Sonya Stokes
Carthage,MS
Summary
Experienced Program Manager with background in leading diverse teams to accomplish project objectives. Strengths include strategic planning, process improvement, and stakeholder management. Known for leveraging technical skills to improve organizational efficiency and drive project success. Previous work contribution includes streamlining processes for improved productivity and implementing innovative program strategies that increased overall performance. Personable and dedicated customer service representative with extensive experience in industry. Solid team player with upbeat, positive attitude and proven skill in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Articulate, enthusiastic and results-oriented with demonstrated passion for building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Emergency Management Program Manager
Veterans Health Administration
Ridgeland, MS
05.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- Serves as the Senior Emergency Management Program Manager for South Central VA Healthcare Network and the Southeastern States Network Consortium Senior Emergency Management Chair. Leads and directs all responsibilities to include supervising personnel, safety & program compliance, emergency management committee (Multidisciplinary team) program development, resources, staffing, training, contracts, procurement, equipment management, deployment oversight, policy and directive initiation, with implementation authority for policy and guidance for over 13 states and territories and four Federal Coordinating Centers for patient movement. Serves as Incident Commander, Emergency Operations Center Director, Federal Decontamination Response Trainer and Liaison Officer to the region. Responsible for tactical and strategic emergency preparedness to ensure an all-hazard approach. Simultaneously serves as the senior technical advisor to senior executives on complex and difficult issues pertaining to internal and external emergency management operations. Manages a twenty million plus dollar budget in steady state and over 40 million plus during response. Develops and coordinates briefings to senior leadership executives, medical center Directors, other federal agencies, local, state, public and private partners. Leads/coordinates the daily operations to support the Comprehensive Emergency Management Program, program goals/objectives, develop exercises and assessment activities that require the highest level of judgment. Developed/reviews annually the Emergency Operations Plans, Hazard Vulnerability Assessment, Standard Operating Procedures, SOP for Alternate Site plan(MYTEP).Procured and implemented software programs to analyze emergency management programs, Developed a self-sustaining/sufficient mission capability. Manages two warehouses with the largest cache of deployable equipment in the region. Leads all implementation and coordination for prevention, protection, mitigation, preparedness, emergency response, safety and health during recovery actions for hospitals, community living centers, domiciliary units, and outpatient clinics. Exercises considerable tact and diplomacy in carrying out program responsibilities in coordinating network programs with senior management officials both internal and external at VA facilities and remote locations. Establishes emergency preparedness training, program priorities, compliance assessments, schedules work activities to meet the short and long terms goals using an annual SWOT analysis, develop and implement objectives for identified field sites. Developed procedures to meet federal compliance, contingency operations and collateral mission assignments. Conducted over 40 +mission assignments assisting other state and federal agencies for disasters and the national pandemic. Serves as the subject matter/technical expert for training and instructional modalities. Developed, conducts, and ensures periodic exercises to test the effectiveness of existing plans and modifies activities to achieve desired area accomplishments. Coordinates plans and program effectiveness when deficiencies are identified during drills, exercises, and actual events. Exercises are conducted with multi-agency involvement. Developed a self-sustaining deployment capability with 30 million dollars of deployable equipment to stand-up and support large hospitals or medical sites. Established and manages all aspects of an alternate sites of care, mobile site operations which consisted of supervising personnel, procurement, infectious disease, safety, logistical wrap around services, medical and administrative operations, feeding units, housing units and coordination with HUD and other local agencies to support placement of Veterans during disasters. These sites included other local (public and private), federal and state agencies to enhance and manage site capabilities.Developed, manages and has continuous readiness training a 40+ Emergency Management Response Team (EMRT) to respond, establish and stand-up alternate medical sites and living quarters within 24 hours. This was deemed as a model and best practice for the VHA Enterprise. The 40+multi-disciplinary team consists of clinical, administrative, logistical, communication (PAO)safety, and maintenance staff. Supervises and manages employees by providing leadership, training and proficiency training, counseling, conflict resolution and instruction on tasks.Develops technical and nontechnical reports for informational reporting, Congressional, stakeholder and local, state, Action Reports, Situational Reports (SITREPS), Issue Briefs, whitepapers, research and market research documents. Reviews/approves outgoing communication, response communication and assets
