Christopher Gillette
Germantown,Maryland
Summary
Strategic thinking executive with an exemplary record of leading emergency management and disaster preparedness for a military medical treatment facility consisting of over 7000 employees. Extensive military background with over 26 years of active duty service and recently retired from the Federal Government.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Director of Emergency Management
WALTER REED NATIONAL MILITARY MEDICAL CENTER
08.2008 - 07.2024
- Developed a comprehensive 'all-hazards' Emergency Management program designed to prepare for, respond to and recover from all types of emergencies and disasters in accordance with Joint Commission standards.
- Implemented incident command system protocols to establish clear lines of authority during crisis situations.
- Managed recovery efforts following critical incidents, ensuring timely restoration of essential services while minimizing long-term impacts on the business operations.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential hazards and vulnerabilities in the community.
- Established mutual aid agreements with neighboring jurisdictions to enhance regional collaboration during emergencies.
- Streamlined communication channels with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure timely information sharing and collaboration.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on project planning and execution, ensuring timely delivery of products.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, Florida06.1994
Skills
- Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time Management
Notable Contributions
- Authored a white paper to congress outlining the development of the nation’s first emergency preparedness partnership among a military, federal, and private healthcare organization, which resulted in the procurement of $14 million in congressionally earmarked funding.
- Hand selected as the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Patient Movement Director for the new Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). Coordinated the relocation of 13 inpatient units and movement of 144 patients during renovation, and led a team of 200 personnel executing the final transport of 24 inpatients to WRNMMC upon the closure of Walter Reed Army Medical Center on 28 August 2011.
- Directed all Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) planning and preparedness initiatives from Oct 2014 through Feb 2015 resulting in the hospital receiving designation as a Tier One Ebola Treatment Facility by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and designation by the State of Maryland as a Maryland High Risk Person Under Investigation (PUI) receiving facility.
- Coordinated all training and logistical support for over 100 medical personnel assigned to five Medical Aid Stations along the parade route for the 2017 Presidential Inauguration.
- Directed all COVID-19 planning initiatives from January 2019 to October 2020. Established a Centralized Screening Area and Access Control Plan; worked with regional partners to develop Surge Capacity/Bed Expansion Plan; established a Mass Vaccination Site responsible for the screening and vaccination of over 18,000 beneficiaries, and coordinated planning with the United States Secret Service for the COVID-19 President of the United States admission to WRNMMC in October 2020.
- Coordinated Mass Care planning initiatives in support of Operations Allies Refuge (OAR) from August to October 2021, resulting in a total of 241 Afghan evacuees received at WRNMMC, to include 69 inpatients, 172 family members and over 2400 outpatient visits for follow-up care.
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN)
Certified Hospital Emergency Coordinator (CHEC)
Publications
Joint Commission’s 2nd Annual Emergency Preparedness Conference (Washington, DC, October 2006): Abstract Presentation on “Assuring Sustained Preparedness – A Federal, Military and Community Partnership.” Abstract was top 10 selection from over 500 submissions
Timeline
Director of Emergency Management
WALTER REED NATIONAL MILITARY MEDICAL CENTER
08.2008 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Jacksonville University
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