Director of Human Resources and Corporate Wellness Manager

• May 2022 - Present

Founder and President

• Feb 2022 - Present

I work with small and medium sized businesses in the following areas: - Covid Reintegration strategies with a well-being centered program - Full cycle Well-being programming for companies - HR Coaching for companies who wish to have Well-being managed internally after implementation - Designing small scale strategies that take little to no budget and do not detract from regular business responsibilities - Designing comprehensive communication programs to ensure wellness programming is promoted throughout company - Providing management and leadership training and coaching on culture change and integrating well-being into business - Providing employee trainings on subjects like return to work, reintegration, burn out relief, mental health first aid, physical activity, stress relief, sleep improvement, nutrition and more Empower Well-being is based on many years of work in HR, Training, Wellness, Nutrition, Coaching, and Leadership. The services rendered are personalized to each company and depend solely on employee and leadership feedback. I work with leaders and HR professionals to determine the most pressing needs, then using market research, data backed practices and innovation will personalize a program that suits a company's personality. My goal is for your program to feel authentic and provide the steps necessary for integration. Show less

US Wellness Manager

• Jan 2021 - Feb 2022

• Develop strategy, maintain budget, and manage US Wellness programming initiatives to align with top population health priorities of employees • Manage existing vendor relationships for key well-being offerings including negotiating contracts, maintaining relationships with account executives, and identify potential partners for further progression of wellness strategy • Track key data metrics to ensure strategy aligns with budget and population health needs of employees • Led US program to receive multiple worksite wellness awards including Welcoa (Silver Award), American Heart Association Workplace Health Achievement (Gold), and CEO Gold Standard Award • Develop internal communication strategy to promote wellness programs across multiple mediums • Partner with Global Wellness team to implement US programming in all Edwards locations • Collaborate with senior leadership and management on wellness offerings and how to implement programming to improve employee experience • Partner with departments across Edwards to promote Wellness and consult on impact and engagement • Provide oversight and guidance to trainers and wellness department staff with individual coaching, goal setting, and problem solving support Show less

Corporate Wellness Specialist & Program Manager

• Jan 2011 - Jan 2021

•Champion the conception, design, implementation, on-going coordination and evaluation of the organization’s strategic health and well-being vision •Coordinate wellness programming, administer policy, administration, and oversight of nutrition and training to improve member’s health, wellness, and fitness •Design and develop custom content for corporate client’s online portals including instructional videos, voice overs, and resource manuals to create a library of health and wellness resources •Conduct biometric screenings and onboarding interviews with program participants to determine health and wellness goals •Manage outreach wellness services for local corporate clients to design wellbeing interventions for their employees and build relationships to strengthen Leisure Sports Hospitality presence in the community •Conduct financial analysis and forecasting to ensure program revenue is in line with company goals and within budget Show less

National Fitness Manager & Franchise Owner

• Dec 2010 - Feb 2018

National Fitness Coordinator: •Conducted online training and onboarding with new owners, assessed owner needs, and adjusted support to meet their business goals and gaps of knowledge •Presented as a national conference organizer and keynote speaker to over 200 conference attendees on subjects such as Small Business Administration, Anatomy and Cueing, Marketing and Outreach, Sales Conversion Strategies, Nutrition Solutions, and Supporting the Post Natal Population •Resident Subject Matter Expert on all things related to female fitness, consulted with owners on special cases, and educated owners for proper class planning and execution •Created online instructor portal that included over 25 custom fitness and nutrition videos Franchise Owner: •Increased base membership by 400% from 2010 to 2016 with proven sales and referral tactics. Achieved top level of sales ($20,000 and above) in company within first two years of franchise ownership •Managed relationships with local city recreation offices, businesses, and the Chamber of Commerce to educate the community on our offerings and help connect my clients to other local businesses •Developed and executed a well-rounded wellness program for women including daily fitness classes, biometric screening, nutrition counseling, and access to local healthy living resources •Managed group of 4 instructors providing performance feedback and developmental opportunities •Regularly implemented new programs to improve client retention and satisfaction Show less

Learning & Development Manager-15-month rotation & Consultant

• Apr 2004 - Dec 2009

Learning & Development Manager-15-month rotation, UK Practice •Designed, delivered, and managed personal effectiveness courses on the UK curriculum. Organized all aspects of Ireland learning integration into the UK standards •Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to negotiate terms, agree on content, and follow up on delegate needs •Conducted high touch interventions with teams at the request of management to help professionals resolve conflict and inefficiency •Facilitated learning events at the request of the business. Provided guidance and leadership to the learning team Consultant: •Managed and executed on recruiting strategy for brand new consulting practice in Southwestern US •Worked with area leadership to develop recruiting budget, manage diversity recruiting relationships on campus, and maintained competitive intelligence to enhance our recruiting practices. •Developed candidate profiles, identified training needs, trained professionals to help at recruiting events, managed large event budget, and consulted with key Partners on execution •Partnered with key faculty at top universities on curriculum and identified opportunities to attract top recruits •Served as counselor to junior recruiters and managed small team of professionals and recruiting coordinators •Consulted with HR team on promotional training for client serving professionals Show less

University Relations Recruiter

• Mar 2003 - Mar 2004

Establish and enhance relationships with various colleges and universities for a national university recruitment program that includes undergraduate, Masters, and internships. Partner with clients to develop program-specific college recruiting teams to meet current hiring plans. Collaborate with student organizations and associations to build strong employment brand on-campus, while building a pipeline of qualified students for full-time and internship opportunities. Design, create, and execute graduate level rotation programs. Design and facilitate soft skill trainings to student groups and professionals on interviewing and resume writing. Develop internal diversity strategy for university relations team to be implemented throughout the business units. Work with the university relations team to design and develop department and program-specific collateral. Show less

Campus Recruiter

• Jun 2000 - Mar 2003

Intern

• 1999 - 2000