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Creating system automation to ensure agency compliance with record retention laws and regs.

I have been working with the Office of Veterans Legal Advocacy since 2001. Recently I was offered the current position and I accepted. We represent Veterans in many areas of administrative law and advocacy.Mostly Claims and appeals with the Department of Veterans affairs, however we have fought and won Child Support, Vehicle and Traffic, Social Services Housing, Social Security and Medical Treatment Cases.

Assisted Veterans in the State Certification Process, gathering necessary documents, filing applications, meeting deadlines and sending out reminders.

Set up servers, medical equipment and trained staff on use of software and equipment. Provided support for software and equipment.

Analyzed health care trends, predicted policy outcomes and assisted in creation of programmatic initiatives.

Contract Employee - Transportation Office Manager

Volunteered advocating, reviewing policy, drafting white papers, and performing legal advocacy efforts for Veterans and Family.

Volunteered advocating, speaking, peer counseling veterans with challenges adjusting to civilian life after service.

Assisted in production and evaluation of data collected for grants using SPSS

Performed administrative duties as assigned for VIDA and Dr. William T. Appel, Veterans Mental Health Counselor.