shawn ashford , lssgbh
Veteran Benefit Counselor at VetLink Solutions
veteran | sr . benefit counselor | entrepreneur | nutritionist |
★ experienced health advisor ★ account manager ★ usaf veteran ★ upon enlisting six year , majority service wa spent training , mentoring , managing program supervising frontlines . passion community involvement guided towards volunteering sexual assault prevention response ( sapr ) program , air force physical training ( pt ) program , shadowing seasoned dietitian , physician assistant , program controller hone ’ learned b.s . nutrition . ’ grateful hard work ’ done ha opened eye new skill leadership , communication , problem solving , analysis . hard work also made subject matter expert fine tuning know streamlined information need lean six sigma core principle . whether program management , nutrition , laboratory medicine find innovative way continuously improve process . plan using everything learned military experience 've gained various training program benefit organization , upon transition military . hence , confident flexibility versatility experienced make incredibly valuable asset hospital , doctor 's office , laboratory .
VetLink Solutions
https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetlink-solutions
Veteran Benefit Counselor
Surprise, Arizona, United States
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VetLink Solutions
https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetlink-solutions
Senior Case Manager
Surprise, Arizona, United States
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VetLink Solutions
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Veteran Case Manager
Surprise, Arizona, United States
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Golden Rule Apothecary & Nutrition Consulting Services LLC
Founder
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Banner Health
https://www.linkedin.com/company/banner-health
Phlebotomy Technician/Lab Assistant I
Sun City, Arizona, United States
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Pima Medical Institute
https://www.linkedin.com/company/pima-medical-institute
Phlebotomist/Clinical Laboratory Assistant
- Assisted nursing staff with the collection of blood and other clinical specimens. 
- Drew blood specimens by venipuncture, syringe and micro-collection techniques, collect and process other clinical specimens, prepare samples for laboratory testing and analysis, assemble and maintain medical instruments such as needles, test tubes, blood vials, and centrifuges. 
- Fine-tuned customer service skilled to put patients at ease during routine, time-study, and/or STAT draws.
 - Applied adept attention to detail skills in specimen labeling and processing into the central laboratory database.
Phoenix, Arizona Area
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Innovative Mentoring & Family Services/Innovative Care Senior Services LLC
Medical Assistant/Office Clerk
- Performed clinical and clerical duties w/in a residential setting, shadowing an internal medical team consisting of an experienced patient care technician, registered nurse, and physician assistant. 
- Clinical duties included taking vitals, phlebotomy, and preparing patients for medical examinations. 
- Clerical responsibilities included answering phone calls, scheduling patient appointments, maintaining medical records and safety data sheet (SDS) information.
Las Vegas, Nevada
United States Air Force
https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-states-air-force
Human Resources Assistant [Staff Sergeant/E-5]
- Utilized lean six sigma green belt improvement processes to manage and evaluate training programs for 60+ personnel encompassing 3 work centers. 
- Reduced upgrade training times by 45% to integrate newly qualified personnel to the workforce by 17%. 
- Analyzed Training Business Area entries/data and monitored ancillary training within an integrated maintenance data system.  
- Prepared, analyzed and evaluated training status reports for upper management and applied corrective actions for a 98% quality assurance pass rate.
Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, United States
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United States Air Force
https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-states-air-force
Administration and Program Management Clerk [Senior Airman/E-4]
- Managed multiple programs to include Hazardous Communication, Initial Accumulation Point Management,  Administration Management, Occupational Safety, and Laser Safety.
- Implemented/enforced environmental standards, safety/security measures and ensures good housekeeping practices. 
- Supported/ensured personnel readiness to execute peacetime contingency operations in a degraded environment at moment's notice.
- Implemented OSHA safety protocols to ensure zero safety incidents for work personnel in 12 months.
Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea
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United States Air Force
https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-states-air-force
Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Inspection & Repair Journeyman [Airman First Class/E-3]
RAF Mildenhall, England, United Kingdom
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United States Air Force
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Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Apprentice [Airman First Class/E-3]
Incirlik Air Base, Adana, Turkey
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Health and Wellness, General
Nutrition
Purdue University
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Bachelor of Science - (BS) Graduate, Summa Cum Laude. 3 time Chancellor's List recipient.
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Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Associate’s of Applied Science - A.A.S
Community College of the Air Force
https://www.linkedin.com/school/community-college-of-the-air-force/
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Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Certificate
Pima Medical Institute
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- Completed on the job training to become proficient in Patient Identification 2 ID’s, specimen collection/processing, Safety Precautions (PPE), and OSHA/HIPAA Compliance. 

- Attained proficiency in Order of Draw/Additives, Site Selection for Venipuncture, Venipuncture, Evacuated Tube System, Infant PKU Screening Collection, Capillary Puncture, POC Testing, and Blood Culture Collection. 

- Prepared specimen for centrifugation and aliquot, and processes non-blood specimen via Urinalysis and Urine Drug Screening for Laboratory testing.
