Gail Gould
Houston
Summary
Professional CPR instructor for over 30 years. Energetic and compassionate individual with talent for clear communication and commitment to promoting safety and wellness. Possesses foundational knowledge in emergency response procedures and CPR, combined with strong instructional skills. Dedicated to empowering others with life-saving techniques and contributing to safer community.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CPR/AED/Basic First Aid Instructor
Self-employed
05.1990 - Current
- Company Overview: Health education and safety/health promotion company providing consulting and programming for Blue Cross Blue Shield, IBM, Marathon Oil, Bechtel, Baker Hughes, Chevron, Hess, Reliant Energy, Sysco Foods and more
- Services include, but are not limited to CPR/First Aid/Defibrillator training, health fair management, fitness, tobacco cessation, Stop the Bleed, Active Violence Emergency Response training.
- CPR/safety expert providing advice on local media stations such as KPRC, Fox26, CW Ch 39, KHOU, iHeart Radio, KRBE radio.
Health Promotion Consultant
Humana
12.2013 - 07.2016
- One-on-one health coaching utilizing motivational interviewing, wellness programming, facilitate lunch and learns, fitness assessments, exercise prescriptions, lead stretch and walking classes, CPR/AED/Basic First Aid training, organize health fairs
Health Specialist
Concentra
09.2011 - 12.2013
- One-on-one health coaching utilizing motivational interviewing, wellness programming, facilitate lunch and learns, fitness assessments, exercise prescriptions, lead stretch and walking classes, CPR/AED/Basic First Aid training, organize health fairs
Healthcare provider
Kelsey-Seybold Center for Patient Education
05.1991 - 01.2002
- Behavioral programs include, but are not limited to smoking cessation, tobacco education, weight management, stress management, physical fitness, fitness testing, healthy back education, telephone and lifestyle counseling for high risk patients
Local Account Manager
Johnson & Johnson
09.1999 - 12.2001
- Administer wellness program for local Marathon Oil Company
- This includes planning, scheduling, managing budget and facilitation of wellness programs for 846 employees
Exercise Physiologist
Rosewood Medical Center
01.1992 - 05.1993
- Design and lead daily conditioning exercises with industrial rehabilitation patients
- Design and facilitate exercise consultations for patients
Exercise Specialist
HCA Woman's Hospital of Texas
04.1988 - 04.1990
- Development and instruction of fitness programs for employees, senior adults, pre-natal and post-partum women, substance abuse and eating disorder patients
- Implementation of smoking cessation, weight management, fitness testing, personal training, healthy back, blood pressure and arthritis programs
- Developed safe and effective exercise programs for all members
Fitness instructor/personal trainer
Houston City Club, The Houstonian, Houston Ballet
01.1980 - 01.1990
- Instruction of group exercise classes at several facilities
- Personal training in homes of individual clients
Exercise Specialist
Optifast Weight Loss Clinic/Weight Watchers
01.1987 - 01.1988
- Development of appropriate activity programs for special populations, lectures regarding the exercise component of weight management
Education
M.Ed - Exercise Science/Education
University of Houston
Houston, TexasBachelor of Arts - Drama
University of Texas
Austin, TexasSkills
- Skilled motivator
- Motivational techniques
- Energetic personality
- Extensive knowledge of health and wellness
- Skilled media speaker
- Healthy lifestyle role model
- Health and wellness expert
- Stretching expertise
- CPR and child safety expert
Certification
- Certified Wellness Practitioner - National Council on Wellness
- American Heart Association Committee Member
Affiliations
- American Safety Health Institute CPR instructor
- American Heart Association CPR instructor
- American Red Cross CPR instructor
Timeline
Health Promotion Consultant
Humana
12.2013 - 07.2016
Health Specialist
Concentra
09.2011 - 12.2013
Local Account Manager
Johnson & Johnson
09.1999 - 12.2001
Exercise Physiologist
Rosewood Medical Center
01.1992 - 05.1993
Healthcare provider
Kelsey-Seybold Center for Patient Education
05.1991 - 01.2002
CPR/AED/Basic First Aid Instructor
Self-employed
05.1990 - Current
Exercise Specialist
HCA Woman's Hospital of Texas
04.1988 - 04.1990
Exercise Specialist
Optifast Weight Loss Clinic/Weight Watchers
01.1987 - 01.1988
Fitness instructor/personal trainer
Houston City Club, The Houstonian, Houston Ballet
01.1980 - 01.1990
- Certified Wellness Practitioner - National Council on Wellness
- American Heart Association Committee Member
M.Ed - Exercise Science/Education
University of Houston
Bachelor of Arts - Drama
University of Texas
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