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MELISSA NOTO NORDIN

MS, BA, NASM - CES, PES, eRYT-200, FNS

Email: *************@*****.***

Website: www.melissanordin.com

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion: Patient Rehabilitation Track – California University of Pennsylvania – 2011 – Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Religious Studies - University of Florida

Public Health Practice and Administration - University of South Florida

J.R. Worsley School of Five Elements Acupuncture. Gainesville, FL

CERTIFICATIONS/CONTINUED EDUCATION

Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)– NASM #1391201

Optimum Performance Training for Prenatal Exercise (PES) - NASM

Advanced Exercise Nutrition and Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS) - Human Kinetics

Experienced Registered Yoga Instructor with Yoga Alliance, (eRYT) - over 1,000 hours instruction #44302

Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga Program - LVCYT-25 : an Adaptive Yoga Therapy Program

CPR/BLS/AED current

NIH training course “Protecting Human Research Participants” # 930547

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Baycare Health Systems, St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Tampa, FL 2013 – present

Corporate Wellness Health Educator and Yoga Instructor

Create original content health education seminars for wellness promotion

Create an interactive learning platform in large and small group settings

Health coach utilizing detailed strategies created by myself and all other program stakeholders

Brand development and support

Research current health trends using evidence based models

Address individual and group nutritional needs and pre-diabetic education for seminars and health expos

One-on-one personalized clinical assessments with at-risk patients to include: Addressing nutritional needs, metabolic health and dietary goals, fitness assessments and strategies, and weight management

Design, draft, edit, proofread, publish, and implement patient intake forms and excel spreadsheets for quantitative and qualitative data analysis using original content pre/post assessment surveys

Create and Implement special populations fitness and yoga program

Corrective Exercise assessment for post-surgical interventions, fall risks, and metabolic challenges

Address exercise and nutritional needs and concerns of Cancer patients and survivors

Design rehabilitative yoga/exercise programs for at-home personal care

Create, coordinate, and support community and corporate wellness activities

Train and coach other team members with public speaking and corporate wellness seminar development

All Children's Hospital/Johns Hopkins Medical Center, St Petersburg, FL 2012 – 2014

Exercise Specialist and Community Health Educator

Community Health Educator to community outreach programs

Created and implemented the Federal grant intervention program portion for Fit 4 All Moms Program in collaboration with and funded through National Institute of Health (NIH) including 3 seminars, 3 webinars, original content patient intake forms, program and personal assessment tools, and exercise book.

One-on-one personalized clinical assessments with at-risk patients including addressing nutritional and health needs

Create and implement original content material in fitness, nutrition, and educational presentations, programs, and classes using Power point and Excel targeting Obese Pregnant moms selected to participate in our study/intervention program

Webinar design, origination, and implementation of all program content for remote viewing

Design, draft, edit, proofread, publish, and implement patient intake forms and excel spreadsheets for quantitative data analysis

Perform fitness assessments to approve participants for assigning exercise prescriptions and troubleshoot for intervention within my scope of practice

Create and implement original materials including Exercise Prescription and Exercise Booklet tailored to special needs

Life Coaching to include: nutrition, health, and wellness strategies, fitness strategies, & educational materials focusing on the Health Seeker’s needs

Yoga School of Motion Anatomy & Physiology Mobile Training Center 2011 – present

Anatomy & Physiology Instructor

Draft, edit, proofread, publish, and implement original content educational materials for 20 and 50 hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) programs

Approved 20 hour curriculum requirement for Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School Program

Blend evidence based research of NASM and ACSM anatomy and physiology education materials for Yoga Instruction and Training Programs

Design Anatomy and Physiology programs for specific clients’ needs which includes but is not limited to: lectures with original content, instructor led group and class activities, slide show presentations for lecture or download, informational monthly newsletters, Student and client educational printed materials, Private conferencing and consultation, corporate wellness programs and initiatives

Approved provider of continuing education credentialing for Yoga Alliance recertification

The Huffington Post Online 2011 – present

Blogger, contributor

Draft, edit, proofread, and publish original materials and articles for Business, Small Business, and Healthy Living sections

Subjects include: Fitness, Wellness, Health, Yoga, Corporate planning for health initiative and wellness programs, corporate planning for small business owners or independent contractors

Life Coaching to include: nutrition, health, and wellness strategies, fitness strategies, & educational materials focusing on the Health Seeker’s needs both in corporate and personal scopes of practice

Volunteer at the OASIS at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida as a yoga instructor and health educator sponsored by Huffington Post

USAA, Tampa, FL 2011 - 2012

Corporate Fitness Specialist, Intern, and Yoga Instructor

Conducting Health Fitness Assessments which follow ACSM guidelines

Creating tailored original fitness programs and exercise prescriptions focusing on specific goals and include nutritional support, cardio, and weight training

Draft, edit, proofread, and publish original educational materials for health, fitness, and nutrition including newsletters, mass employee emails, bulletin boards, etc.

