• Dec 2019 - Present

• Enrich the wellbeing of corporate client employees by collaborating on effective wellness programming that focuses on individualized behavior change.• Increase coach-client connections by continually problem solving and promoting ‘best practices.’• Support the professional development of the coaching team by creating interactive training modules focused on improving coaching skills and educating on health promotion.

• Aug 2007 - Present

•Engage and motivate clients to achieve meaningful lifestyle change by using Motivational Interviewing skills along with an emphasis on Positive Psychology and strengths-based coaching.•Review health assessments and discuss with clients to pinpoint and increase wellness in critical health factors•Selected to attend Health & Wellness Coaches Item Writing Workshop and Item Review in development of the Health & Wellness Coaching Certification Exam in conjunction with the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) and the International Consortium for Health and Wellness Coaching (ICHWC)•Train newly hired coaches on protocol, coaching skills and technique, as well as provide education for current coaches to enhance skill development Show less

• Mar 2017 - Dec 2019

• Develop presentations and contests for corporate clients to elevate engagement that supports healthy lifestyle change• Foster strong client relations by providing prompt assistance with employee wellness programs that engage thousands of participants annually

Faculty and Mentor Coach

• Sep 2012 - Present

• Develop original coursework and teach classes on Positive Psychology, Life Balance, Emotional Eating, and Coaching Structure, as well as Master Coach courses “Advanced Motivational Interviewing and Appreciative Inquiry” and “Conquering Habits and Challenging Coaching Situations” • Lead forums to enhance learning regarding Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change and Goal Setting • Work as a mentor coach to give feedback and instruction in live coaching practice sessions • Market program • Mentor other instructors Show less

National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach

• Jan 2013 - Present

• Support and guide clients to create their best lives! • Assess individuals to find areas of growth and opportunity to create lasting behavior change • Coach clients regarding all dimensions of Wellbeing • Support enhancement of corporate culture with a specialty in leadership development coaching • Support and guide clients to create their best lives! • Assess individuals to find areas of growth and opportunity to create lasting behavior change • Coach clients regarding all dimensions of Wellbeing • Support enhancement of corporate culture with a specialty in leadership development coaching

Adjunct Faculty

• Aug 2019 - Present

• Co-created new course “Heartset-Mindset-Skillset of Wellness Coaching” with Master’s of Health Promotion program director. • Teach utilizing a coaching style, offering supportive feedback while also providing the training necessary for students to be empowered to effectively coach future clients. • Course evaluation averages 4.95 with 5.0 being the highest rating. • Co-created new course “Heartset-Mindset-Skillset of Wellness Coaching” with Master’s of Health Promotion program director. • Teach utilizing a coaching style, offering supportive feedback while also providing the training necessary for students to be empowered to effectively coach future clients. • Course evaluation averages 4.95 with 5.0 being the highest rating.

Partner

• Apr 1999 - Present

Adjunct Faculty

• Jan 2018 - May 2018

• Create original coursework for new Wellness Coaching II Course in the Department of Human Performance and Sport • Deepen student knowledge of Wellness Coaching including ethics, professionalism, enhanced communication, behavior change, coaching structure and process • Enable students to effectively coach future clients utilizing Motivational Interviewing skills and Positive Psychology to enhance motivation for change within a client-centered relationship • Develop students to be skilled in creating coaching agreements and behavior change plans so they can generate lifestyle changes in partnership with their future clients within their own business Show less

Foreign Language Program Coordinator

• Aug 2004 - May 2006

• Organized this 200 student program, which involved managing 15 teachers, registering students (maintaining database), collecting tuition and issuing confirmations for 21 classes • Improved student/teacher ration from 14:1 to 9:1 per class while also reducing teacher turnover • Organized this 200 student program, which involved managing 15 teachers, registering students (maintaining database), collecting tuition and issuing confirmations for 21 classes • Improved student/teacher ration from 14:1 to 9:1 per class while also reducing teacher turnover

Retail Merchandiser

• 1996 - 2000

• Represented top companies such as Microsoft, McAfee and Gore-Tex • Installed displays, implemented promotions, and merchandised products enhancing consumer awareness and desire for client products • Trained re-sellers on client's product features and benefits, improving perception of brand and product. • Represented top companies such as Microsoft, McAfee and Gore-Tex • Installed displays, implemented promotions, and merchandised products enhancing consumer awareness and desire for client products • Trained re-sellers on client's product features and benefits, improving perception of brand and product.

Assistant Store Manager, Retail Store Buyer, Assistant Buyer, Dept Mgr

• 1988 - 1996

•As an Assistant Store Manager, oversaw $14 million sales area in a $25 million store, which included directly managing 8 sales managers and their respective areas and sales associates. Drove sales by maintaining high merchandising standards and ensuring exceptional customer service. •As a Retail Store Buyer, increased sales 33% to $12.4 million in a year by aggressively exploiting opportunities with improved planning and successful vendor negotiations. •Participated in the growth and development of Executive Trainees by instructing classes as well as providing on-site training in the office. Show less