Certified Health and Wellness Coach of 8 years, that emphasizes holistic health practices. Dependable in providing active listening and motivational interviewing practices in group and individualized settings. Skilled in developing realtionships to ensure client success with physical and mental wellness goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Analyst Health & Wellness Coach
AETNA
01.2020 - 12.2023
Hosted holistic health coaching telephonically, 1:1 and or via group video platform to clients related to nutrition, stress, physical fitness and weight management
Applied motivational interviewing and SMART goal practices, to help clients to develop achievable goals that lead to sustainable lifestyle changes
Made referrals for clients in need of help beyond our spectrum relating to personal or mental challenges
Monitored client’s progress with follow-ups and adjusted as needed according to challenges to help have positive outcome with goals
Organized and accurately documented individual and group session data via EPIC platform
Maintained client engagement and achieved 100% client satisfaction surveys.
Health Specialist
Family Services Head Start Forsyth County
03.2019 - 12.2019
Created a nurturing and comfortable environment to provided screenings for early and head start children, to assess their vision, hearing, and growth
Organize and maintain all health records for children enrolled in early and head start program
Created and presented lesson plans on nutrition, hygiene and physical activity to engage students into healthy lifestyle habits
Maintained and utilized on-site garden to aid in hands on approach for reinforce lesson plans
Presented interactive service learning to staff on maintaining health holistically to ensure positive impact of self-care
Established community-based alliances that helped enhance early learners and their family’s access to resources.
Health Educator
Millis Regional Health Education Center
08.2016 - 03.2019
Provided “Edutainment” to school age children, on the importance of knowing their body functions and maintaining proper health and nutrition through interactive lessons and demonstrations
Engaged the community by providing lessons on healthy cooking and eating habits, and promoting physical activity, while being budget friendly to local church groups, Boys and Girls Clubs and other community-based organizations including adults
Active member of the executive team for the Greater High Point Food Alliance bringing awareness to food desert communities and the importance of health.
Education
Master of Science - Food And Nutrition
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition (Dietetics)