Laura Arent

• Program Development & Implementation: Design and execute tobacco prevention and cessation programs tailored to specific community needs, focusing on behavior change, education, and policy.
• Tobacco Cessation Services: Provide evidence-based behavioral support, such as motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral techniques, to help individuals quit tobacco.
• Community Outreach & Education: Create and conduct educational presentations for schools, community groups, organizations, patients, employees on tobacco cessation prevention, mindfulness, stress management, importance of coping skills for parents, educators, community.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Gather and analyze data to assess program outcomes, improve quality assurance, and write reports on program effectiveness.

• Created and promoted health and wellness programs for over 4,000 employees such as complete blood profile program, cancer prevention, nutrition, stress management & mindfulness.
• Managed the fitness center for employees/spouses. Conducted monthly challenges. Taught fitness classes.
• Facilitated workshops on nutrition, fitness, and stress management to promote overall health awareness.
• Coordinated blood profile program. Reviewed bloodwork and coached those with high cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes.
• Coordinated annual health fairs with over 50 vendors, cancer screenings, speakers. Responsible for decor, prep and prizes.
• Conducted health assessments: identified individual needs and tracked progress effectively.
• Developed personalized wellness plans: to improve client health outcomes.

• Led team in implementing customized weight loss programs tailored to individual client needs.
• Traveled to regional centres to assist with improvement of centres, train new employees and increase sales.
• Developed operational strategies to enhance center efficiency and improve client satisfaction.
• Trained and mentored staff on nutrition education, Jenny Craig meal plans, best practices for customer service, sales and program delivery.
• Monitored performance metrics to ensure alignment with corporate goals and standards.

Top Centre Director for 3 years - 8/10 months met monthly quotas, increased revenue 75% in 3 of the lowest revenue centres.

• Developed personalized weight management plans for diverse clientele.
• Implemented innovative fitness programs to enhance client engagement and retention.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
• Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.

• Developed and implemented wellness programs to enhance employee health and productivity for over 4000 employees.
• Managed fitness center, created monthly challenges for members and taught fitness classes.
• Provided individualized fitness assessments , program designs and nutrition counseling services.
• Reviewed bloodwork and biomarkers , counseled employees on high cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes. Created individual plans.
• Led workshops and seminars on health topics to promote awareness and engagement.
• Assisted clients in achieving weight loss goals by combining effective exercise plans with personalized nutrition recommendations.
• Educated clients on proper exercise techniques and injury prevention strategies.
• Led group fitness classes and support groups.