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Leah Schoeffel

Leah Schoeffel

Mukwonago

Summary

CHES-certified wellness professional with over 10 years of experience supporting corporate wellness initiatives, employee health coaching, and strategic content development. Proven track record in improving participant engagement, ensuring program quality, and consulting with organizations on wellness communications and training. Passionate about creating accessible, impactful wellness experiences.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Manager

The Wellness Edit, LLC
01.2021 - Current
  • The objective of The Wellness Edit LLC is to provide freelance services including but not limited to: proofing and editing materials (wellness programs, trainings, keynotes, presentations, etc.), creating new content, assisting with social media engagement, and general consultation.

Associate Financial Representative

Northwestern Mutual
10.2021 - 06.2025
  • Communicated with clients regarding underwriting requests
  • Managed tasks in CRM for 100+ clients
  • Contributed to business development efforts by initiating conversations about financial planning services.
  • Increased client retention through building strong relationships and consistent communication.

Independent Contractor

AWWS Training & Consulting LLC (Formerly Hope Heroes Unite LLC)
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Proofed and edited materials for Mental Health Safety trainings and keynotes
  • Provided support with content creation for Mental Health Safety trainings and keynotes
  • Assisted with social media engagement/event promotion
  • Offered creative problem-solving techniques when faced with unexpected obstacles during the course of a project.

Wellness Services Support Specialist/Coach Coordinator

Healics Inc.
09.2014 - 03.2020
  • Assured quality and accuracy of health coach documentation and content through the Healics-specific online platform
  • Analyzed coaching status reports and Wellness Services department data
  • Collaborated with coaching supervisor and account executives on projects/initiatives
  • Developed wellness coaching content for clients and participants including utilization of WordPress

Health Coach

Healics Inc.
06.2013 - 09.2014
  • Guided 100+ participants in setting realistic goals, implementing effective action plans, and monitoring progress for long-term success (via phone and in-person)
  • Reviewed health risk assessment results and developed individually tailored health plans with participants utilizing motivational interviewing techniques
  • Maintained thorough documentation of client interactions to ensure continuity of care and track progress effectively.

Provider Network Specialist

Logistics Health Incorporated
08.2012 - 05.2013
  • Maintained the working relationship between LHI and its network providers
  • Focused on the USMPECOM contract for prospective military recruits
  • Corresponded with providers directly via email and phone

Director of First Impressions/Associate Financial Representative

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network: The James P. Grogan Group
09.2011 - 05.2012
  • Provided sales support to the new financial representatives in the group
  • Assisted in preparing financial representatives for client meetings
  • Performed administrative duties including, but not limited to creating client files, computer input, customer support, opening all mail, and ordering supplies

Wellness Intern and Independent Contractor

Interra Health, Inc.
08.2010 - 05.2011
  • Represented Interra Health throughout the state of Wisconsin by conducting biometric health screens
  • Developed health education and health promotion materials
  • Performed administrative duties including computer entry, filing, and scanning

Education

Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
12.2010

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Wellness program design & support
  • Motivational interviewing & health coaching
  • Biometric screenings & HRA review
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Data review & quality assurance
  • CRM & platform management
  • Microsoft Office, Canva, WordPress
  • Attention to Detail & Organization

Certification

CHES Certification, NCHEC (October 2020)

Awards

Scholarship recipient, Wisconsin Energy Corporation Daughters and Sons Scholarship (April 2008-April 2010), Dean’s List, UW-L, La Crosse, WI (Spring 2007/Fall 2007; Spring 2008/Fall 2008; Spring 2009/Fall 2009; Spring 2010/Fall 2010)

Timeline

Associate Financial Representative

Northwestern Mutual
10.2021 - 06.2025

Owner/Manager

The Wellness Edit, LLC
01.2021 - Current

Independent Contractor

AWWS Training & Consulting LLC (Formerly Hope Heroes Unite LLC)
11.2020 - 01.2021

Wellness Services Support Specialist/Coach Coordinator

Healics Inc.
09.2014 - 03.2020

Health Coach

Healics Inc.
06.2013 - 09.2014

Provider Network Specialist

Logistics Health Incorporated
08.2012 - 05.2013

Director of First Impressions/Associate Financial Representative

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network: The James P. Grogan Group
09.2011 - 05.2012

Wellness Intern and Independent Contractor

Interra Health, Inc.
08.2010 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse