Paul Stanford has over 500 vocational expert reports and experience in various areas of vocational rehabilitation counseling. He has a Masters in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling and has completed numerous job analyses, ergonomic evaluations, and labor market surveys. He has excellent communication skills developed through public speaking, writing, and networking. Reports are completed within 30 days and he has a 94% favorable outcome rate.
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Testimonial letters are used in both O-1A cases and O-1B cases. However, in O-1B cases, there is a specific evidentiary criterion called “Significant Recognition” which is typically used for including testimonial letters.
1. Paul Stanford
6195 N. Fig Arden Drive, Fresno, CA | (559)363-7801 | paulstanford2013@gmail.com
Summary of Qualifications
VOCATIONAL EXPERT REPORTS
· Performed of over 500 vocational expert reports including LeBoeuf Evaluations, Ogilvie III Evaluations, Diminished
Future Earning Capacity (DFEC) Evaluations and Diminished Post-Injury Labor Market Access (DLM) Evaluations in the
Workers’ Compensation arena for both applicant and defense attorneys.
· Analysis of medical reports, evaluation of work restrictions, residualfunctionalcapacity, transferable skills, post-injury
occupation analysis, labor market access, feasibility for employment,diminished future earning capacity.
· Conducted intake interviews, vocational assessment, vocational and psychometric testing to evaluate clients’ aptitude
and ability in determining employment feasibility and potential post-injury occupations.
· Consult with attorneys regarding my findings and offer my opinion on the best manner to proceed based upon the level
of impairment, work restrictions, pre and post injury earnings, transferable skills and other factors of employability.
· Completed numerous Job Analyses, Ergonomic Evaluations, Labor Market Surveys and Research.
COMMUNICATION
· Excellent, dynamic and persuasive verbal skills developed through making extensive sales presentations, performing
seminars for industry conferences, staffing cases with attorneys, dialoguing with fellow professionals and mentors,
along with constant networking.
WRITING SKILLS
· Finely honed, persuasive and effective writing skills forged through my B.A. in English, my 11-year tenure as an award-
winning journalist as well as in the preparation of over 500 vocational expert reports.
· Ability to craft reports that truly reflect the exact nature of an individual’s injury relative to the consequences visited
upon the injured party and the impact on future employability in a well-reasoned manner which are fair, balanced and
deemed highly reliable by all parties.
PRODUCTIVITY/EFFICIENCY
· Vocational expert reports are completed within 30 days of receiving medicalreports and meeting with the parties
involved.
· Expert report completion rate of 18-20 per month for past two years while managing multiple cases simultaneously.
· Supplemental and urgent reports accomplished in timely manner.
· Vocational expert reports have produced favorable outcomes at a rate of 94%.
EDUCATION
· Masters inClinical Rehabilitation Counseling, Graduation Date: December, 2016, California State University,
Fresno.
· Relevant Coursework: MedicalAspects of Physical Disabilities, MedicalAspects of Psychological Disability, Seminar in
Rehabilitation Counseling, Career Placement in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychological and Social Aspects of Disability,
Work Evaluation Procedures.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND HONORS
· Masters’ Program, 4.0 G.P.A
· National Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Scholar
· Member PhiKappa PhiHonor Society
· Member InternationalAssociation of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP)
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EXPERIENCE
Vocational Consultant
P. Steve Ramirez Vocational Services, LLC Fresno, CA
August 2013 –Current
Performed over 500 vocational expert reports including LeBoeuf Evaluations, Ogilvie III Evaluations, Diminished Future
Earning Capacity (DFEC) Evaluations, and Diminished Post-Injury Labor Market Access (DLM) Evaluations.
Provided Labor Market Surveys,Ergonomic Assessments, Job Analysis, Vocational and Psychometric testing.
Sports Editor/Columnist
Madera Tribune,Madera,CA
September 2002 – July 2013
Managed six sports writers, issued daily assignments, edited copy.
Covered Fresno State athletics, local prep sports and Fresno Grizzlies AAA baseball.
Responsible for feature stories, provided game coverage and investigative reports along with a daily editorial column.
Earned second place in the 2011 California Newspaper Publishers Association Best Sports Story category.
Key Account Manager
The Goldenberg Group, Los Angeles, CA
October 1995 – August 2002
Solicited sales contracts for major OEM manufacturer in the consumer electronics industry.
Developed multi-million dollar sales programs with global leaders Panasonic, Hitachi and Samsung.
Produced annualsales over $2 million and achieved profit margin expectations.
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Broker/Trader
Far East American, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
July 1989 – August 1995
Brokered wood products from Southeast Asia, South America and Russia to major U.S. manufacturers and wholesalers.
Developed strategic sales partnerships with industry leaders Georgia-Pacific and Weyerhaeuser.
Negotiated purchasing contracts with overseas mills, performed quality control and managed shipping.
Achieved annualsales of over $50 million.
