1. Colin Wade Watts
4005 Ames Drive Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 804-4523
colinwatts85@gmail.com
Objective
Education
&
Credentials
Skills
Seeking a position as an Campus Director that will provide an opportunity to utilize my
strong passion for education, my administrative skills and teaching experience to make a
significant difference in the lives of many students.
Candidate for Doctor of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN (2003 – 2010)
Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, AL (2001)
MBA in Public Administration (Healthcare) - Troy State University – (2000)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology - Morehouse College - 1995
Military Science Reserve Officer Training Corps- Georgia Institute of Technology (1995)
Eligible for Virginia Teaching License with Biology Endorsement Based Upon Academic Major
OSHA 10 certified
Ethical Leadership Training (USAF)
Decision Making Training (USAF)
Microsoft Office Certification
Registered Medical Assistant Certification
Instruction in education theory or
technique (National College)
Meharry Medical College Class President
Air Force Honor Guard
Teambuilding and Coalitions (USAF)
The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT)
Blackboard Training 9.1 (National College)
Sexual Harassment Training (National College)
Professional
Experience:
National College, Nashville and Madison, TN
Director Health Science Education June 2015 - Present
Provides oversight, direction and leadership to core instructional health science
faculty, all medical programs, curriculum development and implementation of policies
Facilitates collection and monitoring of various surveys, student records, accreditation
reports resulting in meeting and exceeding CAAHEP and MAERB standards
Conducts Campus and Medical Advisory Boards, faculty meetings and in-service
training to improve academics, increase campus growth, and develop campus image
Utilizes resources available to maximize delivery of quality medical educational
programs to assist in financial performance and stability of the campus
Adjunct Professor March 2011- Present
Onsite Professor for the following subjects: Anatomy and Physiology, Pathology,
Introduction to Biology, Environmental Science, Body Systems and Support, Medical
Terminology, Medical Dosage and Calculations, and Chemistry, Clinical Medical
Assisting, Invasive and Non Invasive Clinical Procedures, Medical Law and Ethics,
Exam Success
Actively able to motivate unseasoned students to gain an appreciation for knowledge
and provide the students with the necessary tools to become proficient learners
through various pedagogical techniques, command of the classroom environment, and
a firm but fair demeanor.
Campus Evening Manager
Norris Gastroenterology Group, Nashville, TN January 2015 - Present
Registered Medical Assistant
Skilled in direct patient care, triage, clinical office management, scheduling surgical
procedures,refills medications with pharmacy, and follow up care
Experienced in patient management, coding for outpatient procedures,coordinates
authorizations for outpatient surgical procedures with insurance companies
2. Operations
& Logistics
Automation
&
Cost Control
Mahogany Senior Care, Nashville, TN July 2009 – Present
Director of Healthcare
Coordinate with local rehabilitation centers for placing adults in group homes, to
include clinical assessments of patients to determine mental and physical health status
Direct patient care, medication management, evaluation of previously diagnosed health
issues and best techniques to encourage a healthier lifestyle
Triage patients, administer medications and injections, record medical data, handle
medical instruments and supplies, collect specimens
Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN 2003-2010
Medical Student
United States Air Force, Various Locations 1995-2002
Air Force Captain
Essential training instructor in the complete revitalization and overhaul of the U.S.
Military in general, and more specifically the U.S. Air Force, and turning it into the
most powerful and effective force in history
Training swift and forceful turnaround of Air Force Squadron#336 and other units
leading to victory in Operation Allied Force
Successful record for managing complex organizations, supervising thousands of
people through hundreds of line-management personnel
Responsible for 102 milliondollars in assets total
Specific Duties and Achievements Include:
Military Training Flight Commander, one of the most challenging leadership positions
in the Air Force for a junior officer.
Led the second largest military training flight with a myriad of responsibilities
including management and leadership of 16 enlisted military training leaders and
support personnel and over 800 No Prior Service students housed in two separate
dormitories
Spearheaded reconstruction of 75th Air Base Wing READY program; briefed senior
leadership on all facets of program and suggested areas of improvement. Increased
augmentee participation from a dismal 130 personnel to 264
Orchestrated 81st Training Group annual awards banquet in less than one month,
developing outstanding committee synergy with 80 nominees honored—best ever
Professional Administration of 17,000 military and civilian personnel and 30,000
dependents and retirees
Managed and balanced a budget of $1.5 million
Recognized expert in planning and executing complex operations with 100% accuracy
and success, including the scheduling and movement of thousands of personnel and
the timely transfer of millions of dollars worth of equipment to support and maintain
operations
Allocation and reassignment of approximately 160,000 military personnel.
Responsible for materials and resources
Improved the effective utilization rate from 50% to 90% in less than 8 months, saving
more than $1 millionin cost with no change in personnel
A highly skilledtechnical individual, computer literate, able to maximize Management
Information Systems to increase profitability
Training
& Development
Created a comprehensive improvement strategy for unit personnel center programs;
held face-to-face discussions with unit monitors to identify weaknesses and develop
3. improvements
Turned concept into reality with wing shadow program; excellent template for junior
officer and enlisted mentoring
Achievements Selected as Company Grade Officer (CGO) Apr – Jun 2001 out of 13 CGO’s 3 times, July
2001/Keesler AFB, MS
Elected Company Grade Officer of the Year, Feb 2000/Keesler AFB, MS
Quality Team Champion Award recipient for Maintenance Effectiveness Award from
Ogden Air Logistics Aircraft Directorate, June 1997/Hill AFB, UT
Authored squadron’s nomination package for Maintenance Effectiveness Award
Squadron selected as Air Force Material Command’s Maintenance Effectiveness Award
winner, Aug 1997/Hill AFB, UT
Interests Mentor/community tutor for all ages
Civic organization volunteer for life and educational issues
Provided 60 hours of off-duty time at Alive Hospice to provide companionship to
patients and families in difficult times
Outdoor activities include sports and travel.
References available upon Request