DANICA LEWIS
Silver Spring, MD 20903
301-***-**** *************@*****.***
EDUCATION:
PRINCE GEORGE’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Largo, MD Non-Degree 2010
HOWARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Washington, D.C., J.D. 1990
HOWARD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS, Washington,D.C., B.S., Cum Laude,1981
SPELMAN COLLEGE, Atlanta,GA Carnegie Mellon Fellow, 1977
EMPLOYMENT:
Allied Universal Security, Washington,DC 2/2019-Present
Conducted front desk lobby and CCTV monitoring of premier residential property.
Acting receptionist and overseer of the mailroom.
Maintain keys for units.
Schedule usage of loading dock. Oversee move-ins and move-outs of freight elevator usage.
Performed concierge duties receiving,labeling and securing packages for residents.
Process requests for use of building amenities and parking.
Maintain daily journal, operations log and incident reports.
Admiral Security, Bethesda, MD, unarmed Officer 12/2017-12/2018
•Conducted patrols of commercial properties in the District of Columbia
•Conducted Firewatches for commercial properties under the auspices of D.C. Fire Marshal.
•Surveillance of CCTV monitors of building interiors and exterior
• Monitored accessibility of visitors, employees and vendors to commercial properties
•Maintain licensure through attendance of mandatory pass testing on safety and local laws
•Currently licensed in D.C. and Maryland
Georgetown Law School, Street Law Clinic, legal instructor 8/2017-1/2018
•Instructed high school students in the District of Columbia the fundamental principles of law via research, writing and analytical reasoning. There is an oral presentation
component with mock trials in the Spring semester.
Trust Security Services, Inc. Security Officer, Unarmed 01/2012 - 12/2017
•Conducted foot and mobile patrols of commercial, and residential properties.
•Conducted Fire Watches under the auspices of local Fire Marshall
•Monitored CCTV and alarm systems
•Conducted crowd control exercises for major civic, commercial, and entertainment venues
•Attended continuing education and training in local laws and regulations, weapons, restraints, fire safety and law evacuation followed with mandatory pass testing
Substitute,Alexandria City Public Schools, Alexandria, VA,04/2016-Present
Classroom Substitute Pre-K thru 12
•ALL subjects minus Chemistry, Physics, Honors Math, foreign languages other than French/Spanish
•Recorded and maintained student attendance, classroom logs, misc. documents
•Cafeteria/Hall and Playground monitoring
•Performed safety drills
•Chaperoned class/school trips
•Paraprofessional substitute (special needs) students
•ESOL
•P.E. and Art specials
Election Judge, Prince George’s County MD 07/2016-11/2016 Presidential Primary and General Elections
•Verification of residency
•Verification of Party Affiliation
Reimbursement Counselor Benefits Verification Specialist, Amerisource Bergen, Lash Group,Aerotek, Inc.
Rockville, MD 10/2016-12/2016
•Collects and reviews all patient insurance information needed to complete the benefit verification process.
•Verifies patient specific benefits and precisely documents specifics for various payer plans including patient coverage, cost share, and access/provider options according to Program specific SOPs.
•Verification process could include electronic validation of pharmacy coverage and medical eligibility.
•Identifies any restrictions and details on how to expedite patient access.
•Documenting and initiating prior authorization process, claims appeals, etc.
•Completes quality review of work as part of finalizing product.
•Reports any reimbursement trends/delays to supervisor.
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment.
• Work requires focus, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to changing work situations.
• This position requires that the Associate be seated most of the day.
•Proficient Windows based experience including fundamentals of data entry/typing
•Working knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel
•Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism
•Independent problem solver, good decision maker, and robust analytical skills
•Strong attention to detail
•Effective written and verbal communication
Inclusion Specialist, M-NCPPC Northern Area, Prince George’s Co., MD 05/2010-11/2013
•Conducted sensitivity training for children without special needs regarding special needs children
•Programmed and facilitated recreational activities for special needs camp participants
•Recorded daily participant progress for weekly and monthly reports
•Conducted one on one with special needs children and seniors in individual recreational projects
•Supervised Xtreme Teens weekends and after school recreational programming
•Conducted NJLT for special needs and non-special needs youth ages 5-15
•Aquatics assistant for special needs swimmers
• Assistant for special needs participants in gymnastics and seniors exercise/fitness programs
• Performed administrative clerical duties in the Inclusion office answering phones and responding to written correspondence etc.
