Human Resources Administrative
Resume:
Eric D. Torres
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Mobile phone: 504-***-**** * e-mail: *************@*****.***
EDUCATION
Spring 2010 Loyola University College of Law; New Orleans, LA
Juris Doctor received May, 2010 in the Civil Evening Division
GPA – 2.993 Admitted to the LA Bar Oct. 2010
1997 2001 Tulane University; New Orleans, LA
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Fall 2000 Institute of Economic and Political Studies, London, England
Studied comparative international political processes, British American relations, and Law
and Society with professors from the London School of Economics.
EMPLOYMENT
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals; Baton Rouge, LA
Mar 2014 – Business Operations Director of the Health Promotion Unit in the Office of Public
present Health. Worked with programmatic staff to operationalize grant deliverables through facilitation of
CDC grants. Managed Health Promotion Budget; drafted contracts, routed, and edited
contracts; monitored contracts for payments and performance, coordinated all aspects of
human resources, including Planning and Evaluation sessions, new employee on boarding,
adherence to policies and procedures; other duties as assigned.
July 2013 Accepted a permanent position with the Louisiana Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid)
Feb 2014 in the Program Support and Waiver Unit. Oversaw two multi million dollar rebalancing
programs. Worked with officials from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
and coordinated across agencies at DHH. Oversaw all administrative, non programmatic
aspects including Operational Protocol; annual budget; quarterly reporting of services; and
other administrative aspects.
Oct. 2012 Detailed to Undersecretary developing and implementing public private partnerships for
Jan. 2014 LSU safety net hospitals. Coordinating with nine hospitals across the state on utilization,
supplemental Medicaid payments, and other financial and legal aspects. Worked with
DHH staff; partner hospital executives; outside counsel; LSUHSC administrative staff; and
others to execute all aspects of the CEAs.
Feb. 2013 In charge of Program Integrity Compliance Unit, which oversees investigations and
June 2013 implements sanctions pursuant to LAC Title 50, Chapter 41 Surveillance Utilization
Review Systems (SURS) Rule. Process Mandatory and Permissive Exclusions. Make
recommendations on disclosure of ownership for Provider Enrollment.
May 2012 In six months closed over 20 files resulting in over $1 million dollar return to the LA
Feb. 2013 Medicaid Program. Responsible for a bustling docket of administrative adjudications
regarding the Surveillance Utilization and Review Systems portion of the Louisiana
Administrative Code. Investigated underlying basis of adjudication and compared it with
applicable law, rule, regulation, and/or policy for legal sufficiency; prepared motions,
pleadings, and other documents for filing with the Division of Administrative Law; crafted
discovery; presented cases before the Administrative Law Judge. Represented the
department at the 19th Judicial District Court in Baton Rouge on concursus, injunction,
temporary restraining order, and other matters. Admitted to the Middle, Eastern, and
Western Federal Districts to represent the department in federal proceedings.
Eric D. Torres, Attorney at Law; New Orleans, LA
Oct. 2010 Engaged in a general, solo law practice in the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan area.
May 2012 Worked to develop clients and meet their legal needs in a time effective and cost efficient
manner. Handled a range of cases including debt collection (plaintiff and defense);
compensation claims; family law; and providing notarial services.
Researcher, City of New Orleans; New Orleans, LA
Feb. 2004 – In depth policy analysis of Stafford Act, Congressional and State appropriation policies,
May 2010 municipal government financing, public asset management, and other topics affecting the
City of New Orleans. Worked at all levels of government to influence policy and legislation
including crafting policy positions, lobbying at the state legislature, made annual trip to
Washington, D.C. with Mayor and Council to lobby State’s Congressional delegation, and
performed City Council relations. Worked to develop City’s annual legislative package,
monitored committee meetings, created relationships with the local legislative delegation,
and tracked bills through the process. Hosted CODEL’s of Congressional members, high
ranking staff members, agency staff, and others to highlight conditions in the city and
importance of proposed legislation. Drafted local ordinances and worked with members of
the City Council and Administration to facilitate passage.
College Outreach Coordinator; Michigan Coordinated Campaign; Detroit, MI
Oct. 2004 Organized 1,000 students in final weeks of campaign to engage in “Get Out The Vote”
activities throughout the state of Michigan in support of John Kerry for President.
MISCELLANY
Washington, D.C. Mardi Gras Coordinator
; New Orleans Convention Company, Inc., New Orleans, LA
Jan 2002 Assisted in the planning and implementation both before and on site of Senator Landrieu’s
D. C. Mardi Gras events.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/DEVELOPMENT
Loyola University Law School – New Orleans Honor Board 2007 2009
Member of A.P. Tureaud Inn of Court
TGCI – Grant writing and Proposal Development Training; New Orleans, LA
American Bar Association 2009 Annual meeting in Chicago, IL
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