Allison M. Burns, CHC, AADP
Clark, NJ 07066
www.IntegrativeSuccess.com
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Objective
Seeking a secure position to build a long prosperous joint
relationship while fully utilizing my advanced communication
skills, entrepreneurial spirit, assertive personality, and
intense desire to be successful for both personal development
and company profitability.
Profile Summary
A highly motivated individual with a productive integrated career
incorporating health, fitness, sales, marketing and education. Solid
interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate and interface with
individuals of all levels.
Education
New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ
Bachelor of Arts, January 1997 Major: Sociology
Brookdale Community College
New Pathways to Teaching in NJ Stage I, August
2004
The Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Integrative Health & Nutrition, July 2009
Purchase College The State University of New
York
15.5 CEU's, July 2009
Certifications
The State of New Jersey Department of
Education
Certificate of Eligibility, No. 515393, August
2004
The Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Certified Health Counselor, July 2009
The American Association of Drugless
Practitioners
Board Certificate No. 36492907, July 2009
International Fitness Association
Personal Trainer Certification CI#235946
American CPR Care Association
Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, AED & First Aid
Certified, November 2009
Employment Experience
04/08 to Present Integrative Success
Owner
. Educate and Market Holistic Healthcare & Nutrition to a
community of Doctors, Healthcare professionals, families
and individual men and women.
. Meet with Clients on a Bi-weekly basis providing 45
minute sessions, one on one in person
. Listen and respond to the needs and desires of my
clients.
. Follow up with cliental and keep them engaged with
informational facts and newsletters
. Provide community workshops and group support
. Teach cooking and wellness classes
. Escort clients on Super Market tours
. Update Website and make transitions when necessary
07/08 to 4/09 Horizon Health Management/PSI
Community Education Manager
. Educate the community about psychiatric disorders and
services offered
. Prepare and execute community events and gatherings
. Solicit Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and
Mental health agencies for new accounts and filling
patient beds.
. Track new patient inquiries and referral systems
. Educate and implement competency exams to staff
. Create media materials, news releases, and collateral.
. Keep a database of all patient inquiries and contacts
12/05 to 07/08 The Princeton Longevity Center, Princeton, NJ
Senior Patient Care Coordinator
. Educate, market and sell health technologies and
executive physicals to individuals and corporations
. Respond to internet, telephone, and in house inquires
. Schedule appointments
. Assist in planning and implementing marketing strategies
. Assist in writing radio and print advertising
. Assist in scheduling executive travel arrangements to
meet the highest standards of accommodations
. Listen and respond to the needs of our patients and
clients
. Keep a database of all inquiries and responses
. Adhere to an active and persistent follow up plan
. Regularly email clients packets of information and
medical questionnaires
. Prepare patients appropriately prior to exams or
procedures.
04/02 to 12/05 The Kiddie Academey, Neptune, NJ
Teacher 2 to 5 Year olds
. Develop, adapt, modify and teach lessons in language
arts, physical education, music, science, social
activities, and character education to preschool and
Kindergarten children.
. Maintain open and frequent communication with parents
regarding their children's daily progress and
activities.
. Prepare the Kindergarten for their Christmas show
. Develop Strategies to integrate students with special
needs
06/03 to 12/05 Zoom Fitness, Brick, NJ
Trainer/Sales
. Successfully marketed, promoted and sold fitness
services to create client base for start-up business.
. Initiated/implemented a variety of sales techniques
including direct sales, flier distribution, pull-tab
handouts, newspaper advertisements, and held workshops.
. Created and maintained client data-base
. Certification : Personal Trainer = AAI-ISMA & Sports
Nutrition
. Created Individualized work-out programs for clients of
all ages with a specialty in adolescents
. Created nutritional programs for clients with a focus on
wellness and weight loss
. Successfully attended Health Club University division of
LOA
09/96 to 01/97 Bayonne Public School District, Bayonne, NJ
Student Assistance Counselor Intern
. Created and developed stress and anger management groups
for district-wide elementary and middle school students.
. Assisted with crisis counseling dealing with
bereavement, divorce, drug, and alcohol addiction, teen
suicide, and abuse.
. Frequently required to do teen motivational workshops
and rallies that integrated parents, teachers and
administrators.
. Reported to my Professors and Mentors on the progress of
the implemented programs and evaluations of future use
. Required to do a written and oral report on my
experience at the end of term
03/91 to 03/97 Search Program, Catholic Archdiocese of Newark,
Newark, NJ
Youth Director and Adult Director ( 1992-1997)
Candidate and Team Member (1991-1992)
. Responsible for encouraging the spiritual development of
the candidates through talks and discussions on planned
spiritual retreats ( Retreats consisted of aprox. 50-60
people )
. Planned and facilitated activities including one-on-
one's on topics ranging from self identity,
spirituality, religion, forgiveness, and growth
. Lead a team to assist in developing themes, music, and
spiritual content for each retreat.
. Interacted and reported to the archdiocese
representative to follow and remain within recommended
guidelines.
06/89 to 09/96 Bayonne Parks and Recreation, Bayonne, NJ
Camp Director
. Created, implemented and oversaw recreational camp
activities for 150 children ages 8 to 12
. Supervised and trained a staff of 12 camp counselors
. Established and excellent reputation with the parents of
the community keeping open communications
. Established a schedule of field trips and safety
guidelines
. Taught a variety of Arts, crafts, gaming and inter-
active play
Special Memberships
and Skills
American Association of Drugless Practitioners, Board of Trustees for
Bayonne Community Mental Health (Strategic Planning Committee), Westfield
Business Network, International Association of Wellness Professionals, and
Naturopath and Wellness Practitioners. A presentation pro and motivational
speaking expert. Have presented in the NJ State House. Student of Deepak
Chopra, Barry Sears, Mark Hyman, Andrew Weil, and Bernie Siegel.
Experienced with Microsoft Word, Power Point, Office, Excel and Database
management. Always willing to learn, grow and further my skill-set and
education..
References available upon request