KATHERINE A. MARR
Draper,UT
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-oriented leader with 25 years experience supervising, training, and motivating team members in the military medical and related fields in the most challenging work environments. 18-year military spouse with a proven ability to adapt to new surroundings and thrive in an ever-changing environment. Secret Clearance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor, Intermediate Level Education
US Army Reserve (Part Time)
11.2022 - Current
- Provide instruction and student support for all three phases of Intermediate Level Education - Common Core (U.S. Army) at satellite campus in Germany.
- Integrate international students into instruction program to optimize learning across partner nations' future senior leaders.
- Track student progress and improve student performance by defining clear goals and performance metrics.
- Observe and adopt new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Evaluate and revise lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Deputy Commander, Health Readiness
Army Medical Department Activity, Bavaria
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Coordinated COVID-19 vaccination response for U.S. personnel in Bavaria, Germany, resulting in over 60,000 doses of vaccine administered at 8 sites in 3 countries.
- Responsible for medical readiness and medical support to Operation Atlantic Resolve at two Forward Operating bases in Romania and Bulgaria.
- Maintained oversight of Preventive Medicine and Public Health sections as they led tracing efforts and COVID-19 response in conjunction with the German Bundesministerium for health.
- Led U.S. Army medical response in support of operational missions at U.S. bases in Bavaria to include Operation Allied Refuge and Welcome and operations in support of Ukraine.
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Maintained accurate and complete records to document program activities and outcomes.
- Oversaw the development and implementation of health education programs and participated in community outreach to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent chronic diseases.
- Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
Executive Officer
801st Combat Support Hospital, (part-time)
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Oversaw administrative management, training, personnel issues and supply requirements for unit with 780 personnel.
- Led a non-doctrinal training exercise overseas (South Korea) to exercise the set-up, testing, and validation of an Army Pre-positioned Stock Field Hospital to validate operational readiness.
- Oversaw the planning and execution of four Overseas Deployment Training missions, and helped form and employ/deploy three Urban Augmentation Medical Tasks Forces around the U.S. in support of civilian COVID operations.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
Commander, Deployed Warrior Medical Management Cen
U.S. Army Reserve Medical Command, S. Army Reserve
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Responsible for theater evacuation and patient tracking from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in support of Africa, Europe, Central, and Special Operations Commands.
- Processed over 1000 patients transiting through LRMC from various theaters.
- Oversaw all aspects of healthcare, safety, medical training, readiness, and well-being of 39 personnel assigned to execute the DWMMC mission and augment critical hospital departments.
- Processed over 1400 Health Experts on-Line Portal (H.E.L.P) HELP cases, averaging 20 closed cases per week
Commander, 7221st Medical Support Unit
U.S. Army Reserve (Part-time)
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Responsible for overall medical, physical and operational readiness, training, deployability, and administrative management for unit and subordinate blood detachment comprised of 88 personnel.
- Responsible for planning, preparation, resourcing, and execution of assigned operations and missions tasked to unit, to include year-long overseas mobilization.
- Raised medical readiness by more than 20%, to 92%, through development of better tracking tools and accountability.
- Took personnel from seven different units and motivated them to form one team; planned and conducted all necessary training to ensure they were prepared for the requirements of overseas mobilization.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Medical Plans and Operations Officer
U.S. Northern Command, Command Surgeon (part-time)
05.2013 - 05.2017
- Assisted in the development of NORAD/NORTHCOM (N-NC) Command Surgeon plans and coordination among the internal and external staffs
- Provided Health Service Support (HSS) and Force Health Protection (FHP) guidance to the subordinate commands and components.
- Integrated Health Service Support functions and procedures into Homeland Defense and Defense Support to Civil Authorities operations through participation in key planning groups.
- Worked in the Medical Operations Center during six national-level exercises and actual contingency operations.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
Director of Personnel
Special Operations Command North
05.2014 - 06.2016
- Responsible for providing manpower and personnel management and support across four military Services in support of U.S. Northern Command.
- Developed and worked manpower bridging solutions for shortages by resourcing and employing 25 US Reserve and National Guard personnel to seven directorates to support mission success.
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
- Assisted in rewriting position descriptions and restructuring civilian workforce assigned to the new command to better support mission.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information, and recommending necessary changes.
Education
Other Relevant Military Education -
And Qualifications
Skills
- Project Management/Leadership
- Military Medical Operations
- Personnel Management
- Health Services Plans, Operations and Training
- Database Maintenance
- HR Policies
- Training Development and Execution
Education
BS Sociology, United States Military Academy (West Point, NY), 1998
Master of Health Administration, University of Scranton (Scranton, PA), 2020
Master of Strategic Studies, U.S. Army War College (Carlisle, PA), 2021
Affiliations
Member of the Order of Medical Military Merit
Member of the American College of Healthcare Executives
BSA Volunteer
Fundraising Chair
Advancement Chair
Assistant Scout Master
National Youth Leader Training (NYLT) Staff
Timeline
Instructor, Intermediate Level Education
US Army Reserve (Part Time)
11.2022 - Current
Deputy Commander, Health Readiness
Army Medical Department Activity, Bavaria
09.2020 - 10.2022
Executive Officer
801st Combat Support Hospital, (part-time)
06.2019 - 06.2020
Commander, Deployed Warrior Medical Management Cen
U.S. Army Reserve Medical Command, S. Army Reserve
06.2018 - 05.2019
Commander, 7221st Medical Support Unit
U.S. Army Reserve (Part-time)
05.2017 - 06.2018
Director of Personnel
Special Operations Command North
05.2014 - 06.2016
Medical Plans and Operations Officer
U.S. Northern Command, Command Surgeon (part-time)
05.2013 - 05.2017
Other Relevant Military Education -
And Qualifications
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