Gary Carter
Madigan Army Medical Center, MAMC
El Paso
17
years of professional experience
Dynamic leader with expertise in team management, planning and resource allocations, and process improvement. Successfully executed large scale operations while maintaining organizational readiness and compliance with higher headquarters direction and guidance.
Work History
Senior Operations Sergeant
3 Years 1 Month- Executed the 2024 MEDCOM Best Leader Competition by planning and resourcing, synchronizing efforts across multiple commands and supporting over 220 support personnel and 24 competitors.
- Participated in initial planning for Ultimate Caduceus 26 in conjunction with DHA and TRANSCOM to execute a large-scale evacuation exercise across the INDO PACOM area of operations.
- Served as the primary planner and NCOIC for two BDE Changes of Command and Changes of Responsibility.
- Worked with local hospital partners, FCC, and NDMS representatives to refine casualty receptions during LSCO and prepare MAMC to serve as one of five Combat Casualty Reception Facilities for the DoW.
- Operationalized the Joint Commission Survey increasing visibility for the Commander and streamlining communications and task tracking that resulted in a survey with zero critical findings.
First Sergeant
1 Year- Spearheaded the implementation for HQDA EXORD 110-22 SHARP Training on behalf of the Commander and maintained the highest compliance rating across the BDE.
- Emphasized maintenance in support of the Commander and improved the CDMP score from 20% to 97% during the subsequent OIP.
- Developed a program that focused on People First Onboarding that was adopted as the standard for the 549th HC.
- Implemented a driving and weapons training and qualification program into the first 30 days of assignment which drastically improved readiness and minimized impact to access to care at BDAACH.
First Sergeant
1 Year 2 Months- Supervised daily operations of the USFK Reception Center during the COVID-19 epidemic where more than 30000 COVID-19 tests were processed.
- Developed workflow improvements for the Company that resulted in a 50% increase in productivity for actions, awards, and evaluations.
- Streamlined staffing requirements at five isolation facilities that returned 30 68C/W to the Medical Treatment facility resulting in a 20% increase in access to care.
- Oversaw the establishment of five COVID-19 Isolation Facilities during the Omicron outbreak to support 1000 new patients.
- Maintained a 90% compliance rating for the medical readiness of 166 organic Soldiers.
Platoon Sergeant
1 Year 11 Months- Guided a team of 26 NCOs and Soldiers to achieve mission objectives.
- Supervised maintenance for 12 ambulances and maintained above an 80% FMC rate for 2 years.
- Quickly and efficiently changed from a training and readiness focus to a Force Health Protection focus with the onset of COVID 19 epidemic.
- Managed a 12 Soldier team that was responsible for daily triage and medical screenings during 12-day quarantine of every Soldier entering RoK during the early days of COVID 19.
- Developed a load plan for the organization's ambulances that was adopted by the BN and became the standard for four units' evacuation platforms.
Operations Sergeant
1 Year 10 Months- Executed the analysis and publication of orders on behalf of the Commander to support the organization.
- Assisted with planning, coordinating, and executing two annual Holiday exodus events that saw over 1800 Soldiers being transported to San Antonio International Airport over 48 hours.
- Facilitated 17 68W IET Graduation Ceremonies supporting more than 6000 graduates.
- Managed the 68W Sustainment program for the Commander with a 100% recertification rate for more than 200 NCOs.
Instructor/Writer
6 Months- Trained a team of 32 NCOs, 1 Officer, and 1 Civilian as the Primary Master Resiliency Trainer.
- Parlayed years of operational experience into training and lessons to prepare the next generation of Combat Medics for the Army.
- Augmented the staff as an instructor for Prehospital Trauma Life Support, delivering training to the team of over 90 NCO Instructors.
- Trained a two Soldier team that went on to represent the Medical Center of Excellence at the Army Best Medic Competition.
Medical NCOIC
2 Years 6 Months- Responsible for a team of two NCOs and six Soldiers.
- Directed the training and work of the team in support of the Commander.
- Found opportunities outside the organization to support the installation and provide experience to the team.
- Assisted the BDE S3 with planning on all aspects of medical support across all operations.
- Provided Force Health Protection services to 1700 Soldiers, and Civilians.
- Advised the BDE and Regimental Commanders on all aspects of medical readiness for the organization.
68W Health Care Sergeant
1 Year 10 Months- Supervised preparation of a 12 Soldier team including all requisite equipment and supplies, for a 9 month combat deployment to Afghanistan.
- Responsible for the training and readiness of 12 junior Soldiers.
- Served as the highest medical authority on a Combat Outpost that consisted of 120 Soldiers and 10 Civilian contractors.
- Was the medical advisor to the commander on all aspects of medical treatment and evacuation.
- Served as the triage officer for a 17 patient mass casualty incident during an enemy attack.
- Trained foreign national Soldiers on medical treatment protocols and interventions.
68W Health Care Specialist
2 Years 3 Months- Provided routine and emergency medical treatment in an austere environment.
- Delivered medical training to non-medical Soldiers to increase treatment capabilities and improve patient outcomes in emergency situations.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with policies and regulations.
- Managed maintenance and logistics on all medical equipment and supplies to maintain a high operational readiness level.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Skills
Operational planning
Program coordination
Operations management
Personnel management
Project management
Crisis management
Resource allocation
Team leadership
Timeline
Senior Operations Sergeant
Madigan Army Medical Center, MAMC
05.2023 - 06.2026Read More
First Sergeant
121st FH, 549th HC, 65th MED BDE
04.2022 - 04.2023Read More
First Sergeant
HHC, 121st FH, 549th HC, 65th MED BDE
02.2021 - 04.2022Read More
Platoon Sergeant
568th MCGA, 168th MMB, 65th MED BDE
03.2019 - 02.2021Read More
Operations Sergeant
HHC, 232nd MED BN, 32nd MED BDE
05.2017 - 03.2019Read More
Instructor/Writer
C CO, 232nd MED BN, 32nd MED BDE
11.2016 - 05.2017Read More
Medical NCOIC
HHC, 30th ADA BDE
05.2013 - 11.2015Read More
68W Health Care Sergeant
A CO, 4BSTB, 4/4ID
07.2011 - 05.2013Read More
68W Health Care Specialist
HHC, 4BSTB, 4/4ID
04.2009 - 07.2011Read More
Kaplan University
Associate of Science from Health Sciences
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