Trina Davenport
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Demonstrated success in training team members, conducting evaluations and reviewing records. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Safety-driven and disciplined with a remarkable work ethic.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Enlisted Advisor
School of Medicine
2016.11 - 2021.05
- Strategic senior leader responsible to Brigade Commander for the health, morale and welfare of a 408-person, multi-functional organization supporting Department of Defense (DoD) medical agencies
- Provided leadership and management of $1M in resources and activities; interpreted, clarified and enforced policies and directives
- Recommended and initiated improvement actions to ensure management of personnel remained consistent with practices across DoD and Command operations.
- Improved operational capabilities with thorough risk assessments and proactive mitigation measures during complex missions.
- Implemented change management strategies that enhanced adaptability among enlisted members when facing evolving operational demands.
- Evaluated organizational performance using key metrics, identifying areas requiring attention or improvement efforts effectively.
- Coordinated large-scale events honoring military traditions, fostering camaraderie and boosting morale among service members.
- Developed and implemented customized training programs tailored to specific needs, boosting team readiness and performance.
- Facilitated strong relationships between senior leadership and enlisted personnel, enabling transparent communication channels for addressing concerns or issues.
- Championed professional development opportunities for enlisted personnel by organizing relevant workshops or seminars regularly.
- Managed personnel assignments, ensuring optimal alignment of individual talents and skills with organizational needs.
- Recognized for exceptional leadership in high-pressure situations, earning multiple commendations and awards throughout the tenure as Senior Enlisted Advisor.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Upheld Navy dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
- Prepared and submitted personnel, ordnance and operational reports.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
- Mentored junior enlisted personnel, fostering personal growth and career development through regular guidance sessions.
- Enhanced unit effectiveness by conducting comprehensive evaluations and providing insightful feedback for improvement.
- Streamlined communication processes for increased efficiency within the chain of command, resulting in optimized operations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop strategic plans, ensuring mission success across various contexts.
Senior Enlisted Advisor
Directorate for Nursing
2013.10 - 2016.10
- A committed leader, mentored and led 906 joint service members and civilians for six inpatient wards in Nursing Directorate and four departments in Perioperative Nursing
- Inspired professional growth for personnel; evident by 58 promotions, 10 advanced medical training selections, five Blue Jacket of the Quarter (BJOQ), one Sailor of the Quarter (SOQ), three Soldiers of the Month, one NCO of the Year, one Sailor Of the Year (SOY) and two Blue Jackets of the Year (BJOY); authored 302 enlisted evaluations, three MAP packages and assisted with two officer packages
- In addition, performed 65 Career Development Boards, facilitated 20 advancement sessions, and chaired/mentored five Sailor of the Quarter boards
- Engaged at all levels, participated in five retirement ceremonies and coordinated two retirement ceremonies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop strategic plans, ensuring mission success across various contexts.
- Improved operational capabilities with thorough risk assessments and proactive mitigation measures during complex missions.
- Evaluated organizational performance using key metrics, identifying areas requiring attention or improvement efforts effectively.
- Implemented change management strategies that enhanced adaptability among enlisted members when facing evolving operational demands.
- Coordinated large-scale events honoring military traditions, fostering camaraderie and boosting morale among service members.
- Developed and implemented customized training programs tailored to specific needs, boosting team readiness and performance.
- Ensured workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and enforcing strict adherence to guidelines, reducing accidents or incidents on duty significantly.
- Facilitated strong relationships between senior leadership and enlisted personnel, enabling transparent communication channels for addressing concerns or issues.
- Championed professional development opportunities for enlisted personnel by organizing relevant workshops or seminars regularly.
- Managed personnel assignments, ensuring optimal alignment of individual talents and skills with organizational needs.
- Mentored junior enlisted personnel, fostering personal growth and career development through regular guidance sessions.
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
Contracting Officer Representative (COR)
Directorate for Quality
2014.09 - 2015.09
- Hand selected for short suspense assignment, ensured required training was completed far ahead of schedule through Defense Acquisition University
- Facilitated consolidation of multi-million-dollar hospitality contracts for Hospital Concierge Service, Inpatient and Outpatient Transport and Hospital Answering Service
- Liaised with command and logistics leadership and contracting officers (KOs) to ensure bridged and renewed contracts were continued without interruption
- This ensured essential customer service and security assets for the hospital were not gapped which contributed to continued safe and positive patient experience for beneficiaries.
