Lori Ann Walth
Palm Desert,California
Summary
Skilled professional with experience managing projects and others in the workplace. Excel in the following: Investigation and interviewing Strong interface up and down employment chain Researching and writing Creating and maintaining accurate files Cross functional, team engagement Independent, autonomous work skills Time and task management Knowledge of remote communication tools
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Eligibility Specialist, Lead Investigator
Corporate Employment Resources (Maximus) for the State of Indiana
05.2020 - 04.2024
- As an Eligibility Specialist, assess whether individuals qualify for various public assistance programs.
- Determine the eligibility of applicants through interactive interviewing and fact gathering; maintain current knowledge of SNAP, TANF and Medicaid program regulations and procedures necessary for multi-program caseload administration. Initiate and process casework through automated systems; identify needs and make appropriate referrals.
- As a Lead Investigator, reach out to those infected with and/or exposed to COVID-19 and provide health education and guidance to interrupt ongoing disease transmission.
- Initiate prompt communication with those infected with and/or exposed to COVID-19 through phone calls. Follow standard protocols to obtain symptom history, other relevant health information, provide instructions for self-quarantine, and make appropriate referrals to other essential services. Employ dynamic interpersonal skills, cultural competency, tactful language, and empathetic interviewing skills to build rapport and main trust with patients of various backgrounds. Document pertinent information. Research patient contact information.
- Remote
Drug and Alcohol Counselor Intern
The Ranch Recovery Center
02.2020 - 03.2020
- As a Drug and Alcohol Counselor Intern, provide support to counselors and case managers to facilitate and support the addiction recovery activities of patients at a residential and detoxification facility.
- Act as a representative of the treatment staff and observe patient activity and unit function. Participate in group and individual counseling and update client activity charts. Intake assessments of new clients. Conduct biosocial interviews of clients.
- Internship paused due to Covid-19
Senior Counsel
Bechtel Corporation, Risk Management Department
01.2004 - 02.2018
- As a Legal Department/Risk Management Team member, mitigate risk and recover financial losses while delivering litigation, counsel, and training services to the largest construction and civil engineering corporation in the U.S.
- Oversee domestic and international insured litigation matters and claims involving all coverage lines. Supervise Workers’ Compensation team. Corporate mediation and trial representative. Hire and manage outside counsel. Train employees on insurance coverage and claims Supervise serious incident and OSHA investigations. Support risk managers at all stages of project policy placement and policy lifecycles with coverage advice.
Counsel
Bingham McCutchen, LLP
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Specialized in representing clients in litigation to resolve commercial insurance coverage disputes.
- Litigated general liability, business interruption, directors and officers, and property lines cases.
- Previous experience as Counsel, Rudolph, Wood & Barrows, LLP, San Francisco, CA; Counsel, Gordon & Rees, LLP, San Francisco, CA; Associate, Cooley Godward, LLP, San Francisco CA; Judicial Attorney for the Hon. Marcel B. Poche, State of California, California Court of Appeal; and Judicial Staff Attorney, State of California, California Court of Appeal
Education
Juris Doctor - undefined
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CABachelor of Arts - undefined
University of the Pacific
Stockton, CASkills
- Data entry
- Effective communication skills
- Microsoft office
- Telephone etiquette
- Interviewing
- Documentation and reporting
- Policy interpretation
- Eligibility procedures
- Confidentiality
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
Certification
- State Bar of California (voluntary inactive)
- Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician, CCAPP (currently inactive)
Affiliations
- California Bar Associations
- California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals
Timeline
Eligibility Specialist, Lead Investigator
Corporate Employment Resources (Maximus) for the State of Indiana
05.2020 - 04.2024
Drug and Alcohol Counselor Intern
The Ranch Recovery Center
02.2020 - 03.2020
Senior Counsel
Bechtel Corporation, Risk Management Department
01.2004 - 02.2018
Counsel
Bingham McCutchen, LLP
01.2000 - 01.2004
Juris Doctor - undefined
Santa Clara University
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
University of the Pacific
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