Health Coach Registered Dietitian

• Dec 2022 - Present

Behavioral Health Coach

• Jan 2021 - Present

• Utilized CBT, motivational interviewing skills, active listening, and the transtheoretical model of behavior change to coach clients via phone and video connections • Guided participants to set and achieve health and wellness goals in a wide range of focus areas including managing cardiac health, coping with depression, anxiety & stress, improving nutrition & physical fitness, and managing emotions around grief, chronic pain, and serious health challenges and other unexpected life events • Interacted with a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals regarding case management Show less

Television Host

• Oct 2003 - Present

I host the evening lottery drawings seen throughout the state of Ohio. Yes, I am the "Lottery Lady! Exactly what I thought I'd be when I grew up! I host the evening lottery drawings seen throughout the state of Ohio. Yes, I am the "Lottery Lady! Exactly what I thought I'd be when I grew up!

Registered Dietitian and Senior Health Coach (Level 3) / NBHWC Health Coach Faculty Instructor

• Oct 2018 - Dec 2022

Top 20 Noom Coach for Business Outcomes (This stat looks at a combo of overall user engagement and short+long term retention.) National Board of Health & Wellness Coaching Approved Certification Program Faculty & Trainer Mentor for new hire employees External Communications Team View blog articles at: https://www.noom.com/search/kawolics View Noom Nutrition Expert Article at https://www.eatthis.com/best-grains-to-eat/?fbclid=IwAR3x60fPaWe1OOS16mlGaaxyu04X1iYG3oMFmNZeK5YetpLaN5apbacGpD4 Show less

Registered Dietitian

• Sep 2020 - Sep 2022

• Counseled clients regarding complex chronic conditions such as dyslipidemia, hypertension, overweight & obesity, high blood glucose levels, and stress management • Current seasonal PRN contractor providing post-biometric screening counseling • Counseled clients regarding complex chronic conditions such as dyslipidemia, hypertension, overweight & obesity, high blood glucose levels, and stress management • Current seasonal PRN contractor providing post-biometric screening counseling

Registered Dietitian / Nutrition & Fitness Coach

• Sep 2018 - Nov 2018

• Provided telephonic and in-person nutritional counseling and fitness / wellness coaching • Counseled clients regarding complex chronic conditions such as dyslipidemia, hypertension, overweight & obesity, high blood glucose levels, and stress management • Current seasonal PRN contractor providing post-biometric screening counseling • Provided telephonic and in-person nutritional counseling and fitness / wellness coaching • Counseled clients regarding complex chronic conditions such as dyslipidemia, hypertension, overweight & obesity, high blood glucose levels, and stress management • Current seasonal PRN contractor providing post-biometric screening counseling

Program Supervisor, Dietitian, Health Promotion, Education & Wellness Coaching

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2018

Internship Supervisor & Human Resource Functions: • Supervised, trained, and mentored 15-20 interns annually in person and virtually • Created, implemented, and supervised a dietetic internship rotation site program at the CH Twinsburg, Ohio and Ontario, California locations utilizing students from 8 local universities & multiple distance programs • Conducted human resources duties including recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, corrective action plans, and performance reviews Health, Wellness, & Dietetics Project Management: • Appointed as the Twinsburg Healthy Lifestyles Champion; promoted annual company-wide biometric screening and company culture by adapting wellness programming provided by an outside vendor; managed annual $5000 wellness budget • Designed, implemented, and managed multiple nutrition education, wellness, and stress management programs for ~5000 employees at the Twinsburg office and 6-8 remote locations • Educated employees via individual nutrition counseling and wellness coaching, group presentations, interoffice email, company intranet, and conference calls • Created and maintained location-wide weight management program which included weekly weight monitoring, a monthly newsletter and quiz, educational lunch and learns, weekly nutrition group discussions, and employee team competitions • Increased annual utilization of employee fitness center through creating several multi-week wellness guest speaker series at no cost to my employer Fitness Specialist & Business Functions: • Taught group exercise classes, provided personal training, conducted fitness assessments, and managed all aspects of membership sales including promotion, recruitment, administration, and customer service • Member of the Diversity Council Mentor Circles Program Awards: • 2015 Cardinal Health Healthy Lifestyles Champion of the Year • 2017 captain of winning team, Cardinal Health corporate-wide step challenge Show less

Fitness Instructor, AFAA

• May 2004 - Dec 2012

Step Aerobics, Weight lifting, yoga, bootcamp I worked at Bally's consistently from 2004 to 2012. In addition, I simultaneously taught at many other gyms from 2003 to 2012 which included: Anytime Fitness Solon Rec Ctr. YMCA Bedford Urban Active Powerhouse Gym Step Aerobics, Weight lifting, yoga, bootcamp I worked at Bally's consistently from 2004 to 2012. In addition, I simultaneously taught at many other gyms from 2003 to 2012 which included: Anytime Fitness Solon Rec Ctr. YMCA Bedford Urban Active Powerhouse Gym

Nutrition Assistant

• Sep 2008 - Jun 2011

Northeast Ohio Field Sales Representative

• Sep 2003 - Jan 2011

• Introduced and promoted new Fujifilm digital products and provided ongoing training and support to retail managers and staff; clients included Target, Best Buy, Walmart, Circuit City, Ritz Camera, and Sears • Established rapport and built relationships with store managers and staff • Multiple winner of employee of the month and various sales contests • Selected by management to participate in a Best Practices Team • Held position for 7 years total / Fujifilm contract was with Campaigners followed by Creative Channel Services Show less

Graduate Assistant

• Sep 2007 - May 2009

Graduate assistant for the Nutrition, Hospitality Management, and Gerontology departments at Kent State University. Graduate assistant for the Nutrition, Hospitality Management, and Gerontology departments at Kent State University.