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JAMES J. MECKEL

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive expertise in preventive medicine and entomological surveillance gained through dedicated service in the US Army. Proven success in supervising and training personnel, significantly enhancing combat effectiveness through innovative health service support strategies. Recognized expert in environmental compliance and entomological challenges related to disease-carrying vectors of medical concern. Committed to leveraging a strong background in public health to drive impactful solutions across diverse settings.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

INSTRUCTOR, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH BRANCH

AMEDD CENTER AND SCHOOL, US ARMY
10.2011 - 10.2013
  • Provided over 970 hours of instruction annually for the professional development of more than 300 officers, enlisted Soldiers, and civilian personnel.
  • Taught, evaluated, and mentored both students and civilian personnel in all areas of preventive medicine, entomology, and vector control in accordance with federal laws and Department of Defense (DoD) directives.
  • Assessed and evaluated entomologists in various leadership courses, ensuring all personnel met strict standards in accordance with Army Medical Department protocols.
  • Developed, wrote, and updated classroom instruction material, including recommended changes to DoD regulations.
  • Supervised and managed two Medical Zoology instructors.
  • In charge of all DoD Pest Management Courses, ensuring both military and civilian personnel are qualified and federally certified to apply pesticide applications on military installations and overseas operations.

ASSISTANT OPERATIONS LIAISON OFFICER

ARMED FORCES PEST MANAGEMENT BOARD, US ARMY
01.2009 - 10.2011
  • As deputy, directed and maintained operation and technical Force Health Protection and Pest Management support between the Armed Forces Pest Management Board (APFMB) and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Combatant Command and DoD Field Agencies.
  • Planned, prioritized, and executed contingency, installation, readiness, and deployment functions in support of DoD operations worldwide.
  • Assisted with writing and implementing policies as it related to DoD Pest Management during overseas contingency operations.
  • Acted as the Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense numerous times.
  • Served as the organization's Subject Matter Expert with all pesticides and pesticide equipment within the DoD supply chain.

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE DETACHMENT COMMANDER

US ARMY
03.2006 - 11.2006
  • Commanded a forward deployed Preventive Medicine Detachment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom providing both environmental and entomological support to all camps within Baghdad to include an additional 32 Forward Operating Bases (FOBs).
  • Directed and provided Preventive Medicine Health Service Support and Force Health Protection programs to protect the Warfighter helping enhance combat effectiveness.
  • Responsible for the oversight and execution of more that 150 Base Camp Assessments, sanitary inspections, 500 field water assessments, 5,000 bottled water samples and over 180 air samples throughout the Baghdad Area of Operation.
  • Orchestrated unit missions to treat over 320 uniforms of the Ugandan Forces who provided security for Forward Operating Bases in and around Baghdad.
  • Conducted mosquito surveillance throughout the Baghdad Theater of Operation identifying vectors of medical concern applying insecticides reducing the risk of disease transmission.

Education

Masters of Public Health (MPH) - Environmental Health

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
08.2000

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Environmental Health Science

East Central University
Ada, OK
12.1995

Skills

  • Collaborative team member
  • Management expertise
  • Effective at managing multiple tasks
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Effective verbal communication
  • Flexible problem-solving
  • Awareness of environmental regulations
  • Experienced with Microsoft Office tools
  • Student engagement strategies

Awards

Defense Superior Service Medal - 2011, Bronze Star (Operation Iraqi Freedom) - 2006, R.O.T.C. Honor Graduate - 1995, Combat Infantryman Badge (Operation Desert Storm) - 1991

Timeline

INSTRUCTOR, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH BRANCH

AMEDD CENTER AND SCHOOL, US ARMY
10.2011 - 10.2013

ASSISTANT OPERATIONS LIAISON OFFICER

ARMED FORCES PEST MANAGEMENT BOARD, US ARMY
01.2009 - 10.2011

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE DETACHMENT COMMANDER

US ARMY
03.2006 - 11.2006

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Environmental Health Science

East Central University

Masters of Public Health (MPH) - Environmental Health

New Mexico State University

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