Verlycia Dixon
Detroit
Summary
Professional with solid background in community health and wellness. Demonstrates strong ability to engage with diverse populations, provide education, and support health initiatives. Skilled in team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently achieves impactful outcomes. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in delivering patient-centered care.
Enthusiastic Fitness Instructor skilled in guiding clients through structured fitness programs and promoting accountability through small group classes. Passionate about health and wellness and driven to help clients cultivate sustainable habits for lifetime wellness.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Fitness Instructor
Edge Fitness Club
09.2023 - Current
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
- Remained current with fitness trends and techniques to provide latest and most impactful workouts for clients.
- Collaborated with other fitness professionals to develop and implement new programs.
- Used music to motivate and energize classes.
- Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
Community Health Worker
Henry Ford Hospital
10.2020 - Current
- Worked directly with patient treatment teams and participated in care coordination procedures.
- Managed enrollment, transportation, and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
- Increased awareness of available resources by organizing and participating in community health fairs and events.
- Collaborated with external organizations to coordinate health and social services.
- Improved community health by conducting assessments, identifying needs, and developing intervention plans.
Zumba Fitness Instructor
LA Fitness International
04.2012 - Current
- Educated gym members on proper form and technique during workouts, reducing the risk of injury while maximizing results.
- Created an inclusive environment for all participants by modifying exercises to accommodate varying skill levels and physical limitations.
- Remained current with fitness trends and techniques to provide latest and most impactful workouts for clients.
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
- Stayed current with CPR and first aid certification to provide emergency response in case of injury.
- Led aerobics, yoga, core strength and kickboxing classes.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
12.2021 - 05.2024
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 15 pounds.
- Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
- Promoted a positive work environment by actively participating in team-building activities and taking initiative in group projects.
- Maximized available storage space by utilizing vertical stacking techniques when arranging inventory items.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
Community Health Worker
Covenant Community Care
04.2018 - 10.2020
- Improved community health by conducting assessments, identifying needs, and developing intervention plans.
- Worked directly with patient treatment teams and participated in care coordination procedures.
- Developed and implemented training classes to educate team members and community residents.
- Engaged clients in health-related activities to enhance overall well-being.
- Contacted clients in person, by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
- Conducted surveys and collected data on community health needs to inform and tailor public health initiatives.
- Delivered culturally sensitive health education, addressing barriers to healthcare access and promoting inclusivity in health initiatives.
Medical Assistant
Covenant Community Care
05.2015 - 04.2017
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
Paraprofessional
Detroit Enterprise Academy
06.2009 - 05.2014
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Everest Institute
Detroit, MI05-2014
Skills
- Cardiovascular fitness
- Corrective exercise strategies
- High-intensity interval training
- Balance and stability training
- Injury prevention techniques
- Basic first aid
- Core strength development
- Flexibility and mobility training
- Group fitness instruction
- Resistance training principles
- Strength training expertise
- Aerobic exercise planning
- Exercise modification
- Strength training
- Injury prevention
- Client motivation
- Exercise programming
- Excellent communication
- Dependable and punctual
Certification
- Certified Yoga Instructor
- CGFI - Certified Group Fitness Instructor
- Certified Xtreme Hip Hop Instructor with Phillip Weeden
Timeline
Certified Fitness Instructor
Edge Fitness Club
09.2023 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
12.2021 - 05.2024
Community Health Worker
Henry Ford Hospital
10.2020 - Current
Community Health Worker
Covenant Community Care
04.2018 - 10.2020
Medical Assistant
Covenant Community Care
05.2015 - 04.2017
Zumba Fitness Instructor
LA Fitness International
04.2012 - Current
Paraprofessional
Detroit Enterprise Academy
06.2009 - 05.2014
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Everest Institute
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