Experience

Emotional Freedom Academy
• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Emotional Freedom Academy Educator, Coach, & Group Leader

  • Mar 2020 - Present


stephdodds.com

• Health Coach, Holistic Nutrition & Yoga Instructor

  • Oct 2015 - Mar 2020

  BALANCED AND BLESSED │ Stephdodds.com │ October 2015 - PRESENT Founder & Wellness Coach Founded company dedicated to transforming individuals and communities through promoting wellness, holistic nutrition, and health education. • EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) & Matrix Reimprinting practitioner • Design/teach wellness programs and classes on a range of topics, including nutrition, yoga, stress management, weight-loss and mindfulness • Educate individuals and groups by promoting nutrition topics such as women’s health, superfoods, organic food on a budget, cleansing, juicing, and special diets (gluten free, paleo, vegetarian, etc.) • Create customized comprehensive wellness programs for individuals and families that address meals, grocery shopping habits, exercise and more • Garnered publicity on Good Day Sacramento • Manage all aspects of business including accounting, website, PR, blog, etc Show less



Kaiser Permanente

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Health Education Instructor

  • Apr 2017 - Dec 2018

  KAISER PERMANENTE │ San Rafael & Sacramento, CA │ April 2017 - PRESENT Health Education Instructor, Medical Weight Management Program Design/conduct specialized health education classes using moderately difficult or varied curriculum designed for the improvement of Kaiser members and non-members’ health. • Teach 4-6 classes per week (average of 20+ attendees); emphasis on building confidence, setting goals, and providing resources/ tools related to health, lifestyle change and behavior modification • Assess needs of class participants and leverage class content to meet individual needs (including goal setting, overcoming obstacles, self-monitoring, and healthy rewards) • Achieved average of 80-100 lbs. weight loss with participants; industry average is 40 lbs.; established excellent rapport with students Show less



Whole Foods Market

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Healthy Eating Specialist

  • Mar 2014 - Oct 2015

  WHOLE FOOD MARKET │ Sacramento, CA │ March 2014 – October 2015 Healthy Eating Specialist Promote/educate team members and consumers on Whole Food’s Health Starts Here nutrition program which promotes healthy nutrition. • Teach healthy cooking classes, host weekly demos and create recipes • Lead community outreach including events, educational talks, and demos • Created/led Wellness Warrior Challenge in partnership with yoga studio • Conduct educational tours for kids, adult fitness groups, seniors, and others • Established community partnerships, including California Food Literacy, Fleet Feet, San Juan School District, Kaia Fit Featured on news stations (Sac & Co News 10, FOX 40, Good Day Sacramento) Show less



Raw Chef Steph

• Raw Foods Chef & Instructor

  • Aug 2008 - Mar 2014

  Founder & Nutrition Blogger Established a weekly blog promoting overall wellness, recipes, self-empowerment, health lifestyle choices, and featuring interviews with health professionals. • Researched/ authored weekly articles that were published in a monthly newsletter and posted on social media (Facebook, Instagram & Pinterest) • Public speaker, taught nutrition and cooking classes, led private chef services Founder & Nutrition Blogger Established a weekly blog promoting overall wellness, recipes, self-empowerment, health lifestyle choices, and featuring interviews with health professionals. • Researched/ authored weekly articles that were published in a monthly newsletter and posted on social media (Facebook, Instagram & Pinterest) • Public speaker, taught nutrition and cooking classes, led private chef services



Squaw Valley Ski Corp

• Sales Manager

  • Dec 2012 - Feb 2014

  Shop Ticket and Corporate Ticket Sales Manager for both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. Managing over 150 accounts focusing on building and maintaining professional relationships with Ski shops and Corporate customers. Shop Ticket and Corporate Ticket Sales Manager for both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. Managing over 150 accounts focusing on building and maintaining professional relationships with Ski shops and Corporate customers.


