Jennifer DeFeo
Plano,TX
Summary
Excels in verbal and written communication with a strong background in cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals as well as working with a team. A dedicated professional who has demonstrated strengths in customer service, time management, and organization. I can troubleshoot problems and build successful solutions.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Coach
Optavia
Plano, TX
02.2019 - 12.2023
- Developed individualized nutrition plans based on client's health goals and preferences.
- Assessed clients' current diet and lifestyle habits to identify areas for improvement.
- Provided education around the importance of healthy eating, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and other lifestyle factors.
- Conducted weekly one-on-one sessions with clients to review progress against established goals.
Health Coach
Envolve
Dallas, Texas
12.1997 - 12.2020
- In a fast-paced call center, I performed outgoing and incoming calls as a respiratory therapist teaching clients about asthma and COPD to reduce Emergency Department visits, days missed of work, and for children, days missed of school.
Respiratory Therapist
Zale Lipshy University Hospital
Dallas, Texas
01.1992 - 04.1997
- Worked in ICU, ED, and patient floors caring for patients who had respiratory issues with duties that included running ventilators, working in a fast-paced critical care intensive care unit, and performing emergency care department duties which included treating trauma, cardiac, neuro, COPD, asthma patients, and more.
Interior Design Assistant
Julia Hurt Interiors
Dallas, Texas
09.1978 - 09.1989
- A long-term internship with my mentor fostered my expertise in the field of interior design as I assisted her in her business in clients' homes, locating furniture, fabric, and accessories in the Dallas World Trade Center and other locations in the Design Center.
Sales Associate
Calico Corners
Nashville, TN
06.1980 - 03.1986
- I assisted customers in finding the perfect fabric for their home projects including draperies, bedspreads, and upholstery.
- Assisted with opening a new location in Nashville, TN, and supported that location for 3 years. Then returned to the Dallas store for 3 years.
Education
Associate's degree - Respiratory Therapy
El Centro College
06.1992
Master of Science - Experimental Psychology
Southern Methodist University
08.1978
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern Methodist University
06.1976
Skills
- Hospital Experience
- Sales associate
- Adult education
- Interior Design
- Critical Care Experience
- Motivational Interviewing
- Health Education
- Educating healthcare clients
- Nutritional health
- Coaching
Timeline
Health Coach
Optavia
02.2019 - 12.2023
Health Coach
Envolve
12.1997 - 12.2020
Respiratory Therapist
Zale Lipshy University Hospital
01.1992 - 04.1997
Sales Associate
Calico Corners
06.1980 - 03.1986
Interior Design Assistant
Julia Hurt Interiors
09.1978 - 09.1989
Associate's degree - Respiratory Therapy
El Centro College
Master of Science - Experimental Psychology
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern Methodist University