Autumn Grissom
Freeport,IL
Summary
Dynamic Health and Wellness Coach at MY CODE BLUE, skilled in chronic disease management and public speaking. Successfully enhanced community health awareness through engaging events and personalized coaching, empowering clients to achieve their wellness goals. Proven ability to develop tailored nutrition plans and foster strong relationships, driving impactful health outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Wellness Coach
MY CODE BLUE
Freeport, IL
01.2002 - 06.2025
- Participated in continuing education activities to maintain certification status as a Health and Wellness Coach.
- Enhanced awareness of health resources and worked to connect individuals with programs.
- Conducted one-on-one meetings with various businesses for partnership recruitment.
- Collected data through field documentation, identifying specific needs of targeted populations.
- Spoke with health community workers and members of public about importance of health, prevention, and treatment.
- Checked accuracy of public data and materials, making immediate changes upon discovery of outdated information.
- Supported community and government agencies with health-related media content.
- Coordinated grant-related activities to obtain funding for health education programs.
- Educated community members on disease prevention, vaccines and mental health resources.
- Coordinated and assembled promotional tools for use at schools and community health events.
- Presented public talks to promote specific topics and work of organization.
- Offered subject matter expertise for clinical assistance and program services like WIC.
- Developed operational plans and policies necessary to achieve health education objectives and services.
- Boosted community members' health knowledge through participation in health events and fairs.
- Screened clients for variety of health risk factors to make appropriate referrals.
- Collaborated with health specialists and civic groups to determine community health needs and availability of services.
- Helped improve quality of training seminars and public health education materials.
- Assisted clients with identifying and pursuing different health and wellness objectives.
- Coached individuals on healthy life choices to improve well-being.
- Interviewed new contacts to assess current health and document information.
- Supported clients undergoing treatment for mental health conditions.
- Offered tools and information to raise awareness of self-management and monitoring for specific conditions to minimize patient healthcare costs.
- Built strong and lasting relationships with clients through active listening.
- Supplemented physician care for chronic illnesses and supported disease management by reinforcing treatment plan instructions and suggesting healthy lifestyle changes.
- Conducted health assessments and biometric screenings and finger-stick testing.
- Recommended exercise and emphasized balanced nutrition to help patients manage weight and improve other health conditions.
- Compiled data and information to prepare reports highlighting participant progress and success.
- Identified potential risk factors that could impede a client's progress towards their goals.
- Delivered effective one-on-one coaching sessions to help motivate clients toward their health objectives.
- Served as an advocate for underserved populations by providing access to affordable healthcare services.
- Provided education on healthy eating habits, meal planning, and physical activity.
- Developed individualized nutrition plans tailored to each client's specific goals, lifestyle and dietary preferences.
- Monitored clients' progress through regular check-ins, diet logs, and fitness tracking tools.
- Organized community events aimed at promoting a culture of health in local neighborhoods.
- Researched current trends in nutrition science to stay up-to-date on best practices for health promotion.
Skills
- Self motivation
- Chronic disease management
- Life balance strategies
- Wellness assessment
- Vitals assessment
- Sleep improvement
- Yoga instruction
- Self-care strategies
- Meditation guidance
- Addiction recovery
- Weight management
- Behavior modification
- Grant writing
- Public speaking
- Health coaching
- Behavior change
- Holistic approach
- Exercise planning
- Prenatal wellness
- Remote wellness counseling
- Goal setting
- Postnatal care
- Elderly fitness
- Group classes
- Body composition evaluations
- Body composition assessments
- Mindfulness techniques
- Holistic health awareness
- Physical fitness expertise
- Empathy development
- Self-care promotion
- Personalized coaching
- Substance abuse awareness
- Group instruction
- Mental health support
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Health Program Planning
- Training seminars
Timeline
Health and Wellness Coach
MY CODE BLUE
01.2002 - 06.2025
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