Toyota of Santa Cruz
• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Sales Associate

  • Feb 2012 - Aug 2012

Cafe Gratitude
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Waitress

  • Aug 2011 - Feb 2012
• Bay Area Sales Rep

  • Oct 2011 - Jan 2012

  I represented the resort selling season passes and educating customers on upcoming events and what is new for the ski season. I represented the resort selling season passes and educating customers on upcoming events and what is new for the ski season.



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• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Ticket Sales Manager

  • Nov 2007 - May 2010

  I was the Corporate Ticket Sales Manager for two ski resorts, I contributed to a successful sales team for 3 seasons. I was responsible for soliciting and maintaining/increasing business for both resorts products. I built professional relationships with the accounts; they trusted me and like working with me. I was the Corporate Ticket Sales Manager for two ski resorts, I contributed to a successful sales team for 3 seasons. I was responsible for soliciting and maintaining/increasing business for both resorts products. I built professional relationships with the accounts; they trusted me and like working with me.



Craig R. Smith, AIA Architect & Association

• Office Manager

  • Nov 2005 - Nov 2006

  I managed the office at a local architect firm. My responsibilities included administering payroll, keeping the office organized, answering phones, billing, various miscellaneous office tasks, and I built and maintained our archive database. I managed the office at a local architect firm. My responsibilities included administering payroll, keeping the office organized, answering phones, billing, various miscellaneous office tasks, and I built and maintained our archive database.



The Health Professionals Association

• United Kingdom
• Professional Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Member

  • Aug 2004 - Dec 2005

  Assistance in campus Health Fair in the fall 2003, 2004.Chapman community beautification Project in theSpring 2003.Participation in the Migrant Farm worker Education Program, and Pesticide Awareness Campaign in theSpring 2003. Assistance in campus Health Fair in the fall 2003, 2004.Chapman community beautification Project in theSpring 2003.Participation in the Migrant Farm worker Education Program, and Pesticide Awareness Campaign in theSpring 2003.



California State University, Chico

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Club Sports Volunteer

  • Oct 2002 - May 2005

  I was a representative of the CSU, Chico Women’s Ultimate Frisbee team when traveling to college campuses throughout the north-west region. As the Team Captain for three years, I organized transportation, fund raising, and acted as tournament liaison. Along with these responsibilities I had to assume the roles of teammate, sister, friend, coach, and confident. I was a representative of the CSU, Chico Women’s Ultimate Frisbee team when traveling to college campuses throughout the north-west region. As the Team Captain for three years, I organized transportation, fund raising, and acted as tournament liaison. Along with these responsibilities I had to assume the roles of teammate, sister, friend, coach, and confident.



Butte County Public Health Office

• Health Education Specialist

  • Oct 2004 - Jan 2005

  After an anitial internship period, I was hired as the lead Health Educator for the Teen Hot Spot Program, a HIV and Pregnancy Prevention Program. I assisted the Teen Program Director and three Family Planning Consultants. My responsibilities included developing, implementing, and producing health promotional materials. I conducted research for event planning and needs assessment for teen outreach training programs. I also facilitated youth education through teen outreach training workshops. After an anitial internship period, I was hired as the lead Health Educator for the Teen Hot Spot Program, a HIV and Pregnancy Prevention Program. I assisted the Teen Program Director and three Family Planning Consultants. My responsibilities included developing, implementing, and producing health promotional materials. I conducted research for event planning and needs assessment for teen outreach training programs. I also facilitated youth education through teen outreach training workshops.



River Way Ranch Camp

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Counselor

  • Aug 2002 - Sep 2004

  I did program planning, which included organizing talent shows, recreational excursions, and day to day activities. I supervised an average of 25 children at a time in a variety of settings. I was a certified life guard; I drove boats, wave-runners, and provided basic life support. I did program planning, which included organizing talent shows, recreational excursions, and day to day activities. I supervised an average of 25 children at a time in a variety of settings. I was a certified life guard; I drove boats, wave-runners, and provided basic life support.