Alannah Chaney
Irvine,CA
Summary
Health and wellness professional equipped with wealth of experience in creating and managing wellness programs that enhance client and members health and quality of life. Recent doctoral graduate with foundational knowledge in natural medicine and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and clinical internships. Known for strong collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering results in dynamic environments. Expertise in program development, team leadership, and strategic health initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and Online Program Director
Fitness by Alannah
05.2014 - Current
- Online Personal Training and Healthy Lifestyle Coaching
- 10 years operating Fitness by Alannah business including in-person and online personal training
- Experience developing and instructing bi weekly group fitness classes, monthly boot camps, online fitness challenges
- Curating relevant health educational and marketing content
- Oversaw financial management activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring for improved financial stability.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
Clinical Internship
National University of Health Sciences Clinic
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed daily operations of a successful naturopathic practice, including scheduling appointments, maintaining records, and handling financial transactions.
- Enhanced clinic reputation with a high level of professional conduct, ethical decision-making, and patient-centered care.
- Educated patients on natural health strategies for disease prevention and management
- Increased patient compliance with treatment plans by providing ongoing support, resources, and education
- Provided compassionate care with excellent listening skills during initial consultations to establish trust with new clients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive, holistic care for patients.
- Developed strong relationships with local health food stores and herbal suppliers to ensure the availability of high-quality supplements for patients.
- Supervising, training, scheduling, and administering Hydrotherapy treatments and primary care appointments
- Evaluated interns performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Experience and training in physical medicine: soft tissue massage, weight loss, strength training, injury rehabilitation, post-surgery rehabilitation
- Promoted optimal wellness by recommending dietary changes tailored to individual needs based on nutritional deficiencies or sensitivities discovered during assessments.
- Administered, dispensed or prescribed natural medicines such as food or botanical extracts, herbs and amino acids.
- Stayed current with advances in naturopathic medicine by attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education courses regularly.
- Implemented stress reduction techniques such as mindfulness meditation into treatment plans for enhanced mental wellbeing.
- Expanded client base through community outreach initiatives, informative presentations, and social media marketing efforts.
Clinical Dispensary Employee
National University of Health Sciences Clinic
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Inventory, ordering, restock, and billing
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Medical Records Employee
National University of Health Sciences Clinic
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Organized confidential patient documents
- Organized and monitored medical equipment
- Maintained a clean environment
Assistant Manager
Big Pine Comedy festival
10.2017 - 10.2017
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Assisted in recruiting local businesses in participating/hosting festival events
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Developed marketing strategies to attract new customers, increasing foot traffic.
- Engaged with customers to gather feedback, using insights to improve service and product offerings.
Certified Electro-Lymphatic Therapist
Energy Medicine Therapies
12.2015 - 04.2017
- Electro-lymphatic Drainage Technician
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective lymphatic drainage treatments.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Implemented time management strategies to ensure full caseloads were effectively managed, maintaining high-quality care for all clients.
Undergraduate Internship
Human Performance Specialist
08.2014 - 12.2014
- One on one personal training with professional athletes, adolescence, and individuals 40-70 years old
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Fitness program development
- Supplement distribution
- Scheduling management
- Created the HPS marketing magazine
- Frequently inspected training area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
Assistant Manager, Swim Instructor
Here Fishy, Fishy Swim School
05.2011 - 08.2014
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Managed swim instructor hiring and scheduling
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Taught daily swim lessons to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Maintained CPR and First Aid certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
- Promoted a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
- Utilized various teaching aids such as kickboards, fins, pull buoys, or noodles to provide targeted support for specific skill acquisition among students at various competency levels.
- Addressed behavioral issues promptly using a fair and consistent approach, fostering a respectful learning environment for all participants.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Maintained control and safety of class and kept children in flotation always within arm's reach..
- Encouraged parent involvement in their child''s aquatic education through regular communication about progress and upcoming events.
- Collaborated with other instructors to develop innovative teaching methods for improved student outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with students'' families through open communication channels, fostering loyalty to our program over time.
- Mentored new swim instructors in department policies and best practices for effective teaching strategies within our program framework.
- Led water aerobics classes to promote fitness and well-being among adult learners.
- Assisted with marketing and promoting of classes and services.
- Utilized effective record-keeping system for tracking customer information.
Personal Assistant
Hutson Residence
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Improved time management of the executive through effective prioritization and organization of tasks.
- Coordinated events and functions with attention to detail ensuring successful execution.
- Managed travel arrangements including flights, accommodations, and itineraries for smooth business trips.
- Improved document management, established systematic filing system that accelerated information retrieval.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to clients.
- Facilitated transportation to and from appointments.
Education
Doctor of Natural Medicine -
National University of Health Sciences
Lombard, IL12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Exercise and Wellness
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ12.2014
Skills
- Health Industry expertise
- Health & wellness program development & training
- Business development and planning
- Organizational structuring & operations management
- Customer acquisition & relations
- Diet & nutrition analysis
- Motivational leadership & team building
- Recruitment, supervision and hiring
- Partnership building
- Event planning
- Marketing and advertising
- Profit and loss management
- Innovative thinking
- Simultaneously managed business responsibilities, project deadlines, client communications, and team schedules without loss of productive or quality of work
Personal Information
Title: Doctor of Natural Medicine
Affiliations
- National University of Health Sciences Alumni
Timeline
Clinical Internship
National University of Health Sciences Clinic
01.2023 - 12.2023
Clinical Dispensary Employee
National University of Health Sciences Clinic
01.2023 - 12.2023
Medical Records Employee
National University of Health Sciences Clinic
01.2023 - 12.2023
Assistant Manager
Big Pine Comedy festival
10.2017 - 10.2017
Certified Electro-Lymphatic Therapist
Energy Medicine Therapies
12.2015 - 04.2017
Undergraduate Internship
Human Performance Specialist
08.2014 - 12.2014
Founder and Online Program Director
Fitness by Alannah
05.2014 - Current
Personal Assistant
Hutson Residence
08.2011 - 05.2014
Assistant Manager, Swim Instructor
Here Fishy, Fishy Swim School
05.2011 - 08.2014
Doctor of Natural Medicine -
National University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Exercise and Wellness
Arizona State University
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