Summary
Experienced Public Health Manager and Military Veteran with a Secret Security Clearance and 20 years of proven experience in the United States Army. Accomplished measurable results while leading organizations of 220 in a dynamic, fast - paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in Public Health, Epidemiology Operations Management, and Human Resources derived from conducting domestic and global operations. Managed risk upon multiple lines to provide Public Health, protect assets, property, and equipment valued over $5M while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in Epidemiology, Public Health, Personal Security and Organizational Leadership. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism. Career supported by a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, a Master of Science in Public Health, Doctorate of Public Health candidate, and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• Disease Prevention
• Quality Assurance/Logistics
• Training and Development
• Process Improvement
• Data Analysis/Mitigation
• Leadership/Management
• Information Management
Education
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Science- Public Health – Public Health | Walden University – Candidate
Master of Science – Public Health/Epidemiology | Kaplan University – 2012
Bachelor of Arts – Business Management | National Louis University – 2002
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
US Army Leadership Schools
US Army Logistics School
Equal Opportunity Leaders Training
CERTIFICATIONS
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
NOTABLE AWARDS
Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal (3)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software: Microsoft Office, SharePoint, SPSS
Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows
Experience
Technical Advisor-Epidemiologist
Bell Health Solutions, Washington, DC January 2019 to Present
- Provided technical public health advise on global health issues, both nationally and internationally in West Africa and Afghanistan; participated and contributed in high-level discussions teaching about zika virus, water disease, malaria, respiratory, stroke, kidney disease, health related disease and collaborated with key stakeholders in U.S. agencies, NGO’s, multi and bilateral agencies, and implemented partners; utilized epidemiological database
- Contributed to the review and development of Country Operational Plans addressing public health activities and programmatic reviews with the goals of performance improvement and accountability
Jackson-Madison General Hospital – Jackson, TN
Infection Patient Health Officer February 2016 to December 2018
- Served as the Infectious Patient Officer in overseeing and managing the implementation of public health programs in one HIV care treatment facility. Manage program staff as well as field staff, coordinated and conducted training, site visit to off campus location, assisted with meetings and conferences
- Developed strategies to meet project goals, assessed and addressed problems and applied lessons learned
- Planned, developed, and implemented the control and prevention of infectious disease programs including outbreak prevention and control, infectious hazard management and dangerous
InterCon Department of State Diplomatic Security – Washington, D.C. January 2013 – January 2016
Diplomatic Security Officer
- Provided security for the Secretary of State, dignitaries, diplomatic events and personnel within the Department of State; analyzed alarm events and investigated all unresolved incidents
- Authored memorandums, travel documents, letters for coordinating and responding to department staff
- Developed, maintained and conducted liaison to develop working relationships with law enforcement and intelligence counterparts to exchange pertinent information on matters of mutual security interest
Logistics Management Institute – Mclean, VA March 2010 to December 2012
Program Support Analyst
- Created Identified, assigned, coordinated and tracked the responses of 120 Congressional reports utilizing the data base Staff Action Control and Coordination Portal for the Under Secretary of Defense Acquisition, Technology and Logistics
- Prepared issue papers, memoranda, analysis, briefing documents, program protocols, position papers and other documents on issues and opportunities related to Congressional hearings on global health security; maintained and updated technical content of protocols, instructions and other documents
- Established and maintained effective working relationships with the White House, Department of Defense, Health facilities, Department of State, and US Embassies to promote organizational objectives
Public Health Advisor
Victory Corporation October 2009 to March 2010
- Identified, analyzed and advised on public health issues such as GOV, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and their impact on scientific operations that were critical to the public health community within West Africa
- Collaborated on projects such as setting up an outpatient clinic with other program staff, other agencies, state, local and international health unresolved incidents
- Coordinates surveillance, investigation, prevention and control activities and ensures that case information is accurate, complete and reported in a timely manner
TONYA BELL, PG. 2
United States Army – Various Locations 1989 – 2010
Senior Logistics Manager
- Supervised, trained, evaluated and directed daily activities of 220 personnel responsible for the logistics and transportation of critical equipment and supplies for over 6K military personnel
- Served as the Transportation Operations Manager at the White House in support of the US President; managed a fleet of 94 vehicles valued at more than $5M
- Managed and coordinated over 1K motorcades within an 8-year period in support of the US President, First Lady and White House staff