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Kathryn Shaw
Centerville,US
Summary
Healthcare Executive and Lean Six Sigma professional with 26 years of successful leadership, strategy and organizational development experience. Equipped to contribute 12 years of Lean Six Sigma experience to a new and challenging role. Strengths in team-building, communication and mentoring. Recognized for motivating team members to achieve their goals and fostering innovative work environments. Excellent track record of resolving issues, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving operational improvements. Air Force career culminated in the rank of Colonel. Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt; Master Black Belt eligible.
Overview
26
5
Certifications
2
Master's Degrees
Work History
USAF School of Aerospace Medicine
Division Chief, Epidemiology Laboratory
06.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Leads DoD's largest clinical reference laboratory with 98 staff performing 2.1M tests annually in support of 204 medical facilities.
- Increased division efficiency by streamlining processes, leading unit reorganization, and implementing innovative strategies.
- Led a team of expert professionals to achieve division goals and maintain high standards of performance.
- 711th Human Performance Wing Senior Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Community of Practice Leader.
- Orchestrated three Rapid Improvement Events at Division, Wing and Aberdeen Proving Grounds. Coached team of 5 facilitators and led cross-functional teams to deliver action plans to executive leaders.
2d Bomb Wing
Commander, 2d Operational Medical Readiness Squadron
06.2019 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Healthcare Executive leading 10 flights, 5 medical clinics and 190 staff in support of Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC).
- Led squadron re-organization and directed Public Health and Operational Medicine through COVID pandemic.
- Medical Group Senior Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Oversaw 5 CPI projects and mentored 7 Green Belts. Three programs selected as Air Force beta-test sites.
- Initiated first-ever Long Range Sortie Task Force for Human Performance in the B-52s.
- Directed 5-day Ready Eagle Exercise and earned 4 Inspector General Strengths.
- #1/3 Medical Group and #4/18 Bomb Wing Squadron Commanders.
375th Air Mobility Wing
Commander, 375th Aerospace Medicine Squadron
06.2017 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Healthcare Executive leading 5 flights, 2 medical clinics and 65 staff in support of Air Force Air Mobility Command.
- Wing Mission Metrics Lead. Coached 21 squadron commanders; built and tracked 84 data feeds to inform priority wing innovations and decisions.
- Medical Group Senior Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
- Led Wing Black Belt Rapid Improvement Event, oversaw 7 medical CPI events and mentored 6 Green Belts, earning the first two Green Belt certifications in the wing in over 18 months
- Drove Medical Group Strategic Planning by guiding 14 senior leaders through 6 month planning process and 2-day off-site
- Developed Wing Human Performance Team and implemented on-site Health and Human Performance program in 6 squadrons
- Garnered IG Unit Effectiveness Inspection "Outstanding Team".
- #1/7 AMDS 18th Air Force Squadron Commanders (Sq/CCs), #1/4 Medical Group and #3/20 Air Mobility Wing Sq/CCs.
Air Force Medical Operations Agency
Division Chief, Air Force Blood Program
08.2015 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Directed Air Force blood operations in support of military operations worldwide. Guided 81 blood program leaders and oversaw compliance for 3 Joint and 20 Air Force facilities.
- Air Force High Reliability Organization and Trusted Care Safety Science Instructor. Taught seminar at DoD Quality Assurance Symposium.
- Led Strategic Planning offsite with representatives from across the US. Published 4-year strategic plan.
- Collaborated with Air Combat Command Medical Equipment and Force Packaging to overhaul deployment packages, clearing a 9-year lag and saving $2.7M.
- Consultant for Air Force Special Operations Command Low-Titer O Whole Blood program and Freeze-Dried Plasma program.
- Presented seminar at the Air Force Pararescue Conference on emergency transfusion practices and resources while deployed.
375th Air Mobility Wing
Inspector General
02.2017 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Established new Commander's Inspection Program (CCIP) and led wing through inaugural Unit Effectiveness Inspection.
