Desmond Kennedy Bibio is seeking a position as an epidemiologist/data analyst. He has over 15 years of experience conducting epidemiological research and data analysis. Currently, he is pursuing his DrPH in Epidemiology from Capella University with a 4.0 GPA. Previously, he has worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Defense Health Headquarters Agency, Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, Department of the Army, and Institute of Cultural Affairs-Ghana/UNICEF conducting data analysis, epidemiological studies, and preparing reports. He is proficient in SAS programming and Microsoft Office.

1. Desmond Kennedy Bibio, MPH.
1369 Tralee Circle, Aberdeen, MD 21001, C: 443-870-1692; H: 410-272-8724
Kennedy.bibio@yahoo.com
Management/Data Analyst
PROFILE
Results-oriented Epidemiologist/Analyst with compassionate professional leadership ability, and strong work ethic.
Self-motivated with proven record of success in epidemiologic study designs, data analysis, literatures reviews,
prepares scientific or technical reports, and presentations. An excellent team player, and works well under pressure
with strong problem-solving skills that can be relied on to get the task done.
Citizenship Status: US Citizen
Security Clearance Status: Active
Honorably served in the U.S Army
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING 
 SAS programming 3: Data Manipulation Techniques Essentials
 SAS SQL 1: Essentials
 SAS Macro Language 1: Essentials
 SAS programming 2: Data Manipulation Techniques
 Introduction to Computer Applications in Data Analysis (SAS)
 Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
EDUCATION
DrPH (Epidemiology)
Doctor of Public Health Expected 2018
Capella University School of Public Service and Leadership, Minnesota, MN
JOB RELEVANT COURSEWORK
DrPH (Epidemiology) Coursework: Total of 54 credit hours: Current GPA: 4.0
Collaboration, Communication, and Case Analysis for HealthCare DoctoralLearners; Epidemiological Issues in Urban and
Rural Health; History and Theory of Public Health; Fundamentals of Epidemiological Research; Domestic and
International Public Health Policy Action; Chronic and Infectious Diseases in Epidemiology; Biogenetics in
Epidemiology, Advanced Practice Epidemiology, and Advanced Action Research Methods.
MPH (Epidemiology) Coursework: Total of 48 credit hours:
Master’s in Public Health (MPH, Epidemiology)
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, OKC, OK
Certificate in Public Health (CPH, General)
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, OKC, OK
JOB RELEVANT COURSEWORK
MPH (Epidemiology) Coursework: Total of 48 credit hours
Principles of Epidemiology, Social & Behavioral science in Public Health, Environmental Health, Microcomputer
Data Analysis, Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Biostatistics Methods I, Epidemiology & Prevention of Chronic
Diseases, Intermediate Epidemiologic Methods, Epidemiology of Infectious Disease, Computer Applications in
Public Health, Introduction to Emerging Infectious Diseases and Bioterrorism, Regression Analysis, Clinical
Trials, Analysis of Frequency Data, U.S Health Care Systems, Public Health Practicum.
BSc (Statistics) Coursework: Total of 124 credit hours
University of Ghana, Legon, Accra
JOB RELEVANT COURSE WORK
BSc (Statistics) Coursework: Total of 124 credit hours

