SUMMARY

As attorney-advisor for the Social Security Administration’s Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (SSA ODAR), aided Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) in evaluating claimant’s eligibility for disability and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) under the Social Security Act (the Act), and composed written decisions on behalf of ALJs. Gained experience in corporate relations and business operations as Chief Financial Officer and attorney for Monroe Drug Company, Inc., doing business as a retail pharmacy. Bachelor of Arts degree (Magna Cum Laude), from Mercer University, majors in English and Philosophy, minor in Criminal Justice. Juris Doctorate degree from The University of Georgia. Motivated to expand and use knowledge, skills, and abilities by engaging in work that is energizing, rewarding, and strengthens and builds professional and personal relationships. EDUCATION

Majors: English and Philosophy

Minor: Criminal Justice

Honored with the Certificate of Merit by Mercer University English Department EXPERIENCE

Georgia Department of Labor Atlanta, Georgia

Administrative Hearing Officer 1 Term-Limited Remote Position November 1, 2023, to December 20, 2023 Unemployment Appeals

Conducts administrative hearings upon appeal by employer or employee disputing original determination of eligibility by a Georgia Department of Labor Claims Examiner.

Reviews original determination and evidence submitted and obtains new evidence from parties and/or witnesses during the hearing.

Makes determination of eligibility post-hearing, where there is conflicting evidence to consider.

Ensures all hearings are conducted fairly while safeguarding the legal rights of all parties.

Develops a hearing record and renders a written decision to all parties based on the evidence presented. DeAnna H. Green

973 Holly Hill Road/PO Box 1006 770-***-**** (Mobile) Monroe, Georgia 30655 ad319u@r.postjobfree.com

The University of Georgia School of Law Athens, Georgia Juris Doctor

May 1995

Successful at first sitting of Georgia Bar Examination

Active member of the State Bar of Georgia

February 1996

November 1996 to Present

Mercer University

Bachelor of Arts – Magna Cum Laude Macon, Georgia

May 1992

Social Security Administration Covington, Georgia

Attorney-Advisor September 2010 to April 2017

Worked full-time at GS-12, Level 5 as Attorney-Adviser to multiple Administrative Law Judges

(ALJs) at SSA ODAR.

Identified legally complex matters arising under Titles II, XI, XVI, and XVIII of the Act, including sensitive cases involving significant policy issues and all other aspects of Social Security adjudication.

Thorough examination of case files in post-hearing development to ensure completeness and legal sufficiency of documentary evidence. Rendered advice and assistance to ALJ regarding evidence and resolution of legal issues, and fully participated in formulating sound decisions for hearing level cases.

Composed case decisions, grammatically and technically correct, conclusively sound, legally defensible, and addressing all medical and legal aspects in ALJ decision findings.

Ensured clarity for presentation to legal audience and to claimants requesting SSA disability benefits.

Extensive knowledge of medical and legal issues for SSA entitlement or eligibility, including disability and cessation of disability, vocational rehabilitation, drug and alcohol addiction, legal ownership and value of resources, earned and unearned income, and any applicable issues under State law.

Prepared favorable on the record decisions for review and signature of ALJ.

Recommended action to ALJ pertaining to res judicata, reopening, or revision of a prior decision.

Analyzed court orders and Appeals Council instructions for remand and reconsideration. Reviewed ALJ decision to ensure documentation of court's instructions on remand.

Identified pivotal issues in a case and ensured that decision rationale included sufficient discussion of case law application, accurate reference to applicable statutes, regulations, and SSA Rulings, and contained specific language required by court orders and/or SSA policy.

Conduct extensive oral briefings with fully supported findings and conclusions to inform ALJ of problems and recommended resolutions in a case, and with sufficient information to assess alternative courses of action and collaborate with ALJ to determine appropriate decisions. Monroe Drug Company, Inc. Monroe, Georgia

Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Attorney January 1993 to September 2010

Managed legal affairs of Corporation and business operations of independent retail pharmacy.

Ensured compliance with FDA Drug Recall procedures, Federal and State Labor and Employment laws, and all laws and regulations set forth by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency, and the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.

Custodian of records and Pharmacy Privacy Officer maintaining Protected Health Information as defined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.

Negotiation of contracts with Third Party Pharmaceutical Payers, ensuring compliance with contract terms, conditions, procedures, billing, and reconciliation of payments.

Human Resources, office organization, management, and general office accounting.

Pharmaceutical orders, inventory management, and record keeping.

Collaborated with outside attorney from a highly respected firm to negotiate terms of sale of pharmacy business and future employment of Company employees with purchaser, a large retail chain pharmacy.

Extensive interaction with a variety of individuals, providing customer service to the public and developing working relationships with Attorneys and Executives in the fields of Banking, Insurance, and Accounting. Excellent communication with contacts from Law Enforcement and Regulatory Agencies in conducting financial and legal affairs of the Corporation and of the President and CEO. SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Outstanding time management, organization, problem-solving, research, analysis, and writing skills.

Notable written and verbal communication in legal and business settings, and with the general public.

Exercises diplomacy in negotiation and persuasion as appropriate for successful conflict resolution.

Proficient in writing appropriate for presentation to a wide variety of audiences.

Diligent worker with exceptional work ethic, resourcefulness, self-motivation, and drive to succeed.

Takes initiative and works well alone or with others, leadership oriented and supportive of co-workers.

Thoroughly reviews case facts and evidence, identifies pertinent issues, conducts relevant research and analysis of findings, and determines most accurate conclusions based on the above practices.

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