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Adriana G. Flores

Houston

Summary

Dynamic and bilingual professional with a robust background in health and human performance, notably at Baylor College of Medicine and UT Health. Excelled in engaging communities, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and enhancing participant outcomes through innovative strategies. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, demonstrating strong interpersonal and team-building skills. Achieved significant improvements in program engagement and participant satisfaction.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Coordinator

Baylor College Of Medicine
07.2018 - Current
  • Prepared documents, reports, and presentations detailing results and conclusions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in Rice University and the University of New Castel to conduct comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights.
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
  • Evaluated participant progress through assessments, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Promoted participant engagement through interactive activities and real-world application of concepts.
  • Established rapport with stakeholders by maintaining open lines of communication.
  • Encouraged professional development among staff members by offering ongoing training opportunities and resources for growth.
  • Mentored junior facilitators in best practices for instructional design and delivery techniques.
  • Strengthened client relationships through regular check-ins, ensuring satisfaction with services rendered.


MEND Program

UTHealth Houston, SPH Campus
07.2018 - Current

Nutrition Leader

  • Provide knowledge in health and human performance and how to apply in daily life to all program participants.
  • Emphasize how nutrition, exercise and mind are related towards health.
  • Lecture about nutrition habits, caloric intake and expenditure, food label reading, and how to make healthier choices based on individual needs.
  • Lecture regarding the types of exercise and the effects on the body based on individual's goals.

Exercise Leader

  • Conduct exercise session for 15-20 children (ages 3-15 years old)
  • Motivate children to participate in game-based activities (ranging between Mild-Modrate-Vigorous intensity)
  • Encourage daily physical activity as a family.
  • Realize Healthy Growth Checks (Height, weight, waist and hip circumferences)
  • Conduct YMCA step test to asses participants fitness status.

Lay Health Promoter

UTHealth Houston, SPH Campus
03.2014 - Current
  • Establish relationships with the community members and  raptor in order to aid the community.
  • Encourage community members to participate in program through health fairs, PTA meetings and other community events.
  • Communicate with other organizations' professionals, project field specialist and project leaders. 
  • Maintain equipement and educational material in good condition. 
  • Interview and establish rapport with study participants in order to encourage complete and accurate responses and continuning participation. 
  • Perform traditional labratory activities, collections, storage and trasportation by following Good Clinical Practice as needed for concent proces and data collection. 

Recreation Facility Assistant

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
08.2013 - 05.2014
  • Maintain safe and orderly use of the recreational facility by members during open hours.
  • Identify and report major facility issues immediately.
  • Provide excellent customer service, using tact and dipomacy when greeting and answering general questions.
  • Monitor and maintain recreation equipment and supplies, insure that the equipment issued to patrons is used in a safe manner and returned in acceptable condition. 
  • Assit in room set-up and clean-up. 
  • Outreach and promote intrest in reacration activites in the community. 
  • Prepare and sumit records and reports related to the Rec center.  

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, TX
2015

Skills

  • Great interpersonal skills
  • Can show compassion, positivity and patience
  • Strong Team Building Skills
  • High energy and friendly personality
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • Ability to sound professional in both languages
  • Proficient in Microsoft office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Access
  • Detail Oriented, ensuring accuracy and quality in work
  • Able to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
  • Ability to adapt quickly to new situation and embrace change with a positive attitude

Certification

  • Adult and Pediatric FA/CPR/AED- American Red Cross (2023)
  • Basic Swim Instructor (BSI) - American Red Cross (2023)
  • CATCH Nutrition/Exercise Leader Certification (2015)
  • Adaptive Aquatic Certification- Down by the Border (2014)

Timeline

Research Coordinator

Baylor College Of Medicine
07.2018 - Current

MEND Program

UTHealth Houston, SPH Campus
07.2018 - Current

Lay Health Promoter

UTHealth Houston, SPH Campus
03.2014 - Current

Recreation Facility Assistant

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
08.2013 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  • Adult and Pediatric FA/CPR/AED- American Red Cross (2023)
  • Basic Swim Instructor (BSI) - American Red Cross (2023)
  • CATCH Nutrition/Exercise Leader Certification (2015)
  • Adaptive Aquatic Certification- Down by the Border (2014)
Adriana G. Flores