Devin Lessne, Ma, Ms, Crc, Cdms, Pve

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DEVIN LESSNE, MA, MS, CRC, CDMS, PVE

2431 Aloma Ave. Ste 303

Winter Park, FL 32792

(407) 745-0956

(321) 525-9733 cellular

(321) 251-6356

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PRIMARY AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

EMPLOYMENT

VOCATIONAL EXPERT

Independent Living

ERGONOMICS

Vocational Rehabilitation:Interpretation and analysis of functional capacity evaluations, independent medical evaluations, vocational evaluations, transferable skillsanalysis, labor market surveys, and individual work plans. Interpretation of vocational rehabilitation reports and assessment of reduced capacity.

Vocational Evaluation:Utilizing medical, psychological, social, vocational, educational data, past and present work for assessment and vocational counseling.

Vocational expert: Expert testimony on individual’s capacity to work, transferable skills and jobs that exist in the labor market.

Employment: Resume preparation, interview training, job searches, labor market surveys, job surveys, job placement, individual work plan implementation and post-employment follow-up. Evaluate and determine essential job requirements and functions.

Independentliving:Development, interpretation and analysis of independent living needs and independent living plans.

AmericansWith Disabilities Act (ADA) site audits and arbitration

Ergonomic Evaluations: Modifying tools, equipment or workstations so that workers can perform essential job functions within their physical or mental capacity. Modifying tools, equipment or workstations for the prevention of additional/continued injury.

EDUCATION:

5/2010 - Masters of Arts, Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling Program,University of Arkansas, Little Rock, Arkansas

12/94 - Master of Science, Aviation Safety, Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, Missouri

12/93 - Bachelor of Science, Aviation Technology, Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, Missouri

12/89 - Associate of Science, Aircraft Maintenance Management, Miami Dade Community College, Miami, Florida

LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES:

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS)
Professional Vocational Evaluator (PVE)
Accredited Advisor in Insurance
Associate in Insurance Production
F.A.A. Airframe and Power-plant license, F.A.A. Commercial Pilot, Airplane Single-Engine Land and Sea, Multi-engine Land, F.A.A. Certified Flight Instructor - Airplane Single and Multi-engine (expired), F.A.A. Certified Instrument Instructor (expired)

MEMBERSHIPS:

Central District President,International Association of Rehabilitation ProfessionalsFlorida Chapter serving from 2008-2012.
Training & Education Chairperson, International Association of Rehabilitation ProfessionalsFlorida Chapter
Board member serving theCentral Florida Employment Counsel 2010
Associate member, American Rehabilitation Economics Association (AREA)
Associate member, American Board of Vocational Experts (ABVE)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

5/2008 – PRESENT: Rehabilitation Services Inc., Orlando, Florida.

Social Security Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) and National Hearing Center (NHC) vocational expert. Provide impartial expert vocational testimony in Social Security disability hearings in the areas of:
Residual functional capacity
Skill level and physical and mental demands of occupations
Characteristics of work settings
The existence of jobs within national, regional and local economies
Transferrable skills analysis

Social Security Administration Ticket to Work-Employment Network,

vocational counselor:

Vocational evaluation utilizing medical, psychological, social, vocational, educational, economicdatapast and present workfor assessment and vocational. Prepares Individual Work Plans.
Interview and evaluate applicants to determine eligibility for service, and feasibility of vocational rehabilitation
Determine suitable job or business consistent with applicants desires, aptitudes, and physical, mental, and emotional limitations
Plan and arrange for applicant to study or train for a job
Assist applicant with personal adjustment throughout the rehabilitation program
Promote and develop job openings and places qualified applicant in employment
Assist employers in revising standards which exclude applicants from jobs
Demonstrate to employers effectiveness and profitability of employing disabled workers by identifying jobs that workers could perform
Establish relationships with employers regarding problems, complaints, and progress of recently placed applicants and recommend accommodations
Instruct applicants in resume writing, job search, and interviewing techniques

US Department of Veterans Affairs contractor vocational counselor, evaluator and case manager, serving as link between the client and the US Department of Veterans Affairs:
Vocational evaluation utilizing medical, psychological, social, vocational, educational, economic data past and present work for assessment and vocational exploration. Prepare vocational evaluation reports used to develop Individual Work Rehabilitation Plans.
Maintain contact with client to assess their ongoing psychosocial, financial, and medical needs
Make referrals, secure resources, and advocate on client's behalf
Review medical and other records to ascertain history of client’s illness or injury diagnosis(s) and treatment.
Assist in developing Individual Work RehabilitationPlans
Evaluate independent living needs and make recommendations to facilitate plans for independent living
Monitor progress in vocational retraining programs
Workers’ Compensationvocational counselor:
Vocational evaluation utilizing medical, psychological, social, vocational, educational, economicdata, past and present work for assessment and vocational exploration
Determines suitable job or business consistent with applicants desires, aptitudes, and physical, mental, and emotional limitations
Plan and arrange for applicant to study or train for a job
Assist applicants with personal adjustment throughout the rehabilitation program
Promote and develops job openings and places qualified applicant in employment
Assist employers in revising standards which exclude applicants from jobs
Demonstrate to employers effectiveness and profitability of employing disabled workers by identifying jobs that workers could perform
Establish relationships with employers regarding problems, complaints, and progress of recently placed applicants and recommends accommodations
Instructs applicants in resume writing, job search, and interviewing techniques
Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation employment network partner
Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation vocational evaluation services registered vendor
Conference speaker American Board of Vocational Experts

3/2005 –5/2008: Home Seller Solutions, LLC., Merritt Island, Florida.

Provider of affordable site built and manufactured housing
Government finance programs for low and very low income clients

9/2002-03/2005: Air-Sur, Inc., Ormond Beach, Florida

Account Executive Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana
Developed safety and risk management programs
Provided technical expertise as a consultant to implement and support safety, risk management and loss control services programs
Coordinated loss control services and assisted companies with OSHA safety requirements
Served as a risk management consultant on the Texas Aero-Medical Task Force

9/1998-9/2002: Hartford Financial, Corp., Naples, Florida

Regional Manager based in Dallas, Texas

Developed aircraft lease and aircraft dealer financing programs
Managed aircraft finance and lease portfolio
Performed aircraft appraisals, commodity checks, repossessions and dispositions
Managed aviation insurance claims

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