To deliver creative and transformational wellness and well-being programming and mindfulness to the UK community.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellness Specialist/Health Coach
University of Kentucky Health and Wellness
05.2015 - Current
Focus on behavior change education that increases participant’s self-efficacy by using motivational interviewing techniques and compassion
Communicate health values and help guide patron to the most appropriate and meaningful health and wellness program offered based on their schedule, interests and readiness to make healthy changes
Conduct Tobacco Cessation coaching sessions that focus on behavior change education that increases participant’s self-efficacy by using motivational interviewing techniques and compassion
Conduct Health Coaching sessions that are one on one consultation with UK employees to help them reach their health goals
Conduct Wellness Vision consultations – guide UK employees through a series of questions and guided imagery to help them see the possible future of their wellbeing
Exercise Consultations – conduct one on one exercise consultations with UK employees to help them reach their exercise goals
Mindfulness trainings for staff and faculty- Koru facilitator and Mindful Self-Compassion facilitator
Mindfulness training for healthcare and nurses
Support the UK Health & Wellness Programs as needed
Customer Service
Collaborate and conduct presentations about wellbeing to the UK community
Wellness Guide/Screener
University of Kentucky Health and Wellness
09.2014 - 05.2015
Measure blood pressure, height, weight, percent body fat, waist circumference, BMI and blood values utilizing Cardio Check
Focus on behavior change education that increases participant’s self-efficacy by using motivational interviewing techniques and compassion
Communicate health values and help guide patron to the most appropriate and meaningful health and wellness program offered based on their schedule, interests and readiness to make healthy changes
Exercise Consultations – conduct one on one exercise consultations with UK employees to help them reach their exercise goals.
Owner
The Yoga Room Versailles
01.2018 - 01.2020
Small town Yoga studio offers Yoga, Barre, Mediation and Tai Chi classes
Marketing Assistant
Good Foods Market & Cafe
09.2011 - Current
Implemented effective and efficient marketing/social media campaigns
Coordinated monthly promotions and advertisements
Planned and implemented in store events
Coordinated Kids Club and Sampling Saturday
Worked with the administrative team to help achieve goals in sales/marketing/social media
Kept accurate records and current store signage
Interacted with current or potential store vendors
Demonstrated knowledge about ownership and cooperative business
Provided excellent customer service
Promoted Merchandise in the Marketing Department
Wellness Clerk
Good Foods Market & Cafe
03.2010
Implemented effective and efficient operational systems
Worked with the wellness team to help achieve goals in sales
Kept accurate records
Interacted with current or potential wellness vendors
Demonstrated knowledge about ownership and cooperative business
Provided excellent customer service
Promoted the Wellness Department
Manager, Client Services
Focused Health Solutions
10.2006 - 04.2009
Crafted responses to Request for Proposals
Responsible for Wellness client implementation
Completed Wellcoach workshop
Provided support for business development – client prospect presentations, meetings and demonstrations of our services
Interacted with potential customers and providing sales support materials
Served as a liaison between account management and information technology to ensure operational needs are met
Reviewed contracts to ensure proper delivery of services
Interacted with creditors and vendors to ensure appropriate delivery of services and programs
Ultimately responsible for client interface and quality assurance
Fitness Manager/Wellness Specialist
Fitness Plus Inc
04.2009 - 12.2012
One on one fitness trainer, nutrition consultant and wellness coach
Managed daily operations of Versailles gym locations and coordinate group wellness and fitness events
Provided support for business development – client prospect presentations, meetings and demo of our services
Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of gym equipment
Manager
Healthscape
06.2006 - 10.2006
Opened the Lexington location Call Center
Hired Lexington office staff
Interacted with vendors for program materials
Responsible for call center platform and client reporting
Responsible for upgrading current lifestyle programs to High Intensity Coaching programs
Health Literacy Coordinator
University of Kentucky
01.2002 - 05.2006