- Promoted fair competition among prospective contractors through unbiased solicitation processes that clearly outlined expectations and requirements for each project.
- Resolved contractual disputes promptly to avoid delays in project delivery, utilizing strong mediation skills and comprehensive knowledge of terms and conditions.
- Minimized potential delays in contract execution by proactively identifying and addressing any roadblocks or challenges throughout the contracting lifecycle.
- Ensured regulatory adherence by staying updated on relevant policies, procedures, and federal acquisition regulations.
- Facilitated successful contract completion through close monitoring of milestones and deliverables, providing progress reports as needed.
- Evaluated contractor performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and guidance to ensure continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Met tight deadlines consistently by prioritizing tasks effectively, quickly adapting to changes in priorities or project scope when necessary.
- Streamlined project management for efficient contract execution, maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
Respiratory Care/Nursing Services Manager
USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20)
2012.01 - 2013.09
- Responsible for supervising 5 personnel integrating 10 Medical and Surgical Wards, 4 critical care units and 3 sub-specialty areas containing $5M of equipment and 1,000 consumable line items
- Responsible for education and competency assurance - Researched and championed platform wide initiative to upgrade and standardize ventilator fleet between two hospital ships saving $2.76M while expanding critical care transport capabilities
- Spearheaded complete upgrade project for two isolation rooms, aggressively pursued improvements in hemodialysis capability, and was first to identify and report significant problem with ship's oxygen distribution system that resulted in rapid attention and repair of this critical capability
- Command Financial manager and coordinator, managed sixty thousand dollars in morale, welfare, and recreation funds
- Organized 10 events that enhanced command esprit de corps.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements by implementing comprehensive policies and training programs for staff members.
- Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
- Established robust risk mitigation strategies to safeguard against potential operational challenges or disruptions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
Senior Enlisted Advisor for Integration
Department of Pediatrics
2009.03 - 2011.11
- Pediatric Department in March 2009
- Superbly led 22 Corpsmen and Reservists supporting 80 multi-service providers within 8 subspecialty clinics with and empanelment of over 13,000 beneficiaries
- Commitment to mentoring Junior Sailors was evident
- Conducted 15 CDB's and guided departmental advancement study sessions resulting in eight advancements and two re-enlistments
- In addition to leadership responsibilities, was sole Pediatric and Adolescent Department Respiratory Therapist
- Provided top notch asthma education and Pulmonary Function Testing
- Service resulted in 250 % increase for specialized pediatric pulmonary care in department
- Served as Departmental EEO Representative and was active in Patient and Family Centered Care Committee which resulted in department winning 3rd place for PFCCC project
- Served on Command Asthma Action Team, meticulously coordinating with adult Pulmonary Clinic, and Public Health Department to ensure 100% of patients were in compliance with up-to-date information, diagnosis and treatment of asthma in the command
- 2010-2011 - led and mentored average of 21 Sailors/Soldiers at any given time in Department of Pediatrics
- Assigned as Integration Senior Enlisted Leader for Department of Pediatrics transition team during the BRAC (Base realignment and closure) and assisted in the creation of Joint Manning Document for 238 staff and supervised Inventory of $10,412,516.90 worth of medical equipment
- Coordinated weekly with Departmental, Hospital and Base Leadership for purposes of planning and execution of future CONOPS (Concept of Operations) within department
- Directorate Career Counselor for Medical Services
- Actively mentored 171 Sailors
- Conducted 80 CDB's leading to 15 re-enlistments, 70 Perform to Serve (PTS) applications, 150 Fleet Ride Qualifications, 12 C-School Selections and 3 Officer Packages.
- Contributed to mission planning efforts through expert analysis of intelligence data gathered from multiple sources.
- Managed personnel assignments, ensuring optimal alignment of individual talents and skills with organizational needs.
- Implemented change management strategies that enhanced adaptability among enlisted members when facing evolving operational demands.
- Managed resources effectively, maximizing cost savings while maintaining high-quality standards for essential equipment and supplies.
- Facilitated strong relationships between senior leadership and enlisted personnel, enabling transparent communication channels for addressing concerns or issues.
