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Derrick A Praylow

Waldorf,MD

Summary

Proactive Program Analyst with over 30 years of experience in data analysis and training development. Skilled in effective communication and team collaboration, leveraging insights from quality reviews to enhance staff capabilities and improve office standards.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Analyst

Patent and Trademark Office
Alexandria, Virginia
06.1990 - Current
  • Reviewed legal entries submitted by specialists to ensure compliance with established laws and office policies.
    Recorded findings to facilitate accurate statistical reporting regarding entry validity.
    Identified areas for improvement in office quality and consistency based on review outcomes.
    Evaluated marks approved for publication to verify adherence to legal standards.
    Assessed maintenance filings for compliance with relevant regulations and office policies.
    Processed returns of non-compliant files to appropriate locations for correction.
    Ensured timely corrections before re-approval for publication and registration.
  • Reviewed quality findings and data to improve legal entry accuracy and office standards.
    Developed training materials based on analysis of quality reviews to support staff development.
    Facilitated formal and informal training sessions, implementing both in-person and electronic formats.
    Identified specific training needs through data analysis to ensure consistent legal practices.

Supervisory Legal Instruments Examiner

Patent and Trademark Office
Alexandria, Virginia
2000 - 2007

Developed detailed procedural work steps with examples, improving job performance of lies.

Analyzed applications for deficiencies and provided corrective strategies to staff.

Facilitated team success by guiding members in task execution and deadline management.

Conducted one-on-one training sessions for lies to ensure understanding of updated procedures.

Developed and edited lie manual, improving clarity and usability for staff.

Assigned daily tasks and evaluated staff performance to maintain operational efficiency.

Maintained secure, organized records for employees, shredding unnecessary documents.

Ordered office supplies within budget, accurately entered budget data into the system.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications

Towson University
Baltimore, MD
06-1995

Skills

  • Program management
  • Data analysis
  • Program evaluation
  • Quality assurance
  • Training and development
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking ability
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Customer service

Affiliations

  • Co-hosted USPTO Community Day 2011-2012.

    Currently host my own radio show which includes recording, producing, and editing for iHeart Media Inc

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the month for August 2025

Job Related Training

1. How to   Design Technical Training Programs and Deliver Training With Impact.

2. Microsoft   PowerPoint, Intermediate and Advanced

3. Trademark   Office Training And Learning Program (TOTAL) training

4. Train the   trainer

5. Developing   Procedures and Manuals

6. Excel Training

7. Technical Writing

8. Torch Training

9. Madrid Training

10. Pre-Exam   Review Training

11. Collaboration   Tools Training for Trademark Employees

Timeline

Program Analyst

Patent and Trademark Office
06.1990 - Current

Supervisory Legal Instruments Examiner

Patent and Trademark Office
2000 - 2007

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications

Towson University
Derrick A Praylow