- Supervisor: Shannon Novotony (6012066980)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Contact me first
Area Emergency Manager
Veterans Health Administration
Martinsburg, WV
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- Serves as the Area Emergency Manager for the Veterans Health Administration Office of Emergency Management, the VISN 16 Liaison and the Federal Coordinating Center Coordinator for Mississippi. In this capacity, management responsibilities include the oversight for the National Disaster Medical System Plan that managed Federal Patient Movement during Natural Disasters and National Security Incidents. Additional responsibilities included the principal and technical advisor to Executive and Senior leadership on Emergency Management, served as the regional 16 Liaison Officer supervising and managing the Area Emergency Managers assigned in Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas. Served as the Federal Decontamination Technical Advisor for the First Receivers, Train the Trainer Program with administrative oversight for VISN 4, 8, 9, 10. Responsibilities include providing leadership direction for comprehensive emergency management program(CEMP) with program management authority. Responsible for providing expert guidance on designing, developing, conducting and evaluating comprehensive emergency management plans, assisting with exercise design for the region, Continuity of Operations Plan, Contingency Planning and emergency operation center activities. Provided technical guidance on emergency management standards, regulations and procedures to minimize or eliminate hazards or threats by conducting and reviewing facility level Hazard Vulnerability Assessments. Established and implemented an eighty-person Patient Reception Area Team with local, county and state external/internal stakeholders executing patient reception activities, triage and patient transport to local medical facilities. Conducted a multi-agency, multi-facility exercise with DOD (Patriot South)to test/evaluate the effectiveness of the existing FCC/NDMS Plan for federal patient movement and assisting with community integration and housing of displaced disaster victims. Conducted training with the Department of Health and Human Services. Managed, created action plans, deficiencies identified during the exercise and previous hurricane season. Developed a VHAOEM VISN (region) level emergency management response plan for disaster incidents. Ensured assigned responsibilities of the VA-DOD Contingency plan. Managed the Disaster Emergency Personnel System (DEMPS) for Hurricane Harvey, Irma and Maria. established the first medical Alternate care site stand-up after Hurricane Maria in Arecibo, PR. Designed, and directed emergency management exercises plans to identify standards, national program objectives for response to all hazards incidents (terrorist, environmental or natural disaster) which included external stakeholders needed for sustainability. Devised a risk assessment plan to identify risks associated with disaster incidents including disease, natural and man-made disasters. Implemented outreach programs to raise awareness of public safety issues. First-hand experience in conducting after-action-critiques for emergency exercises to identify needed corrective actions. Executed Crisis Management skills for leadership and employees during a major disaster. Developed the capability to effectively manage the consequences of internal and external emergencies. Established and maintained relationships with other Federal agencies, State Emergency management agencies, state, local external partners including public and private organizations that assist displaced Veterans . Created and maintained effective professional relationships with the police and fire departments to ensure delivery of appropriate and prompt emergency services. Established the Jackson-Vicksburg Council for hospital emergency managers in Madison, Hinds, Rankin and Warren counties. Serves as an executive member for the Mississippi Executive (ESF-8) Health Council . Serves the principal advisor and consultant to Medical Center Directors and VA Medical Centers by reviewing regional planning programs for effectiveness and integration with federal plans. Coordinated and participated in the implementation of evaluation of exercises to test and critique the VHA comprehensive emergency management plans and programs. Designed exercise scenarios and serves as an agency evaluator. Developed a comprehensive tracking program to ensure appropriate implementation of emergency preparedness programs. Manages and reviews Emergency Management Performance Improvement funds requests for VHAOEM. Performs All Hazards Emergency Cache Inspections. Serves as an EMCAP assessor for compliance capabilities;subject matter expert in conducting research and surveys to effectively develop and implement emergency management programs and disaster planning support. Skilled in designing and administering emergency preparedness trainings to ensure accurate responses to major emergencies. Reviewed incident action plans and goals. Technical expert with identifying/resolving complex healthcare management problems during disasters.
