Denise Hooks
NBC-HWC/Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor/Lifestyle Medicine Coach
Mendenhall,MS
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Wellcoaches Certified
1
1
Functional Nutrition Alliance
1
1
Masters of Social Work
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Hospice Social Worker
Hospice Ministries, Inc
Ridgeland, MS
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
Direct Sales Representative
Self-employed
Mendenhall, MS
03.2013 - 05.2017
- Built and led a team of over 100 maintained sales of over $40,000.00 and earned luxury car bonus.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Created trainings to assist team in growing their business.
- Conducted community presentations related to wellness products.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
Hospice Social Worker
Southern Care, Inc
10.2003 - 10.2011
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
Hospice Volunteer Coordinator
SouthernCare, Inc
Clinton, MS
06.2001 - 10.2003
- Participated in community outreach events to promote volunteer opportunities and enlist new volunteers.
- Developed and maintained relationships with local organizations to identify volunteer opportunities and resources.
- Coordinated and implemented special events for volunteer service appreciation.
- Worked with program teams to identify and match volunteers with appropriate activities.
- Scheduled and organized training sessions for volunteers to develop skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with other departments to maximize impact of volunteer efforts.
Denise Hooks, Wellness and Nutrition Coaching
Self-Employed
Mendenhall, MS
03.2022 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Education
Masters Social Work - Social Work
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS 2019.08 - 2022.05
Wellcoaches Certified - Health And Wellness And Lifestyle Medicine
Wellcoaches School of Coaching
Online 09.2020 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science (B.S - Social Work, Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERNMISSISSIPPI
No Degree - Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor
Functional Nutrition Alliance
Online 11.2022 - 09.2023
Associate - Arts
Hinds Community College
Pearl, MS 08.1999 - 08.2001
Skills
- Motivational Interviewing Skills
- Knowledge and Ability to Apply Evidence-Based Wellness Theories
- Effective Communication
- Empathy and Active Listening
- Goal Setting and Action Planning
- Accountability and Support
- Genuineness and authenticity
- Growth promoting relationship with client
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
John R. Wooden
Certification
Licensed Bachelors Social Work
NBC-HWC (National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach)
Timeline
No Degree - Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor
Functional Nutrition Alliance
11.2022 - 09.2023
Denise Hooks, Wellness and Nutrition Coaching
Self-Employed
03.2022 - Current
Wellcoaches Certified - Health And Wellness And Lifestyle Medicine
Wellcoaches School of Coaching
09.2020 - 03.2022
Masters Social Work - Social Work
Jackson State University
2019.08 - 2022.05
Hospice Social Worker
Hospice Ministries, Inc
08.2019 - 03.2022
Direct Sales Representative
Self-employed
03.2013 - 05.2017
Hospice Social Worker
Southern Care, Inc
10.2003 - 10.2011
Hospice Volunteer Coordinator
SouthernCare, Inc
06.2001 - 10.2003
Associate - Arts
Hinds Community College
08.1999 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S - Social Work, Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERNMISSISSIPPI
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