Landon Figg
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Knowledgeable professional specializing in delivery of health education initiatives and programs. Proficient at creating comprehensive lessons, providing detailed instruction and creating engaging activities. Brings knowledge of health and wellness topics and capacity to disseminate health information.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Jenn Edden Coaching
02.2021 - Current
- Enhanced client wellness by developing personalized nutrition plans and providing tailored coaching sessions.
- Reduced clients'' stress levels through mindfulness techniques and self-care strategies implementation.
- Increased client satisfaction by delivering customized health workshops and presentations on various topics.
- Improved clients' overall well-being with holistic approaches to nutrition, exercise, and mental health.
- Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication for optimal results.
- Expanded knowledge of current nutrition trends and research through continuous professional development activities.
- Conducted in-depth client assessments to identify unique needs, preferences, and goals before devising individualized action plans accordingly.
- Utilized effective coaching methodologies that fostered positive behavioral changes within clients leading to improved life quality over time.
Experiential Education Facilitator
Challenge Discovery
01.2019 - 07.2023
- Lead custom team building and leadership development programs for middle schools, high schools, colleges, universities, and community groups.
- Through the integration of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), participants leave the programs with skills to understand and manage emotions, build deeper relationships, and make responsible and ethical decisions
- Help foster and develop personal self-esteem and self-confidence in participants.
- Understand and practice the skills necessary to create a mutually supportive environment.
SheJumps Ambassador
SheJumps
01.2018 - Current
- Local representative of SheJumps with a commitment to the mission of increasing the participation of women and girls in outdoor activities
- Support the implementation and execution of Outdoor Education, Community Initiative, Get the Girls Out, and Wild Skills SheJumps events; also serves as a support to the Regional Coordinator and towards all regional goals
- Position requires a professional, outgoing, and passionate person with strong project management, leadership, event planning, and teamwork skills as well as risk management
- Responsible for being familiar with the mission and vision of SheJumps, and the Ambassadors can effectively, professionally, and efficiently communicate this mission in public and in all interactions regarding SheJumps
- Responsible for planning events throughout each fiscal year, including working with venues, event partners, volunteers, and participants and ensuring each event meets the minimum fundraising requirements.
Owner /Operator
Landscapes by Landon
01.2014 - Current
- Use creativity and the beauty of nature to create a harmonious, aesthetically pleasing and functional outdoor areas
- Plan the finished product, tying in new features with current ones, by sketching it to scale
- These drawings will be very detailed, down to the window and door placement on the buildings
- Perform site analyses that include the assessment of current plants, soil conditions, lighting, the view, and architecture style of the house
- Able to communicate well both with clients and other types of workers (contractors, supervisors) on the landscaping team
- Research topics such as plants and their ability to survive in an area, community guidelines and municipal codes
- Make public presentations when necessary to discuss the project, complete with charts, sketches, and designs
- Review plans, proposed changes, and any other necessary documents
- Oversee progression of the project to ensure proper installation.
Marketing Executive, Director
Melaleuca, The Wellness Company
05.2010 - 01.2022
- Enhance lives by helping people reach their goals: personal, financial, health, environmental
- Provide introduction and education to the company via webinars or in-person and assist with customer accounts
- Responsible for ensuring complete customer satisfaction via support calls and relevant information updates
- Documented 96% retention rate
- Participate in on-going company training.
Region Director Ski Patrol/Alpine Race Coach
Wintergreen Resort
01.2005 - Current
- Responsible for the rescue and emergency care of customers, employees, and visitors to Wintergreen Resort
- Promotes safe recreation practices in the mountain environment
- Work with area staff to control hazards, maintain trails, and to provide any necessary service to Wintergreen's guests to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience
- Member of National Ski Patrol as a Certified level ski patroller (highest level)
- Virginia Region Director of Ski Patrol responsible for overseeing each resort’s events and ensuring proper personnel availability and completion of year-end reports.
- USSA Certified Level 100 Alpine Race Coach responsible for developing U10-U16 alpine athletes into premier racers through consistent, timely, efficient and applicable drills, exercises, nutrition information and mental health initiatives
Adjunct Faculty
Carteret Community College
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Taught continuing education courses for adults in medical field presenting current information and standards
- Administrative assistant for program coordinator: duties include scheduling courses and instructors, preparing educational plans and materials and evaluating courses
- Applied and received status as American Heart Association Training Center for the area.
Scribe
Carteret General Hospital
06.2010 - 05.2012
- Accompanied the physician into the patient examination area to transcribe the history and physical examination as given by the patient and physician
- Transcribed patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology test and medications
- Documented any procedures performed by the physician, physician extenders or nurses on the medical chart
- Continuously checks on the progress of data in timely matter so the physician can make treatment decisions quickly and efficiently regarding the patient.
