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CLELLON WILLIAMS

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Dynamic health and wellness professional with 6+ years of experience in exercise physiology, corrective exercise, and public health coaching. Founder of Wellness Warrior, a virtual health coaching and consulting company that delivers innovative “exercise as medicine” solutions for individuals, employers, and communities. Experienced Adjunct Professor of Exercise Science with a track record of teaching Exercise Physiology, Motor Development, and Strength & Conditioning at the collegiate level. Doctoral student in Public Health with expertise in program design, evaluation, and community health initiatives. Skilled at bridging clinical knowledge, teaching, and entrepreneurship to improve health outcomes, increase engagement, and drive sustainable lifestyle change.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Professor of Exercise Science

Cleveland University
Overland Park, Kansas
08.2025 - Current
  • Teach undergraduate courses including Exercise Physiology and Theory of Strength & Conditioning.
  • Develop and deliver lectures, labs, and assessments aligned with exercise science learning outcomes.
  • Apply evidence-based practice to bridge exercise physiology concepts with real-world strength & conditioning applications.
  • Mentor and support students in academic and professional development within the exercise science field.
  • Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to enhance learning experiences.
  • Provided academic support and mentorship to students during office hours.
  • Collaborated with faculty to align curriculum with educational standards.
  • Assessed student performance through assignments and examinations.

Founder and Lead Health Coach

Wellness Warrior
Kansas City, Missouri
10.2024 - Current
  • Developed comprehensive business strategies to drive growth and innovation.
  • Established operational processes to enhance customer service and satisfaction.
  • Managed financial planning and budgeting to ensure resource allocation efficiency.
  • Conducted market research to identify trends and inform decision-making.
  • Built partnerships with stakeholders to expand service offerings and reach.
  • Founded and lead a virtual health coaching company rooted in the philosophy of exercise as medicine, delivering personalized care through evidence-based lifestyle interventions.

· Developed and implemented tailored exercise prescription plans for diverse populations, including older adults, individuals managing chronic conditions, post-bariatric clients, and those new to fitness.

· Designed and instructed a variety of virtual and in-person group fitness classes, such as strength training, restorative stretching, and HIIT geared toward inclusivity, safety, and long-term adherence.

· Created and led comprehensive health and wellness programs incorporating physical activity, nutrition guidance, and behavioral change strategies.

· Provided individualized health coaching via virtual platforms, supporting clients in disease prevention, weight management, and stress reduction through goal-oriented action plans.

· Researched current trends in health science, exercise physiology, and behavior change to ensure program content remains current, effective, and culturally responsive.

· Delivered health education through webinars, workshops, and online courses focused on physical activity, health literacy, and behavior change.

· Built strategic partnerships with healthcare providers, wellness professionals, and community organizations to support integrated, whole-person care.

· Directed all aspects of business operations including marketing, client engagement, sales, and social media strategy, resulting in consistent growth and community impact.

· Represented Wellness Warrior at industry events and community wellness initiatives, promoting public health education and expanding brand reach.

Adjunct Professor

Park University
Parkville, MO
08.2024 - Current
  • Design a course curriculum that introduces students to diverse disciplines within health, fitness, sport, and physical rehabilitation
  • Develop engaging lectures and presentations that introduce foundational terminology, scientific principles, and historical perspectives relevant to these fields
  • Utilize a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, guest speakers, and career exploration activities
  • Developed and implemented course syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments.
  • Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.

Prevention Coordinator- Counseling and Testing Services

KC Care Health Center
Kansas City, MO
07.2023 - 09.2024
  • Coordinate the day-to-day operations and delivery of HIV Prevention to include counseling and testing activities, and outreach
  • Supervise the departments' expenditures and budget
  • Responsible for data management and funder reporting in collaboration with the Quality & Evaluation Manager and Prevention Manager
  • Supervise the day-to-day operations of the testing services clinic
  • Collaborate with Health Center staff to coordinator the provision of HIV prevention and testing services including expanded testing
  • Coordinate Linkage-to-care services with appropriate staff for all new HIV+ clients
  • Work in collaboration with Prevention Manager to assist with the development of grant proposals and ensure that all grant related deliverables are met including budget expenditures
  • Coordinate staff/volunteers/ intern's schedules to ensure adequate HIV testing clinic coverage
  • Track and order testing supplies, run controls on test kits, and ensure that all testing supplies are stored according to manufacturer's instructions
  • Recruit, train and supervise program volunteers and students to provide HIV testing services adhering to program policies and procedures
  • Maintain and revise as needed program manual relevant to HIV prevention and testing activities
  • Coordinate with internal partners, including Peers, HIV Case Management, Behavioral Health, HIV primary care, and Marketing to ensure strong interdepartmental collaboration

