Open To Work
Verified
This profile is verified using an email address.
Delannie B. Honesty
Fredericksburg,VA
Work Preference
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher K-12 (Part-Time)
Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Fredericksburg, VA
09.2025 - Current
- Delivered pre-assigned lesson plans for Grades PreK-12 classrooms, ensuring academic continuity and adherence to school curriculum
- Managed classrooms of up to 30+ students, fostering a positive and inclusive environment that encouraged participation and engagement
- Maintained safety standards and enforced student behavior policies in classrooms, hallways, and during lunch/recess periods, reducing incidents
- Adapted teaching methods to meet diverse student needs, ensuring all learners, including special education students, were supported
- Documented attendance and graded assignments according to teacher instructions, providing daily reports to staff for seamless transitions
Legal Assistant
U.S. Department of Labor
Washington, DC
08.2008 - 07.2024
- Provided legal and administrative assistance to one or more Administrative Law Judges, supporting efficient case management
- Managed the cases for each judge, ensuring timely processing and organization of case files
- Maintained judges' hearing calendars, including settlement judge conference dates, to optimize scheduling and reduce conflicts
- Established hearing calendar and prepared notice of hearings, ensuring all parties received timely and accurate information
- Arranged judges' domestic and international travel, preparing records of itineraries, trip reports, and travel vouchers for compliance
- Arranged and secured courtroom space and court reporters for all hearings before the judge, ensuring proceedings ran smoothly
- Used a variety of software and web-based programs to produce documents, spreadsheets, reports, charts, graphs, and travel vouchers to effectively manage case files and issue documents
- Completed processing in E-Travel to schedule travel and prepare travel vouchers, streamlining travel logistics
- Responded to pre-hearing and post-hearing requests for subpoenas for the parties to secure evidence and develop testimony in accordance with governing regulations and OALJ policy
- Prepared pre- and post-hearing letters to the parties and orders in response to motions or pleadings, ensuring timely communication
- Reviewed transcripts upon receipt for verification of exhibits admitted or excluded and maintained a diary control calendar for briefing schedules or motions orally granted by the judge at the hearing
- Made a preliminary review of incoming briefs to support judges' decision-making processes
- Handled all telephone calls and messages to or from the judges, ensuring prompt and professional communication
- Handled many requests for information and resolved or assisted in the resolution of a variety of complaints of either an administrative or legal nature, improving service delivery
- Planned and coordinated all conference calls and meetings, as requested by the ALJ, enhancing collaboration
- Conducted studies concerning current ALJ's budget supporting their business and travel process, identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Provided technical guidance and advice to management concerning policies, practices and ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of services provided to the public
- Directed and/or participated in special ALJ's hearing, contributing to successful case outcomes
- Answered requests on a case-by-case basis, by telephone or correspondence, regarding case status, ensuring stakeholders remained informed
Legal Assistant
Social Security Administration
Falls Church, VA
02.1998 - 08.2008
- Provided sound technical and administrative support to the Administrative Appeals team, ensuring efficient case processing
- Aligned work in accordance with agency and organizational mission, supporting overall departmental goals
- Researched and applied a vast array of knowledge pertaining to Social Security laws and regulations, organizational operating policies, and the SSA/ODAR appeals process to resolve complex cases
- Coordinated with attorneys to determine priority in work initiatives/projects for the week, optimizing workflow
- Consulted with attorneys and analysts to discuss issues regarding various court cases and determinations to meet team support needs
- Researched precedent legal cases and analyzed legal issues to fulfill requests for records or information, supporting case preparation
- Utilized a variety of automated systems to process documents/correspondence, produce multi-format reports, monitor and track the status of cases, conduct research, and manage email communication, increasing operational efficiency
- Served as branch timekeeper, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing
- Received and responded to inquiries ranging from the public sector to the immediate legal community, maintaining high-quality service
- Prepared a variety of written responses, in many cases releasing highly confidential information to select sources, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations
- Solicited information in the form of statements from claimants/attorneys regarding untimely filing of request for reviews, supporting appeals processing
- Analyzed and evaluated claims and claim material for discrepancies, completeness, and sufficiency, resolving procedural issues before assigning cases to an analyst
- Researched, compiled, and presented information as a facilitator in the Releasing Workshop as a team member of the support staff manual taskforce, enhancing team knowledge
- Served as a mentor and trainer of other legal assistants, improving team performance and onboarding
Education
Business Administration -
Germanna Community College
06.2028
High school diploma or GED - undefined
Skills
- Time management
- Case Management
- Office experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Calendar management
- HIPAA
- Customer inquiry handling
- Outbound calling
- Clerical Experience
- Organizational skills
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Outlook
- Radiology
- Microsoft Word
- Customer service
- Front desk
- Medical office experience
- Legal Research
- Hospitality
- Legal case management software
- Notary
- Microsoft Office
- First aid
- Computer skills
- Typing
- Cash handling
- Childcare
- Experience working with students
- Sales
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Legal Drafting
- Legal research
- Child CPR
- Basic math
- Phone etiquette
- English
- Communication skills
- Cash register
- Teaching
- Administrative experience
- Windows
- Numeracy
- Debits & credits
- Medical Records
- Elementary school teaching
- Data entry
- Patient interaction
- Bartending
- Computer operation
- Marketing
- Medical scheduling
- Medical terminology
- Adobe Acrobat
- Travel coordination
- Document preparation
- Relationship building and management
- Adaptable
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Student engagement
- Classroom organization
- Positive reinforcement
- Student records management
- Special education
- Elementary education
Certification
- Driver's License July 2023 to July 2027
- Certified Notary Public February 2023 to July 2027
Languages
English
Timeline
Substitute Teacher K-12 (Part-Time)
Fredericksburg City Public Schools
09.2025 - Current
Legal Assistant
U.S. Department of Labor
08.2008 - 07.2024
Legal Assistant
Social Security Administration
02.1998 - 08.2008
High school diploma or GED - undefined
Business Administration -
Germanna Community College