Benjamin Scott Burris, Jr
Starkville,MS
Summary
Operations leader with over a decade of experience managing personnel, coordinating complex initiatives, and driving execution in high-accountability environments. Proven ability to lead large teams, oversee high-value assets, and implement structured processes that improve organizational performance. Brings a clinical background that strengthens decision-making, risk awareness, and execution in high-stakes settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Systems Associate
Baptist Memorial Hospital - Oktibbeha County
Starkville, MS
08.2015 - Current
- Coordinate implementation and optimization of organizational systems supporting daily operations
- Designed and led 20+ structured training sessions (1.5–2 hours each) for 40+ physicians and nurse practitioners across three EHR systems, accelerating onboarding and improving workflow efficiency
- Lead staff training initiatives and support workflow standardization across departments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues and maintain continuity
- Evaluate systems and processes, providing actionable recommendations to improve performance
- Support compliance, data integrity, and standardized operational practices
Senior Enlisted Leader (Chief Master Sergeant) / Aeromedical Evacuation Technician
Mississippi Air National Guard
Jackson, MS
10.2008 - Current
- Selected for promotion to Chief Master Sergeant (top 1% of enlisted personnel), reflecting sustained leadership performance and operational impact
- Lead, mentor, and manage 80+ personnel, maintaining ~96% mission readiness and ~98% training compliance
- Maintain continuous operational readiness through structured oversight of personnel, training, and performance metrics
- Oversee administrative operations including readiness tracking, reporting, and workforce coordination
- Directed relocation and accountability of $6M+ in critical equipment and assets during deployment operations
- Oversaw initial coordination and execution of a multi-million dollar equipment warehouse construction project
- Develop and implement structured processes to monitor performance, identify gaps, and improve execution
- Coordinate across multiple teams to align personnel, resources, and operational priorities
- Advise leadership on workforce readiness, risk factors, and operational effectiveness
- Drive a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement
Aerospace Medical Service Technician
United States Air Force
San Antonio, TX
08.2009 - 01.2010
- Delivered care in fast-paced, high-pressure environments requiring precision and adaptability
- Managed competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and strong team coordination
- Built a foundation in decision-making, risk awareness, and execution under pressure
- Administered vaccinations to military personnel as part of immunization programs, preventing outbreaks among deployed units.
- Provided critical lifesaving interventions during emergency situations, applying knowledge of advanced life support techniques.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Healthcare Administration
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01-2013
Skills
- Operations Management
- Execution & Accountability
- Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Process Improvement
- Performance Tracking
- Program & Project Support
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Training & Development
- Logistics & Asset Management
- Risk Management
- Data & Systems Oversight
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Mississippi — Active
- Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR
- National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Timeline
Clinical Systems Associate
Baptist Memorial Hospital - Oktibbeha County
08.2015 - Current
Aerospace Medical Service Technician
United States Air Force
08.2009 - 01.2010
Senior Enlisted Leader (Chief Master Sergeant) / Aeromedical Evacuation Technician
Mississippi Air National Guard
10.2008 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Healthcare Administration
Mississippi State University
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health Science
Community College of The Air Force
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Eagle Scout
- Proficient in Microsoft Office & data management tools