2. Introduction to Statistics; Introductory Probability I; Data Analysis I; Elementary Statistical Methods;
Introductory Probability II; Official Statistics; Probability Distributions; Multivariate Distributions; Statistical
Methods I; Statistical Methods II; Sample Survey Methods; Design of Experiments; Data Analysis II;
Statistical Inference: Estimation; Statistical Inference: Tests of Hypotheses; Theory of Sampling; Survey
Organization and Management; Regression Analysis; Multivariate Methods; Non-Parametric Statistics;
Analysis of Experimental Designs; Introduction to Stochastic Processes; Population Statistics; Biometrics;
Practicum Project
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE 
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
Office of Public Health Post-Deployment Health Services, Washington DC, DC
Functional Health Specialist (Computational Epidemiologist) October 2015-Present
 Assisted the VHA Primary Care Services Office (PCS) for Post Deployment Health Services (PDHS) develop a
comprehensive acquisition package for the collection, analysis and reporting of information related to twelve
separate military occupational and environmental exposure populations. Efforts included a consolidation of wide-
ranging historical data, analysis and reporting on existing Veteran and Service Member Health, administrative and
environmental exposure information.
 Performed a variety of special tasks and assignments or projects in support of VHA national initiatives related to
PostDeployment Health Services Programs.Coordinated assigned activities with internal and externalstakeholders
assembling data or information necessary to complete the tasks. Prepared written reports of activities or findings
and prepared briefs for the Chief Consultant and other officials as determined. Some assignments that may require
expedited assemblage of data or information.
 Analyzed information and requirements to develop project plan/s, goals, timelines, and major milestones; to include
data gathering and analytical techniques and methods. Documented achieved or reasons for not achieving goals.
Developed alternative recommendations. Communicated updates regularly to Program Office and Project
Leadership.
 Performed a variety of highly technical functions Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Statement of work
(SOW) within assigned programs, including analysis of policy components, lead and documented team work in
policy development, and project management including but not limited to data analysis, communication with a wide
variety of customers,and formulated policy drafts.Policy development impacts included but not limited to updating
regulations, review and analysis of current policy for updates, legislation review and recommendation.
 Critical thinking skills, analytical skills and effective oral and written communication are necessary to execute the
critical elements of this position. For the PDHS project, considered a variety of factors impacting the
requirement. As needed, defined the problem by consideration of the goals of the program, customer and program
needs and goals, and interrelated issues. Accessed a variety of data and information sources. Cross checked data
and information sources to assure complete, relevant, and accurate information. Considered and evaluated the
impact of changes in legislative and regulatory requirements. Reconciled and correlated workload data from a
variety of sources. Interpreted the information using requirements and formats in accordance with needs of the
customers.
 Demonstrated outstanding written and oral communication skills including consistent use of proper grammar and
spelling. Presented to a variety of audiences with confidence and composure. Handled/managed self in situations
of conflict. Negotiated disagreements and established working relationships with colleagues within the PDHS
office as well as other VHA program offices, with external stakeholders including other federal and national
program agencies as well as VISN and local stakeholders. Obtained pre-decisional information and was able to
assess the climate in regard to a particular project outcome or policy. Prepared summary reports that are consistent
with information and are easy to read and understand. Prepared memorandums, official letters and other
correspondence, prepared and issued briefs, prepared the foundational approaches to Executive Decision Memos
(EDM),prepared slides for briefings and presentations to a variety of stakeholders and other high level government
officials.
Defense Health Headquarters Agency (DHHA)
770 Arlington Boulevard
Falls Church, VA 22042
Functional Health Analyst September 2014 – September 2015
 Developed monthly, quarterly and other ad-hoc reports for upper-level management
 Prepared monthly status reports, aid in corporate projects that deal with health care
 Compared medical budgeting to prior analysis, and assisted in resolving customer service issues.

3.  Developed enhanced reports for the Defense health care agency,which provided reliable information for the
Department of Defense medical staff and patients
 Managed sentinel event records, and created a database management system for the Functional Health Analysis
Unit.
Department of Defense (DOD)
Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center (AFHSC), Silver Spring, MD
Epidemiologist/Research Analyst
Epidemiology and Analysis Unit January 2014 –August 2014
 Conducted U.S Military Health epidemiological data analysis using surveillance data from Defense Medical
Surveillance System (DMSS), Defense Medical Database (DMED), Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), and
Theater Medical Data Store (TMDS) for all U.S Military Services
 Coordinated research projects to include Hospitalizations service members and their dependents, and the budgetary
implications of long term stay in health care facility
 Prepared summary reports that are consistent with information targeted at the expected audience for their easy
understanding. Prepared memorandums,official letters and other correspondence including emails, prepared and issued
briefs, prepared the foundational approaches to Executive Decision Memos (EDM), also prepared slides for briefings
and presentations to a variety of stakeholders and other high level government officials.
Department of the Navy (DON)
Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC), Portsmouth, VA
Epidemiology Consultant
EpiData Center Department November 2012 – October 2013
 Conducted psychiatric epidemiological data analysis using surveillance data from the Defense Medical Surveillance
System (DMSS),Defense MedicalDatabase (DMED),Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC),and Theater Medical
Data Store (TMDS), and the Naval Medical Hospital Data in Portsmouth, Virginia
 Assisted in the production of Metric Signature Injury Analysis reports on Sailors and Marines, and special reports as
needed by the Naval Command.
 Developed standard operating procedures (SOP) for various metric analysis for the Bureau of Naval Medicine, and the
Marine Base Command in Quantico, Virginia.
Department of the Army (DOA)
U.S Army Public Health Command, Edgewood, MD
Epidemiologist
Behavioral and Social Health Outcomes Program March 2009 – July 2012
Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Portfolio
 Assisted in the design, coordination and implementation of behavioral health epidemiological consultations atUS Army
installations Country-wide
 Conducted statistical analysis using multiple logistic regression on behavioral health survey data using SAS including
bivariate analysis.
 Performed statistical analysis to assess prevalence rates and trends of behavioral health outcomes
 Managed, linked and ensure data quality of large epidemiological datasets
 Conducted data analysis and literature reviews to validate Army Suicide Event Records (ASER), Army injuries, and
the ICD9 E95 injury codes.
 Analyzed data and participated in project planning and survey design for the U.S Army Epidemiologic Consultation
Projects at six military installations including Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
 Deployed to Japan as a member of the U.S. Army Public Health Command Specialized Medical Command Response
Capability- Public Health Team providing relief and public health services in the wake of the earthquake/tsunami
disaster (Operation Tomodachi).
Institute of Cultural Affairs-Ghana (ICA-GH)/United Nations International Children Educational Fund
(UNICEF)
Project Coordinator August 2000-June 2005
Supported the management and implementation of activities under the Early Childhood Development (ECD) program
component through the following major duties:
 Provided technicalassistance and support to policy development, revision of laws and funding arrangementsrelated
to ECD provision; data collection related to ECD at national and local level; in-service and pre-service ECD
training, as well as curriculum and materials development;
 Communicated and coordinated activities with local level implementing partners and counterparts;

