Katherine Kesler
Belleville,United States
Summary
Program and operations leader with 15+ years of experience managing training lifecycle, security programs, evaluations, and logistics for large, high-stakes missions in federal environments. Demonstrated expertise developing curricula, establishing qualification standards, managing physical and personnel security programs (including clearances), conducting inspections and investigations, implementing policy based on DoD guidance, and optimizing operational compliance and mission effectiveness. Active security clearance and proven ability to collaborate across commands and agencies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Senior Operations Manager, Readiness & Emergency Training
United States Air Force – Global Medical Operations
01.2022 - Current
- Designed and administered enterprise-level training curriculum and qualification standards for 1,600+ personnel across global locations.
- Managed personnel security processes, including training and compliance for credentialing, clearances, and readiness tracking.
- Led evaluation programs measuring unit effectiveness and compliance with mission standards; identified corrective actions and performance improvements.
- Interpreted complex DoD guidance to shape policy implementation and operational directives.
- Coordinated cross-agency logistics, including sensitive movements and resource allocation for missions.
- 40 hrs/wk
- GS-13 Equivalent
Radiology Operations Manager
Radiology Operations Manager
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Directed multi-division operational planning and training programs for technical and medical personnel.
- Oversaw compliance processes, safety standards, and readiness programs across facilities.
- Developed new standard procedures based on regulatory changes and operational reviews.
- 40 hrs/wk
- GS-12 Equivalent
Sonography Program Supervisor
Sonography Program Supervisor
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed formalized training programs with detailed assessment and performance evaluations, ensuring compliance with qualification standards.
- Conducted policy implementation briefings and tracked training outcomes.
- 40 hrs/wk
- GS-11 Equivalent
Education
Master of Science - Homeland Security
Trident University International
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Trident University International
Skills
- Training Program Lifecycle Management & Curriculum Design
- Personnel and Physical Security Oversight
- Clearance Management & Compliance Enforcement
- Program Evaluation, Inspections, and Reporting
- Defense Logistics Policy Interpretation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration with Federal Stakeholders
- Federal Program Administration (DoD focus)
Certification
- FEMA Incident Command System (100–800 & 860 series)
- Security and Preparedness Certifications relevant to federal training and readiness programs
Timeline
Senior Operations Manager, Readiness & Emergency Training
United States Air Force – Global Medical Operations
01.2022 - Current
Radiology Operations Manager
Radiology Operations Manager
01.2019 - 01.2022
Sonography Program Supervisor
Sonography Program Supervisor
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Trident University International
Master of Science - Homeland Security
Trident University International
SECURITY & ADDITIONAL
- Active Secret Clearance (eligible for Top-Secret/SCI)
- Familiar with federal background investigations and secure information handling
- Occasional travel flexibility required and authorized