Rich McGary

Expert at conducting assessments, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating referrals. Familiar with federal veterans programs, legal terminology, and state laws affecting veterans. Poised with experience in service coordination and support. Upbeat and encouraging with attention to modeling and coaching appropriate behavior and practices.

• Analyzed claims to determine percentage of disability, permanent and total disability and entitlement to compensation.
• Prepared written appeals for claimants not satisfied with rating board decisions and presented arguments before hearing officers and federal government boards.
• Reviewed and requested medical records, military personnel records and service verification records to determine eligibility status.

Received and implemented combat orders and directed deployment of personnel in offensive, defensive and retrograde operations. Trained and instructed subordinates and supported units on Combat tactics, techniques, and procedures. Led an infantry team of 9 members in combat operations, including providing tactical guidance.

• Cleaned and ensured storage of machine guns, rifles, anti-tank mines, and other combat weaponry.
• Operated and maintained various weapons, equipment, vehicles, and systems.
• Upheld military operations and safety protocols in all performed tasks.

• Advised and provided students and staff with Veterans' benefits and rights.
• Ensured during the interim period that veterans were adequately educated and signed up for courses to continue their higher education goals.
• Performed the administrative and technical duties required to establish and maintain a program to assist Veterans in obtaining educational, financial, social services, and other benefits available through Federal, State, and local legislation.

• Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
• Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
• Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
• Provided optimal support to investigations by staying up to date on processing procedures and how to handle high priority evidence.
• Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
• Used field equipment, devices and supplies to test surfaces for trace evidence, collect fingerprints and document findings.