Behavioral Health Program Specialist

• Nov 2020 - Present

-Plan, implement, and evaluate statewide mental health training-QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper coordinator and trainer-Mental Health First Aid coordinator and trainer-Develop CEU's for health care providers related to rural mental health-Covid Recovery Iowa team member

Behavioral Health Program Specialist

• Nov 2020 - Present

Nutrition Educator

• Feb 2018 - Nov 2020

Plan, implement, and manage youth and adult wellness programs in Polk County. Develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners. • Created and implemented a system to manage 4-H club financial transition for 30 clubs.• Developed training guides, schedule and led 5 staff trainings to Extension staff covering leadership communication, coaching habits, workplace wellness, effective teaching techniques, encouraging healthy eating habits in children, and adult health literacy in the U.S.• Served on the hiring committee for the office assistant positions in 2019 at Iowa State University.ACHIEVEMENTS• Strategized and executed a pivot plan in light of COVID 19. Led 3 statewide professional development trainings over the past 2 months and developed a summer program to be implemented based on the feedback from community partners, our grant funder, and the governor.• Significantly grew participation in the program: In 2018 taught 322 youth and in 2019, taught 900 youth; collaborated with 15 new community partners. • Presented at the ISU Extension and Outreach Office Professionals Conference in October in 2019• Reduced liability risks by recreating a partnership agreement to use with new and existing community partners outlining the roles and responsibilities of each party.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

Instructed and assessed over 350 students in the “Dimensions of Wellbeing Lab” courses. Advised students on academic resources available on campus.• Developed four, 8-week curriculums to implement as a part of the Dimensions of Wellbeing academic course.

Group Fitness Instructor

• Aug 2014 - Dec 2017

• Led group fitness classes: HIIT, kickboxing, TRX, and cycling.

Fitness Area Supervisor

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

Trained in CPR and First aid, Worked as area supervisor, Cleaned equipment, Assisted patrons with questions about equipment use

Wellness Specialist

• Jul 2015 - Dec 2017

Delivered a variety of wellness coaching services and programs to meet client needs. Assisted with creating persuasive marketing plans to increase business.• Coordinated the Phil Kruger 5K and community events for the city of Dike, IA• Developed/implemented programs through lecture, learning, and exercise to encourage member’s use of facility.• Assisted in designing newsletters, brochures, flyers, and social media marketing posts to promote programs.• Scheduled patients, handled medical records, set up patient accounts and payments and completed other administrative and office functions.• Partnered twice a year with corporate wellness company, Element Health, to provide health coaching and biometric health data collection to over 100 of Laser Iowa’s employees. • Created holistic wellness program to promote positive mental and physical wellbeing for individual client who struggled with both depression and physical symptoms associated with hydrocephalus.

Group Fitness Instructor

• Oct 2014 - Dec 2017

-Develop, implement and evaluate fitness programs to aid in weight loss for over 30 clients-Instruct group fitness classes including: cycling,TRX, Kickboxing, and bootcamp, and yoga.-Established online marketing campaigns to increase participation at the Cedar Falls recreation center. -Develop, implement and evaluate fitness programs to aid in weight loss for over 30 clients-Instruct group fitness classes including: cycling,TRX, Kickboxing, and bootcamp, and yoga.-Established online marketing campaigns to increase participation at the Cedar Falls recreation center.

Volunteer Teaching Assistant

• Sep 2016 - Sep 2017

Taught on the subject of Developmental Psychology-Maintained timely and accurate records of student grades in the university data system and utilized university online student portal to communicate with students.-Provided student feedback and tutored students to improve writing -Held four review sessions for 20-40 students for every test Taught on the subject of Developmental Psychology-Maintained timely and accurate records of student grades in the university data system and utilized university online student portal to communicate with students.-Provided student feedback and tutored students to improve writing -Held four review sessions for 20-40 students for every test