- Supervisor: Leroy Jasper (8176924094)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Chief of Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Compliance
Department of Veteran Affairs
Memphis, TN
10.2014 - 04.2017
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- As the Industrial Hygienist I serve as the Chief of Safety and has the responsibility as the Medical Center Facility Safety Officer. The technical authority to the Medical Center Director for an organization with a highly functional multi-faceted comprehensive Safety program with the following elements : Safety, Life Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Emergency Management, Green Environmental Management and Sustainability compliance programs. Additionally, serves when requested as Acting Assistant Medical Center Director with responsibility for Volunteer Services, Human Resources, Federal Police . Exercises management and supervisory responsibility for over 2500 staff members, making assignments, determining duties and priorities through different areas of specialty. Evaluates employee performance, recommends incentives, initiates corrective actions, ensures staff training and development needs are recognized and met, and ensures agency standards are met. The responsibilities include acting Emergency Manager. Maintains oversight for over 100+ programs. Serves as the Chair, Environment of Care, Emergency Management, Accident Review Board, Safety, Ergonomics, Green Environmental Management Committee, serves on the Biosafety and Security Radiation, Construction Safety and Laser Safety committees. Promotes maintains and ensures the compliance of OSHA, EPA, TJC, NFPA, VA-mandated, state, local requirements and consensus standards. Provides technical and expert code interpretation, policy review program management and consultative services to leadership and staff. Manages and provides direct support to the Emergency Management program, has served as the Incident Commander and Safety Officer for both desktop exercises, facility related emergencies, community level exercises and emergencies. Assisted with writing and implementation of the Facility COOP and COG operational activities. Successfully wrote the new EOP for the facility. Oversees the development and review of relevant Emergency Management related regulations, policy, and guidance, as well as emergency response plans. Managed and provided oversight for the EMCAMP FY 15 survey and the corrective actions. Successfully passed the recent vigorous Joint Commission Survey conducted in FY 16. Conducted situational and informational awareness documents during emergencies, inspections and after conducting technical reviews. Manages the annual Hazard Vulnerability Assessments and the reassessment/inspections for both internal and external disasters. Conducts all-hazard exercises and awareness training for the facility and the CBOC’s in Mississippi, Arkansas and Tennessee that included disease, patient surge, medical surge, environmental, natural and man-made. Collaborates with local Hospital Safety and Emergency Management Coordinators to include Regional, State and local emergency preparedness agencies. Serves on the executive council for the community Emergency Response Coalition, works closely with the Hospital Coalition Coordinator. Successfully prepared and organized the facility NDMS Patient Reception, exercise, logistics, Emergency Response Team (EMRT) volunteers, Emergency Operating Center (EOC) and coordinated training with the Area Manager for the facility. Coordinated and reestablished the DEMPS Program with ensuring Medical Surveillance was reestablished and campaigned for new volunteers for the program. Established Emergency Operations Center exercise criteria for the medical center, trained volunteers on radio etiquette and the design of exercise scenarios. Manages and assisted with EMPI funding for the organization and established priorities. Completed the First Receivers Decontamination Course and served as the facility DEMPS Coordinator.
- Supervisor: Douglass Southall (2606020310)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Industrial Hygienist
United States Public Health Command
APO, BY
11.2012 - 10.2014
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- Served as the Installation Industrial Hygiene Program Manager and Safety Officer for Public Health Command Europe. Assisted the Installation Safety Office with program implementation and policy review. Responsible for directing and administering priorities at four large installations, planning and conducting complete evaluations of administrative and industrial processes involving safety and occupational health compliance, industrial hygiene exposure assessments, personal sampling, personal protective equipment, ergonomics, confined space and meter evaluations, HAZCOM , respiratory protection, noise surveys and dosimetry, radiation safety. Served on the Installation Emergency Management Team. Assisted and worked closely with the Installation Emergency Manager participated in real-time emergencies and exercise scenarios, and HVA’s. Ensured medical surveillance for the Emergency Response Team. Conducts Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) compliance and assists the local safety office with train the trainer programs to conduct training for HAZCOM, Ergonomics, Respirators and Respiratory Protection, Confined Space, Bloodborne Pathogens, Hearing Conservation, Radiation Safety and emergency response equipment for detection. Conducts and evaluates the workplace for potentially hazardous work and environmental conditions to include preparing and briefing command, management and personnel on survey reports with related deficiencies and findings in accordance with federal, DOD, local, German regulatory compliance guidelines. Serves as the subject matter expert for the local installation and for matters with the local union for German and American employees. Participates as a committee member for the Federal Employment Compensation Act (FECA) member. Assists Civilian Personnel, Management and Supervisor with worker compensation investigations to provide expert and consultative advice on occupational health concerns. Collects sampling and processes lab samples in accordance with