Chloe Pestana
Kailua,HI
Summary
Talented coaching professional familiar with helping clients set goals, build skills and learn through individual and group sessions. Effective at modeling behaviors, developing social skills, and working with clients in all types of settings. .
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Life Coach
Self Employed Web
Kailua, HAWAII
01.2025 - Current
- Facilitated workshops on topics such as goal setting, time management, stress reduction, team building.
- Conducted one-on-one meetings with clients to assess progress and provide support.
- Demonstrated proper breathing techniques and meditation exercises.
- Launched wellness plans to reduce stress, boost morale and increase productivity.
- Attended professional conferences related to wellness topics in order stay abreast of current developments in the field.
- Researched new technologies or products related to health and wellness that could be used by clients.
- Offered referrals for additional mental health services if necessary after assessing a client's level of distress.
- Modified treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate the severity of an individual's grief symptoms.
- Researched current trends in the field of death education so that appropriate information could be shared with clients.
- Advocated for clients, assisting in accessing necessary social services and resources.
- Counseled clients or patients individually or in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life or making changes.
- Organized community events focused on providing hope and comfort during times of mourning.
- Provided follow-up care, including referral to long-term mental health services and support groups.
- Provided immediate emotional support and stabilization to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises.
- Offered guidance on coping mechanisms and strategies to manage future crises.
- Utilized evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy when working with clients struggling with complicated grief reactions.
- Helped individuals build self-confidence by exploring potential abilities, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Encouraged self-reflection through journaling exercises and open dialogue about personal values and beliefs.
- Maintained detailed records of client sessions including progress notes and assessments of client's needs.
- Educated clients on healthy lifestyle practices such as nutrition, exercise, stress management.
- Met with clients to understand individual needs and develop personalized counseling plans.
- Assisted clients in navigating crisis and traumatic and difficult situations and provided methods to improve familial and professional relationships.
- Remained up-to-date on trends within the field by attending conferences or reading relevant literature.
- Coordinated resources to support clients and help each achieve targets.
- Promoted useful resources to facilitate coaching goals.
- Helped clients set weekly goals and plan how to accomplish objectives.
- Created actionable plans that empowered clients to take ownership of their lives.
- Helped couples work through serious issues and restore relationships or part amicably.
- Facilitated group workshops to help individuals identify and achieve their goals.
- Listened compassionately while validating the experiences of each individual client.
- Assisted clients with developing problem solving skills to manage difficult situations.
- Offered creative solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client.
Assistant
Hawaii Heavy Machinery Services
Kailua, Hawaii
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Organized and maintained filing systems for documents and records.
- Ensured office equipment was operational, stocked with supplies and maintained in a clean condition.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports, presentations and correspondence.
- Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.
- Developed positive relationships with internal customers through effective communication techniques.
- Answered incoming calls, responded to emails, faxes and other inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Used filing systems to improve document management and organization.
- Encouraged and improved cross-department internal communication.
- Assisted organizational efforts by filing, entering data and answering phones.
- Provided HR administrative assistance to management team.
- Reviewed and approved vendor invoices.
- Performed accounting or financial analysis.
- Scheduled meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for staff members.
- Assisted in the development of new policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05-2021
Skills
- Coaching proficiency
- Resilience building
- Client needs assessment
- Personal development sessions
- Life management
- Group facilitation
- Goal setting
- Behavioral change
- Motivational techniques
- Positive communication strategies
- Skill building
- Mindfulness practices
- Psychoeducation
- Adult grieving support
- Breathing exercises
- Grief education
- Adolescent grieving support
- Relaxation techniques
- Improving well-being
- Growth planning
- Coaching and motivating
- Self motivated
- Supportive team player
- Teamwork and collaboration
Affiliations
- Held virtual and in person grief groups
- Held corporate mindfulness and meditation events
- Held monthly sound and movement events
Certification
- End of Life Doula through INELDA
- Yoga Certification through Yoga Alliance
- Breathwork Practitioner certified through Breathworks Academy
- Reiki Master
Websites
Timeline
Life Coach
Self Employed Web
01.2025 - Current
Assistant
Hawaii Heavy Machinery Services
01.2013 - 12.2018
- End of Life Doula through INELDA
- Yoga Certification through Yoga Alliance
- Breathwork Practitioner certified through Breathworks Academy
- Reiki Master
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Hawaii At Manoa
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