Derrick Fey
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Certified Health Coach with background in designing and delivering wellness programs for clients from diverse age groups and health conditions. Strengths include knowledge of nutrition, fitness, stress management techniques, and ability to motivate clients towards achieving health goals. Previous work has resulted in improved client lifestyle habits, increased physical activity levels, better nutritional understanding, and overall enhanced wellbeing.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telephonic Health Coach
Aetna
Atlanta, GA
01.2020 - Current
- Conducted telephonic coaching for members with chronic conditions using evidence-based techniques.
- Performed over 15 assessments daily across 19 accounts.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments in a timely manner.
- Identified potential collaborations with health services under employee benefits plans.
- Provided education around the importance of healthy eating, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and other lifestyle factors.
- Assessed clients' current diet and lifestyle habits to identify areas for improvement.
On-site Health Coach
Aetna
Savannah, GA
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Promoted partner vendors to generate referrals for health services among qualifying members.
- Facilitated wellness workshops that increased employee engagement and improved health metrics.
- Implemented targeted wellness initiatives, resulting in higher employee participation rates.
- Evaluated health program effectiveness using data analysis to inform strategic adjustments.
- Collaborated with HR and management to design customized wellness programs.
- Introduced virtual coaching options, enhancing access to wellness resources during remote work.
- Achieved measurable improvements in employee health outcomes across the organization.
- Strengthened support networks by fostering a healthier workplace culture.
Health Coach
United Health Group
Sandy Springs, GA
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Coached up to 30 clients daily, establishing SMART goals for health improvement.
- Delivered telephonic coaching that promoted behavior change through motivational interviewing techniques.
- Provided exceptional customer service adhering to standards, HIPAA regulations, and documentation requirements.
- Created personalized health plans based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Evaluated intervention effectiveness by assessing changes in weight status and laboratory values over time.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to align nutrition recommendations with medical protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Mercer University
Atlanta, GA05-2027
B.S. - Exercise Science
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2015
Skills
- Educational materials development
- Public speaking abilities
- Wellness program design
- Behavior change
- Health assessments
- Employee engagement
- Motivational interviewing
- Health program evaluation
Certification
- NBC-HWC certified Health Coach.
- Basic Tobacco Intervention Skills Certified.
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program certificate of completion through UMASS Medical School.
- Member of Aetna’s mindfulness advocate program.
Timeline
Telephonic Health Coach
Aetna
01.2020 - Current
On-site Health Coach
Aetna
09.2017 - 01.2020
Health Coach
United Health Group
11.2016 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Mercer University
B.S. - Exercise Science
Georgia State University
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