Nicholaus Houghton
Wadsworth, Ohio 44281
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Skills:
Experienced in providing health education and health coaching for individuals and groups.
Experienced in health promotion and program implementation.
Experienced in exercise prescription and personal training.
Experienced in providing medical nutrition therapy and diet education.
Menu planning for healthy individuals and disease specific nutritional needs.
Experienced in fitness center management and maintenance.
Extensive education and professional experience in nutrition and exercise.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Education:
MS Ed. Physical Education: Exercise Physiology, University of Akron, 2010
BS Nutrition/Dietetics, University of Akron, 2005
Certifications:
Certified Health Fitness Specialist, American College of Sports Medicine
CPR/AED, American Red Cross
First Aid, American Red Cross
Professional Experience:
Wellness Coordinator, April 2011-December 2011
Momentum Health Services, LLC. /CSX Transportation, Baltimore, MD
Indiana University/ CSX Transportation, Bloomington, IN
Conducted individual health education based on employees' completed health risk appraisal.
Provided on-site health education to individuals and groups including; health coaching, nutrition and weight
loss consultation.
Provided individualized gym orientations, fitness testing, personal training and fitness assessments.
Organized, promoted, and implemented on-site wellness events.
Performed physical capability testing and isokinetic strength testing for potential new employees of CSX
Transportation.
Performed employee health screenings including blood pressure, HgbA1c, cholesterol testing and pulmonary
function testing.
Managed and provided on-site wellness services at client sites throughout OH, KY and TN.
Track attendance, participation, or performance data related to wellness program and events.
Maintained 7 on-site fitness facilities ensuring safe and clean facilities and equipment.
Fitness Center Intern, September 2010-December 2010
The Hershey Company, Hershey, PA
Developed educational materials and communications for individualized health education and health and
wellness presentations.
Health promotion and program planning.
Communicated within the organization to promote health and wellness agendas via monthly emails, and
newsletters.
Provided on-site health education to individuals and groups including; health coaching, nutrition and weight
loss consultation.
Provided individualized gym orientations, fitness testing, personal training and fitness assessments.
Assisted in teaching group exercise classes.
Nutrition Care Technician, July 2006-September 2010
Akron General Medical Center, Akron, OH
Assessed at-risk patients and providing appropriate nutrition interventions.
Provided diet education and instruction for weight loss and disease specific diets.
Analyzed nutritional intakes for adequacy and diet compliancy.
Analyzed lab values and determining individual’s nutritional status.
Communicated with a diverse multi-disciplinary healthcare team to provide appropriate and effective medical
care.