NICOLE K. DANHOF

Muskegon, MI ZIP 231-***-**** adpz32@r.postjobfree.com

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Advocacy & Public Policy Client Consultation Drafting Legislation & Official Documents

Motivated, detail-oriented professional with proven results delivering trusted consultation, advancing legislative efforts, and leading advocacy initiatives.

Collaborative communicator demonstrating ability to coordinate with strategic partners, civil rights organizations, legislators, and clients to align priorities and achieve goals.

Analytical leader skilled in leveraging data and research to draft legislation, prepare individual education plans, file complaints, and document progress.

Technical Proficiencies: With what systems do you have experience?

CORE PROFICIENCIES

Case Management Research & Analysis Regulatory Compliance Relationship Building

Written & Verbal Communications Multitasking & Prioritization Investigation Report Preparation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DISABILITY ADVOCACY CONSULTANT

Freelance 2010 to Present

Leverage advanced knowledge, personal experience, and comprehensive research to provide trusted consultation for up to eight cases annually related to civil rights of individuals with disabilities.

Maintain regulatory compliance such as HIPAA, by securing confidential and sensitive patient data.

Design effective individual education plans (IEP) to ensure available strategies, services, programs, and support are identified and utilized to advance student outcomes.

Build relationships and engage ACLE, Purple Hearts, VFW, Michigan Protection Advocacy Services.

Document and report mistreatment and abuse complaints to the inspector general on behalf of veterans.

Prepare office of civil rights (OCR) complaints and draft legal letters for mediation.

Conduct in-depth research on rapidly changing civil rights, case law, legal resources, and Wrights Law for special education.

Noted Accomplishments:

Co-authored and introduced House Resolution Bill 4247 Keeping All Students Safe Act which passed in Congress.

Attended custody cases with an autistic parent to advocate for her individual and parental rights.

Additional Experience:

LEAD SPECIALIST Homeland Security; Utilized interpersonal communication during screening of passengers and baggage, training facilitation, and team leadership activities.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Coursework Criminal Justice, Psychology

Certificates Corrections Officer Academy Certificate

Training Emergency Response Training (CERT), Homeland Security Lead Training, Case Management with KPEP, State Weapons Saved Firearm Training, OSHA

Certifications CPR, First Aide, Academy Certification

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