Richard Bates
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Proven Deputy Chief with expertise in operations management and emergency response. Skilled in strategic planning, crisis management, and team leadership within military healthcare environments. Dynamic operations leader with extensive experience in emergency management and team coordination. Successfully led critical exercises and incident management efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring effective response and collaboration across multiple agencies. Results-driven Deputy Chief specializing in operations and emergency management. Known for developing and implementing strategic plans that enhance crisis response capabilities and improve team performance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Chief, Operations & Emergency Management
Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC)
Fort Belvoir, United States
01.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: A Joint Service Medical Facility serving approximately 100,000 Department of Defense (DoD) beneficiaries.
- Serves as the Deputy Chief of Operations and Emergency Management, Directorate for Administration, for Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center, a Joint Service Medical Facility serving approximately 100,000 Department of Defense (DoD) beneficiaries.
- Oversaw a staff of 14 military, civilian, and contract personnel.
- Exercises responsibility for managing, directing, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating daily operations and administrative functions of the Operations and Emergency Management department.
- Regularly participates in joint and future operations (FUOPS) planning and collaboration with higher headquarters.
- Served as the hospital’s Emergency Management Program Manager.
- Develops and implements the annual Mass Casualty (MASCAL) Full-Scale Exercise.
- Provided expert recommendations and insight during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Led the Incident Management Team’s efforts throughout the pandemic.
- A Joint Service Medical Facility serving approximately 100,000 Department of Defense (DoD) beneficiaries.
Lead Operations Specialist
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
Fort Belvoir, United States
08.2011 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: A Joint Service Medical Facility serving approximately 100,000 Department of Defense (DoD) beneficiaries.
- Served as the Lead Operations Specialist, Directorate for Administration, for Fort Belvoir Community Hospital.
- Provided expert military 3/5/7 functions and was responsible for developing, issuing, and executing all operations plans for the command and the regional headquarters.
- Served as a technical advisor to the Hospital Director and Regional Command.
- Regularly participated in Contingency planning and coordination with various federal, state, and local agencies.
- A Joint Service Medical Facility serving approximately 100,000 Department of Defense (DoD) beneficiaries.
Operations Specialist
United States Army Garrison, Walter Reed
Washington DC, United States
04.2011 - 08.2011
- Served as an Operations Specialist (Contractor) in the United States Army-Walter Reed Garrison Installation Operations Center.
- Responsible for developing, issuing, and executing all operations plans for the Garrison.
Operations Sergeant Major
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Washington DC, United States
08.2009 - 03.2011
- Company Overview: The largest Department of Defense (DOD) Medical Facility.
- Served as the Senior Operations Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) in the largest Department of Defense (DOD) Medical Facility.
- Routinely served as a primary planner in the Hospital Command Center advising the Incident Commander on all matters regarding Emergency Operations.
- The largest Department of Defense (DOD) Medical Facility.
First Sergeant
2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry
Fort Campbell, United States
10.2004 - 08.2009
- Assigned as the First Sergeant (Senior Enlisted Advisor) in an Army Air Assault Battalion and a Forward Support Battalion.
- Responsible for the health, welfare, and training of over 240 Soldiers and their families.
National Guard/Reserve Component Unit Trainer
2nd Battalion, 335th Regiment, Training Support
Indianapolis, United States
07.2002 - 10.2004
- Served as a Regular Army Advisor/Trainer for the Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan National Guards (NG) and US Army Reserve units.
- Assisted in the mobilization of over 3300 Soldiers in support of MFO, KFOR, SFOR, OIF and OEF.
Education
Master's Degree - Emergency and Disaster Management
Trident University International
Cypress, CA, United States03.2014
Bachelor's Degree - Health Care Management
Trident University International
Cypress, CA, United States06.2011
Associate's Degree - General Studies
City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, IL, United States05.1989
Skills
- Emergency management
- Operations coordination
- Crisis response
- Mass casualty planning
- Operational oversight
- Project management
Additional Information
Order of Military Medical Merit, Legion of Merit (Award received after DD214 issued), Bronze Star Medal w/ 1 oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation w/ 1 oak leaf cluster (One award received after DD214 issued), Army Superior Unit Commendation w/ 2 oak leaf clusters, Outstanding Civilian Service Award, Civilian Achievement Award (2nd award), Customer Service Award (3rd Award)
Job Related Training
- FEMA L-548 Continuity of Operations Program Manager Course
- Project Management Fundamentals
- DoD Joint Medical Operations Course
- Joint Medical Planners Tool Course
- Anti-Terrorism Officer Basic Course
- FEMA IS-00200.hca Applying ICS to Healthcare Organizations
- FEMA IS-00700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- FEMA IS-00800.b National Response Framework, an Introduction
- FEMA IS-00100.b Introduction to Incident Command System
- MEDCOM Contingency Planning Course
- Risk Management Course
- MTT Emergency Preparedness Course
Clearance
Current Top Secret Security Clearance
Day Phone
571-231-3584
Work Mobile
703-220-0437
Personal Mobile
540-308-3008
References
References available upon request
Availability
Permanent, Full-Time
Systems Experience
- RFMSS
- PROFIS
- EMPARTS
- ASIMS
- ARTS
- ETMS2
- SFTRE
- WIAS
- MODS
- HSEEP
- MEDPROS
- AD HOC
- JPP
- Everbridge
- Alertus
Desired Locations
- United States, DC
- United States, VA
Timeline
Deputy Chief, Operations & Emergency Management
Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC)
01.2018 - Current
Lead Operations Specialist
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
08.2011 - 01.2018
Operations Specialist
United States Army Garrison, Walter Reed
04.2011 - 08.2011
Operations Sergeant Major
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
08.2009 - 03.2011
First Sergeant
2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry
10.2004 - 08.2009
National Guard/Reserve Component Unit Trainer
2nd Battalion, 335th Regiment, Training Support
07.2002 - 10.2004
Master's Degree - Emergency and Disaster Management
Trident University International
Bachelor's Degree - Health Care Management
Trident University International
Associate's Degree - General Studies
City Colleges of Chicago
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