Ellen Polk
Cherry Hill,NJ
Summary
Hardworking Health Educator passionate about improving individual and community health through education and public awareness. Good teacher and relationship builder with excellent communication skills. Ready to offer 12 years of related experience to a fast-paced position with a growing organization.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Holistic Health Coach
Self-employeed
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
03.2012 - Current
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Helped programs improve outreach efforts and results with fresh designs for educational materials and visual aids
- Developed health education classes for community and members of public.
- Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with company mission and philosophy
Community Outreach Director
Concord Health
Pennsauken, NJ
11.2014 - 03.2015
- Managed over 50 client calls per day. Referred clients to Doctor and appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Conducted monthly community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Created annual marketing calendar with office
- Conducting all internal and external marketing events
- Arranging and attending corporate talks
- Performing community screenings
Child Care Provider/Owner
Love & Care Day Care Home
Cherry Hill, NJ
01.1990 - 11.2014
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Added daily log information to permanent records outlining observations, meals and any medications administered for acute or chronic conditions.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Cared for children ages 8 weeks to school age in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
Receiving/Transmitting Operator
Western Union Telegraph Company
Moorestown, NJ
08.1975 - 07.1989
- Received and transmitted hundreds of thousands of customer calls and handled money order transactions daily centralized telegraph company in America.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
- Receiving/transmitting all company products offered including money orders, telegrams
Education
Liberal Arts & Continuing Education Certification - Liberal Arts And Continuing Education
University NY Purchase College
Purchase, NY03.2010
Certification - Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science
Ryder Tech
Pennsauken, NJ08.1974
High School Diploma -
Pennsauken High School
Pennsauken, NJ06.1973
Skills
- Coaching Clients
- Health and Wellness Education
- Healthy Eating
- Smart Goals
- Diet Management
- Group Classes
- Exercise Strategies
- Exercise Program Design
- Nutritional Assessment
Timeline
Community Outreach Director
Concord Health
11.2014 - 03.2015
Holistic Health Coach
Self-employeed
03.2012 - Current
Child Care Provider/Owner
Love & Care Day Care Home
01.1990 - 11.2014
Receiving/Transmitting Operator
Western Union Telegraph Company
08.1975 - 07.1989
Liberal Arts & Continuing Education Certification - Liberal Arts And Continuing Education
University NY Purchase College
Certification - Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science
Ryder Tech
High School Diploma -
Pennsauken High School
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