NBC-HWC, MPH, CHES, and CDCES with drive and passion for supporting people to live their
healthiest life. Strong skills and experience in public speaking, written communication, program
development and evaluation, behavior change techniques, and supervision. Experience in a
variety of environments with diverse populations. I am adaptable, resourceful, and a fast learner.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Vida Health Coach
Vida Health
01.2019 - Current
Engage with clients to develop a plan of action to support them in meeting health goals using motivational interviewing and other behavior change techniques
Facilitate social groups to further engage members and encourage support from each other
Provide evidence based guidance, education, and resources to members
Utilize online software to provide secure virtual consultations, messaging, and content to clients
Work on internal projects to evaluate current practices for providing care and improve upon them where needed
Develop tools to provide support and training to coaches
Assisted clients in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits.
Interpreted health data and recorded clients' health status.
Maintained records of clients' health progress and compared to health goals.
Adjunct Instructor
The University Of Southern Mississippi, College Of Health
01.2015 - Current
Online)
Develop curriculum, educate students, and asses knowledge and skills learned
Utilize online learning platforms
Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics, and changes to improve student learning.
Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
Used technological equipment to enhance process of students' learning.
Community Impact Director
Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA
01.2017 - 01.2020
Manage and facilitate evidence based chronic disease management and prevention programs including diabetes prevention, blood pressure self-monitoring, youth obesity, and Parkinson’s fitness programs
Assess health and social needs of the community via focus groups, key informant interviews, and surveys
Develop and implement a fun, engaging mobile Y program to provide fitness and education programs to youth in underserved areas
Train and supervise staff implementing programs
Partner with community organizations to improve population health
Develop and implement membership engagement processes to retain memberships
Secure and manage funding to maintain and implement programs
Create and manage a department budget
Develop relationships with community businesses, local organizations, and schools to collaborate and implement programs.
Implemented strategies to increase public awareness of social and community service programs.
Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
Created and managed budgets, efficiently allocating resources for social and community service projects.
Utilized grant writing skills to secure additional program funding.
Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
Coordinated with community stakeholders for successful implementation of social and community service initiatives.
Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
Community Benefit Manager
Singing River Health System
01.2016 - 01.2017
Singing River Health System
Assess health needs of the community
Develop and implement health programs to meet needs in community
Track community benefit activities of the health system
Health Promotion and Wellness Director
The University of Southern Mississippi
01.2007 - 01.2016
Student Health Services
Assess the health needs and attitudes of students, faculty, and staff
Address health needs through policy and environmental change, interactive
educational programs, and health initiatives
Train, supervise and advise employees in the Office of Health Promotion
Serve as health representative to community on behalf of the University
Write biennial alcohol review for university, a mandated biennial report of alcohol
programs, policies, and outreach goals
Oversee Collegiate Recovery Community for students in addiction recovery
Instruct mandatory alcohol class for students (online)
Manage budget for the Office of Health Promotion
Write and manage grants for health initiative funding
Implemented Health is Golden Initiative - an environmental change program
focused on healthy living through creating healthier food options on campus,
increased opportunities for physical activity, health education for faculty, staff and
students and social norming campaigns
Education
Master of Public Health - Health Education
The University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Certification
Certified Diabetes Educator National Board Certified Health Coach
Timeline
Vida Health Coach
Vida Health
01.2019 - Current
Community Impact Director
Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA
01.2017 - 01.2020
Community Benefit Manager
Singing River Health System
01.2016 - 01.2017
Adjunct Instructor
The University Of Southern Mississippi, College Of Health