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Sara Davis

Carrollton,TX

Summary

Seasoned leader, plans and directs different types of faith-based and health centered services. Well-versed in providing counseling, organizing activities and overseeing operations. Thirty years of progressive experience in pastoral care, health, and education.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Motivational Speaker

Winners Inc
01.2000 - Current
    • Diverse audiences: corporations, NCAA Division I colleges, high schools, women's groups and maximum security prisons.
    • Represented by a reputable speaker's bureau.
    • Inspired positive change in attendees by sharing actionable advice, tools, and strategies for personal growth.
    • Consistently delivering engaging, thought-provoking, and memorable presentations.
    • Conducted interactive workshops focused on goal-setting, time management, communication skills, and leadership development.
    • Collaborate with event organizers to develop customized speeches, ensuring seamless integration with event themes and objectives.
    • Received numerous testimonials from satisfied clients praising the impact of motivational speeches on their teams'' performance and morale.

Wellness Transformation Coach

Self-employed
06.2013 - Current
  • Certified h Wellness Coach (CWC) by The Institute of Integrative Nutrition.
  • Over 30 years in the health and fitness industry.
  • Creator of a proprietary whole person purification system.
  • Facilitates group coaching sessions and provides individual coaching support.
  • Assist clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
  • Utilize various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
  • Assists clients with developing strategies to manage stress, anxiety chronic conditions, to increase productivity.
  • Analyzes client feedback to create customized programs.
  • Provides guidance to clients in overcoming health challenges and identifying opportunities.
  • Leads workshops on nutrition education, emphasizing proper fueling habits essential for peak athletic performance.
  • Develops and maintains a network of professional resources to refer clients to.

Director of Lifestyle Services

Model Wellness
09.2020 - 02.2022
  • Assisted in developing the clinic's operational strategy.
  • Created the clinic's holistic detoxification protocol for clients.
  • Utilized entire skill set outlined as Wellness Transformation Coach.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Recruited, hired, and onboarded initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Created policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with medical regulatory requirements.
  • Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
  • Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.

Community Partner Advocate

Safe Conversations
11.2014 - 03.2017
  • Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective, and lasting business relationships.
  • Fostered an atmosphere of continuous learning within partnering organizations by leading seminars or workshops on Safe Conversations propriety system.
  • Achieved successful client outcomes by identifying and addressing their unique needs.
  • Developed videos and enhanced teen and children's products to improve youth workshop facilitation.
  • Collaborated, organized and trained, seventy-five volunteer facilitators for the Safe Conversations annual city-wide workshop.
  • Prepared and presented weekly reports on status of projects and initiatives with community partners.
  • Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximize team efficiency and community impact.

Women's Head Track& Field Coach

Texas A&M University-Commerce
09.2008 - 05.2013
  • Sprint coach for female and male athletes.
  • Developed five NCAA qualifiers and two All-Americans.
  • Boosted athlete skills through tailored coaching, focusing on individual strengths and weaknesses.
  • Developed athletes' physical fitness levels, incorporating strength, flexibility, endurance training and proper nutrition. .
  • Collaborated with fellow coaches to design comprehensive programs for athlete improvement across various event disciplines.
  • Monitored student athletes' compliance with satisfactory academic performance standards.
  • Mentored student-athletes in balancing academic responsibilities with athletic commitments, ensuring their success both on and off the field.
  • Worked directly with Director of Athletic Programs to create budgets for equipment upgrades and travel.
  • Conducted recruiting events to recruit student-athletes.
  • Scheduled and organized team events and dinners to cultivate relationships and build rapport.
  • Scheduled practices, tournaments and bus/plane transportation for weekly competitions.

Pastor of Community Outreach and Evangelism

Covenant Church
08.1999 - 08.2004
  • Supported community development through organizing and leading outreach programs.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations, prisons, schools, and other local ministries,
  • Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
  • Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
  • Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
  • Empowered church volunteers through training sessions and ongoing support, enhancing their ability to serve the congregation effectively.
  • Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
  • Designed innovative worship experiences that integrated contemporary elements alongside traditional practices.
  • Implemented comprehensive youth education programs that catered to diverse learning interests while fostering spiritual growth within the community.
  • Delivered sermons to the church congregation.
  • Led youth programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Mentored youth group members, offering guidance and support in their personal and spiritual lives.

7th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher

Covenant Church
08.1997 - 05.1999

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  • Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
  • Enhanced students'' writing abilities through targeted feedback and individualized instruction.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, enriching the overall educational experience for students.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills by designing project-based learning assignments linked to real-world issues.
  • Implemented formative assessments throughout each unit to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
  • Increased reading comprehension skills by implementing guided reading activities and literature circles.
  • Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Facilitated parent-teacher conferences, fostering strong relationships between school and home to support student success.
  • Assisted in credentialing and opening the school.
  • Assisted in choosing schoolwide, faith-based curriculum.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
09.1989

Skills

  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Communication Strategies
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Program Development
  • Life Balance Programming
  • Spiritual Formation
  • Chronic Disease Prevention

Affiliations

  • National Football League Alumni Association Board Member
  • Ignite International Inc. Board Member

Certification

  • Wellness Coach, Institute of Integrative Nutrition 2013
  • Track & Field Coach, United States of America Track & Field (USATF) 2008

Timeline

Director of Lifestyle Services

Model Wellness
09.2020 - 02.2022

Community Partner Advocate

Safe Conversations
11.2014 - 03.2017

Wellness Transformation Coach

Self-employed
06.2013 - Current

Women's Head Track& Field Coach

Texas A&M University-Commerce
09.2008 - 05.2013

Motivational Speaker

Winners Inc
01.2000 - Current

Pastor of Community Outreach and Evangelism

Covenant Church
08.1999 - 08.2004

7th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher

Covenant Church
08.1997 - 05.1999

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Los Angeles
  • Wellness Coach, Institute of Integrative Nutrition 2013
  • Track & Field Coach, United States of America Track & Field (USATF) 2008
Sara Davis