OSHA, NIOSH or applicable laboratory for the guidelines following a comprehensive evaluation, prepares technical reports and formulate specific recommendations for control, reduction, and elimination of the health hazards to all levels of management and command. Evaluations include all industrial processes, pre- occupancy evaluations, ventilation (positive and negative pressure rooms, surgery and post operation),waste anesthetic gas sampling, nitrous oxide sampling, chemical substitutions, indoor air quality, chemical, biological, physical and radiological health hazards resulting from inhalation of vapors, fumes, mists, gases, dusts, ingestion or skin contact; and from physical hazards, such as noise, heat,and ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. Provides recommendations based on regulatory compliance guidelines by recommending engineering, personal protective equipment and administrative appropriate controls. Reviews design plans for new or modified materials for evaluation of the adequacy of health hazard controls; reviews standard operating procedures for accuracy of safety and health related compliance within all administrative and industrial shops ; resolves complex problems for occupational safety and health, and serves as a member of the Safety and Occupational Health Council. Works closely with the Preventive Medicine team, Occupational Physician and Safety Director to ensure all aspects of occupational safety and health are addressed, mitigated and or corrected. Survey experience includes inspections for light and heavy wheeled vehicle maintenance shops, aviation operations and facilities, firing ranges(shoot houses and indoor facilities), Public work facilities, Moral, Welfare and Recreation or NAF facilities, childcare facilities and DOD Schools. Conducts ergonomic assessment and provides assistance with a train the trainer program for medical and external installation facilities. Conducts training classes on all industrial hygiene and safety and health related needs. Prepares technical data and reports for survey/inspection findings for all industrial hygiene surveys to include job hazard analysis, risk assessment and communication for all work environments and for all levels of understanding. Serves as a committee member for the Environmental Quality Control Committee on all environmental issues affecting the workplace. Serves on the Emergency Response Team for USAG Bavaria and provides consultation to the installation command. Provided knowledge and expert advice with the implementation of the Emergency Response Plan for the Installation. Provided expert advice and consultation for conducting the chemical, biological, radiological, and physical threats for the community using worst case scenarios.
- Supervisor: Susan Holst (011499641837058)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Contact me first
Industrial Hygienist
Department of the Army
Fort Campbell, KY
11.2011 - 11.2012
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- Plans and conducts complete evaluations of administrative and industrial processes involving safety and occupational health compliance, industrial hygiene exposure assessments, personal protective equipment, ergonomics, confined space and meter evaluations, HAZCOM assessments, respiratory protection, noise surveys and dosimetry. Maintains and prepares industrial hygiene equipment for surveys, calibration and TMDE maintenance equipment input for DOEHRS, conducts training and proficiency on equipment use in the field. Trained the industrial hygiene technician on equipment and surveys for the industrial and administrative assessments. Reviews new and updated design reviews and contracts for the installation, conducts program compliance, evaluating potentially hazardous work and environmental conditions to include: pre-evaluation briefings; use chemical/physiological sampling equipment and techniques; enter worksite data into Industrial Hygiene system DOEHRS; briefs management and personnel on survey reports on deficiencies and findings in accordance with federal, DOD and local compliance guidelines. Collect and process lab samples in accordance with OSHA guidelines following a comprehensive evaluation, prepares technical report and formulate specific recommendations for control, reduction, and elimination of the health hazards to all levels of management. Evaluations include all industrial processes, ventilation, chemical substitutions, indoor air quality, chemical, biological, physical and radiological health hazards resulting from inhalation of vapors, fumes, mists, gases, dusts, ingestion or skin contact; and from physical hazards, such as noise, heat, and ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. Provides recommendations based on regulatory compliance guidelines and appropriate controls for engineering,personal protective equipment and administrative. Reviews design plans for new or modified facilities, processes, and materials for evaluation of the adequacy of health hazard controls; reviews standard operating procedures for accuracy of safety and health related compliance within all administrative and industrial shops ; resolves complex problems for occupational safety and health, and serves as the lead technical consultant for both federal, state and local compliance. Works closely with the Preventive Medicine team, Occupational Physician and the safety representatives to ensure all aspects of occupational safety and health are addressed, mitigated and or corrected. Conducts surveys/inspections for light and heavy wheeled vehicle maintenance shops, aviation operations and facilities, hospitals, clinics, firing ranges(shoot houses and indoor facilities), Public work facilities, Moral, Welfare and Recreation or NAF facilities, childcare facilities and DOD Schools. Conducts ergonomic assessment and provides assistance with a train the trainer program for medical and external installation facilities. Conducts training classes on all industrial hygiene and safety and health related needs. Prepares technical data and reports for survey/inspection findings for all industrial hygiene surveys to include job hazard analysis, risk assessment and communication for all work environments and for all levels of understanding.
