Colin Gerber
Tucson,USA
Summary
Experienced health professional skilled in guiding individuals to achieve positive health outcomes. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt to changing needs. Proficient in providing motivational coaching, developing wellness plans, and implementing behavior modification strategies. Recognized for effective communication and a results-driven approach.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Coordinator and Clinical Documentation Specialist, BHT/PRSS
Just 1 Life Services LLC
09.2023 - Current
- Oversee PRSS trainers and related providers' clinical documentation ensuring quality, accuracy, efficiency, and clinical efficacy
- Advocate for clients and patients in vocational rehabilitation, provide support in recovery with and from mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and trauma.
- Teach and facilitate classes that certify people wanting to become Peer Support Specialists and provide support for people wanting to obtain certifications for Sober Living house mangers, Motivational Interviewing techniques, Trauma-Informed Care certifications and Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy Certification.
- Facilitate regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Establish strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
- Maintain detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
- Implemented evaluation tools to measure program effectiveness, utilizing data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
Owner/Nutrition & Fitness Coach
Driv3n Fitness
08.2020 - Current
- Personal Training, Athlete Training, Corrective Exercise, and Nutrition Coaching company
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Precision Nutrition Certified Nutrition Coach (PNL1)
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Precision Nutrition Advanced Nutrition Psychology Specialist
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Head Coach
F45
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Group trainer, manage coaches and members to facilitate the best fitness experience for clients
- Lead F45 group training classes
- Manage the team of full time and part-time trainers
- Ensure members are performing exercises safely, using the correct form at all times, and offering modifications as needed
- Promote an energetic environment and create a culture of family at F45
- Inspire members to fully utilize all F45 resources to achieve personal fitness goals
- Conduct in-person, goal-oriented consultations with all trial members
- Setup the studio for specific functional training classes
- Ensure the studio is impeccably maintained
- Participate in the monthly F45 Athletics webinars
- Upskill full time and part time trainers
- Conduct weekly and monthly meetings with the coaches team to go over new F45 phases
- Ensure coaches are following opening and closing procedures
- Conduct studio tours
- Other duties on a limited basis:
- Answering phone calls
- Focus on membership acquisition and retention, including conducting referral/lead generation activities
- Developed athletes'' skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
Fitness Coach/Personal Trainer
Fit Body Boot Camp
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Personal and group training fitness instructor, nutrition coach, and functional trainer.
Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor
Psychosomatic Transformation Center
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Teach group fitness classes consisting of HIIT training, strength training, cardiovascular training as well as conduct one-on-one private training sessions.
- Improve strength training programing, conduct fitness tests/measurements, and devise new innovative ways to bring clients the most challenging yet efficient physical training that best suits them and their desired goal.
Clinical Pharmacy Intern
Medication Management Center
08.2014 - 03.2016
- Conduct comprehensive medication reviews (CMR) for Medicare patients by reviewing patient medication lists, finding drug-drug interactions, conducting disease state surveys, assessing levels of medication adherence.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers by effectively communicating about prescription-related matters and collaborating on patient care plans when necessary.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Contributed to pharmacy team cohesiveness by offering support and guidance to fellow interns, creating a positive work environment for all staff members.
Pharmacy Technician/Stockroom Specialist
Target Pharmacy
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Prepared and dispensed patients' prescriptions, answer patient and insurance company phone calls and typed, received, and verified prescription, filling and dispensing medication and performing reconstitutions, and ensuring a high quality of patient satisfaction and safety.
- Worked after hours as backroom stocker/inventory specialist for Target store outside of pharmacy.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
Student Researcher
Steele Children's Research Center
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Researching various ways to treat Necrotizing Enterocolitis in prematurely born humans in addition to genotyping research done involving work with DNA, RNA, cDNA and transgenic animals.
- Co-first author on submitted abstract titled Reduction of Experimental Necrotizing Enterocolitis with Bifidobacterium infants submitted
- Interpreted and analyzed research data to draw conclusions on outcomes.
- Completed designated tasks with efficiency and accuracy in order to support research objectives.
- Prepared fact sheets, tables, and graphs to summarize research results.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Developed critical thinking skills through continuous problem-solving activities related to hypothesis testing or experiment design challenges faced during research projects.
