David Halpern

Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 202-717-0927
Email: david.halpern1977@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist, GS-09
United States Department of Treasury, Washington, DC
Supervisor: Amelia Demopulos, 202-622-4178; may contact

11/2014-Present
Salary: $52,668
40 hours/week

Evaluate employee complaints of discrimination under legal procedural requirements

and on the merits, formulate claims for investigation, and draft both
acceptance/dismissal letters and final agency decisions.

INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES: Contact complainants to clarify uncertainties when

necessary through telephone and email. Speak with complainants regularly
about procedural issues in reviewing complaints such as: timeliness of filing, the
preclusion of the same claim in multiple forums, and alleging sufficient harm for
acceptance. Interviewed agency official who violated medical confidentiality
provisions of the the Rehabilitation Act.
INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES: Review employee complaints and Reports of
Counseling to determine whether there is a claim of discrimination based on
race, religion, sex, national origin, age, and disability. Review complainant
amendment requests to determine whether they are amendments or additional
evidence to existing claim.
UNDERSTANDING LAWS/REGULATIONS: Review employee complaints and
Reports of Counseling to determine whether there is a valid claim of
discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age, and disability.
Research case law via Cyberfeds and Westlaw. Knowledge of Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964; Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; 29 C.F.R. Section 1614; and EEOC
Management Directive 110.
QUANTITATIVE/QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS: Review non-selection cases to
determine whether candidates are clearly superior to those chosen, through
evaluation documents, resumes, interview notes, correspondence, agency
memorandum, and other data.
WRITTEN/ORAL COMMUNICATION: Draft acceptance or dismissal letter for each
case under intake review. Write final agency decisions to determine if the
investigatory record supports a finding of discrimination.

Key Accomplishment:

EVALUATING EMPLOYEE DISCRIMINATION CLAIMS: Reviewed investigatory files

and analyzed the facts. Drafted a final agency decision in one case in which the
manager had disclosed an employees confidential medical information to other
staff without a need to know, resulting in a violation of the Rehabilitation Act.

SURVEY DATA COLLECTOR

National Research LLC, Washington, DC
Supervisor: Ross Broussard, 202-686-9350 ; may contact

10/2015-Present
Salary: Varies
20 hours/week

Conduct telephone interviews, sampling, and data tabulation for a variety of business
and public affairs clients.

INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES: Contact individuals and businesses via telephone to

conduct general inquiries on multiple topics (New York City paid sick leave laws,
how Americans plan for retirement, choices on health insurance, political
polling). Use professional, friendly, efficient, appreciative, and concise verbal
communication to ensure successful survey results.

PARALEGAL CONTRACTOR
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Washington, DC
Supervisor: Joanna Swann, 202-887-4747; may contact

04/2013-05/2014
Salary: $22/hour
40 hours/week

Provided paralegal services helping to enforce federal consumer financial protection

laws.

INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES: Assisted with telephone interviews of a wide range of

individuals to ensure compliance with federal financial law. Conducted
telephone interviews with a wide range of individuals who have varying degrees
of understanding, and with third party representatives who possess a
professional understanding of financial law. Provided full explanations to specific
inquiries from interviewees and elicited sensitive information to ensure
compliance with financial laws.
INVESTIGATION TECHNIQUES: Conducted legal research regarding federal
financial law using CLEAR, Accurint, Westlaw, Lexis, Courtlink, PACER, Clearwell,
Mintel, Sentinel, Relativity, and web capture software.
UNDERSTANDING LAWS/REGULATIONS: Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act
was primary source of law. Regulations and policies subject to frequent
legislative changes or administrative determinations, amendments or precedent
decisions that affect specific conditions.
IRS PRINCIPALS/PRACTICES: Reviewed individual circumstances and goals, and
advised on the most advantageous methods of handling them.

QUANTITATIVE/QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS: Prepared tables and exhibits for

pending cases. Review bank statements to find inconsistencies.
WRITTEN/ORAL COMMUNICATION: Processed document reviews, compiled
Civil Investigative Demands, and ordered court reports.

IMMIGRATION INTERN
Human Rights First, Washington, DC
Supervisor: Vanessa Allyn, 202-370-3303; may contact

07/2012-09/2012
Salary: $12/hour
40 hours/week

Processed and analyzed intake documents for potential asylum applicants to determine
eligibility for pro bono attorneys.

INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES: Called potential asylum applicants to conduct intake

of persecution accounts and asked follow up questions to assist with the asylum
evaluation process.
INVESTIGATION TECHNIQUES: Researched country condition reports to
determine persecution based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a
particular social group, or political opinion.
UNDERSTANDING LAWS/REGULATIONS: Parties to the 1951 Convention and/or
the 1967 Optional Protocol have incorporated the Conventions definition of a
refugee into domestic law. See, 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(42).
QUANTITATIVE/QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS: Evaluated country conditions,
whether persecution accounts had sufficient detail, potential inconsistencies,
and demeanor to determine viability of asylum claim.
WRITTEN/ORAL COMMUNICATION: Updated case files based on court
proceedings

IMMIGRATION INTERN
George P. Mann & Associates, Silver Spring, MD
Supervisor: Maris Liss, 301-593-0909; may contact

01/2011-10/2011
Salary: Not paid
20 hours/week

Processed and analyzed immigrant appeals with relevant case law to prevent removal.

