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Zachary Cavazos

Odessa,TX

Summary

Skilled and highly-enthusiastic Certified Recovery Specialist with 8+ years in the Health and Wellness industry, specializing in Lifestyle and Behavior Modification. Dependable expert with proven ability to design health education campaigns and programs to raise awareness of various health conditions. Experienced in assessing need for health education and developing strategies to promote health and wellness. Skilled in teaching, mentoring and developing relationships with health care providers and various organizations to support health initiatives.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Recovery Specialist

Airrosti Rehab Centers L.L.C
2022.02 - Current
  • Support Airrosti Provider as a part of the patient treatment team by assisting with exercise rehabilitation design and implementation.
  • Instruct and guide patients about rehab based exercise and how to stay consistent with their programming.
  • Maintain detailed case notes, ensuring accurate documentation of patient progress and treatment adjustments.
  • Lead and organize workshops in the community about prevention and treatment of soft tissue injuries by providing education on proper body mechanics to reduce the likelihood of future injuries.
  • Organize marketing events such as Physician Luncheons, Health Fairs, and Lunch & Learns.
  • Present educational workshops on topics such as injury prevention and proper lifting techniques for local organizations.
  • Mentor new Certified Recovery Specialists entering the field, sharing valuable insights from personal experiences.
  • Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities and workshops to optimize skills such as marketing, leadership, and communication.
  • Evaluated progress regularly using objective measures and personalized patient goals by adjusting treatment plans as needed for optimal outcomes.
  • Reduced risk of further patient injury through research, design and implementation of customized rehabilitation programs.
  • Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients

Clinical Integration Coordinator

Mission Fitness/Healthplex Associates
2016.01 - 2022.02
  • Responsible for meeting and integrating patients from Physical Therapy, Cardiac Rehab or Physician care by assisting with membership enrollment.
  • Visit, call, and email patients to discuss progress in rehab and discharge planning.
  • Established rapport with outside medical professionals and facilities through proactive networking efforts; facilitated referrals and cross-institutional collaboration as necessary.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Responsible for developing scientific-researched based exercise programs for incoming members integrating from a clinical setting (Physical Therapy, Cardiac Rehab, etc.)
  • Responsible for research, implementation and leadership of new clinically based programs for at-risk population.

-Cancer Wellness, Movement is Medicine, Clinical Group Training Class, Biggest Loser

  • Responsible for overseeing support staff follows protocol and guidelines for testing and exercise prescription for incoming clinical members of the facility such as the Health-Risk Assessment and other consultation protocols (Cardiac Testing, Functional Movement Screen).
  • Responsible for meeting with various healthcare professionals in the area and providing information about Mission Fitness and the benefits of having patients participating in clinical programs and a long-term scientific-research based exercise program.
  • Presented health and fitness information through lectures, presentations, health fairs and farmers markets to physicians, nurses, hospital executives, Mission Fitness members and the local community.

a. Movement is Medicine, Clinical Group Training Class, Benefits of Exercise with Arthritis, Fall Prevention, National Day of Play, and MCH Strike Out for Stroke.

b. Discussed the importance of health and Wellness and its importance to decrease the risk of health risks on various media outlets such as CBS 7 news, ABC Big 2, FOX 24 and radio station B93.

  • Responsible for meeting regularly with Fitness Director/General Manager to discuss Clinical Integration directives/programs and departmental goals/performance.
  • Assisted in programming and implementation of the Health Risk Assessment currently used at Mission Fitness.

Exercise Specialist/Personal Trainer

Mission Fitness/Healthplex Associates
2016.01 - 2017.05
  • Performed and meet with patients to perform Health-Risk Assessments to determine level of risk associated incoming members/client involving exercise.
  • Performed baseline fitness tests on incoming members/clients to determine level of physical fitness and needs analysis for exercise programming towards aerobic endurance and muscular endurance/strength.
  • Provided exercise programming and leadership for various group exercise classes including: Body Pump, Core Training, Aqua-aerobics, HIIT and Biggest Loser.
  • Expanded personal training client base through targeted marketing efforts, such as offering free consultations or hosting informational workshops on various health and wellness topics.
  • Created comprehensive fitness programs tailored to needs and goals of each individual.
  • Implemented new and creative exercise routines to keep participants motivated.
  • Educated clients on proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits.
  • Improved client fitness levels by developing personalized workout plans and monitoring progress.

Student Worker, Weight Room/Intramurals

University Of Texas Permian Basin
2011.08 - 2015.12
  • Assisted in development of new campus initiatives, contributing ideas and researching potential best practices in order to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Developed strong rapport with gym members, encouraging consistency in workouts and adherence to fitness goals.
  • Increased member satisfaction by offering orientation sessions for new members on proper use of weight room equipment.
  • Trained new employees to apply best practices and comply with policies and procedures.
  • Managed front desk duties effectively, handling incoming calls and walk-in inquiries professionally while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Contributed to a positive campus atmosphere through exceptional customer service, assisting students and faculty with inquiries and concerns.
  • Served as a mentor to incoming students, offering guidance and support throughout their transition to college life.
  • Enhanced student engagement by assisting with organizing and executing campus events and activities.
  • Collaborated with various departments to create well-rounded programming that catered to diverse student interests.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Exercise Science

University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX
12.2015

Skills

  • Communication
  • Patient Engagement
  • Program Development
  • Personable
  • Knowledgeable
  • Event Planning
  • Marketing
  • Case Management
  • Community Outreach
  • Administration

Accomplishments

  • Received recognition and achievements for guiding/leading over 200 paid patients in one month.
  • Highlighted as Airrosti Certified Recovery Specialist of the month for the month of March 2024.



Certification

· American College of Sports Medicine

Certified Personal Trainer (December 2016-December 2019)

· American Heart Association

CPR/AED certification (February 2022)

· Solera Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach Certification (August 2018)

Timeline

Certified Recovery Specialist

Airrosti Rehab Centers L.L.C
2022.02 - Current

Clinical Integration Coordinator

Mission Fitness/Healthplex Associates
2016.01 - 2022.02

Exercise Specialist/Personal Trainer

Mission Fitness/Healthplex Associates
2016.01 - 2017.05

Student Worker, Weight Room/Intramurals

University Of Texas Permian Basin
2011.08 - 2015.12

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Exercise Science

University of Texas Permian Basin

· American College of Sports Medicine

Certified Personal Trainer (December 2016-December 2019)

· American Heart Association

CPR/AED certification (February 2022)

· Solera Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach Certification (August 2018)

Zachary Cavazos