Melvin Kniffen
Kaiserslautern,Germany
Summary
Driven and compassionate healthcare manager with 15 years hands-on experience in fast-paced military hospital environments. Accountable and responsible with a strong focus on health services support.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Readiness Manager
United States Air Force
Wright Patterson AFB, OH
05.2014 - Current
- Managed third largest Air Force deployment platform with 1.3K medics $197M budget
- Led section to Air Force Mobility Command's 2015 Medical Readiness Team of the Year
- Garnered 88 Medical Group's Small Team of the Year - 2015.Medical Readiness Flight Chief
United States Air Force
Ramstein AB, Germany
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Managed staff of six. Directed United States Air Forces in Europe's largest Readiness mission - $18M budget; ensured deployment readiness/medical training for 988 members.- Mastered Medical Readiness Manager's Course. Earned Emergency Manager Certificate.- Earned Meritorious Service Medal for exceptional leadership efforts.
Information Systems Flight Chief
United States Air Force
Ramstein AB, Germany
06.2011 - 03.2014
- Led staff of 13 and directed Information Technology services for 848 employees across nine buildings and two installations.- Mastered Comptia 8570 course. Earned Security Plus certification- Garnered United States Air Forces in Europe's Information Systems Team of the Year - 2012.
Non-Commissioned Officer In-Charge, Theater Patient Movement Requirements Center
United States Air Force
Ramstein AB, Germany
05.2008 - 05.2011
- Led aeromedical evacuation center with $26M budget and staff of 13.
- Worked directly with providers to validate medical credentials vs patient needs.
- Moved 1,062 wounded warriors and achieved a 98% survival rate.
Education
Leadership Development
Kissling NCO Academy
2009
Associate of Applied Science - Health Services Management
Community College of the Air Force
2004
Skills
- Staffing management ability
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Effectively influences others
- Sound decision making
- Financial aptitude
- Personal and professional integrity
- Patient-oriented
- Skilled communicator
Timeline
Medical Readiness Manager
United States Air Force
05.2014 - Current
Medical Readiness Flight Chief
United States Air Force
04.2014 - 04.2015
Information Systems Flight Chief
United States Air Force
06.2011 - 03.2014
Non-Commissioned Officer In-Charge, Theater Patient Movement Requirements Center
United States Air Force
05.2008 - 05.2011
Leadership Development
Kissling NCO Academy
Associate of Applied Science - Health Services Management
Community College of the Air Force
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