Allison McHenry
Salinas,CA
Summary
Accomplished Director of Health and Wellness with a proven track record in strategic planning and relationship building. Expert in program design and implementation, and enhancing client experiences through innovative health initiatives. Fluent in Spanish, adept at budget administration, and skilled in fostering significant improvements in wellness program engagement and community partnerships.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Health and Wellness
Santa Catalina School
05.2023 - Current
- Design, develop & lead data-driven health and wellness program for students ages 14-18 based on needs assessment conducted
- Provide health and wellness support services for students, including coordination of care
- Oversee Student Health and Wellness Committee which consists of 10 students who plan and execute various events and activities throughout the year
- Consult administration in creating an equitable and inclusive learning environment that aligns with the mission and strategic plan of Santa Catalina
- Sit on the leadership team and participate in school-wide design-making to ensure the wellness program aligns with the strategic plan of the school, as well as ensuring wellness stays at the top of the school's priorities
- Provide Head of School program updates on a monthly basis
- Implemented policies and procedures designed to improve overall organizational culture around well-being and mental health awareness
- Maintain accurate records of all program data collected from surveys, evaluations and reports
- Planned and executed Health & Well-Being Day event for over 200 participants, which included participation from 10 vendors
- Host multiple health & wellness events throughout the year, based on survey results that determine needs and interest
- Maintain Wellness Program budget and ensure we stay within the allotted budget
- Develop and maintain relationships with local organizations and businesses.
Wellness and Event Coordinator
Montage Health
01.2018 - 05.2023
- Development and delivery of county-wide worksite wellness programs and services
- Coordinated and managed wellness initiatives and programming for clients, ensuring adherence to contract/proposal requirements
- Maintained relationships with current and prospective clients, providing them with exceptional customer service
- Created individualized wellness program design and implementation per each client, depending on their needs
- Managed event planning and execution using strong attention to detail and communication skills
- Oversaw event day tasks and responded to last-minute changes and challenges
- Resolved any issues that arose during events in a professional manner while maintaining composure under pressure
- Organized and scheduled meetings with clients to discuss their needs and expectations for each event
- Established and maintained good working relationships with venue managers and suppliers
- Maintained an organized database of past events, presenters, speakers, sponsors, volunteers
- Built relationships with key stakeholders within the medical community in order to provide additional resources for members of the organization's wellness program
- Facilitated educational workshops on topics such as nutrition, exercise, stress management, weight management and smoking cessation
- Established relationships with local organizations to increase access to wellness resources
- Assisted with budgeting for departmental projects related to health promotion activities
- All planning, coordinating and overseeing events, wellness challenges, program promotion, speaker series and special events
- Staff management and coordination, as well as recruiting new contracted staff and volunteers
- Brought in new accounts to receive health and wellness services
- Conducted assessments and surveys to determine satisfaction with wellness and fitness programs and services
- Maintained speaker "lunch & learn" series and calendar.
Health Club Manager
Tehama Golf Club
01.2016 - 04.2018
- Supervised Health Club, including the personal training department, group fitness, fitness attendants, aquatic department and physical therapy department
- Managed a team of 14 employees
- Scheduling of all events and staff schedules
- Tracked fitness activity and merchandise sales
- Wellness event marketing, organizing and coordinating
- Recruiting, hiring and training of new employees
- Ensured compliance with health and safety standards and oversaw safety of the facility
- Health Club budget management implemented new health and wellness programs, including personal training and physical therapy services
- Created and maintained a positive working environment that fostered collaboration among team members and improved overall morale
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to review performance goals and objectives
- Ensured compliance with licensing regulations from state and local governing bodies
- Established processes for monitoring daily operations including staff scheduling, budgeting, inventory control, and customer service
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner by listening attentively and responding appropriately while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times
- Scheduled maintenance for all equipment; monitored usage patterns; inspected machines regularly for safety hazards or malfunctions
- Developed strategic plans for increasing revenue streams through product promotions or additional services
- Set sales goals for staff teams and evaluated employee performance.
Health and Wellness Director
Forest Hill Retirement Home
04.2014 - 05.2015
- Responsible for developing wellness program for the Forest Hill residents
- Designed and led both seated and standing exercise classes for all residents of the facility, while ensuring their safety and care
- Provided one on one evaluations for residents and consulted on the benefits of exercise and proper nutrition for members of the facility
- Lead monthly health and wellness seminars for residents and staff, as well as organized and supervised offsite wellness activities for residents.
Fitness Administrator
City of Monterey
05.2013 - 04.2015
- Oversaw and organized the fitness evaluation program team, including administering fitness evaluations for all City of Monterey employees, Monterey Police Department and Monterey Fire Department
- Scheduled all fitness orientations and conducted administrative office work for the personal training department
- Designed specific exercise programs for clients of all abilities and led personal training sessions with over 30 clients
- Taught weekly aquatic class for both members with Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's Disease
- Managed the Well-fit Program, a wellness program designed for seniors
- Developed a successful wellness program for members with movement disorders that is still thriving today
- Collaborated with other teams to develop strategies for improving operational efficiency
- Created and maintained filing systems, both electronic and paper-based, for easy access to information.
Education
Master's in Health Administration And Management - Human Resources Management
Colorado State University, Global Campus, Colorado
Bachelor's in Kinesiology - Exercise Science
California State University, Monterey Bay, Monterey
Skills
- Account management
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Program design and implementation
- Client experience expert
- Social media marketing and management
- Budget Administration
- Human Resources-Health plan knowledge
- Relationship Building
Certification
- ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified Ergonomic Specialist
- Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist
- CPR AED Certified
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Health and Wellness
Santa Catalina School
05.2023 - Current
Wellness and Event Coordinator
Montage Health
01.2018 - 05.2023
Health Club Manager
Tehama Golf Club
01.2016 - 04.2018
Health and Wellness Director
Forest Hill Retirement Home
04.2014 - 05.2015
Fitness Administrator
City of Monterey
05.2013 - 04.2015
Master's in Health Administration And Management - Human Resources Management
Colorado State University, Global Campus, Colorado
Bachelor's in Kinesiology - Exercise Science
California State University, Monterey Bay, Monterey
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