Perform complex duties of pre-development of veteran’s claims for compensation & pension. Responsible for the input and gathering of data relevant to material evidence required to adjudicate, process, monitor, notify, and award the requested claim. Utilized various electronic data processing (EDP) systems i.e. Share, MAP-D, Capri, PIES, ASPEN, and Veris II to make determinations as to the type and necessity of examinations, re-examinations or opinions to verify the existence of or to evaluate disabilities resulting from diseases, illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions. Developed comprehensive requests for medical examinations and or medical opinions to ensure appropriate evidence is received from which to adjudicate veteran claims. Served as primary contact for the veteran and his/her representative or advocate and the decision-maker for compensation or pension claims. Explains the full-range of VA benefits and all related programs.

Daily work schedule consisted of providing both large and small oral briefings to discharging military men and women, their spouses, and reserve military service members regarding VBA & VA Healthcare Benefits by determining their eligibility and established entitlement criteria. Routinely explained and briefed eligible veterans and discharging service members on VBA programs & resources to include the Post 9-11 Educational benefit, Montgomery G.I. Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation, NCA, VA Home Loan Guaranty, DIC, VGLI, compensation claims, and veterans hiring eligibility/preference. Assisted eligible veterans in the application process for VA Healthcare benefits. Verified veteran’s service and eligibility through sources such as DD214, statement of service, Veterans Information System (VIS), Hospital Inquiry (HINQ), BIRLS, Capri, and VISTA database to ensure proper registration/enrollment and Priority Group placement for primary care purposes. Instrumental in providing informative VA briefs & motivational counseling to San Diego and Imperial County veteran population at monthly Reservist Demobilization Site, VAAP, VTAP, Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP), and REBOOT Programs. Attended monthly meetings of the San Diego Veterans Coalition and Wounded Warrior Battalion community events. Built and maintained an excellent rapport with peers at separation points to include MCB Camp Pendleton, MCRD San Diego, MCAS Miramar, NAS North Island, and Point Loma military bases. Supervised set-up and management of Career & Education Fairs held in the community to increase awareness of VA Benefits, resources, and Transition Assistance Outreach Initiatives. Coordinated and supervised VASDHCS Triage Station at the Annual Veterans “Stand Down” Event.

Provided technical support in the interpretation and application of laws and procedures related to Title 5 & Title 38 (5CFR) Staffing/Recruitment and job placement activities. This included developing and posting new VA job vacancy announcements on the USAJOBS.GOV website. Reviewed and evaluated veteran and civilian resumes to determine minimum qualifications for employment. Responsible for notifying applicants by phone and mail of their selection or non-selection for employment. Responsible for providing valuable VA Health and benefits information to local and facility veteran population. Supervised set-up and management of Career/Job Fairs in the community and aboard college and military installations. Established contact with leaders of local veterans organizations such as EDD, Armed Forces YMCA, DAV, and VFW to arrange VHA Benefits “talking points” to stimulate awareness and draw veterans to VAMC San Diego, Liberty Station VET Center, and Chula Vista Community Based Outpatient Clinic.

Supervised lead generation, screening and job placement activities of active duty military personnel transitioning into the local and nationwide job industry. Analyzed and created monthly/quarterly job placement and military transition reports for company’s COO & CEO. Conducted oral presentations for newly transitioning veterans, family members and military leaders at new student orientation for Troops 2 Truckers on-base training program. Designated spokesman for returning OIF/OEF Combat Veterans to company contracted Fortune 500 Companies.Organized and hosted "Hiring" Seminars for base transitioning military personnel and veterans in the local community. Responsible for establishing and developing long term relationships with base Transition Assistance Program (TAP) officials to include Camp Pendleton, MCRD San Diego and MCAS Miramar. Responsible for delivering oral presentations during Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Week aboard these military installations. Collaborated with the Veterans Administration (VA), Armed Services YMCA and EDD officials to raise awareness of veteran opportunities within Troop Transition International and to further “streamline” the hiring process for transitioning military service men and women.

Logistics Chief, School of Infantry (SOI) West (2004 - 2007); Camp Pendleton, CAPlanned and supervised the daily dispatch of HMMWV’s, trucks, vans, buses, and fork-lifts to support the distribution of food, water, ammunition, supplies to staff personnel and students training in combat simulated environments.Logistics Chief, MCAS Miramar, 3D MAW, MAG-11, VMFA-314 (2001 - 2004); San Diego, CALead the strategic planning of a 10-member team to successfully and safely mobilize 250+ Marines, (14) F/A 18 Fighter Jets, flight equipment, secondary repairables, and personnel baggage for combat service in direct support of Carrier Air Group (CAG) 9; OIF/OEF deployments. Successfully executed collateral duty as an OSHA Certified Ground Safey Specialist by leading and managing all aspects of squadrons Risk Management Program.Embark/Logistics Chief, 0491 (1995 – 1998); Okinawa, Japan / Camp Pendleton, CAOrganized and assembled multi-site operations of the unloading and loading of Merchant Marine and commercial vessels at Naha Port, Okinawa, Japan. Supervised tactical logistical operations for Marine Corps War fighting Lab Concept “Sea Dragon” as COC / CSSOC Watch Officer.Landing Support Specialist, MOS: 0481 (1991); UAE QatarPlanned, coordinated, and supervised the successful off-load and on-load of Maritime Prepositioning Ships in support of joint-service exercise in Qatar, UAE. Landing Support Specialist, MOS: 0481 (1990 – 1991); Saudi Arabia, Operation Desert Shield/StormTracked the safe movement of over 1,000 ship-to-shore containers, ammunition, equipment, food, water, and hazardous material from military, maritime, and commercial vessels docked at the Port of Al-Jubal during the Persian Gulf War.Landing Support Specialist, MOS: 0481 (1988 – 1989); Okinawa, Japan / South KoreaOversaw off-loading and un-loading of military equipment and supplies from Merchant Marine and commercial vessels at the Port of Inchon, Korea during Operation Bear Hunt '89

Officer Selection Assistant (OSA), RS Orange; Irvine, CAServed as the Officer Selection Assistant for the college campuses of University California Irvine, Cal State University Fullerton, Cal State University Dominguez Hills, and Saddleback Community College. Utilized sales experience and marketing techniques to stimulate awareness of Marine Corps Officer Candidate Programs to include Aviation, JAG, Intelligence, and Combat Arms. Increased recruiting stations Officer Candidate contracts for ethnic diversity by 30% during a twelve month period. Marine Corps Recruiter, RSS Anaheim; Anaheim, CAConducted "cold" calls, area canvassing, home visits, and follow-up of "hot" leads of potentially qualified high school male applicants. Coordinated and delivered oral presentations to graduating high school seniors regarding the benefits of military service while emphasizing the value of personal & professional growth. These presentations accounted for over 50% of station recruitment contracts.