Experience

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  California Pacific Medical Center

  • San Francisco, CA

    • Oct 2009 - Dec 2012

    Improved quality of life and ability to manage lifelong wellness for adults in physical rehabilitation hospital through the facilitation of support groups and the provision of therapeutic activities, leisure education, stress management and relaxation programs.

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  HORNE Creative Group

  • Reston, VA

  • Senior Account Manager

    • Aug 2007 - Oct 2009
    • Reston, VA

    Managed multiple marketing and advertising projects for federal clients, coordinating the development of culturally appropriate campaign themes. Developed and produced training resources utilized by clients. Developed estimates, tracked expenses and monitored job costs.

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  Sierra Health Services

  • Las Vegas, NV

  • Senior Health Educator/Program Facilitator

    • Nov 2001 - May 2007
    • Las Vegas, NV

    Assisted over 500 patients to quit smoking and increased relapse prevention rates through the creation and implementation of the Tobacco Cessation Treatment Program. Developed protocols, policies and procedures, as well as program content. Decreased patient visits to health care provider and impr...

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  University of Nevada, Las Vegas

  • Las Vegas, NV

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Jan 2000 - Dec 2001
    • Las Vegas, NV

    Developed course content and instructed university students with the concepts and applications related to field of therapeutic recreation.

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  St. Rose Dominican Hospital

  • Henderson, NV

  • Community Outreach Coordinator

    • Apr 2001 - Jul 2001
    • Henderson, NV

    Enhanced community outreach programs for underserved and disenfranchised individuals by conducting community needs assessment and collaborating with community agencies, churches and police department. Increased staff awareness of cultural diversity and stress management through presentations and ...

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  Charter Behavioral Health Systems of Nevada

  • Las Vegas, NV

  • Director of Adjunctive Therapy/Risk Manager/Performance Improvement Coordinator

    • Sep 1993 - Nov 1999
    • Las Vegas, NV

    Reduced potential liability for hospital through staff training presentations and coordination of all risk management functions. Developed, implemented and monitored the organization's comprehensive performance improvement activities. Enhanced non-destructive lifestyle by providing education ...