Drafts decisions for Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) regarding indvidual disability claims in accordance with the Social Security Act (Act).

GS - 12 (9/2021-present) Writes 8-10 decisions per weekGS - 10 (9/2020-9/2021) Writes 6-8 decisions per weekGS - 9 (4/2019-9/2020) Writes 4-6 decisions per weekAs part fiscal management for the Medicare Trust Funds, I perform legal research, advise, and write decisions for administrative law judge (ALJs) at the third level of appeal for the OMHA. Topics include Medicare Part A (Hospital DRG, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRF), Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Home Health, 24-hour Rule Admissions, Hospice, Part A Drugs, Ambulance, Surgical Services, Coding, and Inpatient Procedures), Part B (Ambulance, Diagnostic Exams, Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, Physician’s Services, Outpatient Therapy, Surgical Services, and Coding), Medicare Part C (Prior Authorization, Dental, physician’s services, and out of network medical services), Medicare Part D (Prescription services), Provider and Beneficiary Liability, Statistical Sampling Cases, and Jurisdiction. Accesses case files through a document management system called ECAPE. Decisions drafted by applying appropriate statutes, federal regulations, manuals, national coverage determinations, local coverage determinations, local coverage articles, forms, and form instructions in acccordance with the Social Security Act. Additional information for each topic regarding issues addressed and regulations consulted is available upon request.

Available to serve as an arbitrator of disputes.

Assisted with the opening of a new emergency intake shelter which involved learning the intake process, monitoring contract employees responsible for child care in the parasitic diseases’ unit and COVID-19 unit as well as directly monitoring unaccompanied minors. Direct oversight of unaccompanied minors included escorting minors to appointments with physicians, case managers, meals, and recess. Minor’s belongings were reviewed to find additional contact information for case managers to utilize.

GS – 11GS - 9As part of monthly assessments of Army’s financial accounts in preparation of Army’s quarterly and annual financial statements, wrote and submitted journal vouchers for assigned accounts to bring these accounts into alignment with the US Treasury. Monthly assessments included reviews of approximately 14 financial reports to determine how adjustments should be implemented through the journal voucher process. In addition, managed fixed income investments and distributions from the Army General Gift Fund which includes 70 active trust funds in coordinate with trust fund budget analysts. Developed a Quarterly newsletter for the Army General Gift Fund to provide standard explanation of securities available for investment and to develop regular communication channels regarding issues associated with the Army General Gift Fund. Developed Account guidelines and training tools as well as an investment form for the Army General Gift Fund. Managed a team of 3 people to complete my Leaders in Motion (LIM) project to complete the LIM Program. Obtained Financial Management Certification within 2 years of joining DFAS. Additional detail for each of these topics regarding issues addressed and regulations consulted are available upon request.

As part of the LIM program, completed one six month rotation in the Disbursement Department where I collaborated with supervisors, leads, and cashiers to review 6 distinct procedures associated with Air Force collection and payment processes to establish control documentation in preparation for internal and external audits in accordance with the Financial Manager’s Integrity Act. Reviewed internal handling and destruction of blank US Treasury checks.

Prepared legal documentation for jumbo mortgage loans to facilitate mortgage loan closings for purchases and refinancings of residential homes (condominiums, co-ops, homes contained in trusts), and land purchases. Reviewed title, wind, flood, and homeowner insurance policies and trust documentation to prepare mortgage loan documents. Prepared wire transfer documentation for mortgage loan closings. Regularly maintained communication with brokers, sales personnel, and attorneys to facilitate mortgage loan process.

Completed tax returns for partnerships, s corporations, individuals, foundations, and trust as well as filing extensions. Completed M-1 and M-3 calculations.

Wholesale Mortgage Loan Specialist 10/2012 – 3/2013Wholesale Mortgage Loan Closer 3/2013 - 1/2014Rate Desk Specialist 30-day detail 1/2014Retail Mortgage Loan Closer 1/2014 – 5/2014Prepared mortgage loan documentation by reviewing titles, flood and homeowner’s insurance policies; verification of employment, and broker NMLS listings to assist with customer purchases and refinancings of residential homes, condominiums, investment properties, and properties with home equity, conventional, and FHA loans to facilitate real estate transactions in 11 states. Prepared and generated closing documentation, hold harmless letters, and wire transfers. While working the rate desk, locked mortgage loan interest rated and completed associated paperwork as well as providing loan applicants with access to the internet portal.