- Supervisor: Mike Salamy (270-412-5034)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Industrial Hygiene Administrator
Department of the Air Force Reserves
Homestead, FL
07.2009 - 11.2011
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- Served as the Acting Supervisor/ Team Lead for Bioenvironmental Engineering office as an Industrial Hygienist by organizing, managing and directing a comprehensive industrial hygiene program. Served as the Technical consultant to installation command during emergency operations. Served as a member of the emergency operations center and was designated as emergency essential. Served as an Assistant/Back-up Emergency Response coordinator and member of the Emergency Response Antiterrorism working group. Conducted the installations first vulnerability assessments, developed the first TIC-TIM (Toxic Industrial Chemicals- Toxic Industrial Material report which identified all chemical, biological, physical, radiological and nuclear hazards using all methods of transportation as worst case scenario within a 20 mile radius of the installation and participated in WMD/CBRNE disaster response at Federal, state and local levels. This inventory includes industrial facilities, radioactive materials, and commodity flow information from railroads, ports, and other transportation entities for the surrounding 20 miles. Developed installation policy for IH and guidelines for safety and health. Conducted and trained personnel on exposure sampling for noise, chemical, physical, biological and radiological hazards/PPE assessments, air sampling, swipes, ventilation, ergonomics, office and industrial assessments, indoor air quality, ionizing and non ionizing radiation, confined space, lighting, personal heat stress monitoring, respiratory protection and emergency response procedures. Performed surveys to evaluate and analyze systems, facilities, and planning documents for chemical, physical, thermal, radiological and biological stress factors which may cause illness, injury, reduced productivity or performance. Analyzes design plans, blueprints, and specifications of contemplated projects. In addition, created and prepared technical data in a format for all understanding on the findings, evaluation, collected information and corrective action. Responsible for preparing and reviewing technical reports for assessments and for DOEHRS-IH data entry which identified health hazard information and laboratory analysis. Utilized OSHA, ACGIH, NIOSH,EPA, ASHRAE, DOD guidelines, Army policy and local procedures to furnish technical consultation on occupational health matters and briefed all levels of management. Developed and presented educational information through briefings and newsletters designed to inform management and employees of occupational safety and health programs and initiatives, created a management training program for all new Supervisors and new employees assigned and an annual training for industrial hygiene. Ensured visibility of the Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Safety and Health program. Supervised and trained three (0640) environmental health/industrial hygiene technicians on industrial hygiene techniques in industrial and administrative workplaces. Responsible for conducting, scheduling, and training Industrial Hygiene/Environmental Technicians on pre survey information data, coordinating operational assessments, special surveys, inventory, industrial hygiene and equipment, selection criteria, set-up, maintenance and pre/post calibration Served as a member of the Federal Worker Compensation Committee and as the assistant chair for the Occupational Safety and Health working group committee. Developed and managed a safety and health plan to decrease workplace injuries and illness.Also investigated claimants complaints of occupational illnesses or injury. Managed the Confined Space program, developed equipment training and equipment continuity. Developed the operating procedure for mask selection, cartridge change out overview and conducted fit testing for both industrial and mobility gas masks for the Respiratory Protection Program. Managed Radiation Safety and served as the Installation Radiation and Laser Safety Officer for the NRC permit. Conducted radiation surveys for new equipment and provided design criteria for radiological equipment installation. Conducted training on various radiological identification equipment. Conducted analysis of all DOT radiological shipment
- Supervisor: Col Dana Lilly (937-838-1113)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Public Health Technician
Department of the Army
Fayetteville, NC
10.2006 - 07.2009
