Objective: Seeking a corporate wellness or health & fitness leadership
position within a company that offers the opportunity for professional
growth and contribution in the Pittsburgh area.
Education
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point August
2001 - August 2006
Major: Health Promotion and Wellness Emphasis:
Health and Fitness Leadership
Minor: Coaching
Related Employment History
Ochsner Health System - Independent Contractor July 2011 - Present
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Develop and design wellness toolkits, marketing material, and
communication templates for Ochsner's Corporate Wellness
Department.
Ochsner Health System - Corporate Relations Manager
September 2010 - July 2011
New Orleans, Louisiana
- Position actively managed and promoted (6) key corporate wellness
components: Worksite Health Fairs, Health Education Series,
Wellness Physical Program, Comprehensive Employee Wellness Program,
Fitness Center Corporate Opportunities & Wellness Coordination.
- Provided supervision, work direction, and overall management
for in-house/onsite Wellness Coordinator (evaluations, provide
support, and administrative duties)
- Managed onsite corporate wellness events (health fairs,
educational series, executive health programs, and flu shots)
- Maintained a grew both administrative and business
relationship for 135+ Ochsner Corporate wellness clients
- Distributor & Sales Representative for the Virgin HealthMiles
program
- Responsible for the design and production of all sales &
marketing collaterals including promotional items used
at Health Fairs, Trade-Shows, Etc.
Ochsner Health System - Chevron Corporation Wellness Coordinator
Covington, Louisiana
- Contracted on-site Corporate Wellness Coordinator to develop
a strategic wellness initiative for the Gulf of Mexico
Business Unit employee population
- Developed blueprint for employee wellness program,
integrating strong points from existing program, and
highlighting additional Ochsner Corporate Wellness offerings and services
- Successfully signed a $500k agreement with Virgin HealthMiles
to supplement and grow employee incentive health programs
at Chevron Corporation - Gulf of Mexico Business Unit
- Delivered sales presentations to strategic leadership teams
both locally and corporate wide
Ochsner Health System; Elmwood Fitness Center
January 2008 - August 2010
Manager of Corporate & Medical Fitness Outreach
New Orleans, Louisiana
-Promoted and grew Elmwood's Medical Fitness Referral Program
with 600+ Physician's in the Ochsner system.
-Assisted with the successful and on-time implementation and
roll-out of the Virgin HealthMiles Program to 6,500+ Ochsner
Employees & 20,000+ members of Elmwood.
-Distributor and Sales Representative for the Virgin HealthMiles
employee wellness program to local companies.
-Manage community outreach efforts such as health fairs,
community events, & lectures to promote health & fitness, while
maintaining all departmental budget and financials
Ochsner Health System; Elmwood Fitness Center September
2006-December 2007
Administrative Assistant
New Orleans, Louisiana
- Responsible for supporting the AGM's (4) initiatives to
improve processes, maximize efficiency, serve internal and
external customers and maintain employee morale.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all matters related to
the business of the AGM's. Promoted, encouraged, supported and
fostered an environment that ensures an effective Compliance
Program.
Ochsner Health System; Elmwood Fitness Center June
2006-August 2006
"I Can Do It - Y2Kids" (Intern)
New Orleans, Louisiana
- Facilitated behavioral changes for weight loss and healthy
lifestyle in youth ages 7-14.
- Provided marketing and promotion through the development of
media flyers and representation at local health fairs, and
organization for fundraising events.
Fitness Leadership Experience and Current Certifications
Romney Pilates Center - Group Fitness Instructor November 2010
- July 2011
New Orleans, Louisiana
- Teach Bootcamp (High impact, strength/cardio training) Weekly
- Teach Pulse (Low impact, strength training) Weekly
Elmwood Fitness Center - Group Fitness Instructor
January 2008 - July 2011
-Teach Body Pump & Toning Group Fitness Classes Weekly
-Assisted lead group fitness instructor in
coordinating program launches
Les Mills Body Pump
AFAA Primary Group Fitness
Date Completed: March 2008 Date
Completed: October 2005
American Heart Association CPR
Date Completed: June 2009
Other Experiences
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Swim Team (UWSP) - 2001-
2005
UWSP collegiate team captain 2004/2005 season & 4 time WIAC All-
Conference Swimmer
UWSP Leadership Award for Athletics - May 2004
Awarded for leadership in collegiate Athletics across all
sports and clubs
References (contact information furnished upon request)
Al Boelk - Head Swim Coach, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
David Gaines - CEO of System Retail Services & Marketing, Ochsner
Health System
Susan Piglia - Director of Corporate Programs, Ochsner Health System
Scot Young - Assistant General Manager of Member Services, Elmwood
Fitness Center