I have been a Vocational Consultant and Case Manager for the past 20 years. I am a graduate of San Diego State University and hold M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling, as well as B.A. in Psychology from The University of Tennessee. Additionally I am CRC certified and registered as Worker's Compensation provider in the state of Georgia.• Extensive working knowledge of rehabilitation techniques, assistive technology & accommodations, and counseling theories & principles• Experienced in determining impact of various of medical/psychiatric conditions upon ability to work• Ability to plan and direct vocational rehabilitation services that deliver successful return to work plans including academic advisement and direction• Strong oral communication and writing skills• Excellent understanding of methods needed with investigative skills to conduct Labor Market Surveys , Transferable Skills Analyses, Job Analyses and Vocational Evaluations• Knowledge and understanding of insurance industry contracts, workers compensation and terminology • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, consumers, family members, etc. • Sound knowledge of basic medical and psychiatric conditions and how those impact vocational process• Knowledge of community organizations and resources including agencies involved in job placement, vocational rehabilitation and work training• In-depth ability to apply principles of rehabilitation counseling; analyze and interpret medical, social, psychological and educational data and to develop an action plan based on that data • Experienced in administration of testing instruments related to career choicesSpecialties: Vocational assessment ,return to work activities, transferable skills analysis, job analysis and labor market surveys.