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LEGAL CONSULTANT | ATTORNEY | COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST Healthcare Administration – Corporate Operations – Government – DAVIE L. JONES, ESQ. Vienna, IL 62995 | 615-967-6026 | [email protected] | www.linkedin.com/in/davieljones Strategically-minded, judicious and driven legal professional with wide-ranging experience in regulatory compliance, legal administration, and judicial processes. Adept at providing technical and professional compliance and privacy expertise. Implement plans based on comprehensive research and sound principals. Well-versed in legal procedures, law firm operations, and diverse areas of practice pertaining to public and private sectors. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Accomplished compliance officer, professor, and legal researcher with focused experience in federal contract compliance and judicial proceedings. Corporate Responsibility: Well-versed in managing and integrating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into effective business models. Private and public sector expertise in establishing ethical and sustainable practices, processes, products and procedures. Project Administration: Talented project coordinator with multifaceted legal, marketing, business development, academic, and government expertise. Known for identifying and capitalizing on growth-friendly initiatives. CAREER PROGRESSION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Nashville, TN COMPLIANCE OFFICER August 2010–Present Administer OFCCP (Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs) oversight, ensuring employers comply with laws/regulations requiring nondiscrimination. Lead teams to develop investigative strategy, conduct reviews, and complete reporting. Analyze federal contractor employment practices and investigate and resolve discrimination complaints. Coordinate actions and communications with contractors, legal representatives, complainants, and other concerned parties. Participate in conflict resolution. Train employees and community representatives. Regulatory Expertise: Executive Order 11246 (EEO); Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 503, as amended (employing individuals with disabilities); 38 U.S.C. 4212 (Veterans’ employment under Federal contracts). Compliance pertaining to Affirmative Action Programs, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other federally protected classes. Performance Recognition: Presented with “U.S. Department of Labor Secretary’s Honor Award” in 2013 for outstanding work on special project pertaining to realizing fair and diverse workplaces. TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY Nashville, TN ADJUNCT PROFESSOR July 2014–November 2014 Led courses for both graduate and undergraduate students in Conflict Management and Negotiations. Developed lesson plans and learning activities pertaining to subject matter. Evaluated student performance on assignments. Personally engaged with students to reinforce particular topics, give course guidance, and provide recommendations. Employed Socratic and activity-based teaching methods.

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Page 1: D. Jones Legal Resume Final

LEGAL CONSULTANT | ATTORNEY | COMPLIANCE SPECIALISTHealthcare Administration – Corporate Operations – Government – Education

DAVIE L. JONES, ESQ.Vienna, IL 62995 | 615-967-6026 | [email protected] | www.linkedin.com/in/davieljones

Strategically-minded, judicious and driven legal professional with wide-ranging experience in regulatory compliance, legal administration, and judicial processes. Adept at providing technical and professional compliance and privacy expertise. Implement plans based on comprehensive research and sound principals. Well-versed in legal procedures, law firm operations, and diverse areas of practice pertaining to public and private sectors.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Accomplished compliance officer, professor, and legal researcher with focused experience in federal contract compliance and judicial proceedings.

Corporate Responsibility: Well-versed in managing and integrating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into effective business models. Private and public sector expertise in establishing ethical and sustainable practices, processes, products and procedures.

Project Administration: Talented project coordinator with multifaceted legal, marketing, business development, academic, and government expertise. Known for identifying and capitalizing on growth-friendly initiatives.

CAREER PROGRESSIONU.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Nashville, TN COMPLIANCE OFFICER August 2010–Present

Administer OFCCP (Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs) oversight, ensuring employers comply with laws/regulations requiring nondiscrimination. Lead teams to develop investigative strategy, conduct reviews, and complete reporting. Analyze federal contractor employment practices and investigate and resolve discrimination complaints. Coordinate actions and communications with contractors, legal representatives, complainants, and other concerned parties. Participate in conflict resolution. Train employees and community representatives. Regulatory Expertise: Executive Order 11246 (EEO); Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 503, as amended

(employing individuals with disabilities); 38 U.S.C. 4212 (Veterans’ employment under Federal contracts). Compliance pertaining to Affirmative Action Programs, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other federally protected classes.

