HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Active government security clearance granted
• Maintained 100% accountability of over 4 million in military equipment including tactical vehicles and secure information for upper level management.
• Earned separate Bachelors and Associate Degrees from accredited institutions.
• Experience working in stressful situations with diverse groups making detrimental decisions with catastrophic outcomes in foreign countries.
EXPERIENCE
Nov. 2004-June 2009 Cavalry Scout Stryker Gunner U.S. Army
• Operated and maintained sophisticated equipment designed for tactical operations to include maneuvering, assaulting, and communicating
• Commanded three tactical vehicles making precise decisions in maneuvering my team and qualified Expert as a marksman on four weapons/weapon systems.
• Oversaw and enforced comprehensive risk management strategy allowing the team to execute all missions safely to standard
• Supervised and managed 3 personnel ensuring completion of all assigned tasks
• Worked effectively in groups problem solving with diverse team members
• Trained over 400 Iraqi police on security operations despite the Arabic language barrier.
Aug. 2001-Nov.2004 Director of Medical Records Options Treatment Center
• Oversaw all documentation from Admission to Discharge for compliancy within Joint Commission of Accredited Health Organizations (JCAHO) and Child Welfare Rehabilitation Option (CWRO) standards.
• Created, updated, and closed all medical records for 80 clientele ensuring reliability and performance form the Admissions Coordinator, Clinical Director, Director of Nursing, and Education Director
• Secretary for the Performance Improvement Committee, took meeting notes, performed Quantitative Chart Audit reviews, and created more efficient qualitative forms for documentation
Nov. 1999-Feb. 2001 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Rural Metro Ambulance
• Oversaw patient care to include: vital signs, life support, IV injections, EKG readings
• Established/Identified adaptable patient history with Indiana Hospital Emergency Radio Network (IHERN) reports to and from hospitals
• Documented medical status and assisted with Medicaid/Medicare billing
EDUCATION
U.S. Army Specialized Training: Explosives, Firearms, Leadership,
Diversity, and Communication
B.S., Pre-Medicine minor in Chemistry- Ball State University, Muncie 2001
A.S., Sports Medicine/Exercise Science- Vincennes University, Vincennes 1998
AWARDS/ CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Emergency Medical Technician Certified- March 1996
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certified- March 1998
Certified Amna Japanes Massage Therapy March 1997
Certified Crisis Prevention Intervention 1996, 2001
Certified American Red Cross (ARC) First Aid 1996, 2001
Certified ARC Cardiovascular Pulmonary Prevention 1996, 1997, 2001
Certified Combat Life Saver 2006
Certification of Completion Macaw Backpack Fire Rescue 2008
Certified Combat Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom 2007-2009 Baghdad
Recommendation for Army Achievment Medal for Meritorious Performance of Duty for Mission Readiness.
Recommendation for Army Achievment Medal for Mission Readiness involving Instrumental Packing,
Loading, and Inspecting Unit Equipment.
Completed Operator Advanced Casualty Response Course Exceeding Department of Defense Standards
Awarded Order of the Combat Spur
References available upon Request