Vocational Expert and Associates
PATRICIA HARRIS, B.S.,
VRC, RCC, VE
214-636-2698
info@vocationalexpert.org
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College:
School
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State
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Major
|
Year
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Degree
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UT Southwestern University
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Texas
|
Rehabilitation Science
|
1992
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Graduate B.S.
Deans’ List |
Current Work History:
Company
|
Years
|
City
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Title
|
Skills
|
Year
|
Vocational Expert and Associates
(VEA – Owner/Operator)
|
13+
|
Dallas TX
|
Rehabilitation Consultant
|
As a vendor, provides vocational services
under contract for the federal, state and private sector
– place individuals into congruous employment, interact
with employers, interview training;
work readiness preparation for clients
|
1992- Present
|
Department Of Labor, Office of Workers’
Compensation Programs
|
9+
|
Dallas TX
|
Rehabilitation Counselor
|
Provides vocational case-management
to injured workers. Initiates plan development, returns
claimant to work, renders labor market surveys, coordinates
rehabilitation therapy and acts as a mediator throughout
the V.R. process; meets with medical professionals (i.e.,
doctors, therapists, nurses) to establish medical progress
of injured worker; also screens cases for referral to
Rehab Counselors (RC), insures that all medical and supporting
documents are included in the files to insure RC can initiate
appropriate rehab services
|
1996-Present
|
Previous Work History:
Company
|
City
|
Title
|
Skills
|
Year
|
| Office of Hearings and Appeals, SSA
|
Dallas, TX
|
Expert Witness
|
Vocational Expert (VE) for court room
hearings. Provided expert opinion and testimony for the
benefit of the Social Security Administration via the
client appeal process; responsible for knowledge of
Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT), Selected Characteristics
of Occupations
defined in the DOT, Specific Occupation Selector Manual
(SOS), SSA Vocational Expert Handbook, US and Texas Employment
Statistics and assessment
of vocational limitations as it pertained to physical
task compliance; withstood cross-
examination of attorneys as it pertained to testimony
rebuttals
|
1998-1999
|
| Injury Management Organization, Inc
(IMO) |
Addison, TX
|
Vocational Consultant
|
Provided job placement, vocational
assessments, and labor market
surveys for the Texas Worker’s Compensation Fund
|
2003 - present
1997-1998
|
Texas Rehabilitation Commission
|
Dallas, TX
|
Contractor for the State of Texas
|
Rendered vocational services in the
area of training and job placement. Served
seven counties in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Rendered
services to over
15 TRC Counselors. Client base ranged from work injured
to severely disabled.
Knwledgeable of ADA policies as it pertained to EEO. Maintained
a good placement track record.
|
1990-1998
|
| El Centro College |
Dallas, TX |
El Centro College – Adjunct
Instructor |
Provided guidance, counsel and instruction
to individuals with disabilities as it pertained to entering
or returning to the workforce.
Taught job readiness skills and assisted with job placement.
Developed employer
database for students.
|
1995-1997 |
| Bill J. Priest Institute |
Dallas, TX |
Placement Coordinator/Instructor |
Provided placement and training to
the students enrolled in the JTPA and PIC programs. Responsible
for meeting placement quotas for the purpose of grant
funding renewal; interacted with employers and arranged
job fairs for DCCCD students.
Provided instruction on work ethics, social ethics, and
personal development |
1995-1996 |
| Specialty Care, Inc. |
Arlington, TX |
Marketing Director |
Implemented innovative marketing techniques
to increase visibility, patient care and service output;
interfaced with medical professionals, CEOs, and heath
program directors, developed presentations, scheduled
meetings and wined, dined and sealed product services
offered by Specialty Care, Inc. |
1995-1996 |
| Career Vocational Experts, Inc. |
Dallas, TX |
Vocational Rehab. Counselor |
Contractor for Social Security Administration
- Project Network. Served as trainer and placement specialist
for disabled and worker’s comp. clients. Provided
services to eight vocational counselors and their clients.
Rated as number one placement specialist during the tenure
of Project Network. |
1994-1996 |
| Revive America, Inc. |
Dallas, TX |
Co-Founder |
501 (c) 3 non-profit - Served as a
community liaison for indigent and disabled population;
provided
fund raisers and personal assistance for family of disabled;
also job placement |
1995-1997 |
| People Against Tragedy, Inc. |
Fayetteville, NC |
Founder |
501 (c) 3 non-profit |
1985-1987 |
Accomplishments:
- Workshop Facilitator - “In the Midst of Adversity”
2000-2004
- Featured in Business Woman’s Magazine – August
2001
- Published Author –July 2000
- Motivational Speaker – Women’s Organizations
across the nation 1999-present
- Recognized and published in the Outstanding Young Women
of America Edition 1987
References:
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Letter from Social Security Administration:
Letter from Texas Rehabilitation Commission:
Letter from El Centro College:
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