- Improved operational capabilities with thorough risk assessments and proactive mitigation measures during complex missions.
- Evaluated organizational performance using key metrics, identifying areas requiring attention or improvement efforts effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop strategic plans, ensuring mission success across various contexts.
- Ensured workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and enforcing strict adherence to guidelines, reducing accidents or incidents on duty significantly.
- Developed and implemented customized training programs tailored to specific needs, boosting team readiness and performance.
- Championed professional development opportunities for enlisted personnel by organizing relevant workshops or seminars regularly.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Pulmonary/Respiratory Department
2003.10 - 2008.12
- Pulmonary Departmental manager/Staff Therapist
- Supervised 9 military and civilian Respiratory Care Practitioners supporting 14 providers for over 2k patients monthly
- Contributed to successful launching of Navy's first Diagnostic and Interventional Bronchoscopy Program, which helped to diagnose and treat Pulmonary patients with a variety of diseases
- As 1 of 3 Respiratory Therapist trained for interventional Bronchoscopy in the Navy, trained 2 active-duty Respiratory Therapists and 3 Civilian Respiratory Therapist for this program
- Competent to perform pulmonary function testing and patient education
- Pulmonary Departmental Manager and charge therapist
- Supervised 34 military and civilian Respiratory Care Practitioners supporting 132 bed facility with 36 beds in 3 Critical Care areas
- Competent in all areas of inpatient Respiratory Care to include Critical Care and NICU
- Provided advanced care to trauma patients and medically complex patients
- Airway maintenance and care of endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes
- Reports changes in patient condition-based blood pressure, pulse oximetry and blood gas analysis
- Adjusting ventilator parameters based on physiologic parameters and patient response to therapy
- Competent to perform pulmonary function testing and patient education.
Education
Associates of Applied Science in Respiratory Care -
Thomas Edison State University
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Task Prioritization
- Verbal and written communication
- Operational planning
- Personnel Management
- Strong Work Ethic
- Teamwork and Loyalty
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Team Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Training and Development
Major Strengths
- Strong leadership/managerial skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Exceptional analytical skills
- Strong work ethic
- Positive attitude
- Ability to adapt to demanding situations and remain calm under pressure
- Ability to work completely independently
- Sound judgment in problem solving
- Coordinate many complex systems and programs simultaneously and under short suspense
Job Related Training
- Casualty Assistance Calls Officer
- Chief Petty Officer Selectee Leadership Course
- Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Course
- Basic Professional Military Education Course
- Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer’s Representatives (FAC-COR), Defense Aquisition University
- Clinic Manager Course
- Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course
- Respiratory Therapy School
- Hospital Corpsman Basic Training
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Morale, Welfare and Recreation Funds Custodian
- Financial Counselor Course
- Command Career Counseling Course
- Sexual Assualt Prention Response Victim Advocate
Qualifications Summary
Highly motivated, military trained Navy Hospital Corpsman and Respiratory Care Practitioner. Exceptional leader with 21 years of experience in Healthcare Management within expeditionary and traditional Critical Care environment seeking greater opportunities within medical and leadership arenas. Solid foundation in Respiratory Care, diagnostic monitoring and interpretation, pharmaceuticals, interventional procedures and current healthcare advancements. Fortunate to be military trained in a wide range of roles delivering outstanding organizational performance in complex and dynamic military healthcare environments. Proven professional at formulating and implementing leader development and program management to maximize value and potential in the support of organizational objectives and vision. Demonstrated result-oriented expertise in the areas of program management, organizational development, diverse organizational leadership, and service excellence. Demonstrated and proven leadership abilities to integrate various missions and management of resources, to increase effectiveness, efficiency and quality within prescribed timeframes and budgets. An outstanding negotiator with strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Senior Enlisted Advisor
School of Medicine
2016.11 - 2021.05
Contracting Officer Representative (COR)
Directorate for Quality
2014.09 - 2015.09
Senior Enlisted Advisor
Directorate for Nursing
2013.10 - 2016.10
Respiratory Care/Nursing Services Manager
USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20)
2012.01 - 2013.09
Senior Enlisted Advisor for Integration
Department of Pediatrics
2009.03 - 2011.11
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Pulmonary/Respiratory Department
2003.10 - 2008.12
Associates of Applied Science in Respiratory Care -
Thomas Edison State University
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