Advised customers on computer and camera purchases, handled monetary transactions, participated in annual store inventory, created sale training materials for camera and camcorder department, and updated store displays every Sunday morning.

Advised tax payers, tax preparers, and accountants of tax liabilities involving unreported income, IRA/401K withdrawals and distributions, 401K rollovers, unemployment benefits, debt forgiveness, income from residential sales, tuition deductions, student loan forgiveness deductions, education credits, capital gains, and earned income tax credits associated with taxpayer liability for a given tax year. Advised tax payers, tax preparers, and accountants regarding process for challenging tax liability and entering into tax payment contracts with the federal government as methods of reducing tax liabilities.

•Supported Superior Court Judge with legal research, including reviewing proposed jury instructions and drafting jury instructions; researched legal issues daily; drafted memoranda daily; advised on various motions and final decisions, orders, expedited motions; and issued recommendations for administrative appeals. Cases included complex commercial litigation, commercial disputes, bankruptcy, probate, personal injury, criminal, real property, environmental and constitutional law issues associated with hunting licenses, and domestic relations. Drafted memoranda regarding motions to suppress, motions for summary judgment, motion to quite title, motion to dismiss, and habeas corpus motions.

• Represented a leading provider of global satellite services in trust agreement negotiations and subsequent drafting of agreements in connection with its privatization and reorganization. Drafted Board of Directors’ candidate biographies, proxy statement and voting materials; ensured proxy statement was camera ready for the printer; and researched Regulation 144A, a securities safe harbor provision.• Represented premier investment bank in $30M shelf takedown of debt securities by a leading American energy company, negotiated and drafted underwriting agreements and ancillary documents, interfaced with opposing counsel, performed due diligence and managed the closing.• Researched liability provisions associated with secondary offering for an asset exchange with a leading American cable televisioncompany.• Represented a leading global re-insurance company during the drafting and issuance of a secondary offering prospectus.• Coordinated and managed a team of 4 attorneys on a due diligence project for a consulting merger with a premier European consulting firm.• Submitted Freedom of Information Act requests for a French multinational bank and financial services company.• Coordinated and finalized documentation for the closing of a $350 million credit card receivables transaction in Latin America.• Completed legal research associated with the use of on-line signatures for an American Fortune Global 500 financial services company.• Completed a securities filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for a leading American cable company.

For Professor Frank Wu - researched campaign finance issues. For Professor Reginald Robinson - researched Supreme Court decisions pertaining to housing discrimination. For Professor Angela Vallario - researched the history of the rule against perpetuities and verfied citations for an article regarding the unauthorized practice of law.

Drafted a legal memorandum that alleged financial fraud and market manipulation violations by a company involved in an informal investigation after reviewing the case file. Edited the SEC’s database of cases and proceedings.

Drafted request for proposals as part of the organization’s solicitation process, created and maintained research analyst equity research reports in accordance with SEC and FINRA’s regulations, assisted in development of Holland Capital Management’s mutual fund marketing materials.

Taught algebra, geometry, trigonometry, biology, chemistry, and physics for the entire school year while replacing an American volunteer for the last 6 months of the school year by teaching geography. Teaching involved creating lesion plans, worksheets, quizzes, and exams as well as grading all quizzes and tests. Supervised study hall and gym. Class sizes ranged from 25 to 60 students.

Coordinated report sent to the United States Trade Representative. Drafted reports for North American Free Trade Agreement. Reviewed World Bank project listings to find projects in India which might be able to use Motorola equipment.

Submitted export license applications to the Department of Commerce and received confirmation of export license approvals. Prepared research for export license applications which were submitted to the State Department. Communicated Department of Commerce export license approvals to Motorola’s internal sales department so products could be released for shipment to clients.