Sara Applebee
Oconto Falls,WI
Summary
Collaborative and hardworking health education professional focused on improving community health through education, environmental improvements and policy change. Skilled relationship builder with good judgment, and excellent communication and organizational skills. Reliable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Educator
Oconto County Health And Human Services
Oconto, Wisconsin
03.2001 - Current
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Partnered with agencies and organizations driving improvements in community health.
- Prepared presentations on health and safety concerns for public.
- Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
- Helped programs improve outreach efforts and results with fresh designs for educational materials and visual aids.
- Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.
- Identified process improvements in day-to-day functioning of department.
- Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy.
- Assisted local and state governments and community agencies with developing health education programs.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Fitness Center Supervisor
Stockbridge Munsee Native American Tribe
Bowler, Wisconsin
01.2000 - 03.2001
- Responded promptly to customer issues and resolved problems through effective communication and decision making skills.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of all fitness equipment and explained to customers how to properly use each machine.
- Trained newly hired employees, offering insight into job duties and providing positive feedback on work.
- Fostered positive working environment for all employees by encouraging staff members to voice opinions and concerns without fear of reprisal.
- Managed fitness centers, recreation facilities and aquatic programs with emphasis on safety.
- Supported enrollees in fitness program services by encouraging participation in Zumba, yoga and other beneficial workout classes.
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules and motivated strong performance in key areas.
- Established vendor relationships to access timely services in support of events.
Personal Trainer
Centre Club
Libertyville, IL
08.1999 - 01.2000
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
- Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion/Wellness
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI08.1999
Skills
- Community Outreach
- Community Partnerships
- Prevention Programs
- Strong Communication Skills
- Prevention strategies
- Presentation skills
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Community Health Educator
Oconto County Health And Human Services
03.2001 - Current
Fitness Center Supervisor
Stockbridge Munsee Native American Tribe
01.2000 - 03.2001
Personal Trainer
Centre Club
08.1999 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion/Wellness
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point