CHRIS DOYLE
Austin,TX
Summary
National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Culinary Institute of America trained Chef, and wellness professional with years of experience as a Culinary Specialist, Health and Wellness Coach, Plant-based Nutrition Educator, Project Manager, and extensive knowledge of organic farming. As a professionally trained Health Coach and Chef, serves as expert in Plant-based Nutrition, Culinary Arts, Wellness, and Behavior Change. Has researched and implemented evidence based programs. Adaptable, self-motivated, and proactive, embracing a strong work ethic, maintains a commitment to quality, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a growth mindset.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Consultant and Personal Chef
Self-employed
01.2008 - Current
- Serve as Chef's assistant for Chef Chad Sarno at various culinary events, including Wicked Kitchen Supper Clubs (Austin, TX), Culinary Chef's Training at Chateau Elan (Atlanta, GA), and Whole Foods Market's Salud! Events and classes.
- Acted as Personal Chef/Consultant for professional athlete / Tennessee Titans football player for 2013 season.
- Creates personal meal plans, develops recipes, and executes high quality culinary menus for clients with dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Knowledge of current emerging culinary and food trends.
- Developed innovative recipes for clients, resulting in increased positive feedback and repeat business.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by creating customized culinary solutions tailored to individual needs.
Health and Wellness Coach
Whole Foods Market
02.2020 - 10.2023
- Researched, developed innovative ideas, and created meaningful and well organized programming for Whole Foods Market Corporate Wellness Program, focusing on lifestyle resources such as nutrition, sleep, and stress reduction for lectures, workshops, conferences, blogs, videos, program development, and classes.
- Evaluated data from a variety of sources, reviewed progress and impact.
- Analyzed and interpreted assessments, resulting in quality reviews.
- Recommended process improvement strategies, new protocols, and updated support materials and templates to increase client engagement and meet organizational expectations for the Healthy Retreat program.
- Effectively lead and executed program strategies and improvements.
- Managed changes and improvements to existing programs based on current research.
- Created and facilitated online programs promoting nutrition awareness, empowering clients to make individual behavior changes conducive to a higher quality of life.
- Offered individual and group health coaching, leading community and educational initiatives.
- Served as communicator and advisor for the community and organization.
- Provided individualized behavior change coaching using Motivational Interviewing skills and empathetic listening.
- Collaborated with clients as a positive change agent and accountability partner to encourage lifestyle changes to prevent and reverse disease.
- Implemented a holistic approach to coaching, empowered and enthusiastically inspired clients to change behaviors and see new possibilities in order to achieve their personal health goals.
- Created a safe environment that promoted a class culture of learning and well-being.
- Has outstanding written, verbal, and visual communication skills with the ability to confidently engage participants and effectively teach ideas and concepts privately and in large groups.
- Has excellent relationship, leadership, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
- Comfortable working in a high touch environment and fosters a collaborative and strong team environment.
- Coordinated patient care as Care Coordinator, working closely with a multidisciplinary team, including Functional Medicine doctors, nurses and clinicians.
- Collaborated with doctors to develop Lifestyle Medicine care plans based on patient evaluations and diagnostic tests.
- Tracked data illustrating progress of patient's continued success in making lifestyle changes and improving health markers using an electronic medical record system.
- Made outbound calls to patient population with provider identified high-risks to recruit into coaching program.
- Managed a case load of 90-120 patients per year.
- Remote work and office.
- Responsible for writing reports, business correspondences, and operational procedures.
- Established strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication throughout the coaching process.
- Continuously expanded knowledge in the field of health and wellness through professional development courses, certifications, and conferences.
Healthy Eating Educator, Liaison, and Trainer
Whole Foods Market
01.2011 - 10.2015
- Served as “Health Starts Here” Trainer and Educator, collaborating across multiple teams including the company Medical Advisory Board, global, national, regional, and store marketing teams to achieve program objectives.
- Nurtured and developed partnerships internally and externally to support the success of the Health Starts Here strategic plant-based initiatives.
- Ensured quality and alignment of products following the Health Starts Here pillars.
- Hosted documentary screening events and discussions, plant-based nutrition challenges, and fundraisers.
- Recruited notable guest speakers such as Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. David Huneycutt, and Rip Esselstyn to support the aforementioned events.
- Supported national, regional, and local marketing programs and coordinated all in-store product demos, developed promotional materials, and vendor events to consistently establish and meet sales goals and objectives.
Assistant
Delvin Farms Organic Farm
01.2011 - 10.2015
- Assisted with agricultural duties at the largest organic farm in Tennessee, supplying the highest quality produce and products to consumers.
- Planted seeds in greenhouses for seedling transplant.
- Oversaw local farmer's market and farm stand.
- Educated on how to incorporate organic produce into consumer's cooking.
Marketing Assistant
Whole Foods Market
05.2006 - 10.2011
- Coordinated and managed all aspects of national, regional, and local marketing programs increasing turnout, sales, and awareness of Whole Foods Market's mission, including execution of culinary demonstrations and interactive tastings.
- Carried out marketing programs and training including campaigns for the Whole Planet Foundation, Local Vendors Day, Quality Standards and more in support of Whole Foods Market's mission of “Nourishing People and the Planet”.
Order Processing Specialist
Warby Parker Optical
- Completed accurate order entry and data verification.
- Contacted optician offices to verify prescriptions and responsible for customer order communications.
Executive Producer
tomandandy
- Supplied original music and sound design to advertising clients.
- Creative project development - executed creative and innovative concepts for various national brand advertising clients.
- Directed and led a team of professionals in creating all aspects of music and sound design for media, while bringing projects to air in a timely manner, meeting deadlines and budgets, and focusing on specific criteria, as determined by the client.
- Coordinated and managed a team of composers, sound designers, musicians, and studio staff.
- Sought out opportunities for strategic win/win partnerships, identifying opportunities for further business development.
- Maintained accountability for business outcome objectives using strong analytical, problem solving and conceptual skills.
- Corporate clients included Nike, Toyota, Coca-Cola, AT&T, Gatorade, Revlon, Lincoln Mercury, Subaru, etc.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NYCertified Health Coach -
Institute For Integrative Nutrition
New YorkT. Colin Campbell Plant-based Nutrition Certification -
Cornell University
Skills
- Health and Wellness Coaching
- Plant-Based Nutrition Educator
- Chef
- Menu Research and Development
- Health Education
- Project Management and Leadership
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Budget Development
- Marketing
- Advertising
- Partnership Building
- Cross Functional Communication
- Customer Service
- Organic Farming
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Office
- Slack
- EMR
- Care Coordination
Certification
Board Certified Health Coach (NBC-HWC) - National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches
Timeline
Health and Wellness Coach
Whole Foods Market
02.2020 - 10.2023
Healthy Eating Educator, Liaison, and Trainer
Whole Foods Market
01.2011 - 10.2015
Assistant
Delvin Farms Organic Farm
01.2011 - 10.2015
Culinary Consultant and Personal Chef
Self-employed
01.2008 - Current
Marketing Assistant
Whole Foods Market
05.2006 - 10.2011
Order Processing Specialist
Warby Parker Optical
Executive Producer
tomandandy
Associate of Arts -
Culinary Institute of America
Certified Health Coach -
Institute For Integrative Nutrition
T. Colin Campbell Plant-based Nutrition Certification -
Cornell University
Board Certified Health Coach (NBC-HWC) - National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches
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