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Kelsey Daehnert

@kelseydaehnert

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I lead medical logistics, procurement, and financial operations that keep mission-critical healthcare services running.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead medical logistics, procurement, healthcare operations, or resource-management programs where I can improve processes, support mission-critical care, mentor teams, and deliver accountable results.

I've supported United States Air Force medical operations through procurement, financial management, and logistics leadership, managing resources that enable critical and surgical care.

As a Department Director, I managed $126 million in operational funding, oversaw $2 million in contingency projects, and provided financial support across 62 installation accounts. I led three departments and 15 team members through year-end closeout with a 99.93% accuracy rating, while process improvements secured $800K in operating room resources and prevented four canceled surgeries.

Previously, I managed $6.1 million in clinic contracting operations, completed 44 service agreements and 19 contracts, and directed sourcing work that cut costs by $963K. I have also supported deployed medical missions in Qatar and Djibouti, overseeing medical devices, combat medical supplies, and the coordination of 3,000 blood products.

I'm committed to service, integrity, accountability, and helping team members succeed through mentorship, professional development, and collaboration.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Medical Logistics Section Chief

Current

United States Air Force

Dec 2025 - Present (8 months)

Manages budgeting, purchasing, and resource allocation to maximize operational efficiency while controlling costs. Coordinates with medical providers, commanders, and support agencies to ensure timely acquisition and delivery of critical medical equipment and supplies.

Budgeting Purchasing Resource Allocation Quality Assurance Compliance Procurement Management

Department Director

United States Air Force

Oct 2020 - Nov 2025 (5 years 1 month)

Managed $126 million in operational funding and oversaw $2 million in contingency projects. Led process improvement initiatives that streamlined supply acquisition, secured $800K in critical resources, and guided three departments and 15 team members to a 99.93% year-end accuracy rating.

Financial Management Budgeting Process Improvement Supply Chain Management Team Leadership Strategic Planning Resource Allocation

Contract Specialist Intern

81st Contracting Squadron

Jul 2025 - Oct 2025 (3 months)

Shadowed Contracting Specialists in various departments including government purchasing, commodities, construction, and services.

Contracting Commodities Construction Services

Procurement Management Department Lead

United States Air Force

Jan 2018 - Sep 2020 (2 years 8 months)

Managed clinic contracting operations worth $6.1 million, completed 44 service agreements and 19 contracts, and oversaw $80K in medical supply purchases. Directed a clinic-wide sourcing initiative that optimized 2,000 prescription alignments, cutting costs by $963K and contributing to a successful 7-year accreditation.

Contract Management Procurement Sourcing Cross functional Coordination Strategic Planning Healthcare Operations

Procurement Management Specialist

United States Air Force

Nov 2014 - Dec 2017 (3 years 1 month)

Managed purchasing requirements for the Air Force's largest medical account, utilizing federal acquisition protocols across 35 decentralized purchase agreements. Oversaw $4.9 million in annual expenditures and led the review process for medical device purchases totaling $1.5 million annually.

Federal Acquisition Procurement Purchasing Contract Management Medical Devices Compliance