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Former U.S. Marine Corps Officer with 6 years of planning, program management, and leadership experience. An adept communicator, enjoys working on culturally and organizationally diverse teams. At ease in austere and resource-constrained settings. Unrelenting work ethic. Committed to sustainably improving health worldwide. Seeks public health position with worldwide travel. |
 Contact Casie Sweeney
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Area of Expertise: |
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Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
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Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
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Health, Doctors, Nurses, HIV/AIDS
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Infrastructure, Technology, Engineering, Science
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
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Professional Experience: |
Operations and Plans Officer, U.S. Marine Corps, Regional Command (Southwest), Helmand Province, Afghanistan, September 2011 - March 2013
-Co-chaired a multinational, multiagency planning team that formulated a culturally relevant strategy for training Afghan security forces and implementing governance and economic programs working towards regional stability in Helmand Province.
-Developed and coordinated detailed plans for the withdrawal of 12,000 personnel from Helmand Province over a four month period. Plans included designing the geographic distribution and capabilities of remaining personnel. Updates were routinely presented to the highest levels of Command. Guidance was received and incorporated in an iterative 18-month process.
-Designed and implemented a data management program using Microsoft Access to track the status of all ill, injured, wounded, and deceased military personnel. Presented detailed statistics with 100% accuracy to the highest levels of Command in both written and verbal format.
-Developed and implemented local directives for the administration of 19,000 personnel. Ensured dissemination and accessibility of information through SharePoint design and maintenance and site visits to conduct face to face training.
-Trained, mentored, and led a team of 12 people throughout a challenging year-long deployment. Ensured continued personal and professional development, wellbeing, comfort, and morale.
Female Engagement Team Leader, U.S. Marine Corps, Regional Command (Southwest), Helmand Province, Afghanistan, November 2009 - June 2010
-Managed 19 people organized in four-person teams dispersed over 22,000 square miles.
-Defined and coordinated daily objectives for team members in line with long term operational goals.
-Conducted risk analysis and management, oversaw logistics support, and ensured safety and independent operability of teams within constrained timelines and resources.
-Ensured all people were trained and qualified in basic Pashto, cultural awareness, security, and civil-military relations.
-Recognized by supported units for compassion, resourcefulness, and innovative solutions.
Human Resource Officer, U.S. Marine Corps, 1st Marine Logistics Group, Camp Pendleton, California, February 2009 - October 2009 and July 2010 - September 2011
-Led seven people in the management of personnel administration for 3,500 people assigned to Camp Pendleton and deployed worldwide. Maintained benefits, records, and reports using on-line integrated personnel and pay system.
-Developed and implemented an on-line program using SharePoint which automated the legal administration process by automating forms for Commanders to complete and submit for further processing. Streamlined administrative steps required for legal administration process and reduced processing time by 40%.
Aide de Camp, U.S. Marine Corps, Combat Development and Integration, Quantico, Virginia, April 20
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Education: |
MSc Public Health in Developing Countries, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, September 2014 – September 2015
-Awarded Chadwick Trust for water, sanitation and hygiene research to be completed in the summer of 2015 in Ngara, Tanzania evaluating the sustainability of hand washing and drinking water interventions in the absence of nongovernmental organization support.
-Coursework included current global health issues, epidemiology, statistics, environmental health, intervention evaluation, data management, health economics, health policy, health systems and public health principles in low- and middle-income countries.
U.S. Marine Corps Basic Officer Course, June 2008 – January 2009
-Entry-level officer training course in leadership, decision-making, military skills, physical fitness, and teamwork.
B.S. Civil Engineering and B.A. Studio Art, University of Notre Dame, August 2003 – May 2008
-Concentration: Environmental Engineering.
-Undergraduate Research: Heavy metal remediation of groundwater in India.
-Honours: John D. Reilly Scholar Award for academic and extra-curricular achievement
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
-Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Access, SharePoint, STATA, and EndNote. Familiar with DHIS and GIS.
-Personal Military Decorations:
-Meritorious Service Medal (2013) – 1 of 2 in a group of 100 to receive award. Recognized for accurate and timely casualty reporting, successful management of complex withdrawal of personnel, and compassionate leadership.
-Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2011 and 2014) – Both awards recognized leadership ability and superb programmatic management.
-Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2010) – Recognized for accomplishment in intricate deployed environment.
-Interests: Fitness, Nutrition, Reading, Running, Trekking, Skiing, Art, and Travel.
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Internships / Fellowships
- Being headhunted – make me an
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Years of Experience:
5-10 years |
Highest Qualification:
Masters |
Languages:
English, Basic French, Spanish, Italian, and Swahili |
Nationality:
United States
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