4.  Negotiated with counterparts on project activities; undertook regular field visits, monitoring of project activities
and local conditions; prepared reports and recommended courses of action to the supervisor;
 Collected and assembled data and background information on program/project financial and administrative status
for analysis and reporting purposes; Prepared and processed work in the UNICEF financial system related to
activities as part of the ECD program component; Draft donor, annual and other reports, and funding proposals as
required by the office.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS 
Experience Equivalent to GS-11 Interdisciplinary Epidemiologist from October 2012 to Present.
I have more than one year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level as an Epidemiologist at US Navy
Marine Corps Public Health Center, Portsmouth, Virginia, and US Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center
(AFHSC), Silver Spring, Maryland. As a Research Analyst / Epidemiologist, I have implemented solutions to
surveillance requests and wrote white papers and reports. I conducted literature reviews on mental health issues,
including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Behavioral Health issues
affecting redeployed army soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan wars. I have planned and implemented studies on
military hospitalizations for all services, which report was published in the Armed Forces Health Surveillance
Center (AFHSC) Medical Surveillance Monthly Report (MSMR) for April and May 2014.
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Conducted studies and prepared reports
I have written study posters, conducted high fidelity experiments, compiled large data sets, usually several
millions of records from DMSS, DMED, DMDC, TMDS, TRACES, and used appropriate statistical methods
and analyses on data to draw conclusion of the studies, and prepared reports for clients.
 Excellentskills in oral and written communications: Over the years, I have developed strong skills in orals and
written communications in scientific settings. This is illustrated by poster presentations at conferences in Phoenix,
Arizona in 2010 and Washington DC in 2011.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS 
 2011: Outstanding achievement while performing as a member of the Center for Disease Control and the
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Tick Survey Collection Team
 2011: Meritorious achievement while serving on the Public Health Command Region Pacific Special Medical
Command (MEDCOM) Readiness Capability-Public Health Team during operation Tomodachi
 2009-2012: US Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service while serving as Preventive Medicine
Specialist for the Army Institute of Public Health
 2008-2011: US Army Service Good Conduct Medal
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP 
2008-Present American Public Health Association (APHA)
2008-Present: Oklahoma State Public Health Association (OKPHA)
Conference Proceedings
2011: American Public Health Association Conference, Washington DC, DC, November 2011
2010: US Army Force Health Protection Conference, Phoenix, Arizona, August 2010
PUBLICATIONS
Denise, D., Bibio, D., Elizabeth, J, Clark, L., Rubertone, M. et al.
Exertional Rhabdomyolysis, Active Component, U.S Armed Forces 2009-2013. Published in the Armed Forces Health
Surveillance Center Medical Surveillance Monthly Report (MSMR). March 2014 Vol. 21 Number 3
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Bibio, D., Gallaway, M., Bell, M., Fink, D., Perales, R., Rattigan, M., and Millikan, A.
The Prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among previously deployed U.S Army Soldiers. Poster Presented at the
139th Annual Conference of the American Public Health Association in Washington DC, October 2011.
Perales,R., Gallaway, M., Forys-Donahue K., Spiess, A., Bibio, D., and Millikan, M. “Prevalence of Childhood Trauma
among Soldiers with Suicidal Behavior” oral presentation at The 139th American Association of Public Health
conference. Washington, DC, (November 2011).

5. Gallaway, M., Millikan, A., Bell, R., Perales,R. Bibio, D,Fink, D., and Riordan-Lagana, C. “Behavioral Health Outbreak
Investigation of Violent Crimes in a Military Population” poster presented at The 3rd North American Congress of
Epidemiology. Montreal, CA, (May 2011).
Bibio, D., Gallaway, M., Bell, M.,Fink, D.,Perales,R., Gallaway, M., Rattigan, M., and Millikan, A. Stigma and Barriers
to the Utilization of Behavioral Health Care Services by Previously Deployed U.S Army Soldiers from Iraq and
Afghanistan. Poster Presented at the AnnualPublic Health Conference of the U.S Army Medical Command in Arizona,
August 2010.
Bibio, D., ICD9 E95 Codes on Suicide Behavior Among Combat Veterans fromIraq and Afghanistan between 2003 and
2007. Presented at a meeting of the Behavioral and Social Health Outcomes Program, May 2009.
Bibio, D., Geriatric Trauma Injuries among the Elderly in Oklahoma from 2003-2006. Masters of Public Health
(Epidemiology) Dissertation May 2008.
COMMUNITY SERVICE 
2010-Present: Active member Homeowners Association, Tralee Circle, Aberdeen, MD
2005-2008: OUHSC Graduate Student Council
2003-2006: Habitat for Humanity