James J. Meckel
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Experienced and dedicated military professional with over 20 years of expertise in both Infantry and the Army Medical Service Corps. Proficient in Preventive Medicine Health Sciences, providing both environmental and entomological expertise to Soldiers in high-stress environments. Proven leader with strong technical and administrative skills, managing officers and enlisted personnel in both operational and garrison 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 students 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 Army preventive medicine regulations.
- Supervised and managed two Medical Zoology instructors who each had over 30 years of teaching experience.
- Responsible for all DoD Pesticide Applicator Courses, ensuring that both military and civilian students adhere to stringent requirements required to earn federal licensure as certified pesticide applicators.
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 updating Technical Guides providing both Commanders and Soldiers updated resources during training exercises and overseas contingency operations.
- Served as the Acting Military Assistant to one of the Assistant Secretaries of Defense performing administrative work in her name and handled relations between the Assistant Secretary and other pertinent departments within the Pentagon.
- Designated as the organization's representative ensuring all pesticides and pesticide equipment within the DoD supply chain were assigned the proper National Stock Numbers.
- Appointed as the organization's Government Credit Card Holder responsible for a $50,000 dollar budget with no discrepancies.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE DETACHMENT COMMANDER
US ARMY
03.2006 - 11.2006
- Commanded a forward deployed Preventive Medicine Detachment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom capable of providing both environmental and entomological support to over 17,000 Soldiers and all base camps within Baghdad Area of Operation to include an additional 32 Forward Operating Bases (FOBs).
- Conducted mosquito surveillance throughout the Baghdad Theater of Operation identifying vectors of medical concern educating Soldiers of insects that pose medical risk including insecticide applications and treatments reducing the risk of disease transmission.
- Directed and provided Preventive Medicine Health Service Support and Force Health Protection programs to protect Soldiers, 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 furnished security for Forward Operating Bases in and around Baghdad.
Education
Masters of Public Health (MPH) - Environmental Health
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM08.2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Environmental Health Science
East Central University
Ada, OK12.1995
Skills
- Work well with others
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
- Strategic planning
- Discipline
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
Masters of Public Health (MPH) - Environmental Health
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Environmental Health Science
East Central University
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