Jill J. Trojniar
*** ******** ** ~ Rockford, IL 61103
phone 815-***-**** ~ work 815-***-****
e-mail ~ *********@*******.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Improve the health and well-being of your clients via evidence-based health
& wellness programming that promotes behavior change.
WORK HISTORY
June 2014 - Health Coach/Health Screening Technician/Health
Educator
present Health Solutions - MidWest
Provide biometric screenings and health coaching for
employee groups. Risk factor analysis and client motivation
are my focus. Evidence-based program delivery with
motivational interviewing is also used regularly in this
fast paced job.
December 2008 - Health Coach/Personal Trainer/ Group Exercise Instructor
May 2014 NorthPointe Health & Wellness - Roscoe, IL
I am a behavior change specialist in my current job. I
work as front-line staff for 3,500 member medical based
health & wellness facility. Regular duties include: health
risk assessments, exercise/wellness prescription, rehab
phase III fitness specialist and diabetes educator.
Perform regular blood pressure screenings, finger stick
cholesterol and glucose testing and body composition
assessments.
Plan and deliver presentations on a variety of topics
including weight loss, nutrition, exercise, body-mind
connection and healthy back care.
Work with clients to manage their lifestyle risks and
assess their readiness for change.
February 2006 - Director or Marketing & Development -
December 2008 Burpee Museum of Natural History
Developed and implemented comprehensive marketing plan for
mid-size museum including managing all media relations,
organizing major fundraising events, developing regional
museum/attractions marketing efforts and managing fund
development activities.
August 2004 - Marketing Director ~ Rockford Orthopedic Associates
February 2006 Developed and implemented community outreach efforts for a
15 physician orthopedic practice including creation of
practice marketing materials, enhancing community relations
and defining target markets for outreach work.
September 1996- Senior Program Director ~ YMCA of Rock River Valley
October 2003 Effectively managed all components of adult and health &
fitness programs for a 15,000 member YMCA.
Directly supervised four full-time directors, eight part-time program
coordinators, 35 part-time fitness service staff and 60
program volunteers.
Excellent fiscal management of $750,000 department budget.
Consistent program growth and development, attracting new
markets.
Progressively developed personnel to allow them to greater
assist the organization as well as themselves.
Special event management (triathlon, regatta, adventure
race, duathlon and community challenge) serving 5,800
annually.
Developed systems that allow for quality program delivery
and dazzling customer service.
July 1994- Health Promotion Director ~ Atwood Industries
August 1995 Developed comprehensive health promotion program for 4,000
employees.
Directed TAKE CHARGE ... for a Lifetime Health Promotion
program at twelve Atwood locations.
Established core and elective programs to reduce employee
health risks.
August 1992- Health & Fitness Director ~ Rockford YMCA
July 1994 Efficiently managed health & fitness and wellness program
areas.
May 1990- Wellness Coordinator ~ Rockford YMCA
August 1992 Effectively serviced corporate and community wellness
customers.
EDUCATION
May 1984 Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
Bachelor of Science ~ Exercise Physiology
December 1996 YMCA Senior Director Certification ~ YMCA of the USA
April 1993 YMCA Director Certification ~ YMCA of the USA
PROFESSIONAL
American Council of Exercise Gold Certified Personal
Trainer
American Council of Exercise Advanced Fitness Specialist
American Council of Exercise Health Coach
NETA Certified Yoga Instructor
YMCA Exercise Specialist
YMCA Strength Training Instructor Trainer
YMCA Healthy Back Instructor
Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED certified
PERSONAL
Being healthy and feeling good is important to me. I achieve this by
maintaining an active lifestyle that includes cycling, yoga, rowing(crew),
strength training and adventure travel.