Scott Marshall Kulla
Cape Girardeau
Summary
Learning and development professional poised to drive employee growth and organizational success. Expertise in creating and delivering impactful training programs that foster continuous improvement and skill enhancement. Known for strong team collaboration and achieving results, with proficiency in instructional design and leadership development.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Learning and Development
Saint Francis Medical Center
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Lead a team of 16 clinical education instructors which assess, manage, develop, instruct and review training within the Saint Francis Health System.
- Management and technical responsibility for Learning Management System (Workday) including the creation of varied types of learning material from compliance, safety, certification.
- Articulate 360 training and utilization to develop, update, track and distribute learning for over 3800 fulltime and part time employees.
- Successfully lead the Workday modernization with a library of over 47 online learning modules, 27 different hybrid (in person/online) learning in articulate.
- Coordinate contracts for 347 schools who all participate in training, or submit students for clinical education in BS, MS and Doctoral level programs.
- Fulltime 40hours
Lead Occupational Therapist for Division Combat Stress Control Team
US Army
Fort Campbell, KY
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Directs and leads the training for Soldiers who were consulted to our service and have been identified as needing guidance, training and mentoring to improve independence, motivation and morale.
- Responsible for the immediate, acute, evaluation, treatment, and monitoring of rehabilitation for injured soldiers within the division of 18,000 plus soldiers.
- Developed and trained instructors to provide training in resiliency using courses aligned with anger management, goal setting, de-escalation tactics, personal accountability, and personality assessments/awareness.
- Primary medical record reviewer and history evaluator to ensure appropriate referrals for this service.
- Officer in Charge (OIC) for Army Marksmanship training program for the Medical BDE for transition to new M16 and M9 qualification over 10 months certifying 21 trainers and overseeing transitional qualification for over 1200 Medical Personnel.
- Coordinated and lead assessment, planning, development, creation, and instruction of multiple classes utilizing Microsoft platforms and online/in person instruction. Compiled and interpreted data to develop basic and advanced oral and written communication to inform leadership decision making and goals.
- Full time 40 hours
Professor Military Science
US Army
04.2016 - 04.2019
- Operationally managed budgeting, supply, contracting and personnel issues as the Military Science and Leadership Department as Chair and lead Instructor.
- Supervised 8 Military and civilian employees and was solely responsible to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.
- Was responsible for the assessment, development, execution, and review of all field maneuver training including didactic and practical application of all lessons.
- Successfully managed the education and commissioning of 120 Cadets annually to include: recruitment, validation, contracting, instruction, and commissioning.
- Chair of the Firearms Training team during two consecutive Summer ROTC Advanced Camps developing, advising, coordinating, and training over 3700 cadets from around the United States in Primary Marksmanship Instruction with a 98% or greater success rate.
- Served on Sexual Assault committee and maintained community and professional relationships with several organizations essential to success of the ROTC program.
- Maintained several critical databases in Microsoft products to ensure their eligibility to include academic, physical, medical, and psychological fitness for duty. Formulated reports, data analysis of training and monitoring of performance for commissioning.
- Compiled and interpreted data to develop basic and advanced oral and written communication to inform leadership decision making.
- US Army Reserve Officer Training at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Clinic Chief, Musculoskeletal Clinic
US Army
Fort Drum, NY
06.2013 - 04.2016
- I Created and lead the first consolidated clinic in the Fort Drum Health Care area.
- Managed budgeting, contracting and personnel administration within the Orthopedic, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic & Occupational Therapy Services provided to the 10th Mountain division soldiers, Warrior Transition Unit Soldiers (in transition or return to duty), and Traumatic Brain Injury clients.
- Reviewed and approved all referrals to Occupational and Physical therapy clinics to include medical record and history review to determine appropriateness of referral or need of further information, testing or specialized care.
- Compiled and interpreted data multiple platforms to develop basic and advanced oral and written communication to inform leadership decision making.
