Hester Brooks
Lincolnville,ME
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 16 years of experience in healthcare, hospital, and community health sectors. Expertise in facilitating stakeholder dialogues across diverse audiences, increasing engagement, and crafting comprehensive reports that drive informed decision-making. Proven ability to meticulously manage details and document progress in reporting while successfully spearheading initiatives that enhance community health outcomes.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Rest With Hester
2019 - Current
- Managed day-to-day operations including work contracts, project timelines, client communication, budgeting, bookkeeping, marketing, program evaluation and integrating client feedback.
- Developed program materials and tools for stress management, sleep health, and resiliency.
- Facilitated programs and trainings for diverse audiences including hospitals, tobacco cessation groups, healthy community coalitions, health coaches, private groups and individuals, serving an average of 500-1000 participants annually.
Program Manager
Wellness Workdays
2018 - 2019
- Oversaw contract with Maine Department of Transportation to establish innovative statewide health coaching program.
- Developed strategic work plans and timelines, managed budget, and provided weekly reports to stakeholders detailing project progress.
- Evaluated data to pinpoint opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.
- Scaled program to 600 employees and 55 sites by cultivating robust relationships with key stakeholders.
- Managed team of 4 health coaches, supervising day-to-day functions, creating training strategies, and conducting weekly team meetings.
Health & Wellness Coach
MaineHealth
2010 - 2018
- Spearheaded growth of the "Journey to Health" community wellness program: offering 3-5 movement classes per week, managing 4 contracted instructors, and developing new offerings based on community needs.
- Developed program materials and tools for classes in mindful eating, weight management, physical movement, and healthy cooking.
- Partnered with referring physicians to recruit participants and sustain engagement.
- Delivered personalized wellness coaching for hospital employees and worksite wellness contracts.
Health & Wellness Coach, Contractor
MaineHealth
2014 - 2016
- Facilitated group coaching and mindful eating workshops both in-person and remotely for hundreds of employees at 7 MaineHealth hospitals throughout ME and NH.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development & Social Relations
Earlham College
Richmond, IN2007
Skills
- Project coordination
- Strategic planning
- Comprehensive report writing
- Program development
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Public speaking
- Facilitating group discussions
- Budgeting
- Program assessment
- Detail-oriented approach
Timeline
Business Owner
Rest With Hester
2019 - Current
Program Manager
Wellness Workdays
2018 - 2019
Health & Wellness Coach
MaineHealth
2010 - 2018
Health & Wellness Coach, Contractor
MaineHealth
2014 - 2016
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development & Social Relations
Earlham College