BRICK ONEIL
Seattle, WA 98121
Text only number: (206) 458-4613
IP-Relay: (206) 466-4820
Business Website: http://www.LioneServices.com
Business E-Mail: BrickO@LioneServices.com (can be added to both Yahoo Instant Messenger and Microsoft Live Messenger)
Facebook: Business: LioneServices Personal: BrickO
LinkedIn:Brick ONeil; Twitter: LioneServices and BrickONeil ; Google Plus: Brick ONeil
CURRENT CLIPS:
Author, Blogger, Researcher, Writer
Lione Services July 2001 - Present
Articles, Blogs, Research, Web Content, Book Reviews, Copywriting, Marketing Packets, Proposals, News Media Features and Releases, Technical Writing. Microsoft Office Suites 2007 and 2010.
Book/Writing blog http://LioneServices.wordpress.com Experience blogging since 2006 for various
networks and blogs: Previous book/writing blogs: 360.yahoo.com/cwbybrick, and spaces.live.com/BrickO
both merged with http://brickoneil.blogspot.com. See below for other networks and blogs. Experience with
variety of writing, such as proposals, grants, reports, articles, etc.
PREVIOUS FREELANCE WORK:
Health, Fitness & Wellness Blogger at www.EncourageHealthyHabits.com
Lione Services (Sole Proprietorship) November 2009 – June 2011
Update/Post Health and Fitness information on blog daily. Experience blogging in the fields of Health, Fitness and Wellness since 2007.
Technology & Gadget Blogger for www.TheTechGadget.com
Lione Services (Sole Proprietorship) November 2009 – June 2011
Update/Post information on Technology and Gadgets daily. Experience blogging in the fields of Technology, Gadgets and Software since 2007.
Ghost Blogger and Writer
Real Estate Company
June 2010 – January 2011 (8 months)
Write weekly blog posts for Real Estate Company.
Write Articles as needed for Real Estate Agent.
Writer, EdgeBoston, Internet industry
March 2007 – November 2010 (3 years 9 months)
Write Articles for Health and Fitness Section.
Writer, Demand Studios (Self-employed)
October 2009 – May 2010 (8 months)
Freelance writer in their 'How-to' section.
Writer, Associated Content
Privately Held; Online Media industry
October 2009 – May 2010 (8 months)
Freelance Writer in the areas of Health, Wellness, Fitness, Diabetes, Book Reviews, Short stories.
Blogger, Blogalogues.com, Writing and Editing industry
August 2009 – March 2010 (8 months)
www.EncourageHealth.blogalogues.com
www.TechGadget.blogalogues.com
Writer, 451 Press, Internet industry
March 2007 – April 2009 (2 years 2 months)
Posted daily. Network has since removed entire network from the internet.
www.EncouragingHealth.com www.NutritionFrenzy.com
www.MSTalkOnline.com www.theMSOffice.com www.DiabetesHealthTalk.com www.FreebiesforUS.com www.MobilityWatch.com www.WirelessTechChat.com
Book Reviewer, Greenwood Publishing Group, Public Company; Publishing industry
December 2008 – March 2009 (4 months)
Read and review ebooks.
Writer, National Association of Condo Hotel Owners, Real Estate industry
October 2006 – March 2007 (6 months)
* Research Condotel Markets around the U.S. and World
* Create Spreadsheets with market information
* Write Articles for NACHO newsletter
Writer, Buster Online, Entertainment industry
August 2006 – October 2006 (3 months)
Write dating articles for gays.
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Various Companies, Insurance industry
August 1996 – June 2001 (4 years 11 months)
Workers Compensation Adjuster:
* Collaborate with employers to retain or return employees to work through a variety of vocational rehabilitation strategies.
* Analyze and interpret vocational and educational records and reports; interview claimants and employers to determine claimant’s transferable skills and their ability to perform own or other occupations, with or without modifications.
* Develop, document and implement comprehensive and cost-effective return to work or retraining program for claimants, which address medical, vocational and psychosocial components.
* Communicate with claimants, employers, medical treatment providers, outside rehabilitation counselors and other carriers.
* Assure cost containment and effective utilization of outside vendors and accommodation expenses.
* Coordinate site visits and assessments; advise on educational programs for employees; recommend job site modifications and safety or procedural changes.
* Develop and conduct vocational education and training for claimants.
* Possess advanced knowledge and development of appropriate strategies for effective claim resolution.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
* Experience in planning, organizing, coordinating, and supervising for desired outcome.
* Able to deal with evolving integrated systems, restructuring of work, and focus on preventive care in the workplace.
* Decisions made utilizing variety of resources and analyzing contradictory information.
* Developed leadership skills by motivating others to implement decisions and plans.
* Utilized tact, diplomacy, flexibility and communication skills in day-to-day operations.
* Trained in Administration, Technical and Grant Writing.
* Great organizational skills, ability to prioritize and fast learner.
* Conduct training, supervision and reviews of employees.
* Analyze and interpret records and reports.
* Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and Lotus Notes.
* Research skills available.
Certifications
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
Council on Certified Rehabilitation Counselors License 00015672 March 1997 to March 2012
Education
East Central University
M.S., Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
1995 – 1997
Missouri State University
B.A., Religous Studies, Communications
1987 – 1992
NOTE: Four years experience in a Financial Aid Office at a University as a Clerk. Job was "Awards Letter Clerk", where I was responsible for accepting and adjusting award letters, verifying budget, loan/grant levels.