CONTRIBUTORY EDUCATION

University of Florida/Intellicus, Certified Life Care Planning, 1999-present.
C.S.U. Fresno: Bachelor of Arts, English Literature and Composition 1989
C.S.U. Fresno: Master of Arts, English Literature, all but thesis, 1992
National Association of ADA Coordinators: F.E.H.A. and A.D.A.
Insurance Education Association: Vocational Rehabilitation, 1993
Fresno Industrial Claims Association: seminars in medical, claims, and insurance issues, 1992-present
Central California Rehabilitation Association: rehabilitation and counseling issues, 1993-present
California Association of Rehabilitation and Re-Employment Professionals: multiple seminars in rehabilitation, Americans with Disabilities Act, counseling, disability management, expert testimony, case law, assistive technology, and management issues, 1996-present.
Baker, Manock & Jensen: seminars in employment law and hiring practices, 1995-7

CONTRIBUTORY WORK EXPERIENCE

Career Concepts, Inc., President/Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant, 1997 to Present. Specialize in vocational rehabilitation counseling, expert testimony, job analyses and early return to work assistance for employers throughout Central California. Expertise in workplace modification, injury prevention, F.E.H.A., A.D.A., Workers' Compensation, and general employment issues.
Lawson Professional Counseling, Office Mgr/Rehabilitation Counselor. 1993-7. Responsible for southern San Joaquin Valley operations from Fresno to Bakersfield.
Valley Medical Services, Medical-Legal Case Manager. 1992-3. Responsible for Central California operations of company. Promoted evaluating physicians to attorneys and insurance companies. Trained physicians in Workers' Compensation law and practices. Performed disability ratings for use in disability settlement negotiations. Represented company for collection of liens at Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
Sergio D. Ilic, M.D., Technical Writer/Medical-Legal Assistant. 1989-1992. Taught Workers' Compensation law requirements to evaluating physicians, reviewed evaluations, and performed cursory disability ratings to ensure viability in Workers' Compensation Appeals Board proceedings.

QUALIFIED FOR TESTIMONY IN VENUES:

Superior Court
Social Security Appeals Court
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

National Association of ADA Coordinators
California Association of Rehabilitation and Re-Employment Professionals: 1996-Present. Board Member, Central Region Representative (1996-1998).
Central California Rehabilitation Association: 1994-Present. Past-President (1998), President
(1997), Vice President (1996), and Member-at-Large (1995).
Fresno Industrial Claims Association: 1992-Present