JENNIFER SIMMONS
Summary
Articulate communicator and highly skilled Army Reserves Officer with a proven track record of effectively managing and mitigating risks. Seeking a career transition to leverage my analytical skills and ensure product quality and customer satisfaction. Strong problem-solving abilities and a dedication to continuous improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Consequence Management Medical Support Officer
U.S. Army Reserve Command
01.2023 - Current
- Biological Threats Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) mission and assists the Chemical, Biological, Radiological or Nuclear (CBRN) Intelligence Support Cell (CISC) in Joint Technical Analysis and Integration Cell’s (JTAIC) c-WMD missions
- Oversaw the training and readiness of medical response teams, conducting regular drills and exercises to enhance their capabilities in managing complex emergency scenarios
- Collaborated with interagency partners to establish medical support networks, facilitating seamless communication and coordination of resources during large-scale incidents
- Provided expert medical guidance and support to incident commanders in developing response plans and executing mass casualty triage and treatment protocols
Business Manager
Epirus Inc.
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Leonidas Business Manager in charge of developing and executing campaign strategy for a new start program with the U.S. Marine Corps
- Organized meetings with stakeholders to discuss objectives, strategies, and timelines for completing tasks
- Translated user needs into actionable items that could be addressed by IT teams
- Created presentations to present findings from market research activities to the senior management team
Business Analyst
Epirus Inc.
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducted in-depth data analysis to identify key trends and insights, leading to the capture of $100 million in bookings across the Department of Defense (DoD)
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activity to identify new business opportunities and create effective marketing campaigns that drove customer acquisition and retention
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align product development timelines with customer requirements and execute actionable strategies
- Developed and implemented product lifecycle strategies to ensure successful launch and market acceptance
Operational Processes Officer
U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases
06.2016 - 12.2019
- Supervised daily operations of laboratory personnel as the Officer in Charge (OIC), ensuring that all activities were completed according to established protocols
- Developed and validated analytical methods for testing new products or processes. Resulted in cost savings of $100,000 per quarter and shortened delivery of results from two weeks to three days
- Ensured the safety of personnel, equipment, and materials through the enforcement of safety protocols
Research Specialist
University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine
08.2009 - 07.2011
- Qualified and validated real-time quantitative PCR assays for two ongoing clinical trials involving Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CARs) engineered to recognize leukemia cells in patients
- Monitored clinical trials to ensure compliance with protocols, regulations, and guidelines
- Assisted in the preparation and submission of regulatory documents to ethics committees and regulatory authorities
- Collaborated with a team of scientists to analyze data from clinical trials and present findings at scientific conferences, contributing to the development of new drug treatments
Laboratory Manager
Thomas Jefferson University, Kimmel Cancer Center
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Researched the role of mircoRNA 17/20 regulation of cell cycle in breast cancer cell lines. Characterized ErbB2, Akt knockout and wild type mammary epithelial cell (MEC) line growth in response to treatment with various hormones
- Oversaw and trained a team of 25 laboratory technicians/researchers to ensure quality control and adherence to industry standards
- Managed and maintained laboratory equipment, including calibrations, repairs, and preventative maintenance
- Negotiated competitive bulk pricing and efficiently managed procurement processes to ensure a steady supply of essential laboratory materials
Education
Master of Science - Microbiology
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PABachelor of Science - Genetics
University of California - Davis
Davis, CASkills
- Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, and Outlook
- Photoshop
- Prism-GraphPad
- FlowJo
Professional Development
- Defense Support to Civil Authorities Phase I and II
- Medical Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties
- Independent Study course w/Emergency Management Institute, Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Defense Acquisition Workforce DAWIA Science and Technology Manager Level 1 Certification
- Defense Acquisition University Level 2- Intermediate Systems Acquisitions Course (ACQ 202)
- Defense Acquisition University Level 2- Intermediate Science & Technology Management (STM 204)
- Defense Acquisition University Level 2- Technology Readiness Assessments (CLE 021)
- Defense Acquisition University Level 2- Prototyping and Experimentation (STM 0010)
Citizenship
U.S. Citizen
Security Clearance
Secret
Military Education
- U.S. Army Captains Career Course, Phase I
- U.S. Army Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC)
Timeline
Consequence Management Medical Support Officer
U.S. Army Reserve Command
01.2023 - Current
Business Manager
Epirus Inc.
12.2022 - 01.2024
Business Analyst
Epirus Inc.
11.2021 - 12.2022
Operational Processes Officer
U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases
06.2016 - 12.2019
Research Specialist
University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine
08.2009 - 07.2011
Laboratory Manager
Thomas Jefferson University, Kimmel Cancer Center
08.2007 - 08.2009
Master of Science - Microbiology
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Science - Genetics
University of California - Davis