- Air Force Inspection Agency "one of best CCIPs seen!" and 18th Air Force "one of the best IG programs".
- Ran 18 wing inspections and led 5-day base-wide CBRNE/Anti-Terrorism exercise. Conducted thorough investigations for improved compliance with regulations and policies.
- Wing Staff Agency Lean Six Sigma Process Manager; oversaw 10 JA/XP/IG improvement events.
- #5/55 Wing Lieutenant Colonels.
375th Air Mobility Wing
Deputy Inspector General and Complaints Resolution
01.2016 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Scott AFB Installation IG Complaints Resolution Officer. Engaged and resolved 120 IG, Congressional and Fraud/Waste/Abuse complaints. Provided 72 IG training courses to 1.1K personnel.
- Developed Wing Commander's Inspection Management Board meeting structure, agenda and metrics. Ran 12 CIMBs and evaluated 946 programs to focus wing efforts and decision-making.
- Wrote Commander Informal Inquiry Guide, which AMC/IG benchmarked to 17 Wings.
- Briefed and mentored 120 Company Grade Officers at AMC Leadership Conference.
U.S. Air Force
Various Air Force Leadership Assignments
06.1998 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Consistently sought-after by higher leadership to lead tough programs.
Education
Villanova UniversityVillanova, PA
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Continuous Process Improvement
01.2016
Air UniversityMontgomery, AL
Air War College from Leadership
12.2015
The George Washington UniversityWashington, DC
Master of Science from Health Sciences / Immunohematology
06.2006
Troy UniversityTroy, AL
Master of Science from Leadership And Organizational Development
12.2003
University of South AlabamaMobile, AL
Bachelor of Science from Medical Technology
06.1997
Skills
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Business Operations
- Process Improvement and Innovation
- Relationship Development
- Project Organization
- Team Building
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, dual-certified (American Society for Quality and U.S. Air Force)
- Certified Quality Auditor (American Society for Quality)
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (American Society for Clinical Pathology)
- Specialist in Blood Banking (American Society for Clinical Pathology)
Accomplishments
- Continuous Process Improvement Mentor of the Year 2021, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC).
- Green Belt Certifier, AFMC and Air Force Global Stike Command.
- Consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General, Transfusion Medicine.
- U.S. Air Force Biomedical Sciences Field Grade Officer of the Year Cat III 2016.
- Distinguished Graduate, DoD Tri-Service Blood Bank Fellowship.
Additional Information
NICA Youth Mountain Biking Team Coach
Appenzeller Sennenhund Dog Breeder
Member, Website Team, Appenzell Mountain Dog Club of America
References
References Available Upon Request
Interests
Goldsmithing
Dog Breeding
Timeline
Division Chief, Epidemiology Laboratory
USAF School of Aerospace Medicine
06.2021 - Current
Commander, 2d Operational Medical Readiness Squadron
2d Bomb Wing
06.2019 - 05.2021
Commander, 375th Aerospace Medicine Squadron
375th Air Mobility Wing
06.2017 - 06.2019
Inspector General
375th Air Mobility Wing
02.2017 - 08.2017
Deputy Inspector General and Complaints Resolution
375th Air Mobility Wing
01.2016 - 01.2017
Division Chief, Air Force Blood Program
Air Force Medical Operations Agency
08.2015 - 06.2017
Various Air Force Leadership Assignments
U.S. Air Force
06.1998 - 01.2016
Villanova University
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Continuous Process Improvement
Air University
Air War College from Leadership
The George Washington University
Master of Science from Health Sciences / Immunohematology
Troy University
Master of Science from Leadership And Organizational Development
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science from Medical Technology
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, dual-certified (American Society for Quality and U.S. Air Force)
- Certified Quality Auditor (American Society for Quality)
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (American Society for Clinical Pathology)
- Specialist in Blood Banking (American Society for Clinical Pathology)
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