JODY JACKSON
Health Coach
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Powerhouse health and fitness professional specializing in delivery of health education and exercise programs. Proficient at creating educational content, well-versed in health promotion and education principles and inspiring individuals and groups. Experienced with creating individualized exercise programs for a wide range of goals. Health and fitness is my passion and I truly live what I preach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Health Educator
GSS Armed Forces Wellness Center
1 2022 - 04.2024
- Lead and assist Director in managing Army Wellness Center Team specifically through training and on boarding employees, monthly in-service training for personal development.
- Support and work directly with installations' Bariatric Program, Civilian Weight Management Program, and active in company team focused at internally advancing Armed Forces Wellness as a whole.
- Teach and coach group educational classes on nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and healthy sleep habits
- Coach soldiers, family members, and DOD civilians individually using behavior change theories to create goals and improve overall health
- Perform subVo2 testing for cardiovascular training, as well as muscular, and flexibility components to compile finding to develop individualized exercise programs
- Conduct metabolic and body composition tests to assess and educate soldiers to track improvements more thoroughly
Health Educator
SST (formerly ORISE), Armed Forces Wellness Center
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Teach and coach group educational classes on nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and healthy sleep habits
- Coach soldiers, family members, and DOD civilians individually using behavior change theories to create goals and improve overall health
- Perform subVo2 testing for cardiovascular training, as well as muscular, and flexibility components to compile finding to develop individualized exercise programs
- Conduct metabolic and body composition tests to assess and educate soldiers to track improvements more thoroughly
Small Business owner as Trainer and Employee Wellness Program Director
STRIVE TO THRIVE LLC
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Successfully created and managed Employee Wellness Program for local small business of 15 employees
- Created and distributed monthly wellness newsletter and wellness challenges
- Created informational and appealing content for business Facebook page on weekly and monthly basis
- Performed virtual and in person personal training using platform Trainerize and Zoom
- Created safe and effective fitness programs for individuals to reach their personal goals.
Health Coach
PROVANT
01.2017
- Educate and discuss clients’ health of BMI, cholesterol, blood glucose
- Coach clients on nutrition and physical activity improvements based upon lifestyle changes.
Fitness Coach
ORANGETHEORY FITNESS
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Coach and motivate 12-36 participants in cardio and strength training workouts.
Activities Coordinator
WALDORF ASTORIA
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Coordinate and implement recreational activities program for guests and members.
Adjunct Faculty / Teaching Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Taught and managed multiple semesters of undergraduate classes with an average class size of 20-40 students
- Courses: Stress Management (section 3160), Death and Dying (section 3190), Healthy Lifestyles (section 1010)
- Adapted lectures to needs and learning capacities of individuals; used multimedia such as PowerPoint and conducted discussions to educate and engage students.
Research Assistant / Lifestyle Coach
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Conducted health screenings including diabetes prescreening, over the phone and consented individuals, followed by screening for neuropathy damage
- Trained lifestyle coach for a CDC National Diabetes Prevention Program.
Education
Master of Science in Health Promotion and Education -
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2001 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science - undefined
Brigham Young University Idaho
Rexburg, IDSkills
Developing Educational Materials
undefinedCertification
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), NCHES, Since 04/2016
Professional Affiliations
Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
Hobbies
Family, Cooking, Traveling, Hiking, Camping, Running-Race Participant in 2 Marathons, 6 Half-Marathons, 8 Triathlons, and 3 Spartan races.
Timeline
Small Business owner as Trainer and Employee Wellness Program Director
STRIVE TO THRIVE LLC
01.2019 - 01.2022
Health Educator
SST (formerly ORISE), Armed Forces Wellness Center
01.2017 - 01.2022
Health Coach
PROVANT
01.2017
Fitness Coach
ORANGETHEORY FITNESS
01.2016 - 01.2017
Activities Coordinator
WALDORF ASTORIA
01.2016 - 01.2016
Adjunct Faculty / Teaching Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
01.2015 - 01.2016
Research Assistant / Lifestyle Coach
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
01.2014 - 01.2014
Master of Science in Health Promotion and Education -
University of Utah
05.2001 - 05.2016
Senior Health Educator
GSS Armed Forces Wellness Center
1 2022 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science - undefined
Brigham Young University Idaho
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), NCHES, Since 04/2016
Certified Exercise Physiologist, ACSM, Since 10/2017
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 06/2022
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