Group Fitness Instruction: Aerobics Instruction, Boot Camp, Core Toning, Group Strength, Indoor Cycling, Kickboxing, Personal Training, Step Class, Weight Training, Yoga

Identify, create and execute strategies to achieve growth achieve and client retention

Corporate Event Planning and projects

Creating and implementing original material health incentive programs and projects

Corporate facility management

Coordinating and creating Yoga programs for fitness members

Instituting corrective exercise program and education

Life Coaching to include: nutrition, health, and wellness strategies, fitness strategies, & educational materials focusing on the Health Seeker’s needs

Creating health and wellness promotion seminars and Lunch and Learns aimed at addressing wellness and health promotion

JAMES A. HALEY VA HOSPITAL (JAHVAH) ADAPTIVE YOGA PROGRAM 2010 - 2012

Adaptive Yoga Therapy Volunteer Supervisor and lead Project Coordinator

Introduce adaptive yoga therapy projects and programs to support overall health, modify services to those with disabilities, and improve quality of life.

Coordinate and supervise volunteer projects, programs, and activities within the inpatient pain management yoga program of the JAHVAH.

Recruit, screen, and train all yoga therapy volunteer teachers

Engage participants in a variety of gentle yoga stretches & breathing techniques using proper proprioceptive body mechanics

Draft, edit, proofread, and publish a template volunteer program that can be duplicated in all Special Populations Programs or any other projects and programs within the Veterans Hospital Association.

YOGA COMMUNITY NETWORK, LLC. Tampa FL 2009 - present

Co-Founder, Co-owner - charitable volunteer cooperative and outreach program

Coordinate and supervise volunteer staff, projects, activities and programs

Create and develop yoga therapy projects and programs for special populations including: developmental disabilities, pain management, Diabetes, Mood disorders, Eating disorders, & Movement disorders

Liaison between staff, community, and clients in hospitals (Morsani Center, Baycare) & medical residential facilities.

Recruit, select, train, and evaluate volunteers for YCN projects, programs and services

Travel to multiple locations & coordinate YCN projects, programs and services

Create and Promote health and wellness events in the community and support business partners

Life Coaching to include: nutrition, health, and wellness strategies, fitness strategies, & educational materials focusing on the Health Seeker’s needs both in corporate and personal scopes of practice

Study the cardiovascular and metabolic effects of exercise for cardiac and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

PRIVATE YOGA INSTRUCTOR & CORRECTIVE EXERCISE SPECIALIST, Tampa FL 2009 - present

Yoga instruction for recreational, corporate, and therapeutic goals

Interactive website designer

Draft, edit, proofread, and publish original materials for website proprietary use

Corrective Exercise and Yoga Therapy

Create Yoga Training programs for Fitness professionals and specialists focusing on teaching yoga in a corporate environment

Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga instruction for injury prevention and flexibility

Life Coaching to include: nutrition, health, and wellness strategies, fitness strategies, & educational materials focusing on the Health Seeker’s needs both in corporate and personal scopes of practice

YOGA INSTRUCTOR AND YOGA THERAPIST at the following locations: 2008-present

Baycare Hospital System, Bella Prana Yoga Studio, Ella & Fleur Hot Yoga, Fit for All Families, Grow Financial corporation, Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County, HARC – Hillsborough Adult Resource Center, Hillsborough County Correctional Facilities, Hillsborough County Library, Hillsborough County School System, Hot Zen Yoga, Lucky Cat Yoga, Morsani Center at USF, My Way Fitness 24-7, Ophelia Project Of Tampa Bay, Private corporate facilities, Project Yoga Moves Forward, REPUBICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION Oasis Huffington Post, Soul Mirror, Sublime Yoga and Wellness of Dunedin, Take The First Step, Tech Data, Tampa International Airport, Trinity Yoga Studio, Yoga Loft Ybor, Yoga Planet

SHANDS HOSPITAL GAINESVILLE AND JACKSONVILLE 1996-2001

Financial Counselor, Receptionist, Intake Specialist, Billing/Coding

Created intake forms using logistics to track Insurance Providers, services provided, accounts payable, and accounts receivable

Billing insurance companies electronically

Bill Pay appeals coordinator

ICD-9 Coding input

Insurance verification

Patient registration and scheduling

Patient accounts and third party payer

Accounts Payable/Receivable

Organizing community and office events

Creating patient intake forms for evidence based research programs

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