor-Deputy Intelligence Officer/Chief of Staff to Scientific Advisor
Developed, coordinated, and implemented logistical plans in defense of warriors supporting the War on Global Terrorism. Assisted ACC Chief Scientist provide independent, objective, timely advice and assessment of current and future Air Force technological capabilities for Air Force Combat Command and Air Force senior leadership.
January 2006 – February 2008
HQ Defense Contract Management Agency-Combat Support Center, Alexandria, VA Senior Contract Administration Officer
Assisted in the development of HQ DCMA Continuity of Operations Plan. Provided critical communications and emergency planning for customers and defense contractors.
April 2004 – December 2005 Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, SC
Mobilization Assistant to the Commander
Served as the squadron inspector general in the review of the squadron’s contract administration documentation of contracts and inspection of contractors. Acted as commander in the extended deployment of the squadron commander.
July 2003-November 2003
DLA Contingency Support Team (DCST) Karshi-Khanabad, Uzbekistan and Bagram, Afghanistan Operations Officer
Developed concise daily Situation Reports regarding the DCST’s support to the Army’s Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF)180, prepared detailed and accurate daily DCST Battle Update Briefing PowerPoint slides, utilized contract administration skills to locate delinquent gym equipment contractor, served as acting DCST Forward Commander during commander’s absence, prepared thorough request and justification for satellite phones and vehicle for daily use of DCST personnel, assisted Air Force Expeditionary squadrons and Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron with the ordering of mission-essential equipment and clothing. Excellent written communication skills led to DCST military members being awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Joint Service Accommodation Medal and civilians receiving citations attached with monetary awards
January 1997 – March 2004
DLA/Defense Supply Center, Columbus; Columbus, OH
Deputy Source Development and Surveillance Officer (IMA AF Reserves - Procurement Directorate)
Planned, organized, managed, and accomplished contracting functions to provide supplies and services essential to Department of Defense daily operations and war-fighting missions. Assisted procurement officials with obtaining reliable weapon system parts to world-wide customers. Developed home page on world- wide web, coordinated DSCC 1997 Joint Reserve Conference. Conducted extensive Northeastern and Midwestern US Officer’s Club analysis.
June 2000 – July 2000
Defense Distribution Depot, Warner Robins, GA A-76 Operations Officer
Efficiently redesigned weekly weaponry shipment computer reports. Assisted military commander, private contractor, and union personnel with the military–to-civilian transition of depot. Coordinated depot temporary military support. Expedited high priority shipments.
September 1997 - March 1998
Defense Logistics Agency; Bosnia, Hungary, Croatia, and Germany ADP, Executive and Operations Officers
Upgraded, installed and maintained computers and automation equipment for Defense Logistics Agency Contingency Support Team (DCST) personnel in Bosnia, Hungary, Croatia, and Germany. Solved e-mail and network system problems for the National Support Element (NSE) G6/Communications office. Submitted weekly activity reports to the DLA- Europe and NSE Headquarters. Represented DCST commander at senior level weekly meetings.
December 1993 - December 1997
Springfield Air National Guard (178th FW); Springfield, OH Public Affairs Officer
Served as senior public affairs advisor to the wing commander. Established, maintained and utilized programs to represent the wing to the community. Supported wing commander with advice and public release articles during periods of emergencies and contingency operations. Directed the development and production of monthly newsletter. Supervised two staff personnel.
December 1991 - September 1992
Dobbins Air Reserve Base (94 MSSQ/MSMPT); Marietta, GA Personnel Officer
Counseled Air Force reservists on Montgomery G.I. Bill (MGIB) and Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) enrollment qualifications. Supervised and trained education specialists on MGIB and CCAF policies and procedures. Published squadron communication newsletter and administered oaths for re-enlisting NCO’s. Organized unit’s first Air War College and Air Command and Staff College seminars.