Design, Implement and Evaluate 7 Health Intervention Areas
Responsible for Operation of the Pharmacy Reach Program, Health Communication Campaign and the BeHIP health improvement programs
Supervise Personal Health Counselors and coordinate operations of a call center
Responsible for design, delivery and evaluation of the UK Healthtrac Rewards Program
Budget/Payroll
Database design and entry
Health Promotion Specialist
University of Kentucky
10.2000 - 12.2002
Developed and Coordinate Health Awareness Programs
Coordinated the Robert Wood Johnson Prescription for Health grant
Responsible for Operation of the Health Improvement Plan Interventions
Coordinated Mind/Body (Yoga, Pilates, Meditation and Tai Chi) classes and payroll
Participated in print advertisements for Laura’s Lean Beef
Provided excellent Customer Service
Health Education Specialist
Joseph and Central Baptist Hospital
08.1999 - 06.2000
Health Dimensions, a partnership between St
Designed monthly calendar of events
Developed and organized all health education programming
Responsible for operational details of programs
Provided active communication between groups and individual speakers on specific topics
Provided excellent Customer Service
Responsible for opening and closing procedures
Conducted seminars on various Health Awareness topics
Graduate Assistant
University of Kentucky Wellness Program
01.1998 - 05.1999
Instructed group exercise programs
Conducted Health Screenings on campus and around the state
Conducted individual exercise programs
Collected data on clients’ progress
University of Kentucky Wellness Program
08.1997 - 01.1998
Conducted individual exercise programs
Provided Data entry and other computer skills
Conducted Health screenings on campus and around the state
Facilitated Student Hours at the Alumni Gym
Fitness Specialist/Weekend Manager
Lexington Sports Club
01.1996 - 01.1997
Supervised Staff
Recorded sales
Recruited members
Developed Individual exercise programs to special populations
Conducted fitness assessments
Responsible for equipment upkeep
Responsible for opening and closing procedures
Fun Stuff:
Attend retreats about Yoga, Nutrition and Spirituality at least once a month
Completed the Los Angeles Marathon
Completed the John Muir Trail- 230 miles in 21 days, backpacking
I practice what I preach
Education
KORU mindfulness instructor
Trauma Informed Koru facilitator
National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (Wellcoaches)
Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist
Stress First Aid training
Mindful Self-compassion certified teacher
EYT 500 plus hour Yoga Teacher
Nia White and Blue Belt Certified
Trauma Informed Yoga training
Beyond Barre certified
Body Recall
CPR
Infinite Possibilities Workshop
Brene Brown Daring Greatly Immersion Workshop -
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Kentucky
Master of Science - Health Promotion
University of Kentucky
Skills
Computer Skills:
Microsoft and Macintosh programs: MS office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SQL databases
Timeline
Owner
The Yoga Room Versailles
01.2018 - 01.2020
Wellness Specialist/Health Coach
University of Kentucky Health and Wellness
05.2015 - Current
Wellness Guide/Screener
University of Kentucky Health and Wellness
09.2014 - 05.2015
Marketing Assistant
Good Foods Market & Cafe
09.2011 - Current
Wellness Clerk
Good Foods Market & Cafe
03.2010
Fitness Manager/Wellness Specialist
Fitness Plus Inc
04.2009 - 12.2012
Manager, Client Services
Focused Health Solutions
10.2006 - 04.2009
Manager
Healthscape
06.2006 - 10.2006
Health Literacy Coordinator
University of Kentucky
01.2002 - 05.2006
Health Promotion Specialist
University of Kentucky
10.2000 - 12.2002
Personal Trainer
Fitness Plus Inc
04.2000 - Current
Health Education Specialist
Joseph and Central Baptist Hospital
08.1999 - 06.2000
Graduate Assistant
University of Kentucky Wellness Program
01.1998 - 05.1999
University of Kentucky Wellness Program
08.1997 - 01.1998
Fitness Specialist/Weekend Manager
Lexington Sports Club
01.1996 - 01.1997
KORU mindfulness instructor
Trauma Informed Koru facilitator
National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (Wellcoaches)
Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist
Stress First Aid training
Mindful Self-compassion certified teacher
EYT 500 plus hour Yoga Teacher
Nia White and Blue Belt Certified
Trauma Informed Yoga training
Beyond Barre certified
Body Recall
CPR
Infinite Possibilities Workshop
Brene Brown Daring Greatly Immersion Workshop -
Medical Assistant - (Travel to Direct Hire) at UK HealthCare (FKA University of Kentucky Health System)Medical Assistant - (Travel to Direct Hire) at UK HealthCare (FKA University of Kentucky Health System)