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Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Talent Acquisition and Development Manager
Hook Law Center
Virginia Beach, VA
04.2023 - Current
Developed onboarding guidelines and policies for new hires.
Managed the onboarding process for new hires including paperwork completion and orientation.
Developed training materials regarding employment policies and procedures.
Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of industry trends in order to recommend improvements or updates as needed.
Identified talent management priorities and goals and collaborated closely with key stakeholders.
Evaluated applicants' skills and qualifications against job requirements.
Advised key stakeholders on staffing strategies for current and future organizational needs.
Conducted interviews, reference checks, background investigations, and other pre-employment activities.
Long-term Care Coordinator
Hook Law Center
Virginia Beach, VA
04.2014 - Current
Compiled and documented information regarding client's income, assets, insurance coverage and other relevant data to evaluate eligibility for Medicaid and/or Veterans benefits.
Responded promptly to inquiries from clients, providers and other stakeholders concerning Medicaid and/or Veterans benefits qualification and eligibility.
Updated case management systems with current information regarding client status and maintained client files according to established protocols.
Collaborated with attorneys in order to resolve issues relating to Medicaid and/or Veterans benefits eligibility requirements.
Prepared applications and organized supporting documents to prove client eligibility for Medicaid and/or Veterans benefits.
Drafted legal documents, such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and pleadings for Guardianships.
Estate Planning and Elder Law Project Manager
Walker Lambe Rhudy Costley & Gill
Raleigh, NC
08.2013 - 04.2014
Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of long-term care planning process.
Compiled and documented information regarding client's income, assets, insurance coverage and other relevant data to evaluate eligibility for Medicaid and Veterans benefits.
Responded promptly to inquiries from clients, providers and other stakeholders concerning Medicaid and/or Veterans benefits qualification and eligibility.
Updated case management systems with current information regarding client status and maintained client files according to established protocols.
Prepared applications and organized supporting documents to prove client eligibility for Medicaid and/or Veterans benefits.
Drafted legal documents, such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney.
Public Benefits Specialist
Oast & Taylor
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2012 - 08.2013
Medicaid Planning
Long-term Care Planning
Veterans Benefits Planning
Estate Planning
Asset Protection Planning
Life Care Planning
Public Benefits Specialist
Oast & Hook
Virginia Beach, VA
11.2009 - 05.2012
Medicaid Planning
Long-term Care Planning
Veterans Benefits Planning
Estate Planning
Asset Protection Planning
Life Care Planning
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Online
05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg
05-2004
Skills
Course Development
Training Material Development
Program Optimization
Analytical Mindset
Policy Interpretation
Public Benefits Knowledge
Multitasking
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Adaptability and Flexibility
Problem-Solving
Excellent Written Communication
Task Prioritization
Document Management
Work Planning and Prioritization
Organizational Efficiency
Certification
Certified Medicaid Planner
Certified Elder Care Coordinator
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Talent Acquisition and Development Manager
Hook Law Center
04.2023 - Current
Long-term Care Coordinator
Hook Law Center
04.2014 - Current
Estate Planning and Elder Law Project Manager
Walker Lambe Rhudy Costley & Gill
08.2013 - 04.2014
Public Benefits Specialist
Oast & Taylor
06.2012 - 08.2013
Public Benefits Specialist
Oast & Hook
11.2009 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Public Administration And Management
Clinical Student at Criminal Defense Clinic, The Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic & Center for Social Justice, Loyola University New Orleans College of LawClinical Student at Criminal Defense Clinic, The Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic & Center for Social Justice, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
Legal Assistant/Case Manager at Law Office of Shelly Jean John/Family Law CenterLegal Assistant/Case Manager at Law Office of Shelly Jean John/Family Law Center