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- Functions independently to design, plan, implement and evaluate health care delivery to individuals with infectious diseases for one of the Army's largest military installation. Prepared and conducts health education classes on sexually transmitted diseases, other communicable diseases to include nosocomial infections and climatic injury. Assisted in the revision of several STI and other communicable disease programs Assisted with the administrative functions of STI/HIV, Communicable Diseases and Environmental Health. Developed, maintained and revised workflow processes, operating procedures and community promotion and awareness Autonomously supervises, develops, directs and maintains a comprehensive training program for staff. Worked closely with State Division of Public Health, Community Health Departments, Community Based Organizations and Federal agencies in the Prevention of STI/HIV. Provided assists and expertise to federal, state and county emergency reponse teams. Conducted inspections of health,safety and environment. Developed operating standards and procedures. Enforced regulatory compliance and performed inspections Assisted with medical surveillance. Served as the Safety and Health Compliance officer for the Department Provided advice and assistance to state and local government agencies on matters relating to the development, execution, and maintenance of adequate health, safety, and environmental protection plans and programs Reviewed, analyzed, and recommended modifications where necessary, of plans developed to implement various provisions of Federal environmental standards and the enforcement of regulatory compliance Developed and analyzed data and prepared reports relating to the responsiveness of implementation plans on environmental protection programs Developed and/or analyzed proposals for new or revised environmental protection regulations and determining their impact on air, water, and land resources Conducted studies to identify environmental problems, and performed analytical work which contributes to the effectiveness of environmental plans, programs, and methods. Served as Subject matter Expert on Emergency Response Teams Key member of the Installation Risk Management and Reduction Team Exercised discretion and independent judgment in the application of knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of environmental planning,protection and regulatory compliance
- Supervisor: Kenneth Ferrell (910-396-4473)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Internship for Occupational Environmental Management
Department of the Army
Fort Bragg, NC
08.2007 - 04.2008
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- Conducts environmental health surveys and inspections, inspecting living quarters, food handling establishments, water systems, pools, barber and beauty shops both scheduled and unannounced. Assisted in state lab accreditation for a local water analysis laboratory. Performs bacteriological examination and chemical analysis of water. Inspected the local water treatment facility for compliance. Collects data for environmental health reports. Inspects hazardous and hospital infectious waste control and disposal procedures for all chemicals used and disposed of in the hospital and on the installations. Identifies medically important parasites, disease vectors, and their animal hosts and recommends insect control procedures; collecting specimens and samples submitting them to the laboratory; Inspects and provides technical assistance for water supply systems, Provides technical assistance and supervision in collection, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste. Assists with occupational and industrial hygiene analysis, radiological exposures, hospital safety inspections, analyzing workflow and industrial hygiene processes,ergonomic assessments and potential risk for exposures. Assisted with sample collection for air soil and water Assisted with Ergonomic analysis Completed training as a Army Environmental Compliance Officer Completed training with Hospital Safety Officer Also performed duties with Air, Surface, Drinking,Ground and Storm Water to include Laboratory testing, Hazardous Waste and Regulated Medical Waste, assisted in Emergency and Remedial Response Teams, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Management Systems/Programs/Requirement, Policy Making and Public Education Training,new construction analysis. Certifications include OSHA 40 Hr, ERTC, Confined Space Entry, DOT Haz Mat/HAZMIN, Army Environmental Compliance Training, RCRA.Assisted with regulatory compliance and writing permits,EIS,FONSI and Environmental Assessments
- Supervisor: Nushant Thomas (704-649-2302)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Medical Technologist
Department of the Army
Fort Bragg, NC
03.2006 - 10.2006