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Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Bachelor of Science - BS 
South College
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Currently embarking on a journey at South College in order to complete several prerequisite courses required upon admission of Master of Science - (MS) program in 2021 (est.)
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Organizational Leadership
Airman Leadership School
Airman Leadership School [ALS] is an Air Force educational program implemented at the base level that prepares Senior Airmen for positions of greater responsibility. ALS enhances the development of Senior Airmen by strengthening their ability to lead, follow, and manage while they gain a broader understanding of the military profession
Maintenance Support Professional of the Quarter
Senior Master Sergeant Scott Marshall, Flight Chief 51st AGE Team
Air Force Achievement Medal
Lieutenant Colonel Paul Weme, Commander 100th Maintenance Squadron
Air Force Achievement Medal
Major John Mora, Commander 39th Maintenance Squadron
5th Annual 39 MXS Top Wheel’s Winner
Chief Master Sergeant Zachary Capogna, Superintendent 39th MXS
Anatomy & Physiology I & II with Lab
BIO 1110/1120/113/1140
Biochemistry with Lab
CHM 3010/3020
General Chemistry I & II with Lab
CHM 1010/1020/1030/1040
Microbiology with Lab
BIO 1160/1170
Principles of Biology I & II with Lab
BIO 1020/1021/1022/1023
CPR & First Aid
CHS100
Introduction to Laboratory & Communications
PHL102
Medical Terminology
PHL101
Food Safety and Microbiology
NS305
Food Science With Lab
NS415
Food and Beverage Management
NS213
Foodservice Management - Principles and Practices
NS313
Nutrition Across the Human Life Cycle
NS325
Nutrition Planning and Management
NS321
Nutrition for Special Populations
NS335
Nutritional Analysis and Assessment
NS310
Nutritional Counseling
NS420
Civil Rights and Social Action
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services
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Volunteer Victim Advocate
- Led Incirlik Air Base's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) kickball tournament committee, coordinated successful event, and promoted base wide morale and education. 
- Key to Royal Air Force Mildenhall's SAPR program, earned 36 continuing education units, and provided outreach training to 40 personnel.
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Social Services
Applied Resilience Training
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Resilience Training Assistant
- Organized and led two community and Air Force based events for a total of 109 individuals, groomed each member to adopt and teach core resilience principles.
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Health
Force Support Services
https://www.linkedin.com/company/forcessupportservices
Physical Trainer
- Managed, constructed, and improved fitness program for 54 individuals.
- Elevated fitness assessment pass rates upward of 57, and reinforced Osan Air Base's 98% pass rate which was remarked as best in the Pacific Air Force major command.
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Education
Golden Key International Honour Society
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US Region 18 Representative
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Education
SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society
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Arizona Chapter Representative
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - Healthcare
50647272
Management and Strategy Institute
https://www.credential.net/c1577013-8c5f-43db-983c-e3915e7fa883
Chancellor's List - November 2019 Term
14688256
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Purdue University
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Chancellor's List - August 2019 Term
14121013
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Purdue University
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Chancellor's List - March 2019 Term
13167813
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Purdue University
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
205501926638
American Heart Association
Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program
FP-2581-7577
National Organization for Victim Assistance NOVA
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Ishon Hurley
Orderly at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Barbados
Barbados
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Tiffany Melville
Registered Nurse at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Barbados
Bridgetown
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Dr. Fatima Isse
Medical Doctor at United Nations
Somalia
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Ayanna Whittington
Registrar in the Accident and Emergency Department of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Barbados
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Trevor Brathwaite
Staff Nurse, Midwife at Ministry of Health Barbados
New Brunswick, Canada
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STELLA SEYRAM WILSON
Critical Care Registered Nurse at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Barbados
Bridgetown
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Brown Williams
Medical Officer at United Nations
Los Angeles, CA
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Monique Edwards
Registered Nurse at Queensland Health
Saint Michael, Barbados
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Jewel Maynard
Past student at Barbados Community College
Bridgetown
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Denise Ross
Paediatric Oncology Nurse NHS Inverness
Barbados
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Guy Bandu
Medical Officer at United Nations
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Margaret Burke
Master of Education - MEd at The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus
Barbados
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Adrian Charles
Doctor at the Geriatric Hospital
Barbados
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Le Clerc Bartholomew
Marketing Officer 
Costumer Service & Costumer Experience Specialist
Bridgetown
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Tyra Waithe
Medical Doctor at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Barbados
Bridgetown
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Justin Williams
Consultant ER Physician at Mount St. John's Medical Centre
Barbados
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Shinji Sugii
Orthopaedic Surgeon at United Nations
Tokyo, Japan
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Noel Burke
Rector of St. David’s Church
Barbados
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Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical & Healthcare Network: Business, Jobs, Events & News
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Nutrition and Dietitian Jobs
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Medical Laboratory Scientists
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Recruit Veterans Employment Network
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