Kelly Wagner Manning
Summerville,SC
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented healthcare professional with experience as a medical technician, operations manager, and consulting intern. Skilled in patient care, monitoring, procedural assistance, and workflow optimization, with strong communication and problem-solving abilities in multidisciplinary settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant Internship
United States Air Force (AF)
06.2025 - Current
- As part of a multidisciplinary team, partners directly with commanders and senior leaders to enhance unit readiness, cohesion, and resilience. Through confidential consultations, leadership training, and data-informed insights, the team helps identify emerging concerns, recommend strategic interventions, and strengthen the overall well-being and effectiveness of service members and their families.
Service Contract Administrator
United States Air Force (AF)
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Responsible for monitoring and evaluating the performance of contractors providing grounds maintenance services. Ensures all work is completed in accordance with contract requirements, safety standards, and aesthetic expectations. Acts as a liaison between the contracting agency and the service provider, ensuring quality and accountability throughout the duration of the contract.
Family Readiness and Support Specialist
United States Air Force (AF)
04.2021 - 06.2024
- Coordinated and delivered support services to personnel and their families across the full deployment cycle. Developed and facilitated educational workshops, briefings, and one-on-one consultations on topics such as stress management, financial readiness, relationship resilience, and transition planning. Led outreach initiatives to increase program engagement and awareness, contributing to improved family readiness and service member retention.
Senior Operations Manager
United States Air Force
06.2020 - 04.2021
- A senior enlisted leader responsible for managing personnel, operations, and mission readiness within a unit. Oversaw the professional development, welfare, and performance of enlisted personnel while supporting command objectives and maintaining operational excellence.
Facility Manager
United States Air Force
01.2016 - 05.2020
- Responsible for overseeing the daily operations, maintenance, safety, and efficiency of a 47 facilities ensuring that buildings, grounds, equipment, and systems operate smoothly and meet organizational standards. Also manages vendor contracts, budgets, maintenance staff, and regulatory compliance while serving as the primary point of contact for all facility-related matters.
Operations Manager
United States Air Force
04.2012 - 12.2015
- Facilitated clear communication between staff and leadership, resolved unsafe or ineffective practices, managed inventory and supply chain operations for timely deliveries, and negotiated vendor contracts to secure optimal pricing and terms.
Medical Technician
United States Air Force
07.2010 - 03.2012
- Provided compassionate patient care within the Family Health Clinic by interacting with patients and families, administering medications, performing basic and advanced assessments, measuring vitals, assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures, and collecting blood and tissue samples with accuracy and strict adherence to aseptic technique.
Medical Technician
United States Air Force
06.2006 - 06.2010
- Delivered comprehensive patient care across NICU, Orthopedic, Med-Surg, and Emergency units, performing vital monitoring, neonatal resuscitations, post-op wound and orthopedic care, emergency interventions, specimen collection, mobility support, patient/family education, equipment operation, and EHR documentation while ensuring strict sterile technique and infection-control compliance.
Education
Leadership and Management Training Program -
Air University
Montgomery, AL03.2017
Maintenance Production Management - undefined
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL01.2009
Skills
- Leadership
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Time management
- Treatment delivery
- Documentation and reporting
- Intravenous therapy
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient triage
- Patient assessments
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) – Healthcare Provider, American Red Cross, Expires: 08/2027
Bloodborne Pathogens Certification - American Health Training, Expires: Indefinite
Infection Control Training - American Health Training, Expires: Indefinite
HIPAA Awareness Certification - American Health Training, Expires: Indefinite
Timeline
Consultant Internship
United States Air Force (AF)
06.2025 - Current
Service Contract Administrator
United States Air Force (AF)
06.2024 - 06.2025
Family Readiness and Support Specialist
United States Air Force (AF)
04.2021 - 06.2024
Senior Operations Manager
United States Air Force
06.2020 - 04.2021
Facility Manager
United States Air Force
01.2016 - 05.2020
Operations Manager
United States Air Force
04.2012 - 12.2015
Medical Technician
United States Air Force
07.2010 - 03.2012
Medical Technician
United States Air Force
06.2006 - 06.2010
Maintenance Production Management - undefined
Community College of the Air Force
Leadership and Management Training Program -
Air University
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