Gregory Ellis
Hoover,AL
Summary
Skilled at quickly adapting to new situations, company cultures, and work processes. Proficient in promoting Health and Wellness. Graduated from Huntingdon College and willing to take on any task to support the team and help the business succeed. Possess strong communication and leadership abilities. Engaged with the healthcare community and passionate about promoting education on healthy lifestyles to improve public health. Develop tailored health and wellness plans based on clients' needs and limitations to achieve outstanding results. Currently pursuing a master's degree in occupational safety and health, with courses including Safety and Accident Prevention, Safety Engineering, Fire Protection Technology, Advanced Toxicology, Advanced Industrial Hygiene, and Advanced Ergonomics.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wellness Specialist & Health Coach
HealthMed Inc
Alabaster, AL
01.2023 - Current
- Developed care plans and agendas for clients based on individual health concerns and advised on specific diet and exercise plans.
- Assisted and coached clients during physical exercises to promote safety of clients and effectiveness of routines.
- Gathered and distributed educational literature with goals of gaining new clients and educating larger groups on healthy living.
- Led individual and group wellness seminars and educational programs on Muscle Mass& Exercise & Flexibility.
- Completed finger-sticks for cholesterol and glucose readings using Cholestech LDX machine.
- Measured BMI and body fat percentage using hand-held devices.
- Administered blood pressure with automatic and manual cuffs.
- Completed accurate and timely data entry.
- Assisted clients in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits.
- Set up Health and Wellness Programs for different cooperation's with over 400 employees
- Provided Body Composition Testing.
Paint Department Associate
Home Depot
Hoover, AL
06.2021 - Current
- Adapted to changing priorities and unexpected situations with.
- Rotated stock using clearance markdowns and special sales promotions.
- Employed excellent customer service strategies to assist professional contractors and retail customers.
- Managed retail inventory.
- Facilitates customer materials ordering by computerizing data entry.
- Supported team with receiving, pricing, and merchandising.
- Responsible for building product displays to induce purchasing decisions.
- Resolved customer concerns using strong communication and conflict management skills.
- Informed customers of promotions and special offers to increase sales
- Handled issues professionally to company standards.
- Helped customers navigate store, complete sales, and process returns.
- Participated in weekly meetings to discuss safety initiatives, concerns, and goals.
- Reviewed accident prevention programs regularly to assess effectiveness against established standards.
Community Health Worker Extern
Area Health Education Center, AHEC
Montgomery, AL
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Conducted outreach and education services targeting specific individuals.
- Work community events and provide friendly service to individuals who are interested in healthcare literacy.
- Educated health plan members about how to use health care and social service systems.
- Collected, analyzed, and reported on community health data.
- Helped identify and engage patients most likely to benefit from community health support.
- Educated communities on widespread health issues, service providers, and external resources.
Wellness Coach
YMCA
Montgomery, AL
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted the Health & Wellness Director by being a person to answer any questions around the facility and by giving tours and promoting healthy lifestyles.
- Created excel sheets to organize schedules.
- Implemented and promoted organization's marketing strategies through community outreach designed to encourage membership and health and wellness practices for all age groups.
- Helped clients create health and wellness goals discussing realistic expectations and key activity targets.
- Delivered presentations that accentuated and discussed benefits of wellness programs.
- Promoted increased daily exercise and facilitated exercise opportunities.
- Maintained safe, clean, and inviting fitness areas through equipment and facility upkeep.
- Created detailed individualized workout programs based on fitness needs and goals.
- Kept equipment clean and sanitized for class participants.
- Offered advice on nutritional choices and lifestyle issues.
- Instructed participants on exercises and movements when leading group fitness classes.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL07-2025
Associates of Applied Science - General Studies
Georgia Military College - Milledgeville
02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion
Huntingdon College
11-2022
Skills
- Product guidance
- Promotional support
- Conflict resolution
- Merchandising
- Strong communication
- Problem-solving
- Good communication
- Problem solving
- Community outreach
- Google Drive
- Data analysis
- Reliability
- Relationship building
- Coordination
- Attention to detail
- Promote community health
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Word
- Leadership
- Team work
- Meeting deadlines
- Positive and professional
- Health Screening
- Customer Experience
- Stress Management
- Wellness Promotion
- Diet Advisement
- Group Classes
- Agenda Planning
- Community Resources
- Exercise Strategies
- Effective Presentations
- Biometric Testing
- Health Coaching
- Positive Reinforcement
- Smart Goals
- Health Promotion Programs
- Wellness Strategies
- Monthly Billing Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Workplace Safety
- Hazard Identification
- Safety Training
Certification
- CPR Certification.
- CDC Training-Communication with healthcare providers.
- Bloodborne Pathogen&Infection Control.
- Patient health Information Protection (HIPPA) Certification .
- ACLS Certificate.
Timeline
Wellness Specialist & Health Coach
HealthMed Inc
01.2023 - Current
Community Health Worker Extern
Area Health Education Center, AHEC
10.2022 - 11.2022
Wellness Coach
YMCA
01.2022 - 05.2022
Paint Department Associate
Home Depot
06.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Associates of Applied Science - General Studies
Georgia Military College - Milledgeville
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion
Huntingdon College
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