EW #425 MS, SDAD, CDMS, QRP specializes in roles as an Expert Witness concerning, RETURN-TO-WORK CONSIDERATIONS, The VOCATIONAL and WAGE-LOSS OF DISABILITIES, and vocationally-oriented technical support services in litigated matters. When CHRONIC PAIN is a mitigating factor, he applies quantifiable measures and specific research studies, to support his opinions and to address FREY or DAUBERT Hearings. He addresses these issues in clients ranging from Pediatric (to) Geriatric. Through 1990 he owned and operated the fifth largest Private Vocational Rehabilitation Corporation in Florida, successfully returning more than 1000 disabled workers to the labor force through his organization. Prior to his entry into the world of Private Employment Consulting, in 1982 he served as Vice President - Corporate Expense Control and Retail Operations, Allied Department Stores, NY. His responsibilities focused on Maas Brothers Department Stores, Tampa, FL. and Joskes Department Stores, Dallas, TX. ... and later; independent Sakowitz Specialty Stores, Houston/Dallas., TX. including administration of fiscal budgets exceeding $350M per annum and staffs exceeding (1800) persons. Areas of special knowledge include; Vocational Rehabilitation, Case and Disability Management, CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT efficacy, LIFE CARE PLANNING, Occupational Analysis, Employment Consulting, Market Demographics, Construction, Food Service, Financial Reporting, General Business Management, Risk Management, Safety, Retail Operations, Security/Loss Prevention and Technical Writing.

EDUCATION
Masters Degree, Health Administration & Wellness, California College of Health Sciences, National City, CA. 1999

Thesis; "Value of Training and Orientation Programs in Large Medical Facilities" · Pre Thesis Topic: Pain Management Efficacy and Practices - Hospice, Home and Hospital

Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Management, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL. Business Management 1973

Honors Degree Program, Business Administration,
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.

Q.R.P. [Qualified Rehabilitation Provider] c/o State of Florida, 2002 Provider # WC 00043242

C.D.M.S.[Certified Disability Management Specialist] , Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission, 1835 Rohlwing Road, Suite E, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008. ID #009349 www.cdms.org

S.D.A.D. [Senior Disability Analyst and Diplomate] Accredited, American Board of Disability Analysts, Park Plaza Medical Building, 345 24th Avenue North, Suite 200, Nashville, TN. Certificate #7029-04

D.A.F. Accredited, [Disability Analyst Fellow] American Board of Disability Analysts, Park Plaza Medical Building, 345 24th Avenue North, Suite 200, Nashville, TN. Certificate #5408-00

Qualified Level B Psychometric Tester; PAR, Psychological Assessment Resources Inc., Lutz, FL. WWW.PARINC.COM

1982 to Present - VOCATIONAL CONSULTANT, DISABILITY ANALYST, LITIGATION CONSULTANT, REHABILITATIONIST and CORPORATION PRESIDENT - 1989 to Present
Palm Beach, FL.
Attorney Support Services - Vocational Rehabilitation and Disability Analysis actively capturing & interpreting medical, psychological, and occupational information of individuals engaged in litigation concerning Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Divorce and other claims or disputes regarding the ability or inability of persons to engage in gainful employment. Calculating the impact of CHRONIC PAIN as it relates to Return to Work or Wage Loss in Litigated actions. Calculating pre injury versus post injury capabilities, wage loss & formulating life care plans. Producing formal summaries and written expert opinions. Conducting initial interviews and appraisals of injured or disabled persons. Conducting reviews of opposing experts and advising attorneys in nuances of vocational and wage analysis prior to depositions and/or trial. Conducting on-site workplace evaluations to determine whether ergonomic or other workplace accommodations would mitigate or exacerbate employability success or failure. Reducing all findings including micro and macro marketplace conditions to formal reports.

- Vocational Counseling - Aptitude & Interest Testing - Professional/Technical Writing
- Job Development - Independent Job-Search Training - On-site Job Analysis - Disability Analysis
- Occupational Analysis [Transferable Skills Compilation] - Regional Wage Comparatives
- Calculation of Future Earning Capacity - Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Marital Disputes
- Testimony and Formal Report Generation - Care and Life Planning - Unemployment Crisis Management