Formal Education:

Master of Science, Vocational Rehabilitation from Drake University

Bachelor of Science,  Special Education, University of Massachusetts

Credentials:

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor 1986-2016

American Board of Vocational Experts, Diplomate since 2004

Certified Disability Management Specialist, 1987-2005

Certified Case Manager: 1992-2003

Professional Memberships:

American Board of Vocational Experts

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vocational Expert Testimony

Testify according to vocational evaluation reports produced for legal issues relating to employability, loss of future earning capacity, wage loss, loss of labor market access, and ability/inability to earn future wages.  Have testified in federal, district and state courts in Colorado, Montana and Idaho.  Have also provided testimony in Arbitration hearings and workers compensation courts. 

Provide vocational expert witness testimony for auto liability, workers’ compensation, FELA, personal injury, ADA, product liability, and medical malpractice cases regarding occupational disability issues as relevant to the specific case, both plaintiff and defense.

Vocational Rehabilitation:

Evaluate employability issues which may include vocational testing, job-site analysis, work-site modification and labor market research to assess re-employment options.   Provide vocational rehabilitation services, including assistance with identifying physically compatible return-to-work options, development of re-training plans, on-the-job training, or assistance with direct placement. May provide assistance with interviewing skills and resume development as indicated.

MANAGEMENT / SUPERVISION

Responsible for all aspects of operating business since 1995, including hiring, training, administrative, marketing and performing vocational consulting services.

From 1990-1995, for American International Health & Rehabilitation Services (AIHRS), was responsible for hiring, training and supervising medical (nurses), vocational, and administrative staff to provide private rehabilitation services.  Handled all marketing, budgeting, and general operations for 25 staff, resulting in a 300% growth over five years.

Worked as a  district supervisor for from 1984-1990 in Missoula, MT for Vocational Resources.  Supervised operations and trained staff for all of western Montana, including hiring, training, and marketing, for three offices and 20 professional staff.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT  HISTORY

Hannigan Vocational Consultants, LLC, Colorado. January, 2006-Present. Owner, Vocational Consultant, providing vocational rehabilitation, consulting and forensic vocational expert services.

Health & Occupational Consultants, LLC,  Colorado.   February, 1995 – December, 2005, Co-Owner and Vocational Consultant for private vocational rehabilitation consulting services.

American International Health & Rehabilitation Services (AIHRS).  February, 1990 – February, 1995. Colorado Manager for private sector vocational and medical rehabilitation consulting firm.

Vocational Resources, Inc., Montana.  October, 1984 – February, 1990.  District Supervisor / Vocational Consultant – private sector vocational and medical rehabilitation consulting firm.

Wider Opportunities for Work, Colorado.  August, 1978 – April, 1981.  Director / Vocational Counselor – Department of Labor Grant for Re-employment Services.

Atlantic Avenue Satellite School, Rochester, New York.  September, 1973 – June, 1977.  Teacher, Special Education Services.