1. Résumé of Qualifications
KAREN R. CHACHERE
2091 Carolwood Drive
Biloxi, Mississippi 39532
228-326-2242
chachereanderson@yahoo.com

2. KAREN R. CHACHERE
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
To effectively contribute to the objectives and goals of an innovative organization through the successful
application of my strong work ethic, exceptional managerial/leadership, human relations, and
administrative skills.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Astute, results-focused professional with an impressive record of accomplishment in many facets of
business administration and management encompassing human resources management (HR), education and
training, pharmacy operations and management, resources management, and customer service. Exceptional
in managing projects and implementing administrative policies that streamline procedures and deliver
bottom line results. Strong business acumen. Core competencies include:
• Strategic Planning & Implementation • Policy & Procedural Issues Development
• Fiscal Planning & Budgeting • Organizational & Process Improvement
• Staffing & Recruitment • Information Management
• Curriculum Development • Instructional System Technology
• Staff Mentoring, Training & Coaching • Employee & Labor Relations
• Quality Assurance Administration • Cross-cultural Communication
• Offer a rare combination of superior interpersonal and human relations skills coupled with the unique
ability to coordinate group efforts toward attainment of common goals
FORMAL EDUCATION
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE- Gulfport, MS
Associate of Arts • Bachelor of Science Preparatory 2012
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE - Maxwell, AL
A.A.S., Instructor Technology 2009
A.A.S., Education Administration and Management 2004
A.A.S., Pharmacy Technology 2003
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
U.S. AIR FORCE • E-7 (Senior-level Manager) • Secret Security Clearance 10-1991 to Present
Served in various positions of increased responsibility and complexity at worldwide locations,
demonstrating exceptional leadership, knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
Human Resources Management
• Orchestrate daily activities of subordinate staff engaged in various professional, technical, and clerical
functions of HR, personnel administration, education and training, and office automation
• Serve as principal advisor to senior leadership on formulation and implementation of policies, programs
and procedures regarding staffing, recruitment and retention, employee training/development, utilization,
and career progression, employee assistance programs, health and safety, EEO, and other HR issues
• Oversee morale and professional development of 1,050 students and 21 staff members
• Prepare and/or review position and job descriptions, prepare reports of findings and evaluations
• Provide guidance to supervisors and members enabling them to resolve problems at the lowest level
• Facilitator for various organizations concerning all types of HR/Personnel and Quality Training initiatives
Operations & Resource Management
• Executed internal management support services in the areas of program cost monitoring, annual fiscal
planning, and development of annual work-plans, for the procedural and relationship aspects of various
organizations

3. KAREN R. CHACHERE
• Provided sound leadership and technical oversight for work center programs associated with business
processes, resource requirements and management, organizational analysis, metrics and training to
accomplish objectives
• Assisted in comprehensive manpower and organizational studies/analyses of functions and work processes
and provided basic management consultant capabilities to improve operational effectiveness, resource
efficiency, and resource savings
Superintendent, Training & Curriculum
• Provided effective leadership, supervision, and training to 14 instructors in providing in-residence
professional military education to 1050+ students (mid-level manager) annually, including joint-service and
foreign military service students
• Instructed/supervised instructors in the provision of 11-semester hours (accredited by the Community
College of the Air Force) in Military Studies II, Leadership Studies II, and Managerial Communication II
• Researched, developed, updated and adapted study guides, visual and training aids, assessment devices, and
course outlines for formal course use
• Designed criteria for developing training aids/devices based on needs of analysis of the instruction systems
• Used demonstration-performance lecture, teaching interviews, and other teaching methods
Education & Training Manager
• Scheduled, monitored and assessed upgrade and qualification training status for 100 pharmacy personnel
• Provided oversight and guidance to supervisors for career development courses (CDC), training records,
skill level upgrades and task certifications to ensure personnel maintained job-related competency
• Issued CDCs materials to personnel in upgrade training; monitored progress toward completion
• Participated in utilization and training workshops, training planning teams, and training planning groups
Assistant Chief Military Training Leader (MTL)
• Provided sound leadership and training to 4 MTL’s and junior leaders in monitoring trainee well-being
• Responsible for the military training, morale, welfare, housing and management of 1,360 students annually
• Counseled and advised students on military, academic and personal issues
• Coordinated academic and military performance deficiencies/solutions within a multi-service environment
• Empowered student leaders to resolve situational conflicts at the lowest level
Pharmacy Operations Management
• Led and managed all facets of pharmacy support functions at the Air Force’s fourth largest medical flight
• Guided 16 staff rotations ensuring the safest and most productive patient care while enhancing training/
support readiness
• Developed formal operational guidelines and directives; ensured compliance with State, Federal, and Air
Force guidelines
• Executed and allocated a $24.5M budget
• Provided management oversight in the processing of 850K prescriptions and refills for 84.5K beneficiaries
• Served as Chemotherapeutic trainer and staging coordinator
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Leadership/Management I, II & III • Professional Military Education Instructor
• Financial Management • Instructional Systems Development
• Military Training Leader (MTL) • Curriculum Developments
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) • Pharmacy Craftsman
• Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) • Government Purchase Card
AWARDS
• Recipient of numerous awards for outstanding military, humanitarian, and community service