- Guthrie Ambulatory Health Clinic
Assistant Program Director
US Army
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Provided recruitment, admissions, and administrative control for 9 doctoral students to include the planning, execution and development of four advanced clinical courses equating to nine credit hours of instruction.
- Lead and directed multiple research projects and Human Subject inquiries to ensure legal and ethical standards were being met.
- Developed and presented course material for multiple courses including Statistics, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and provided mentorship to Research Candidates.
- Compiled and interpreted data to develop basic and advanced oral and written communication to inform leadership decision making.
- Doctor of Science Program
Chief Concussion Care Center
US Army
Pasab, Afghanistan
01.2012 - 09.2012
- In a forward deployed setting, as part of a Role 1 Combat Support Hospital, I lead and directed the training for health care providers pertaining to screening, recording, and tracking mild traumatic brain injury in combat at or near the site of injury.
- Responsible for the security, immediate evaluation, treatment, and monitoring of rehabilitation for wounded soldiers who suffered mild Traumatic Brain Injury (concussion care) while in our theater area of operations.
- Proficient in the use of mobile medical record platforms and multiple Microsoft databases. Compiled and interpreted data to develop basic and advanced oral and written communication to inform leadership decision making to include daily and weekly teleconferences with remote providers to coordinate appropriate care and evacuation of casualties.
- 82nd Airborne Division
Doctor of Science Candidate
US Army
05.2010 - 12.2011
- Completed a post-professional Doctoral program specializing in advanced therapy practice in the areas of amputee, burn and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) injury.
- Special emphasis on therapy progression through work retraining/hardening to include Ergonomic assessment and job modification to assist Soldiers in a productive return to work or Medical Board processing depending on performance and fitness for duty.
- Baylor University, Army Medical Center and School DSc OT Program at Brooke Army Medical Center
Chief, Occupational Therapy
US Army
Korea
04.2008 - 04.2011
- Lead, directed and advised on Occupational Therapy operations throughout the Korean Peninsula.
- Responsible for daily clinic operations to include referral review and authorization, budgeting, treatment and patient evacuation depending on complexity of cases.
- Consultant for Upper Extremity Orthopedic surgeons regarding post-surgical outcome and rehabilitation progression and capability in our area of operations.
- 121st Combat Support Hospital
Lead Occupational Therapist
US Army
San Antonio, TX
01.2006 - 04.2008
- Lead and directed implementation of Upper Extremity Amputee rehab for Service Members injured in war time operations a newly established rehabilitation center.
- Coordinated Upper Extremity rehabilitation and training for post limb salvage to include; wound care, prosthetic training, recreational skills, weightlifting, functional fitness, job reattainment and individual activity modification for daily living skills.
- Responsible for using multiple complex electronic medical record and evaluation systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications and responsible for continuing education planning, tracking, development and delivery to more than 14 staff
- Developed statistical reports and presentations in oral and written communications to influence future projects and operational priorities.
- Responsible for in house and high-level briefings and tours for congressional staff, contributors and leadership requests concerning the treatment and rehabilitation of command sensitive clients.
- Center for the Intrepid
Chief of Staff
State of Wisconsin
WI
12.2004 - 12.2005
- Organizes and directs the day-to-day operations of the Senate office including oversight of three support staff. Ensures completion and follow up of all tasks flowing into and out of the office. Managed office personnel and Human Resource needs including staffing, budgeting and scheduling. Acted on behalf of Senator in his absence, lead meetings and developed legislation to meet constituent requests. Compiled and interpreted data in order to develop basic and advanced oral and written communication to inform leadership decision making.
- 20th Senate District
Labor Relations Manager GS-11
Wisconsin National Guard
04.2001 - 12.2004
- Responsible for directly advising all levels of the command on sensitive disciplinary actions as well as agency wide policy changes.
- Maintained records databases for management regarding Labor cases.
- Compiled and interpreted data in order to develop basic and advanced oral and written communication to inform leadership decision making.
