Manager of Health Promotions

• May 2022 - Present

Graduate Research Assistant

• Jan 2021 - Present

-Currently working on a journal publication within the mental health space and access to care within New York. -Assist with the development of instructional materials and program curriculum in health economics and research outcomes for masters level and undergraduate students. -Conducting literature reviews, research topic ideas, study design, data collection, analysis, and writing within health economic publications, followed by completing materials for submission to publication journals. -Perform and developing skills in running data analysis utilizing software programs such as Stata and SPSS. -Perform other academic related tasks as discussed with faculty supervisors.

Health Coach

• Jan 2021 - Present

-Effectively helping members reduce overall weight, and body fat percentage by at least 7% and reduce out of range biometric numbers, such as blood pressure, A1C, blood glucose, etc. -Maintain a member case load of 300+ at any given time and guide them through Omada's online disease prevention and management programs. -Creating meaningful relationships with members to allow for honest and trusting conversation to better help them through their health journey to creating a sustainable healthy lifestyle. -Providing personalized care that focuses on the whole person including cultural background, physical and social environments and race or ethnicity, and additional factors. -Assist members with problematic behavior changes areas including stress management, exercise, mindful eating, adequate sleep, and more. -Actively collaborating with clinical, data, product, and operations teams to discover and drive health coaching best practices for improved health outcomes.

Public Health Advisor

• Jan 2021 - May 2022

-Working within the Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), at JFK Quarantine Station as a public health advisor, assisting with the COVID-19 response. -Protecting New York and the United States boarders from infectious disease outbreaks. -Providing consultation support services within medical, epidemiological and prevention aspects of infectious diseases. -Assist passengers needing transportation to a local hospital for further evaluation and diagnosis due to being suspected of being infected with an infectious disease (e.g., COVID-19, Ebola) Providing passengers with information, directives, and resources such as T-HANS (Travelers' Health Alert Notices) to improve awareness and further public health protection. -Responsible for generating electronic and written records related to the public health risk assessment while complying with HIPAA and protecting passengers’ personal health information. -Boarding aircrafts with Customs and Border Protection Officers to conduct passenger assessments for those presenting signs and/or symptoms of potential infectious diseases.

Well-Being Coach

• Apr 2019 - Nov 2020

-Responsible for the implementation of the new well-being program at White Plains Hospital with the goal of creating a healthier workforce. -Maintained a client load of 45+ at any given time, providing one-on-one, face to face and remote sessions, weekly and successfully helped clients meet their health and well-being goals, including reducing body fat percentage, BMI, Blood glucose, and Blood pressure. -Conducted podcasts on pertinent health information for hospital staff on topics such as stress reduction, physical movement, and grocery shopping tips and tricks. -Assessed each client’s individual lifestyles and health concerns, and helped each create a unique, individualized sustainable healthy lifestyle plan. -Conducted and perfected motivational interviewing sessions to encourage self-awareness, goal setting and personal engagement. -Conducted monthly health education seminars. Seminar topics include, stress management, goal setting, chronic disease prevention, physical activity and more. -Maintained positive relationships with additional health companies and resources to provide additional support to hospital staff including local gyms, grocery stores, physician offices, and farm shares.

Health And Wellness Director

• Jun 2018 - Jan 2019

-Supervised the entire Wellness Department, including fitness center, group exercise classes and rooms, personal training programs, staff and additional program areas as needed. -Scheduled and observed a quarterly group exercise schedule which consisted of 80+ classes per week and managed a staff of 75 employees, comprising of personal trainers, wellness attendants, and group exercise instructors. -Maintained a program budget of $200,000, as well as weekly payroll, special event budgets, and ongoing planning for upcoming yearly budgets. -Successfully created and implemented a 15-week, targeted health improvement program focusing health education and physical activity to improve health outcomes. Outcomes of the program presented weight loss, increased muscle endurance and strength, reduced BMI, and reduced blood pressure. -Directed multiple special events such as the annual 5k run/walk, annual triathlon within the local town, and additional events as they came about. -Maintained and supervised programs for special populations including Silver Sneakers, Punching for Parkinson’s, and youth physical movement programs. -Managed and maintained equipment inventory for all program areas, which included fixing equipment, maintaining relationships with vendors, and ensuring all equipment met the needs of the population.

Health Fitness Specialist

• May 2017 - Jun 2018

-Implemented health education seminar sessions on-site as well as in a remote environment. Seminar topics included stress management, nutrition, increase physical movement, quality sleep, and more. -Performed program evaluations and data analysis to improve health outcomes for clients and create future wellness programming. -Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with them during group fitness classes and on the fitness floors. -Generated bulletin boards, newsletters, and marketing materials for upcoming and ongoing wellness programs. -Developed safe and effective exercise programs for all members as well as individualized programs. -Taught a variety of group exercise classes, including Boot Camp and Strength Conditioning, flexibility, and others as needed.

Adjunct Professor

• Sep 2015 - May 2018

-Educated students on holistic health and wellness related topics pertinent to the college aged population. -Developed courses in line with the curriculum requirements of the School of Physical and Health Education at Springfield College.-Designed presentations on topics such as behavior change, stress management, nutrition, physical activity, financial wellness and additional health and wellness subject matter.-Developed a 16-week class syllabus each semester, making adjustment based on the climate of current events.-Guided students in using technology and databases to support educational research within the health and wellness field. -Prepared students on public speaking and presentation skills by requiring regular group and individuals’ presentations. -Mentored students to become in wellness areas but also to become successful in education and develop beneficial life skills.

Campus Recreation Graduate Assistant

• Sep 2015 - May 2017

• Organize recreational sports program on campus • Administration of intramural sports areas• Organize and manage all teams, staff, tournaments, and activities• Market and promote recreational sports• Supervise 25 student employees• Manage program budget