Lino Rivera:  

Life I am presently as a Human Resources (HR) Consultant in the Human Resources Management and Consulting Services (HRMACS), Austin, Texas, responsible for applying and modifying established practices to specific Human Resource problems, to include managing the disposition of unusual circumstances or situations related to Human Resources; conduct independent evaluations of Human Resources functions to include; preparing briefs, study findings, recommendations, and reports. I was born on September 23, 1953, in Phoenix, Arizona. I am a graduate of Palomar College, receiving an Associate of Arts Degree in Paralegal Studies in December 2000 and am a member of the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA). I have over thirty-five years of diversified legal experience encompassing the spectrum of administrative law, civilian personnel law, civil law, contract law, criminal law, family law, trial defense law, and legal administration. He is well versed in the supervision of paralegals, legal technicians, and court reporters; seasoned in the direct legal support to attorneys in the preparation for litigation; knowledgeable in personnel hiring, policy and planning, and career development, and competent in the implementation of information systems. Awarded the Department of the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award: Mr. Rivera was selected as Chairperson of the newly formed OGC Management COP Support Staff Subcommittee. With his dynamic leadership and teamwork the Support Staff Subcommittee (S3) drafted a Charter establishing the Purpose, Membership, Structure, Steering Committee, and Procedures. He formed three S3 Subcommittees Communications and Networking, Office Practices and Procedures, and Support Staff Development. At the same time, continuing to support the Office of Counsel, MCTSSA. As Paralegal Specialist, Mr. Rivera's significant achievements and contributions included assisting in the resolution of two GAO protests, as well as administering MCTSSA's OGE-450 program, resulting in 100% timely compliance for MCTSSA OGE-450 filers for the twelfth consecutive year. I have been awarded the Marine Corps Systems Command Commander’s Distinguished Performance Award for 1996, 1997, and 1998 and was selected to be the first Chair of the Department of the Navy, Office of the General Counsel, Support Staff Subcommittee in May 2006 and served until March 2...Expand for more