Dawn Weddle
Vice President at Midwest Business Group on Health- Claim this Profile
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Dan Pikelny
Dawn is a terrific team-member and employee. She and I have worked together for nearly ten years. She embraces change, relishes and excels at new challenges and is always ready to take charge whenever needed. In addition, Dawn is incredibly diplomatic, empathic and is highly regarded by her co-workers. She's an excellent program manager and planner and brings projects to life with exceptional attention to detail and always with an eye on the larger goals at hand.
Jan Brayan
Dawn has designed, developed and implemented an integrated Health & Wellness Global program with vision and purpose. It stands out as one of the most comprehensive and well thought out programs in the industry. Dawn is well respected in the health & wellness industry and is a pacesetter. The expertise she brings to her role as a Global Health & Wellness Manager enables her to position health & wellness strategically within her company and garner full executive support. She has a big picture orientation with the acumen and attention to detail to execute successful programs focused on outcomes. In a challenging manufacturing environment, Dawn has created a results oriented champions program that supports the success of the health & wellness program. Through her leadership, participation and engagement is being driven at all levels. Her leadership style demonstrates integrity, professionalism, collaboration, and respect. She also practices a healthy lifestyle. I highly recommend Dawn as a talented leader and manager who has the capability to drive a culture of health within any organization.
Dan Pikelny
Dawn is a terrific team-member and employee. She and I have worked together for nearly ten years. She embraces change, relishes and excels at new challenges and is always ready to take charge whenever needed. In addition, Dawn is incredibly diplomatic, empathic and is highly regarded by her co-workers. She's an excellent program manager and planner and brings projects to life with exceptional attention to detail and always with an eye on the larger goals at hand.
Jan Brayan
Dawn has designed, developed and implemented an integrated Health & Wellness Global program with vision and purpose. It stands out as one of the most comprehensive and well thought out programs in the industry. Dawn is well respected in the health & wellness industry and is a pacesetter. The expertise she brings to her role as a Global Health & Wellness Manager enables her to position health & wellness strategically within her company and garner full executive support. She has a big picture orientation with the acumen and attention to detail to execute successful programs focused on outcomes. In a challenging manufacturing environment, Dawn has created a results oriented champions program that supports the success of the health & wellness program. Through her leadership, participation and engagement is being driven at all levels. Her leadership style demonstrates integrity, professionalism, collaboration, and respect. She also practices a healthy lifestyle. I highly recommend Dawn as a talented leader and manager who has the capability to drive a culture of health within any organization.
Dan Pikelny
Dawn is a terrific team-member and employee. She and I have worked together for nearly ten years. She embraces change, relishes and excels at new challenges and is always ready to take charge whenever needed. In addition, Dawn is incredibly diplomatic, empathic and is highly regarded by her co-workers. She's an excellent program manager and planner and brings projects to life with exceptional attention to detail and always with an eye on the larger goals at hand.
Jan Brayan
Dawn has designed, developed and implemented an integrated Health & Wellness Global program with vision and purpose. It stands out as one of the most comprehensive and well thought out programs in the industry. Dawn is well respected in the health & wellness industry and is a pacesetter. The expertise she brings to her role as a Global Health & Wellness Manager enables her to position health & wellness strategically within her company and garner full executive support. She has a big picture orientation with the acumen and attention to detail to execute successful programs focused on outcomes. In a challenging manufacturing environment, Dawn has created a results oriented champions program that supports the success of the health & wellness program. Through her leadership, participation and engagement is being driven at all levels. Her leadership style demonstrates integrity, professionalism, collaboration, and respect. She also practices a healthy lifestyle. I highly recommend Dawn as a talented leader and manager who has the capability to drive a culture of health within any organization.
Dan Pikelny
Dawn is a terrific team-member and employee. She and I have worked together for nearly ten years. She embraces change, relishes and excels at new challenges and is always ready to take charge whenever needed. In addition, Dawn is incredibly diplomatic, empathic and is highly regarded by her co-workers. She's an excellent program manager and planner and brings projects to life with exceptional attention to detail and always with an eye on the larger goals at hand.
