Experience

UCLA Recreation

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Diabetes Prevention Program Instructor

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  Westwood, California, United States • Teach participants in multiple classes how to prevent type 2 diabetes and lose 5-7% of their starting body weight within the first 16 weeks of this year-long program with two different CDC approved curricula. • Most participants get rid of prediabetes before the program is over and many participants report additional health benefits including cholesterol and blood pressure reduction, reduced anxiety, more energy, and better sleep.



Angel Longevity Medical Center

• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Holistic Health and Integrative Nutrition Practitioner

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  Studio City, CA I meet with patients one-on-one and create meal plans, recipe guides, and custom nutrition programs that are designed to address their health concerns through nutrition that's right for them.



Christina Tanios Wellness Coaching

• Board Certified Holistic Health Coach

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  Los Angeles • Coach clients around their health goals (losing weight, lowering cholesterol/blood pressure/blood sugar levels, etc.) by teaching them how to eat healthy, whole foods and lead a balanced lifestyle. • Manage, edit, and produce all content on website and social media presence, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. • Create/lead informative and engaging workshops on a variety of topics, including the benefits of a whole foods/plant-based diet, how to prevent breast cancer,… Show more • Coach clients around their health goals (losing weight, lowering cholesterol/blood pressure/blood sugar levels, etc.) by teaching them how to eat healthy, whole foods and lead a balanced lifestyle. • Manage, edit, and produce all content on website and social media presence, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. • Create/lead informative and engaging workshops on a variety of topics, including the benefits of a whole foods/plant-based diet, how to prevent breast cancer, ways to keep your heart healthy, and other such imperative information on how to stay healthy. Show less



YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles

• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• In-House Board Certified Holistic Health Coach

  • Jan 2014 - Mar 2020

  Culver City, CA • Launched and facilitated multiple classes of the Diabetes Prevention Program, which helps participants lose weight, stay active, and prevent type 2 diabetes. • High participant weight loss numbers (~7-12% of starting body weight within first 16 weeks of program) and rate of participants getting rid of prediabetes resulted in promotion and facilitation of this evidence based year-long program at multiple YMCA locations. • Created an 8-Week Nutrition and Exercise Weight Loss Program that… Show more • Launched and facilitated multiple classes of the Diabetes Prevention Program, which helps participants lose weight, stay active, and prevent type 2 diabetes. • High participant weight loss numbers (~7-12% of starting body weight within first 16 weeks of program) and rate of participants getting rid of prediabetes resulted in promotion and facilitation of this evidence based year-long program at multiple YMCA locations. • Created an 8-Week Nutrition and Exercise Weight Loss Program that I co-led with one of our personal trainers at the Culver-Palms Family YMCA. • Utilized social media to increase participant enrollment in health programs by 214%. • Engineered new monthly health newsletter with effective tips, delicious recipes, and information on how to enjoy a healthy diet and lifestyle, as a result of positive feedback from members who want to learn more from a Holistic Health Coach. • Produced and presented interactive workshops on topics such as the benefits of a plant-based diet, how to pack healthy snacks for active kids, how to lose weight in a healthy/safe way, and other health topics. Show less



Eat with Intention TV

• Social Media Coordinator

  • May 2016 - May 2017

  Santa Monica, CA • Write, schedule, and create posts for social media channels including Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, and eatwithintentiontv.com. • Utilize Hootsuite to manage/schedule daily posts across social media channels. • Optimize member engagement and sales using Google Analytics. • Increase number of sponsored posts on Instagram through outreach to companies that align with Eat with Intention’s philosophy of helping people eat healthy, fresh foods that nourish them. • Create content… Show more • Write, schedule, and create posts for social media channels including Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, and eatwithintentiontv.com. • Utilize Hootsuite to manage/schedule daily posts across social media channels. • Optimize member engagement and sales using Google Analytics. • Increase number of sponsored posts on Instagram through outreach to companies that align with Eat with Intention’s philosophy of helping people eat healthy, fresh foods that nourish them. • Create content calendar for CEO on Google Calendars. Show less



Internet Brands

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• In-House Editor

  • Feb 2010 - Jan 2013

  • Curated lifestyle experiences for Zappos, Levi’s Jeans, Diesel, Nordstrom, and Walgreens by designing stories that drove sales to sponsored products. • Hand-picked select products for sponsored posts that increased revenue and resulted in enhanced corporate partnerships with these companies. • Responsible for defining and enforcing voice and tone, producing shareable content that enticed readers through social media, and driving revenue growth through content engagement. •… Show more • Curated lifestyle experiences for Zappos, Levi’s Jeans, Diesel, Nordstrom, and Walgreens by designing stories that drove sales to sponsored products. • Hand-picked select products for sponsored posts that increased revenue and resulted in enhanced corporate partnerships with these companies. • Responsible for defining and enforcing voice and tone, producing shareable content that enticed readers through social media, and driving revenue growth through content engagement. • Promoted to role of sole editor and contributing writer for the Ultimate Coupons blog. Show less



Memoirs, Ink.

• Writing and Editing

• Senior Editor

  • Jan 2009 - Oct 2012

  • Overhauled existing social media strategies, which led to twice the number of writing contest entries. • Invested time in providing detailed feedback for high potential writers to develop the human capital interested in publishing with Memoirs, Ink. • Edited books for clients who went on to self-publish their memoirs.



Los Angeles Cardiovascular Medical Group, UCLA

• Administrative Assistant

  • Aug 2008 - Jul 2009

  UCLA Medical Plaza, Westwood • Composed legal letters for patients, insurance companies, and attorneys on behalf of supervising physician. • Authorized prescription refills by phone and fax. • Developed and implemented electronic form templates and new software usages to increase employee efficiency and avoid paper/toner waste.



University of California, Santa Barbara: Student Health Center

• Healthy Eating and Living Intern

  • Jan 2005 - Jun 2008

  • Organized and led activities, programs, and media campaigns to spread awareness about leading a healthy lifestyle. • Educated students about nutrition, sexual health (including safer sex practices), and substance abuse. • Discredited nutrition myths through body imaging programming. • Organized UCSB’s National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.