Prevention Specialist

KC Care Health Center
Kansas City, MO
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Implements individual and group level prevention interventions for priority populations at risk for HIV infection
  • Coordinates HIV prevention education, outreach, social media, and testing in community settings
  • Ensures evidence-based interventions are implemented with fidelity
  • Provides comprehensive, client-centered HIV risk reduction counseling and testing services
  • Completes program forms and reports in a detailed and timely fashion
  • Schedules, prepares for, advertises, and attends community events to provide education and testing
  • Conducted assessments of local needs in order to develop effective prevention strategies.
  • Designed educational materials and resources related to substance abuse prevention.
  • Coordinated with public health professionals, law enforcement personnel, school administrators, and other stakeholders to implement comprehensive prevention initiatives.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to provide referrals for individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse issues.

Public Health Specialist

Kansas City Health Department
Kansas City, MO
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Conduct routine, follow-up, emergency response, complaint, temporary event inspections on approximately 3,000 food establishments, mobile units, and push carts, 600 pools, 100 lodging establishments, and 419 childcare facilities
  • Assists in educating the public-on-public health laws/regulations including teaching pool operator and food handler training classes
  • Reviews plan submittals for new/existing facilities to ensure each establishment is in compliance with local health regulations/codes
  • Performs other assigned duties
  • Administers the City's noise/smoking ordinance
  • Conducted research on public health issues to identify potential solutions for improving public health outcomes.
  • Developed and implemented public health policies and programs in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
  • Monitored program activities to ensure compliance with regulations and standards of care.

Physical Education Teacher

Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
Birmingham, AL
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Provide maximum physical activity time within the class period
  • Motivate children to be physically active
  • Teach skills and activities into physical activity outside of physical education class
  • Teach a range of sports and provide students with an opportunity to develop and improve their social and physical skills
  • Instructed classes on proper exercise techniques to ensure safety while participating in physical activities.
  • Developed and implemented physical education curricula for students in grades K-12.
  • Organized and coached teams in a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, tennis, and volleyball.
  • Provided individualized instruction to help students reach their fitness goals.
  • Assessed student performance using rubrics and other evaluation tools.

Operational Support Specialist

ATI Physical Therapy
Trussville, AL
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Safely set up and adjust exercise equipment, instruct, and monitor exercise performance
  • Effectively onboard new patients presenting for their first visit
  • Assist with patient scheduling to limit drop percentage
  • Set up ESTIM, hold/cold packs etc
  • Ensure patients concerns are escalated to clinic director

Education

Doctor of Public Health -

Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
08-2026

Master of Science - Kinesiology- Exercise Physiology

University of Alabama At Birmingham
12-2021

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

University of Alabama At Birmingham
08-2020

Skills

  • Health Education
  • Client evaluation
  • Effective Motivational Interviewing
  • Clinic supervision
  • Community Engagement
  • Referral Coordination
  • Intervention Planning
  • Clinical Reporting Skills
  • Analytical Report Development
  • Project Management
  • Data Management Expertise
  • Data Interpretation Skills
  • Classroom Management
  • Curriculum Design

Certification

  • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
  • ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist - In progress
  • OSHA 30 for General Industry
  • American Red Cross First Aid/ CPR
  • Coursera Project Management
  • Coursera Agile Project Management
  • CITI Program Social and Behavioral Research
  • CITI Program GCP English
  • CITI Program Research Study Design

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Adjunct Professor of Exercise Science

Cleveland University
08.2025 - Current

Founder and Lead Health Coach

Wellness Warrior
10.2024 - Current

Adjunct Professor

Park University
08.2024 - Current

Prevention Coordinator- Counseling and Testing Services

KC Care Health Center
07.2023 - 09.2024

Prevention Specialist

KC Care Health Center
05.2023 - 07.2023

Public Health Specialist

Kansas City Health Department
11.2022 - 05.2023

Physical Education Teacher

Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
08.2021 - 05.2022

Operational Support Specialist

ATI Physical Therapy
09.2020 - 07.2021

Doctor of Public Health -

Walden University

Master of Science - Kinesiology- Exercise Physiology

University of Alabama At Birmingham

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

University of Alabama At Birmingham