Jan Brayan
Dawn has designed, developed and implemented an integrated Health & Wellness Global program with vision and purpose. It stands out as one of the most comprehensive and well thought out programs in the industry. Dawn is well respected in the health & wellness industry and is a pacesetter. The expertise she brings to her role as a Global Health & Wellness Manager enables her to position health & wellness strategically within her company and garner full executive support. She has a big picture orientation with the acumen and attention to detail to execute successful programs focused on outcomes. In a challenging manufacturing environment, Dawn has created a results oriented champions program that supports the success of the health & wellness program. Through her leadership, participation and engagement is being driven at all levels. Her leadership style demonstrates integrity, professionalism, collaboration, and respect. She also practices a healthy lifestyle. I highly recommend Dawn as a talented leader and manager who has the capability to drive a culture of health within any organization.
Experience
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Midwest Business Group on Health
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United States
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President
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Oct 2022 - Present
Oversee marketing and communications, provide oversight of finances/budget, lead staff, and develop/manage education programs and grant-funded employer projects.
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Director of Member Engagement
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Apr 2019 - Oct 2022
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Interactive Health, Inc
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United States
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Cosmetics
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Strategic Account Executive
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Sep 2015 - Mar 2019
Strategically guide and support large employer clients in developing and executing results-driven corporate health management solutions which deliver a positive sustained impact for employees and employers. Provide guidance and resources to support program development, implementation and outcome measurement. Strategically guide and support large employer clients in developing and executing results-driven corporate health management solutions which deliver a positive sustained impact for employees and employers. Provide guidance and resources to support program development, implementation and outcome measurement.
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Navistar Inc
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Manager, Benefits and Wellness
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2014 - Jul 2015
Direct wellness initiative while providing strategic oversight of group health plan administration, including plan design for approximately 12,000 union and nonunion employees and 42,000 retirees. Oversee vendor and consultant relationships, negotiate contract renewals and execute requests for proposals.
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Manager, Global Health & Wellness Services
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2011 - 2014
Led strategic programming and implementation for corporate wellness efforts, including integration with benefits programs for 14,000 U.S.-based and 3,000 global employees. Oversaw wellness strategy for Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, and Canada sites. Managed 4 direct staff and 8 indirect reports.➤ Introduced employee incentives in connection with HRA completion and additional rewards for participating in health management programs, resulting in 49% improvement in employee engagement and 25% reduction in smoking behaviors. ➤ Guided volunteer wellness teams at local manufacturing locations including health management strategy development/implementation and tracking of outcome-based success metrics. Show less
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Navistar, Inc
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Wellness and Behavioral Health Manager (2007-2011)
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2002 - 2011
Promoted from previous position as Wellness Manager. Assumed departmental leadership role and managed behavioral health and EAP programs. Oversaw delivery of educational programming, team challenges and custom behavior change programs. Promoted from previous position as Wellness Manager. Assumed departmental leadership role and managed behavioral health and EAP programs. Oversaw delivery of educational programming, team challenges and custom behavior change programs.
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Edward Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Health Promotions Manager
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1997 - 2001
Planned and executed community programs and health fairs in support of hospital services. Hosted large events and arranged speaker series. Award: WELCOA Silver Well Workplace. ➤ Created and launched hospital’s wellness program for employees, including wellness strategy and committee to implement programs. ➤ Directed strategic development and launch of leading edge consumer health library and web portal. Planned and executed community programs and health fairs in support of hospital services. Hosted large events and arranged speaker series. Award: WELCOA Silver Well Workplace. ➤ Created and launched hospital’s wellness program for employees, including wellness strategy and committee to implement programs. ➤ Directed strategic development and launch of leading edge consumer health library and web portal.
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Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Employee Health and Fitness Coordiator
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1993 - 1997
Coordinated educational, organizational, and environmental health promotion activities for 8,000 employees and students. Taught weight loss and CPR classes. Award: WELCOA Gold Well Workplace. Coordinated educational, organizational, and environmental health promotion activities for 8,000 employees and students. Taught weight loss and CPR classes. Award: WELCOA Gold Well Workplace.
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Health Management Center Director
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1990 - 1993
Developed a successful and progressive health management center. Devised and implemented community and corporate wellness programs. Developed a successful and progressive health management center. Devised and implemented community and corporate wellness programs.
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Marriott Corporation
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United States
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Hospitality
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Clinical/Outpatient Dietitian
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1988 - 1990
Administered and monitored diet care plans for hospital inpatients and outpatients. Active in group and individual counseling, patient care meetings and quality improvement monitoring. Administered and monitored diet care plans for hospital inpatients and outpatients. Active in group and individual counseling, patient care meetings and quality improvement monitoring.
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Education
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1984 - 1988
North Dakota State University
B.S., Food & Nutrition - Dietetics
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