Special Education Aide,D.C. Public Schools, Washington,D.C. 10/201*-**-****,
•Assisted the primary instructors for At Risk Youth in the areas of reading,World History and French class sizes of 22-32 students, ages 14-21yrs.
•Conducted one on one in class tutoring
•Conducted small group instruction
•Researched and prepared lesson plans or co-wrote lesson plans with primary instructors
•Recorded attendance,daily participation
class logs and disciplinary actions
•Occasionally provided temporary coverage as a substitute
Substitute, Prince George’s County MD Schools, Upper Marlboro, MD 04/2008-11/2011
•Classroom instructor for Pre-K thru 12
•All subjects except Honors math, chemistry, physics, computer literacy, foreign languages other than French/Spanish
•ESOL instructor
•Instructor for Specials, reading, P.E., Art, Music, Dance,Health etc.
•Extracurricular coach Girls JV Softball and Spokenword/Poetry club
•Provided administrative,clerical and library/media assistance as needed
GED/ADULT ESOL Instructor, Prince George’s Co. MD Schools, Upper Marlboro, MD 10/2005-02/2006
•Prepared lesson plans
•Taught English to adult students who were non-English speakers
•Taught English, Social Studies, History and Government to GED candidates
•Performed administrative functions maintaining attendance records,class assignments,grades, participation logs
and general correspondence
•Administration and distribution of examinations
Paralegal I, Labat-Anderson, Inc.
McLean, VA 06/2006-07/2007
Conducted case research and database searches
• Drafted motions, briefs and case summaries
• Assembled exhibits and expert reports for trial
• Performed privilege and document reviews
• Utilized West Law, Lexis-Nexis, Concordance, Quattro Pro and PACER
Paralegal Specialist I, CACI INC.
Washington,D.C. 04/1997-07/2006
• Conducted database searches
• Performed document review
• Utilized Litigator’s Notebook and Summation
• Performed quality control tasks
• Drafted case summaries and prepared filings
• Analyzed financial reports, i.e. 10-Ks, 10-Qs and Thrift Financial Reports
• Prepared voluminous reprographics productions
Document Coder, Esquire Depositions, Inc., Washington, D.C. 20036
•Paralegal, Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, LLP Washington, D.C. 20036
•Paralegal, ELLIS, KING, BROWN, & PRIOLEAU, Washington, D.C.
•Legal/Administrative Clerk, ROBERT W. EWELL, ESQ. Washington, D.C.
•Child Support Enforcement, Administrative Clerk, Office of the Corporation Counsel
Advocate for the Mental Habilitation Advocacy Program for D.C. Superior Court
•Law Clerk, EEOC Clinic, HOWARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Washington, D.C.
•Legal Secretary, SIEFMAN, SEMO, AND SLEVIN, Washington, D. C.
Substitute,Comanche County Public Schools, Lawton, OK 03/1993-12/1993
Recreation Specialist, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
07/1991-07/1992
Receptionist/Billing Clerk, Drs. Christian Lefevre and Michael Pistole, Washington, D.C. 02/1991-04/1991
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Washington Center for Aging Services, Washington, D.C.
07/1990-02/1991
Life Skills Counselor, National Children’s Center, Washington, D.C.
Medical Records/ Transcriptionist, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C.
Recreation Counselor, D.C. Department of Recreation, Washington, D.C. Fort Totten Recreation Center
Activities Therapist (Internship), Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C.
Patient Registration/Admissions Representative, Children’s’ Hospital National Medical Center
Washington, D.C.
Medical Records/Data Entry Clerk, Howard University Hospital, Washington, D.C.
Volunteer, Providence Hospital, Washington, D.C.
Hardware: Dell PC
Software:
Microsoft Word, Excel (introductory)
Wordperfect 9, 11, Summation
Litigator’s Notebook, Lexis-Nexis, West Law, PACER, Concordance, Internet – Explorer, Netscape, Outlook
Program Languages:
Oracle (novice) Digital International
Office: Dictaphone, Switchboard Rohm Phone System, Danka/Canon copiers
Reprographics clerk
Fax
Awards:
CACI FIFTH YEAR EMPLOYEE SERVICE PLAQUE 04/2002
ANCHOR TRIAL COMMENDATION LETTER CACI, INC. 2004
FRANKLIN TRIAL CERTIFICATE, CACI, INC. 2005
PHI DELTA PHI INTERNATIONAL LEGAL FRATERNITY HOUSE OF BRYANT
ZETA PHI BETA, DELTA ZETA ZETA CHAPTER