HRA Coordinator
Matrix Medical Network
07.2008 - 08.2012
- Conduct daily medical administration paperwork duties including handling nurse practitioners’ and doctors’ assessments, bill insurance companies, scan, file and database entry.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
Student Researcher
University of Arizona
10.2010 - 08.2011
- Researching the antimicrobial affects of organic sanitizers against Newport Salmonella and E. Coli on leafy greens and fresh meat intended for human consumption.
- Co-first author on paper titled Antimicrobial activity of lemongrass oil against Salmonella enteric on organic leafy greens published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology in March 2012, and a paper titled Antimicrobial Activity of Oregano Oil against Antibiotic-resistant Salmonella enterica on Organic Leafy Greens at Varying Exposure Times and Storage Temperatures published in the Food Microbiology Journal in November 2012.
- Interpreted and analyzed research data to draw conclusions on outcomes.
- Completed designated tasks with efficiency and accuracy in order to support research objectives.
- Prepared fact sheets, tables, and graphs to summarize research results.
Cashier/Customer Service
Fry's Food Stores
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Operated cash register[s]
- Counted out cash drawers
- Handled refunds
- Assisted customers as needed
- Opened and closed store
- Greeted every customers
- Stocked merchandise
- Highest efficiency rated cashier
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Arizona, Arizona College of Pharmacy
Tucson, AZ05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
University of Arizona, Arizona College of Medicine
Tucson, AZ05-2013
Skills
- Microsoft Office (10 years)
- Personal Training
- Group Fitness
- Microbiology
- Clinical Pharmacy Experience
- Physiology Knowledge
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Billing
- Anatomy Knowledge
- HIPAA
- Pharmacy Technician Experience
- Quality Assurance
- Medical Records
- Laboratory Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Data collection
- Adobe Acrobat
- Analysis skills
- Program design
- Sports coaching
- Body mechanics
- Kickboxing
- Martial arts
- Physiology knowledge
- Hospital experience
- Anatomy knowledge
- Medical terminology
- Medical records
- Typing
- Research
- Supervising experience
- Windows
- Operating systems
- Mac OS
- Cash register
- Cash handling
- Customer service
- Laboratory experience
- Quality assurance
- Vital signs
- Social work
- Addiction counseling
- Communication skills
- Behavioral health
- Nursing
- Clinical research
- Personal training
- EHR systems
- Program management
- Office administration
- Proactive mindset
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Project coordination
Languages
Spanish - Intermediate
English - Fluent
Certification
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- AED Certification
- Driver's License
- Certified Fitness Instructor
- Certified Recovery Specialist
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Arizona Pharmacy Intern License (#I01780)
- Arizona Pharmacy Technician License (#T036006)
- American Heart Association CPR License
Arizona Pharmacy Association Immunization Certification (AzPA) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Team Behavior simulation Interprofessional for Patient Safety Exercise
- Certification Blood-Borne Pathogen Training
- Certification Hypertension Screening
- Certification GERD Training Certification
- Tobacco Cessation Training Certification
- Diabetes Screening Certification
- Medication Review Training Certification
Timeline
Program Coordinator and Clinical Documentation Specialist, BHT/PRSS
Just 1 Life Services LLC
09.2023 - Current
Head Coach
F45
03.2021 - 08.2022
Owner/Nutrition & Fitness Coach
Driv3n Fitness
08.2020 - Current
Fitness Coach/Personal Trainer
Fit Body Boot Camp
10.2019 - 03.2021
Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor
Psychosomatic Transformation Center
09.2016 - 05.2019
Clinical Pharmacy Intern
Medication Management Center
08.2014 - 03.2016
Pharmacy Technician/Stockroom Specialist
Target Pharmacy
06.2013 - 07.2014
Student Researcher
Steele Children's Research Center
08.2011 - 05.2013
Student Researcher
University of Arizona
10.2010 - 08.2011
HRA Coordinator
Matrix Medical Network
07.2008 - 08.2012
Cashier/Customer Service
Fry's Food Stores
08.2007 - 08.2009
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Arizona, Arizona College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
University of Arizona, Arizona College of Medicine
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