INVESTIGATION TECHNIQUES: Researched case law using Westlaw and LexisNexis.

UNDERSTANDING LAWS/REGULATIONS: Immigration and Nationality Act;
Board of Immigration Appeals Case Law
QUANTITATIVE/QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS: Researched removal cases involving
immigrants with schizophrenia, children of Legal Permanent Residents, and
immigrants without court interpreters. Applied law to real life appeals that
prevailed in court.
WRITTEN/ORAL COMMUNICATION: Wrote appeals for removal proceedings.

TELEFUNDRAISER
Share Group, Washington, DC
Supervisor: Unable to reach; Judge retired

01/2010-5/2013
Salary: Varies
40 hours/week

Raised money for progressive organizations such as UNICEF, Amnesty International,

International Rescue Committee, Oxfam America, Democratic National Committee,
Planned Parenthood, Sierra Club, NAACP, ACLU, HRC, and Humane Society.

INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES: Contacted all demographics to solicit funds on behalf

of organizations. Used professional, friendly, efficient, appreciative, concise
verbal communication to ensure successful fundraising results, which earned an
employer award for effectiveness. Strong knowledge, passion, and aggressive
reminders about the issues at stake contributed to my success. Handled angry
contributors in a tactful way.

VISA SPECIALIST/ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR

Washington Internship Program, Washington, DC
Supervisor: Lev Bayer, 310-993-7347; may contact

11/2005-02/2010
Salary: $65,000/year
40 hours/week

Placed hundreds of interns throughout Washington, DC, assisting the former White
House speechwriter. Promoted twice.

INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES: Completed recruiting sessions at Syracuse, Tufts,

Vanderbilt, Emory, and Stanford, which included initial interviews with possible
candidates. Interviewed hundreds of interns by telephone for desired
placements that matched their skill set.
UNDERSTANDING LAWS/REGULATIONS: J1 visa regulations.
QUANTITATIVE/QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS: Analyzed database of employers to
determine ideal internships based on student interests and abilities. Worked
with employers to identify appropriate intern skills, as well as with interns, to
clarify interests and capabilities.
WRITTEN/ORAL COMMUNICATION: Contacted employers by phone and
through email to place interns. Managed a high volume of contact with
employers during the pre-summer peak intern season by speaking with over one
hundred agencies/offices per week.
ANALYZING FEDERAL HUMAN RESOURCE PROCESSES FOR HR SYSTEM: Worked
to streamline J1 visa process for international interns, which included creating
training plans, and implementing State Department regulations. Spoke by phone
with international interns and employers about the visa process and gathered
relevant documentation to expedite visa process.
PROCESSING PERSONNEL ACTIONS/STAFFING/PAYROLL: Reviewed intern
resumes and directed students as to the agency or office to send resumes,
including the White House and Capitol Hill. Processed payroll for all employees.
Processed general office invoices of approximately $35,000 monthly. Utilized

customer service and logistical abilities over the phone in facilitating student
housing choices as well as their move in/move out dates. Acted as a key team
member in 2009 after the Directors passing. Placed 100 interns and organized
student programming during this tumultuous time.
Law Clerk
Maryland Circuit Judge Craven, Washington, DC
Supervisor: Not available; Retired

05/2009-07/2009
Salary: Not paid
40 hours/week

Responsible for researching, compiling, comparing, and organizing legal documents for
judge.

UNDERSTANDING LAWS/REGULATIONS: Assisted judge in court proceedings for

diverse areas of the law including but not limited to family law, criminal law, and
civil law.
QUANTITATIVE/QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS: Witnessed cases in court and judge
conferences between divorce parties.
WRITTEN/ORAL COMMUNICATION: Drafted motions, memoranda, and other
legal briefs upon request.

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
MARKETING RESEARCHER
Winning Directions, Boston, MA

06/2000-12/2000
40 hours/week

Wrote marketing research reports for local/state elections.

RESEARCH INTERN
Cassidy & Associates, Washington, DC

02/2000-06/2000
40 hours/week

Conducted research/analysis via congressional hearings for largest lobbying firm in DC.
Initiated and responded to direct client interaction.
SENIOR INTERN
Council for Excellence in Government, Washington, DC

08/1999-02/2000
40 hours/week

Drafted research reports on government performance for government agencies.

Organized workshops on a variety of topics dealing with best practices for government
innovators.
INTERN
Office of Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Washington, DC

05/1999-08/1999
40 hours/week

Attended committee hearings and briefed staff members on issues of the day. Utilized
the Senate Document Room, Congressional Research Service, and Legislative Information
System to fulfill requests from constituents and organizations.
INTERN
Office of Congressman Maurice Hinchey, Binghamton, NY

08/1998-12/1998
40 hours/week

Processed constituent concerns ranging from health to presidential impeachment issues.

Assisted in campaign activities at Binghamton University.
EDUCATION
Juris Doctorate, University of Baltimore School of Law, Baltimore, MD 12/2012
Master of Arts, Political Management; George Washington University,
Washington, DC 05/2001
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; State University of New York, Binghamton,
New York 05/1999