Health Medical

M una K. Abu Awad, BS, CHC, LWS

**** *. ****** *****, #**** Irving, TX 75063 214-***-****

***********@*****.*** www.munaabuawad.com

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Health / Wellness Coach

Nutrition Consultant

Results-oriented and hard-working health and nutrition professional with extensive experience in planning

and implementation of wellness education and health programs.

Self-motivated with demonstrated success in weight management, nutrition, exercise, stress, smoking

cessation and balanced life programs to enhance people’s lives and provide the impetus to lead a healthier

l ife using strategic planning and creative approaches to achieve results.

Strong coaching and educational abilities with one-on-one coaching or in group settings and classroom

environments.

Decisive team leader and motivator who is customer-focused with proven success in hospitals, universities,

food industry and retail environments.

Strong oral and written communication abilities to build a rapport with clients, staff and management to

ensure positive internal and external customer relations; excellent presentation and public speaking

abilities.

Technical Proficiency: SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite: PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Publisher and

Excel.

AREAS OF EXPERT ISE

Wellness / Nutrition Education Health / Wellness Coaching Weight Management

Educational Coaching/Training Team Leader / Motivator Exercise/Stress Programs

Smoking Cessation Programs Balanced Life Programs Presentations

Group / Classroom Environments Vendor Relations / Sales One-on-one Coaching

Professional Health Coach ROI/HRA CPR/AED Certified

EDUCAT ION / CERT IF ICAT IONS

TWU, Denton, TX – BS in Human Nutrition and Dietetics - GPA: 3.63 2008 – 2010

President’s List Fall 2007; Dean’s List 2008 and 2010

ACE-Certified Health Coach

Certified Holistic Life Coach (CHLC)

Certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Specialist (LWS)

Certified Corporate Wellness Coach- Credentials in Progress

PROFESSIONAL H IGH L IG HTS

Community Outreach – Leadership and development of Community Outreach Program to raise

awareness of healthy lifestyles with health promotion presentations in schools, corporations and

churches.

Healthy Lifestyle – Interviewed on the radio show “Healthy by Nature” for Diabetes Month with

discussion of blood sugar imbalances and the need to adapt healthier dietary lifestyles.

Coaching and Mentoring – Successful leadership of nutritional and health education programs for

clients and employees of the company via one-on-one coaching sessions on the phone or in person; and

in group or classroom settings.

Medical Support – Demonstrated success in providing health and nutritional support to medical staff

and patients at Baylor University and Children’s Medical Hospital; knowledgeable of medical

terminology to ensure understanding.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPER IENCE

Natural Grocers – Richardson, TX Feb 2011 – Present

Nutritional Health Coach

Responsible for providing health coaching sessions with clients and employees including assessments

of individual readiness to change, implementation of actions to assist in reaching goals and behavioral

modifications to improve the person’s health status by reducing health risks and improving the quality

of life.

Development of creative nutritional education curriculum for classes that include presentations and

preparation of customized materials and packages for participants; implementation of a monthly

breakfast training session; health program topics include nutrition, weight loss and overall health

promotion.

Planning and hosting of lectures and workshops by well-known professionals in the health field.

Go To Expert for employees and customers regarding nutrition, health and supplements; utilization of

health assessment tools to identify customer needs to enable referral to health resources at the store and

in the community.

Follow-up with individuals to assess the health program effectiveness and ensure that customer goals

are achieved and providing additional support as needed.

Viridian Health Management- I rving, TX June 2013-Sept 2013

Onsite- Certified Health Coach

Provide one-on-one coaching sessions for employees with focus on nutrition, exercise, stress

management, and the overall wellbeing of individuals.

Baylor University Medical Center – Dallas, T X Apr 2011 – Jul 2011

Dietetic Technician

Patient Advocate providing analysis of clinical information and determine any nutritional risks; provide

recommendations and customized education to patients.

Evaluation of patient dietary histories to develop individualized nutritional programs and menu plans;

provide recommendations to patients and families in food selection, preparation and menu planning

based on individual needs.

Collaboration with other medical personnel including Dietitians, Nurses and Physicians.

VO LUN TEER EXPER IENCE

Children’s Medical Center, Dallas, TX – Child Life Assistant Apr 2011 – Jul 2011

Provide compassionate and attentive care to children in playrooms to support patients, families and

medical staff.

TWU University, Denton, TX – Consultation Project Apr 2009 – May 2009

Provided private consultation for four weeks to a client with high cholesterol and lipid profile seeking

improvement in health; provided thorough evaluation of psychological and physical willingness to

change; development of a clear plan of action with mutual agreement and continuous follow up

resulting in client successfully reaching their goals.

North Texas Food Bank, Dallas, TX – Warehouse & Office Assistant Aug 2008 – Jul 2009

Support non-profit hunger relief organization with preparation distribution of donated food at

warehouse kitchen.

PROFESSIONAL AFF I L IAT I ONS

Active Member of National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP)

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