Deborah Bobbett
Skaneateles,NY
Summary
Passionate Health Educator with excellent presentation, research and communication skills. Organized and driven with numerous achievements and history of excelling in high-pressure environments. Skilled at applying various learning methods and tools to optimize clients experience and wellness journey.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Exercise Science & FALK School Adjunct Professor
Syracuse University
01.2010 - Current
Nutrition & Health/Wellness Professor
Cayuga Community College
08.2006 - Current
Heallth & Wellness Director/Exercise Physiologist/Nutrition Specialist/Instructor
Mirbeau Inn and Spa
09.2003 - Current
Founder, Owner and Operator North End Outdoors
North End Outdoors/Well Balanced Studio
08.2000 - Current
Director of Wellness Programs, Director of Marketing & Sales, Physician Liaison
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center
Skaneateles, NY
12.2016 - 02.2020
Educator
lululemon athletica
09.2015 - 01.2016
Health & Wellness Director
Town of Skaneateles
09.2003 - 01.2006
Long Term Health Substitute
Manlius Pebble Hill School
09.2003 - 01.2004
Performance Improvement Specialist/Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing
Franciscan Management/St. Joseph's Hospital
04.2001 - 09.2003
- Prepare and present quarterly performance reports to medical directors and administrators
- Promote & coordinate telemedicine program for CHF home care patients.
Fitness Director/Health Instructor/Women's Soccer Coach
Tompkins Cortland Community College
09.2000 - 04.2001
- Manage fitness center, with 10+ employees
- Work with local physicians to develop exercise prescription for patients
- Instructor of: Personal Health, Alcohol & Alcoholism, Drug Studies, and Weight Control
Health Educator
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
09.1999 - 09.2000
- Provide health behavior counseling to participants in Community-Based Research Study with DFCI, Harvard School of Public Health and Duke Medical
- Work with Principal Investigator and Project Director to develop intervention protocols
- Coordinate recruitment activities at offsite Health Centers
- Supervise work study students and volunteers.
Exercise Physiologist/Membership Sales Associate
Fit-Corp Fitness Center
09.1999 - 09.2000
- Conduct fitness assessments for health care professionals
- Create and review exercise prescription for clients.
Clinical Session Assistant/Coordinator
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
06.1998 - 09.1999
- Serve as a liaison between patient and physician
- Coordinate patient's clinical trials/appointments and provide education on disease pathway.
Education
Certified Health Coach -
Institute Integrative Nutrition
New York, NY04-2023
Cancer Exercise Specialist -
American College of Sports Medicine
06-2010
Masters in Teaching Health Education -
SUNY Cortland
01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion & Exercise Science
Lynchburg College
Lynchburg, VA05-1998
Skills
- Cancer & Chronic Illness Coaching
- Motivational Interviewing
- Training seminars
- Scientific terminology
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self Motivation
- Goal Setting
- Active Listening
- Research abilities
- Meditation Techniques
- Yoga, Pilates & Functional Movement
- Nutritional counseling
Coaching Experience
- Dana Farber Cancer Institute/Duke Integrative Medicine & Harvard School of Public Health. Health Educator on a joint collaboration study for colon cancer
- Co-Founder Mirbeau Balanced www.MirbeauBalanced.com
- Cayuga Community College, 2009-2010, Head Women's Lacrosse Coach
- Skaneateles Central Schools, Spring 2005 & 2006, JV Girl's Lacrosse Coach
- Westhill Central Schools, Fall 2002-Spring 2005, JV Girl's Lacrosse and Soccer Coach
- Tompkins Cortland Community College, Sept 2000-April 2001, Head Women's Soccer Coach
Websites
Practicum Internships
- McGurk House, Lynchburg, VA, Jan 98-May 98, Exercise Coordinator, Developed and implemented 6-week, low-impact exercise program for elderly residents. Facilitate safe participation through pre-program physician authorization. Developed a administrative manual. Taught classes on health and wellness, covering issues concerning nutrition, exercise and stress management.
- Slagle Home for the Elderly, Lynchburg, VA, Aug 97-Dec 97, Director of Physical Fitness Program, Designed, implemented and directed "Exercise Posse", a daily physical fitness program for individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Supervise 15 student volunteers.
- Central Virginia Area Agency on Aging, Lynchburg, VA, Apr 97-July 97, Assistant Case Manager, Manage assigned cases, ensuring health and well being of elderly community members. Conduct home assessments using the UAI. Present case issues to agency personal during departmental meetings.
- Westminister-Canterbury, Lynchburg, VA, Aug 96-Dec 96, Assistant Activities Coordinator, Assist Activity Director, providing support to recreation planning and scheduling for elderly residents. Fostered community interaction through coordination of on-site events. Create monthly activities calendar.
Certifications Skills
- ACSM- American College of Sports Medicine (Cancer Exercise Specialist)
- Institute Integrative Nutrition (Certified Health Coach)
- 200hr Yoga Teacher Training Certification- Boston School of Yoga- Ame Wren
- Pilates Reformer Certification Hana Pilates
- WPA Stand-Up Paddle Board Instructor (SUPilates Instructor)
- Spinning Instructor
- Balanced Body (Mat Pilates Instructor)
- AFAA- Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (Personal Training & Group Exercise Certification)
- LMA- Lifestyle Management Associates (Nutrition Specialist)
- Preston Wynne Inc Spa Startup and Expansion (Spa Director's Management Intensive)
- American Heart Association (CPR/AED Instructor)
- Learning Tree University of California - Certificate of Quality Management
References
- LuAnn Miron, (315) 256-6602
- Meg O'Connell, (315) 256-5166, Allyn Foundation
- Patty Ford (315) 729-3946
Timeline
Director of Wellness Programs, Director of Marketing & Sales, Physician Liaison
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center
12.2016 - 02.2020
Educator
lululemon athletica
09.2015 - 01.2016
Exercise Science & FALK School Adjunct Professor
Syracuse University
01.2010 - Current
Nutrition & Health/Wellness Professor
Cayuga Community College
08.2006 - Current
Heallth & Wellness Director/Exercise Physiologist/Nutrition Specialist/Instructor
Mirbeau Inn and Spa
09.2003 - Current
Health & Wellness Director
Town of Skaneateles
09.2003 - 01.2006
Long Term Health Substitute
Manlius Pebble Hill School
09.2003 - 01.2004
Performance Improvement Specialist/Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing
Franciscan Management/St. Joseph's Hospital
04.2001 - 09.2003
Fitness Director/Health Instructor/Women's Soccer Coach
Tompkins Cortland Community College
09.2000 - 04.2001
Founder, Owner and Operator North End Outdoors
North End Outdoors/Well Balanced Studio
08.2000 - Current
Health Educator
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
09.1999 - 09.2000
Exercise Physiologist/Membership Sales Associate
Fit-Corp Fitness Center
09.1999 - 09.2000
Clinical Session Assistant/Coordinator
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
06.1998 - 09.1999
Certified Health Coach -
Institute Integrative Nutrition
Cancer Exercise Specialist -
American College of Sports Medicine
Masters in Teaching Health Education -
SUNY Cortland
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion & Exercise Science
Lynchburg College