Dr. Linda Cedillos
El Paso,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable Health & Safety Director with a proven history of leading high-performing teams and executing strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth. Successfully directed cross-functional projects that resulted in significant process improvements and operational efficiencies. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills in fostering collaborative environments and delivering impactful results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Occupational Health & Safety, Executive Officer (Public Health)
US Army
04.2021 - Current
- Directly represents the Commanding 2 Star General in all public health matters related to the installation population of over 170,000 military and civilians.
- A representative at the Pentagon with the Assistant Secretary of the Army Installation, Energy and Environment (ASA IEE) to develop a diverse, safe, inclusive culture, transforming through accessible management processes for all installation locations.
- Analyzes systems for strategic communication efforts on occupational health efforts executed by ASA IEE stakeholders and Capitol Hill engagements through Defense Health Agency (DHA) medical readiness.
- Empowered Army personnel and influenced leadership by increasing health equity knowledge through the DHA brain health project, resulting in $895 billion in military spending to prevent brain injury.
- Provide extensive data analysis on immediate priority actions for research and development to provide outline initiatives for ongoing US Army and DHA efforts.
- Manages an Occupational Health Advocacy team, responsible for public health, radiation, industrial hygiene & safety campaign initiatives, research, and functions to implement Army-level initiatives.
- Partnered with the Army Strategic Readiness Strategy for 2021-2028 to champion and develop a dignified, respectful, and safe environment with an estimated annual $114.7M budget in promoting and maintaining an equitable atmosphere within the US Army research & development facility.
- Launched the State Department Educational Health & Safety program for over 10,000 Afghan refugees.
Program Management Analyst
Northrop Grumman Corp
04.2018 - 04.2021
- Managed the Integrated System Reconnaissance platforms on U.S
- Army Special Electronic Mission Systems
- Accomplished the quality assurance on ITAR, EAR, IATA program system safety and regulation procedures
- Developed a community of partnership for the local Afghans working on the installation and provided bias training for all personnel
- Plan and executed public health training on environmental effects on human health through collecting and analyzing data on air, water, and food sources in an austere environment
- Organized and revised process health safety in identifying risks and loss control by performing quality control
- Processed quality and safety analysis by saving the U.S
- Army $1.1 million on system assets and inventory
Health Program Manager
GDIT
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Director of safety, health & environmental for Special Operation Joint Task Force Command Afghanistan/NATO Special Operation Component Command Afghanistan (SOJTF-A/NSOCC-A), responsible for advising, implementing, developing, and leading an excellent program for over 2800 military and civilian personnel on the camp and forward operating bases (FOBs)
- Engaged and counseled the Commanding General and Chief of Staff on all aspects of the SOJTF/NSOCC-A health program
- Appointed as the executive officer for the civilians as a dedicated and key member of the general staff office to identify public health determinants and improve diverse leadership
- Analyzed and implemented risk assessments for Special Forces tactical operations plan
- Managed multi-national health and safety efforts with 8 other countries while interpreting and coordinating military/US regulatory guidance for all foreign military leadership
- Implemented the MRZR Polaris Government Light Tactical vehicles in the special forces mission to promote safe and simplicity in austere operations with an investment of over $5 million
- Assisted in the Afghan women, children, and family healthcare education with NATO medical forces
Lead Safety & Occupational Health
Department of Defense
07.2010 - 07.2017
- Managed a global safety program and supervised a team of safety officers within each region (Europe, Middle East, and Asia) on implementing health and safety initiatives
- Collaborate with Army Medical Public Health on occupational health campaigns to include medical screening, hearing, and respiratory protection
- Implemented and monitored accident/injury reports, risk management, public health programs, and facility surveys
Education
Doctor of Health Science -
AT Still University Health Science
Kirksville, MOMaster of Public Health - Environmental Health Science
New York Medical College
Valhalla, NYBachelor of Science - Occupational Health & Safety
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, ALSkills
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Budget management
- Process improvement
- Quality assurance
interests
- Epidemiology Data Analyst
- Risk Management
- Lean Six Sigma
- FEMA Emergency Response
- Coaching & Development
Recognition
- Department of the Army Civilian Service Commendation Medal, 2024
- 3 Star IMCOM Achievement Recognition for Safety Director Accomplishments, 2023
- Health & Safety Recognition, Operation Allies Welcome Humanitarian Project Afghanistan Refugees, 2021
- Northrop Grumman Performance Award, Afghanistan, 2020
- Special Operations Joint Task Force Afghanistan Excellence & Achievement Award, 2018
- NATO Declaration Achievement Award and Medal, Afghanistan, 2014
- Department of the Army Civilian Service Achievement Medal, 2013
Certification
Certified Safety Professional
Industrial Hygiene
Timeline
Director Occupational Health & Safety, Executive Officer (Public Health)
US Army
04.2021 - Current
Program Management Analyst
Northrop Grumman Corp
04.2018 - 04.2021
Health Program Manager
GDIT
08.2017 - 04.2018
Lead Safety & Occupational Health
Department of Defense
07.2010 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health & Safety
Columbia Southern University
Doctor of Health Science -
AT Still University Health Science
Master of Public Health - Environmental Health Science
New York Medical College
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