Truck Company Captain and Paramedic
Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina
07.2005 - 05.2010
- Responded to all 911emergency calls in jurisdiction as well as water rescue incidents
- Provided mutual aid response to Atlantic Beach, Salter Path and Emerald Isle
- Provided training to paid and volunteer staff of department through weekly drills
- Ensured the safety of Pine Knoll Shores guests and residents through continual monitoring of the area for hazards
- Assisted Fire Inspector with organizing all related material of past and present inspections via creation of a database.
Landscape Sales and Design Manager
Crystal Coast Landscapes, Inc.
03.2006 - 05.2008
- Worked closely with the owner to develop CCL into a premier landscaping company for the area; business development included creating budgets, policies and procedures, human resource materials and marketing strategies while maintaining current client relationships
- Responsible for meeting with clients to ensure satisfactory design for all projects to include softscapes, hardscapes, irrigation, low-voltage lighting and water features
- Responsible for estimating all projects, presenting proposals, up-selling clients, coordinating work with crews and procuring plant material
- Developed and implemented a user-friendly plant data base for use in selling landscape design.
Pocahontas Ski Medic/Shavers Fork Fire Rescue
Snowshoe Mountain
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Managed daily operations of two non-profit organizations
- Applied and received three FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grants totaling nearly $500,000
- Project Manager for 13,000 square foot fire station, with focus on the Environmental Management System
- Attained certification as Deputy Assistant State Fire Marshal
- Supervised and managed both paid and volunteer EMTs, paramedics and firefighters
- Taught continuing education classes to EMTs, paramedics and physicians
- Responded to all emergency calls in our area as Paramedic/firefighter
- Developed training curriculum for 43 EMS & Firefighting personnel and tracked recertification hours
- Served on the Pocahontas County Emergency Medical Services board.
Education
West Virginia Certified Paramedic -
Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WV05.2001
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Sciences -
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05.1997
Skills
- Breathing Exercises
- Recipe Development
- Sports nutrition
- Client goal setting
- Meal Planning
- Digestive Health
- Food Sensitivity Identification
- Accountability Coaching
- Sleep Optimization
- Chronic Disease Prevention
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
Accomplishments
The first remunerated female Fire Officer in the State of West Virginia
Additionaltrainingskills
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa and Gamma Beta Phi Society
- Certified Personal Trainer (NASM)
- Instructor and provider of Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support, and Advanced Medical Life Support; provider of Pediatric Advanced Life Support; EMT-I, FFI/II, Fire Officer I, Hazmat Operations, Ocean Rescue Lifeguard, proficient with OSHA and NFPA standards
- Deputy Assistant WV State Fire Marshal
- Certified level ski patroller through National Ski Patrol
- Professional Ski Instructor of America Level II with focus on children’s learning
- US Ski and Snowboard Association Certified Youth Race Coach
References
- Mason Gatch, Challenge Discovery, 804-876-9733, Mason.gatch@challengediscovery.com
- Michael Barber, Wintergreen Ski Patrol Director, 434-325-8060, mbarber@wintergreenresort.com
Affiliations
- National Ski Patrol
- Professional Ski Instructors of America
- US Ski & Snowboard Association (Olympics)
Certification
- Certified Level 2 PSIA Instructor
- Certified Children's Specialist PSIA
- Certified Level National Ski Patrol
- Certified Level 100 USSA Alpine Race Coach
Timeline
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Jenn Edden Coaching
02.2021 - Current
Experiential Education Facilitator
Challenge Discovery
01.2019 - 07.2023
SheJumps Ambassador
SheJumps
01.2018 - Current
Owner /Operator
Landscapes by Landon
01.2014 - Current
Scribe
Carteret General Hospital
06.2010 - 05.2012
Marketing Executive, Director
Melaleuca, The Wellness Company
05.2010 - 01.2022
Adjunct Faculty
Carteret Community College
01.2009 - 01.2014
Landscape Sales and Design Manager
Crystal Coast Landscapes, Inc.
03.2006 - 05.2008
Truck Company Captain and Paramedic
Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina
07.2005 - 05.2010
Region Director Ski Patrol/Alpine Race Coach
Wintergreen Resort
01.2005 - Current
Pocahontas Ski Medic/Shavers Fork Fire Rescue
Snowshoe Mountain
01.1998 - 01.2005
West Virginia Certified Paramedic -
Bluefield State College
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Sciences -
University of Virginia