Jamile Thomas
Health Educator
Houston,TX
Summary
Highly dedicated and knowledgeable Lifestyle Medicine Health Educator with a passion for promoting wellness and empowering individuals to make positive lifestyle changes. Committed to providing evidence-based education and personalized guidance to improve health outcomes. Seeking a position where I can utilize my skills and expertise to contribute to the well-being of individuals and communities. Certified Personal Trainer offers 10 years of experience guiding diverse clients to successfully achieve health and wellness goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Educator
Bilingual Education Institute
Houston, TX
11.2022 - Current
- Health Educator: Develop and implement comprehensive health programs using Lifestyle Medicine principles for individual and group classes and sessions, addressing nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep, and tobacco cessation. Skilled in translating complex medical concepts into accessible and actionable information for diverse audiences.
- Health Promotion: Proficient in developing and implementing health promotion programs that address chronic disease prevention, weight management, cardiovascular health, and mental well-being. Ability to assess individual needs and create personalized strategies for behavior change.
- Health Coaching: Provide one-on-one and group counseling sessions to support clients in setting and achieving health goals, tracking progress, and overcoming barriers.
- Program Development: Demonstrated ability to design and implement comprehensive lifestyle medicine programs tailored to specific populations or organizations.
- Educational Materials: Proficient in creating engaging educational materials, including presentations, handouts, and online resources.
- Data Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing health data and program outcomes to identify trends, measure impact, and guide program improvement.
- Counseled 386 refugees on health-related topics to improve well-being.
- Created and maintained over 348 detailed client records to summarize students interactions, attendance, and refugee status
Clinical Assistant/Clinical Scribe
EMBEE LIFESTYLE DOCS
Bellaire, TX
12.2020 - 01.2023
- Performed 800 hours scribing/ note taking for Physicians and Nurse Practitioners during exams with patients
- Assisted physicians and healthcare professionals in patient consultations, assessments, and treatment planning
- Conducted health screenings and administered lifestyle assessments to patients
Developed personalized lifestyle intervention plans based on patient needs and goals - Monitored and tracked patient progress through regular follow-ups and documentation
- Use EMR-software to update, and create patients records; uphold patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA and clinic
- Provide nutrition, stress management, exercise, stretching counseling to patients under principles of Lifestyle Medicine, NASM CPT, and NASM CES specializations
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Self-employed
Houston, TX
07.2018 - Current
- Coaching
- Established 1,086 hours of personal training to assist clients with achieving various goals with 100% retention rate
- Designed and implemented personalized training programs tailored to clients' needs, goals, and preferences.
- Provided ongoing guidance, coaching, and support to clients, ensuring proper exercise form and technique.
- Conducted regular progress evaluations and adjusted training programs accordingly to ensure continual progress and goal achievement.
Gunner's Mate Second Class
United States Navy
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2013 - 05.2018
- Supervised crew of 11 sailors and maintained $20M worth of gear aboard MK VI
- Led safe execution of 349 missions within North Arabian Gulf in three 7-month-9-month deployments while attached to RPB and RAB Platoon
- Performed 1200 hours teaching expeditionary warfare tactics, navigation, engineering and weapons handling
- Tailored workouts and dietary recommendations to 60 service members to ensure deployment readiness with 100% success rate
Board Member
Peaceful Planet Foundation
Houston, TX
01.2020 - Current
- Provided 550 hours of health education or fitness classes to low income communities
- Collaborate with and financially support schools, organizations, churches, projects and other nonprofits that are addressing food insecurity, health disparities and accessibility issues in food deserts and low income communities in Houston.
Dog and Cat Foster Caregiver
Houston Pets Alive
Houston , TX
08.2020 - Current
- Foster dogs and cats that are at risk of euthanasia and provide them temporary home to build and develop physical exercise, mental stimulation and socialization needed for to be a candidate for adoption.
- Implemented positive reinforcement training techniques to help pets enforce healthy habits and behaviors
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science, Human Nutrition & Foods
University of Houston
Houston, TX 08.2018 - 08.2022
NASM: Certified Personal Trainer & Corrective Exercise SpecialistAmerican Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED -
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Gilbert, AZ 06.2018 - 06.2018
Skills
Rehabilitation techniques
Personal training and coaching
Health and wellness
Knowledge of human anatomy
Cultural Awareness
Research
Community-based resources
Chronic illness understanding
Lifestyle Medicine Education
Health Promotion
Health Coaching
Program Development
Data Analysis
Timeline
Health Educator
Bilingual Education Institute
11.2022 - Current
Clinical Assistant/Clinical Scribe
EMBEE LIFESTYLE DOCS
12.2020 - 01.2023
Dog and Cat Foster Caregiver
Houston Pets Alive
08.2020 - Current
Board Member
Peaceful Planet Foundation
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science, Human Nutrition & Foods
University of Houston
08.2018 - 08.2022
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Self-employed
07.2018 - Current
NASM: Certified Personal Trainer & Corrective Exercise SpecialistAmerican Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED -
National Academy of Sports Medicine
06.2018 - 06.2018
Gunner's Mate Second Class
United States Navy
03.2013 - 05.2018