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- Worked as the midnight shift medical technologist performing testing as a Generalist. Performing duties in Blood Bank, Chemistry,Special Chemistry, Hematology, Serology, Microbiology and specimen collection and receiving. Maintained and performed Quality Control and testing in all areas commensurate with CAP and JCAHO standards. Maintained the highest quality and standard of patient result output. Served as the subject matter expert for questions or concerns regarding specimen collection and testing. Served as subject matter expert/lead technician for the night shift. Assisted evening Shift supervisor with management duties, scheduling,and personnel. Served as the Laboratory Safety Officer Assisted with assigning duties and preparing schedules for suspense dates. Duties included resolving problems/issues, employee resolutions and or providing recommendations for action. Conducted and participated in management actions and meetings
- Supervisor: Linda Thompson (910-907-8221)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Education
Master's degree - Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL, United States01-2026
Bachelor's degree - Occupational Environmental Management
Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC, United States05.2008
Some college (no degree) -
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VA, United States12.2004
Some college (no degree) -
Tide Water Community College
Virginia Beach, VA, United States05.2004
Associate's degree - biology
George Washington University
Washington, DC, United States01.2000
Technical or occupational certificate - Donor Center Operations
Army AMEDD Blood Donor Center School
Fort Hood, TX, United States09.1995
Technical or occupational certificate - Medical Laboratory Specialist
Department of Army School of Health Sciences
San Antonio, TX, United States09.1993
Skills
- Emergency management
- Risk assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Incident response
- Health and safety
- Team building
- Communication skills
- Project management
- Training development
- Logistics operations
- Multi-operations management
- Change management
- Performance monitoring
- Strategic planning
- Compliance enforcement
- Business acumen
- Program reviews
- Program leadership
- Resource management
- Critical thinking
- Influencing skills
- Event planning and execution
- Stakeholder management
- Team leadership and direction
- Documentation proficiency
- Cross functional team builder
References
- Douglas, Southall, Assistant Director, ddsouthall@gmail.com, 2606020310, Department of Veteran Affairs, (
- ) Indicates professional reference
- Joshua, Renshaw, Industrial Hygiene Program Manager, joshua.m.renshaw.civ@mail.mil, 2704125034, Department of the Army, (
- Erica, Wilson-Philliph, Claims Representative, 9197218611, Social Security Administration
- Bessie, Edwards, Chief of Civilian Personnel, bessie.edwards@us.af.mil, 786-415-7061, Department of The Air Force, (
- Cynthia, Tauscher, Occupational Health Nurse, cynthia.a.tauscher.civ@mail.mil, 466-2539, Department of the Army, (
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Emergency Management Program Manager
Veterans Health Administration
05.2018 - Current
Area Emergency Manager
Veterans Health Administration
04.2017 - 05.2018
Chief of Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Compliance
Department of Veteran Affairs
10.2014 - 04.2017
Industrial Hygienist
United States Public Health Command
11.2012 - 10.2014
Industrial Hygienist
Department of the Army
11.2011 - 11.2012
Industrial Hygiene Administrator
Department of the Air Force Reserves
07.2009 - 11.2011
Internship for Occupational Environmental Management
Department of the Army
08.2007 - 04.2008
Public Health Technician
Department of the Army
10.2006 - 07.2009
Medical Technologist
Department of the Army
03.2006 - 10.2006
Master's degree - Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Management
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor's degree - Occupational Environmental Management
Methodist University
Some college (no degree) -
Thomas Nelson Community College
Some college (no degree) -
Tide Water Community College
Associate's degree - biology
George Washington University
Technical or occupational certificate - Donor Center Operations
Army AMEDD Blood Donor Center School
Technical or occupational certificate - Medical Laboratory Specialist
Department of Army School of Health Sciences
Similar Profiles
Amanda R MartinezAmanda R Martinez
Counselor at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationCounselor at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Camilla LanierCamilla Lanier
Director, Planning and Operations at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Integrity and Compliance (OIC)Director, Planning and Operations at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Integrity and Compliance (OIC)
Anthony ChavezAnthony Chavez
Motor Vehicle Operator at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationMotor Vehicle Operator at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Angela Antoinette PerkinsAngela Antoinette Perkins
Health System Specialist at Department of Veterans Affairs/ Veterans Health AdministrationHealth System Specialist at Department of Veterans Affairs/ Veterans Health Administration
Sara PurvisSara Purvis
Waitress at Crossroads SteakhouseWaitress at Crossroads Steakhouse