- Negotiated union contracts on behalf of the State Adjutant General for both Army and Air Force.
- Conducted mediation over sensitive employee disputes.
Military Police Officer, Executive Officer and Platoon Leader
WI National Guard
Baghdad, Iraq
02.2003 - 08.2004
- Successfully lead the mobilization, deployment, redeployment, and training for 178 personnel in Military Police Company in preparation for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lead and directed 33 soldiers, and 232 Iraqi Police Officers while maintaining peace through the management of an Iraqi Patrol HQ. Lead numerous combat patrols across hundreds of miles of Iraq from Baghdad, Al Kut, Iskandaryhia and returning eventually to Kuwait. Commanded Iraqi Highway patrol headquarters in northwest Baghdad for 10 months rebuilding a force of 110 Iraqi Police. Recognized with Bronze Star for meritorious service in hundreds of operations to include demonstrations, search and seizure, high value target acquisition and police patrol training and observation. Trained over 270 Iraqi police and patrolmen in community policing, marksmanship, and detention tactics.
- Executive Officer/ Platoon leader (Active-Duty Deployment)
Education
Doctor of Science -
Baylor University
Waco, TXMasters in Higher Education Administration - undefined
University of Louisville
01.2019
Masters in Corrective Exercise Science - undefined
California University of Pennsylvania
01.2007
BS - Occupational Therapy
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
01.1997
High School - undefined
Nicolet High School
Glendale, Wisconsin06.1990
Skills
- E-learning design
- Organizational development
- Training delivery
- Learning management systems
Certification
- National Board-Certified Occupational Therapist (OTR), 2021-12-31
- National Academy of Sports Medicine – Corrective Exercise Specialist Certification, 2007
- Missouri State Licensure - Occupational Therapist, Current
Timeline
Manager, Learning and Development
Saint Francis Medical Center
01.2022 - 09.2023
Lead Occupational Therapist for Division Combat Stress Control Team
US Army
04.2019 - 06.2021
Professor Military Science
US Army
04.2016 - 04.2019
Clinic Chief, Musculoskeletal Clinic
US Army
06.2013 - 04.2016
Assistant Program Director
US Army
09.2012 - 06.2013
Chief Concussion Care Center
US Army
01.2012 - 09.2012
Doctor of Science Candidate
US Army
05.2010 - 12.2011
Chief, Occupational Therapy
US Army
04.2008 - 04.2011
Lead Occupational Therapist
US Army
01.2006 - 04.2008
Chief of Staff
State of Wisconsin
12.2004 - 12.2005
Military Police Officer, Executive Officer and Platoon Leader
WI National Guard
02.2003 - 08.2004
Labor Relations Manager GS-11
Wisconsin National Guard
04.2001 - 12.2004
Masters in Higher Education Administration - undefined
University of Louisville
Masters in Corrective Exercise Science - undefined
California University of Pennsylvania
BS - Occupational Therapy
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
High School - undefined
Nicolet High School
Doctor of Science -
Baylor University
Military Information
LTC, 2018-04-01, Chief, Department of Occupational Therapy, ILE Graduate, 2014, Army Medical Executive Skills course, 2014, Combat Stress Casualty Course, 2014, Military Police Officer Basic Course, 2001, Military Police Officer Advanced Course, 2001, AMEDD Officer Advanced Course, 2001, Combined Arms Exercise, 2005-07-24, Total Army Instructor Training Certification, 2005, Officer Candidate School (OCS), 2001, Basic & Advanced Individual Training, 2001, Airborne School, 1990, Ranger Indoctrination Program, 1990, Bronze Star(2), Meritorious Service Medal(3), GWOT, ICM, ACM, NATO, ARCOM(2), AAM(3), National Defense(2), Good Conduct Medal, AFRM(M), Army Reserve Achievement Medal, Humanitarian Aid Medal(2), Combat Action Badge