Arthur J. Valdez
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Enlisted Advisor with extensive experience at the Defense Health Agency, excelling in policy development and crisis action planning. Proven track record in enhancing data integrity and leading strategic transitions to electronic health records. Skilled in medical records management and fostering team cohesion to achieve mission success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief, Patient Administration
Defense Health Agency
Falls Church, VA
06.2025 - Current
- Advises on policy development concerning patient administration for the U.S. Armed Services, Public Health Service, and Coast Guard.
- Leads the development of strategic plans for OMB/NARA M-23-07, focusing on the transition to fully electronic health records across the enterprise.
Senior Operations Sergeant, G-1 Personnel Contingency Cell
HQDA
Washington, DC
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided oversight for accountability of over 6,000 Soldiers across CENTCOM, EUCOM, and INDOPACOM.
- Refined Army-wide personnel tracking procedures, enhancing data integrity for force projection assessments during global contingencies.
- Served as G-1 Crisis Action Team NCOIC, expertly managing the completion of over 100 CCIRs/SIRs and 6 major RFIs.
Medical Records Supervisor (GS-09) & COR
Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center
Fort Meade, MD
11.2015 - 06.2025
- Supervised a team of 15 staff members (GS-3 to GS-9), directing all daily administrative and operational activities.
- Led the essential personnel team during the COVID-19 pandemic, tracking all positive cases and ensuring accurate data entry into HAIMS.
- Co-developed the strategic plan to transition all paper treatment records to digital format in compliance with OMB M-19-21.
Operations NCOIC
99th Readiness Division
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Increased individual unit readiness by 30% and improved the unit's ACFT metric from 40% to 80% through expert planning.
- Chosen over peers to brief the 2-Star Commanding General on training status.
First Sergeant / NCOIC
7221st MSU & DWMMC
Landstuhl, Germany
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Led over 100 Soldiers, increasing unit readiness metrics by 20%.
- Oversaw patient movement for over 4,600 service members across three Combatant Commands, including critical support during Operation Allies Refuge.
Observer Coach/Trainer (MRAP Team)
3/312th Infantry Regiment
Fort Meade, MD
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Maintained 100% accountability for 23 MRAP vehicles and associated systems valued at over $26,000,000.
- Selected over 60 senior NCOs to attend the prestigious Battle Staff NCO Course.
Platoon Sergeant
6252nd US Army Hospital
San Diego, CA
08.2008 - 01.2013
- Supervised, trained, and managed 44 Soldiers across 12 specialty areas, maintaining 100% accountability of health records.
Executive Administrative NCO & Clinic Supervisor
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Washington, DC
06.2006 - 08.2008
- Selected over peers to serve as the Executive Admin NCO to the Deputy Commander.
- Supervised primary care for Distinguished Visitors, including the President and members of Congress.
Patient Administration NCO
U.S. Army Central Forces Command
Fort McPherson, GA
06.2004 - 06.2006
- Utilized Joint Patient Tracking Application and TRAC2ES to maintain 100% patient accountability for Coalition Forces Land Component Command (CFLCC).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
National University
San Diego, CA03.2026
Pre-Nursing Studies -
Southwestern Community College
Chula Vista, CASkills
- Senior enlisted leadership
- Policy development
- Crisis action planning
- Manpower allocation
- Joint Commission readiness
- Medical records management
- Joint patient tracking
- Trac2es system
- AHLTA system
- JLV application
- Essentris software
- HAIMS platform
- ATRS management
Honors And Awards
- Humanitarian Service Medal (Operation ALLIES REFUGE)
- AUSA Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, San Diego Chapter (2012)
- Soldier of the Year, Heidelberg, Germany (2004)
Selected Military Leadership Experience
- Operations NCOIC, 99th Readiness Division, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ, 01/2022, 04/2024, Increased individual unit readiness by 30% and improved the unit's ACFT metric from 40% to 80% through expert planning., Chosen over peers to brief the 2-Star Commanding General on training status.
- First Sergeant / NCOIC, 7221st MSU & DWMMC, Landstuhl, Germany, 10/2016, 01/2021, Led over 100 Soldiers, increasing unit readiness metrics by 20%., Oversaw patient movement for over 4,600 service members across three Combatant Commands, including critical support during Operation Allies Refuge.
- Observer Coach/Trainer (MRAP Team), 3/312th Infantry Regiment, Fort Meade, MD, 01/2014, 01/2016, Maintained 100% accountability for 23 MRAP vehicles and associated systems valued at over $26,000,000., Selected over 60 senior NCOs to attend the prestigious Battle Staff NCO Course.
Timeline
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief, Patient Administration
Defense Health Agency
06.2025 - Current
Senior Operations Sergeant, G-1 Personnel Contingency Cell
HQDA
04.2024 - 06.2025
Operations NCOIC
99th Readiness Division
01.2022 - 04.2024
First Sergeant / NCOIC
7221st MSU & DWMMC
10.2018 - 01.2022
Medical Records Supervisor (GS-09) & COR
Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center
11.2015 - 06.2025
Observer Coach/Trainer (MRAP Team)
3/312th Infantry Regiment
01.2014 - 01.2016
Platoon Sergeant
6252nd US Army Hospital
08.2008 - 01.2013
Executive Administrative NCO & Clinic Supervisor
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
06.2006 - 08.2008
Patient Administration NCO
U.S. Army Central Forces Command
06.2004 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
National University
Pre-Nursing Studies -
Southwestern Community College