Katherine Kesler
Belleville
Summary
Dynamic Senior Operations Manager with the United States Air Force, specializing in emergency preparedness and healthcare operations. Proven track record in risk mitigation and compliance, enhancing performance metrics by 93%. Adept at stakeholder engagement and process improvement, leading initiatives that saved $16K annually while supporting thousands of patients across multiple facilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Operations Manager, Readiness & Emergency Response
United States Air Force
01.2022 - Current
- Lead enterprise emergency preparedness and readiness operations for 1,600+ personnel across 23+ countries.
- Advise senior leadership on deployment readiness, compliance, and risk mitigation for 1,200+ staff spanning 108 career specialties.
- Directed logistics and personnel coordination for five multinational disaster response simulations involving 3,000+ personnel and 54 aircraft across eight countries.
- Delivered 35+ safety, emergency response, and medical readiness training sessions aligned with national EHS and FEMA ICS standards.
- Developed and managed a centralized SharePoint system supporting 42 operational programs, reducing administrative workload by 80+ hours per month.
- Military Medical Facilities
Radiology Operations Manager
United States Air Force
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Directed daily operations for one of the largest radiology departments in the organization, overseeing 19 units and six imaging divisions.
- Managed a $10M operational budget while ensuring compliance across 16 imaging technologies and supporting 60,000+ patients annually.
- Implemented data-driven scheduling, compliance, and quality assurance initiatives, improving performance metrics by 93% and exceeding national imaging standards.
- Led radiation safety reviews, equipment validation, and inspections, recovering $7.1M in validated imaging assets.
- Delivered technical and leadership training to 40+ staff and led eight cross-department initiatives involving nearly 300 personnel.
- Streamlined onboarding and workforce assignment processes across six regional offices, accelerating readiness for 27,000 personnel system-wide.
Sonography Program Supervisor
United States Air Force
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed diagnostic sonography education and clinical operations, overseeing 2,000 hours of clinical training.
- Directed policy enforcement, quality assurance, and performance management across five imaging clinics.
- Supervised compliance and daily operation of $498K in ultrasound equipment while supporting care for 238,000 beneficiaries.
- Conducted audits of 640 clinical records and 191 diagnostic exams; implemented corrective actions across eight medical sites.
- Reduced patient backlog by 16 hours and 12 appointments per week through improved scheduling and partner coordination.
Ultrasound and Mammography Operations Manager
United States Air Force
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Oversaw scheduling, staffing, and regulatory compliance for five diagnostic imaging modalities serving 19,000+ patients annually.
- Managed $2.5M in department assets and $159K in medical services funding.
- Directed 24/7 operations across nine clinics and 30 providers, supervising staff and contract employees.
- Led infection control and high-level disinfection initiatives, saving $16K annually and supporting 1,000 patient evaluations per year.
- Served as department safety lead, resolving systemic safety issues across four facilities with zero reportable incidents.
- Delivered compliance and data protection briefings to 50+ staff, preventing PHI breaches.
Ultrasound Technologist and Infection Control Monitor
United States Air Force
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Performed 400+ diagnostic ultrasound exams, contributing to early detection of 17 critical conditions.
- Served as Infection Control Monitor for three facilities, ensuring compliance with federal sterilization and hygiene standards.
- Managed centralized scheduling across three facilities serving 242,000 beneficiaries.
- Updated 10 standard operating procedures, increasing departmental efficiency by 60%.
Radiologic Technologist (Ultrasound and X-Ray)
United States Air Force
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Conducted 1,500+ diagnostic imaging procedures annually while maintaining strict radiation safety and compliance standards.
- Mentored and trained 10+ junior technologists, improving operational efficiency and technical competency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to reduce patient wait times by 25%.
Education
Master of Science - Homeland Security
Trident University International
01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Trident University International
01.2020
Skills
- Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
- Stakeholder engagement
- Operations management
- Employee engagement
- Crisis management
- Employee motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Process improvement
- Emergency Preparedness & Response
- Radiation Safety & Compliance
- Regulatory Audits & Inspections
- Risk Mitigation & Incident Management
- Safety Training & Workforce Development
- Healthcare Operations Management
- Contractor & Stakeholder Oversight
- Crisis Management & Business Continuity
- Policy Development & SOP Implementation
Certification
- FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 230, 300, 700, 800, 860
- Health Sector Emergency Preparedness
- Bomb Threat Preparedness and Response
- Radiation Safety and Handling (Military Training)
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) – Active through 2026
- Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS) – Active through 2026
Additional Information - Security Clearance
Secret (Active, expires 2034)
Timeline
Senior Operations Manager, Readiness & Emergency Response
United States Air Force
01.2022 - Current
Radiology Operations Manager
United States Air Force
01.2019 - 01.2022
Sonography Program Supervisor
United States Air Force
01.2017 - 01.2019
Ultrasound and Mammography Operations Manager
United States Air Force
01.2015 - 01.2017
Ultrasound Technologist and Infection Control Monitor
United States Air Force
01.2014 - 01.2015
Radiologic Technologist (Ultrasound and X-Ray)
United States Air Force
01.2010 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Homeland Security
Trident University International
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Trident University International