♦ Conducts interviews to obtain, clarify, and verify information about individual applicants' initial and continuing eligibility for retirement, survivors, disability, black lung, health insurance benefits, and eligibility for supplemental security income payments, including State supplements where required;♦ Examines evidence to evaluate its validity and acceptability in establishing entitlement to benefits, and, when necessary, takes the required developmental action to insure that all available relevant evidence has been obtained. Assists the applicant in securing evidence, and prepares special determinations of fact to resolve evidentiary discrepancies;♦ Finally adjudicates and finally authorizes for payment, without subsequent review, claims for benefits and eligibility to all programs administered by SSA and finally disallows, without subsequent review, a full range of all types of SSI claims, RSDHI claims lacking in insured status, RSDHI claims previously denied, disabled widow's benefits claims not meeting the prescribed period; ♦ Makes final reconsideration decisions on disability insurance and disabled widows cases involving reaffirmations of initial or subsequent denials of benefits not involving medical issues;♦ Conducts interviews, develops, investigates, and resolves post-entitlement actions, including SSI redeterminations, which may involve suspension, resumption, or termination of eligibility or payments;♦ Recognizes the need for and approves the selection of representative payees for individuals unable to handle their own benefits;♦ Protects the integrity of SSA programs through identification, investigation, and resolution of potential program abuse situations;

Responsible for managing a defined product line or work unit assuming entire span of operation (24/7) and maintaining a safe, functional/comfortable environment for patients, the public and staff through the management of operations at all Illini Community Hospital facilities.Responsible for meeting all testing deadlines and providing required documentation for all compliance issues for regulatory agencies including but not limited to The Joint Commission, IDPH, state and local fire marshals, IEPA, IDOT, OSHA, and the insurance carrier. Responsible life safety, utility systems, and hazardous surveillance programs.♦ Ensures all life safety devices are inspected, tested and records kept up to date. Follows NFPA codes and EC standards. ♦ Inspects all construction sites and implements Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) as needed; maintains responsibility for all communications and records associated with ILSM. ♦ Assists in Life Safety orientation and education programs for all units♦ Completes a monthly report on all Life Safety Codes and fire protection deficiencies, failures and user errors for the Environment of Care/Safety Committee to review. ♦ Completes a written annual evaluation of effectiveness of Life Safety program corresponding to above-referenced bimonthly report. ♦ Witnesses and documents compliance of all Life Safety devices in new construction and in remodeled sites to existing standards and codes, i.e., sprinkler systems, addressable fire points, etc. ♦ Establishes written criteria for identifying, evaluating and taking inventory of critical operating components of the systems to be included in utility management program. Keeps the inventory updated and accurate. ♦ Maintains responsibility for scheduling inspections, tests, and maintenance of critical operating components, i.e., emergency generators, etc. ♦ Reviews/revises current utility system’s operational plan to ensure reliability, to minimize risk and to reduce failures.

♦ Led 44 military and civilian personnel and 3 maintenance facilities providing management of vehicle and equipment fleets in excess of 1100 assets. Directed essential repairs and ensured efficient execution of preventive maintenance plans. Ensured compliance with safety, security, federal, local and state environmental rules and regulations. Cost center manager and purchase approving official. ♦ Forged a synergistic team that ensured timely completion of scheduled preventive maintenance program. Personal efforts were cited as the driving force behind branch’s 96% vehicle readiness rate.♦ Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization that increased productivity, innovation and cooperation towards goal accomplishment.♦ Provided timely feedback, counseling, performance appraisals, provided promotion recommendations and performance reports; administered awards and recognition programs. ♦ Advised and counseled employees on benefits, retention incentives, provided conflict resolution, assisted with grievances, appeals and complaints.♦ Ensured personnel scheduled and attended required training and medical appointments enabling 100% deployable status of eligible personnel. ♦ Cemented safety/compliance program that led to zero accidents or mishaps since implementation. Organization garnered 7th consecutive Large Unit Ground Safety Award.♦ Reduced maintenance costs through meticulous oversight of warranty, rebuild program, and price negotiation with suppliers/vendors.♦ Implemented quality assurance measures enhanced serviceability/reliability; zero break downs in 8 months.♦ Reorganized internal processes eliminated bottle-necks and non-value-added tasks drastically increasing vehicle readiness. ♦ Solidified fleet dispersal plan; provided safeguard in the event of natural disasters.♦ Garnered 2013 Vehicle Management Senior Leader of the Year.

♦ Served as an Air Force Recruiter responsible for filling manpower requirements by accessing qualified applicants. Prepared applicants for employment with required academic testing, physical examination, drug testing, background investigation and case file documents. Provided career counseling, mentoring and qualification review.♦ Produced 143% of assigned recruitment goal; garnered Top Rookie Recruiter Fiscal Year 2009 and numerous awards and recognition throughout recruiting assignment.♦ Expert in conflict resolution skills, worked with hold-out high school officials, negotiated and established Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) testing. ♦ Planned, developed and administered lead generation, prospecting, applicant sales, processing, marketing and recruiting activities that provided highly qualified new-hires and garnered numerous awards and recognition, Contributions bolstered organization to second place in United States Air Force Recruiting Service.♦ Assisted applicants on job classifications and advised senior supervision on classifications and "best fits" for over 110 selected new hires.♦ Provided complete benefit package training for all new hires and ensured annotation during on-boarding. ♦ Sought out by supervision, peers and subordinates to provide presentations, safety briefings, teach, mentor and provide professional guidance.♦ Established partnerships and a highly effective advertising, promotion and public relation program within Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and Desoto Counties.

♦ Responsible for the on time and proficient maintenance of vehicles and equipment ♦ Executed weekly/monthly and annual environmental and safety inspections in accordance with EPA and OSHA standards♦ Tracked and documented all purchases ensuring cost effectiveness. ♦ Briefed and trained all personnel on shop safety/environmental processes and tracking systems ♦ Co-authored $27 Million Maintenance Contract for the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center. ♦ Supervised and evaluated Military and civilian personnel.♦ Effectively oversaw and performed quality assurance inspections on repairs and services.♦ Ensured OSHA and EPA regulations were complied with at all times♦ Provided guidance and assisted with repairs to vehicles and equipment as needed.♦ Ensured timely and economical repair to general and special purpose vehicles and equipment♦ Provided mobile vehicle and equipment maintenance and scheduled on-call mechanics ensuring 24-7 coverage♦ Oversaw and provided snow and ice removal vehicle and equipment maintenance. Directed summer rebuild program ensured operability and readiness. ♦ Adhered to local and DOT safety regulations for fleet vehicle maintenance ♦ Experienced Facility Manager. Identified and directed repairs, maintenance and upgrades to assigned facilities, structures and utilities.

♦ Performed repairs on equipment and vehicles as directed♦ Tracked workload in automated database (OLVIMS)♦ Performed preventative maintenance in accordance with manufacture specifications ♦ Maintained proficiency in related duty actions♦ Tracked and updated vehicle/equipment repair manuals. ♦ Operated mobile maintenance actions repairing vehicles/equipment infield♦ Tracked, pulled samples and performed oil analysis on fleet of vehicles and equipment