Performance Recognition: Presented with “U.S. Department of Labor Secretary’s Honor Award” in 2013 for outstanding work on special project pertaining to realizing fair and diverse workplaces.

TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY Nashville, TN ADJUNCT PROFESSOR July 2014–November 2014

Led courses for both graduate and undergraduate students in Conflict Management and Negotiations. Developed lesson plans and learning activities pertaining to subject matter. Evaluated student performance on assignments. Personally engaged with students to reinforce particular topics, give course guidance, and provide recommendations. Employed Socratic and activity-based teaching methods. Industry Expertise: Selected for role due to expansive legal knowledge and real-world business expertise in

corporate responsibility, negotiations, compliance risk management, and organizational operations.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW Carbondale, IL TAYLOR MATTIS FELLOW – ACADEMIC SUCCESS LEADER April 2007–April 2009

Facilitated weekly skills-based and subject matter group lessons equipping students with tools and knowledge for legal industry and academic achievement. Individually tutored at-risk students providing academic and emotional support. Contributed content and maintained faculty communication tool, TWEN, and SIULaw blog. Coordinated with faculty, administrators, and fellow group leaders ensuring lessons centered on relevant and timely industry related topics. Mentorship Achievement: Aided 50 first year and 15 second year law students in effectively advancing through

curriculum by designing and implementing tailored instructional approaches and success plans. Leadership Prowess: Chosen for highly-competitive position due to educational and leadership competencies.

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KENTUCKY COURT OF APPEALS Paducah, KY JUDICIAL CLERK May 2008–August 2008

Reviewed appellate cases, conducted targeted legal research and formulated judicial opinions and recommendations. Wrote judicial opinions based on evidence from case review and research. Submitted and revised legal opinions for staff attorney and Judge review. Attended relevant court proceedings including oral arguments, hearings, and trials. Proof read legal documents and fact checked content. Legal Expertise: Focused on legal issues involving property, family, criminal, and civil procedure. Judicial Impact: Researched and drafted 7 legal opinions which were used without significant modification as final

appellate decisions.

OSBORNE & HARRIS, PLLC Paducah, KY PARALEGAL AND OFFICE MANAGER May 2005–August 2006

Recruited to direct workflow of 20 to 50 active legal cases and coordinated communication between clients, opposing council, and assigned attorney. Conducted new client intake interviews, oversaw correspondence, drafted legal documents, conducted research, and maintained case files to ensure continued case progress. Prepared detailed statements accurately capturing billable time. Managed accounts payables, receivables, and trust account. Business Efficiency: Grew revenues through collection procedure enhancement and by increasing time (through

workflow restructuring) Managing Partner had available to capture billable hours.

SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS (D.B.A. COMPUTERLAND) Paducah, KY SALES REPRESENTATIVE June 2004–May 2005

Applied consultative selling techniques to drive sales of legal practice management software, Ammicus Attorney. Interacted with potential customers via phone and at organized educational seminars to showcase software. Secured purchase and obtained payment. Coordinated installation scheduling and trained clients utilizing new products. Maintained ongoing relationships with customers. Sales Acumen: Increased legal market segment customer base by 33% and territorial sales base by 150 miles.

DIPPIN’ DOTS Paducah, KY INTERNATIONAL MARKETING ASSOCIATE August 2002–April 2003

Formulated international marketing plan with objective of introducing and exporting products internationally. Calculated required fee structures for guaranteed return on investments and identified fiscally responsible target markets. Generated database of treaties, trade agreements, and regulations providing context for international interactions. Enhanced international marketing efforts by developing and executing plans to secure new funding sources. Market Expansion: Spearheaded product launch to new markets including Asia, South America, and the Caribbean.

EDUCATIONSOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW Carbondale, ILJURIS DOCTOR (J.D.) DEGREE May 2009 Awards: Patricia Bucher Memorial Scholarship; Lincoln’s Inn Award for Leadership and Service. Publication Contributions: Associate Editor – Legal Medicine Perspectives; Contributor – Journal of Legal Medicine.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Carbondale, ILMASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (M.B.A.) DEGREE August 2003

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Carbondale, ILBACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION May 2002

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

ATTORNEY'S LAW LICENSE – Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee

CERTIFIED RULE 31 MEDIATOR – ADR Commission, Tennessee Courts System