Management Health
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NINA BRADFORD, MS
EAST STROUDS BURG, PA 18301
SUMMARY
Successful corporate Wellness Specialist recognized for ability to build, guide and sustain successful programs improving employee health and wellness, leading to greater organizational efficiency. Consistently demonstrates proficient coaching, motivational, presentation and communication skills. Effectively establishes and maintains excellent internal and external relationships. Compassionate, maintains a sense of humor under pressure, diplomatic and assertive in dealing with different types of people.
EXPERIENCE HEALTHYROADS, INC,
11/2015 - Present Program Manager II
•Managed national wellness program as onsite Program Manager for Bayer Corporation for approximately 18,000 employees
•Developed annual and long-term wellness strategy for Bayer Corp.
•Lead a wellness team in monthly meetings for planning, support and communications purposes to
continue the development of future wellness programs and initiatives
•Worked independently and collaboratively with colleagues to assist with or manage all client facing activities to support Healthyroads products.
•Identified and resolved client issues keeping leadership abreast of the status and escalating high level issues to ensure appropriate response and resolutions.
WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE, Morris Plains, NJ
2008 - 2015 Wellness Program Specialist
Actively manage entire national wellness programming for 23,000 employees of Wyndham Worldwide and all of its subsidiaries.
•Developed annual and long-term wellness strategy for Wyndham Worldwide
•Created an annual wellness calendar and operating plan in response to company’s needs assessment and employee interest surveys
•Conducted various health screenings locally throughout the year
•Lead a wellness team in monthly meetings for planning, support and communications purposes to continue the development of future wellness programs and initiatives
•Collaborated with a global wellness team in quarterly meetings to brainstorm ideas and communicate development and successful launching of future wellness programs and initiatives
•Collaborated with respective HR personnel in various locations to coordinate large scale health fairs and biometric screenings
•Led health and behavioral risk management programs on a wide variety of health topics to include but not limited to hypertension, cholesterol, weight management, stress management, and tobacco cessation
Select achievements include:
•Designed and executed several successful walking and activity-based programs locally, nationally and globally
•Partnered with company’s health insurance provider to launch a national lifestyle management program which included weight management, smoking cessation and stress management. Partnered with the company’s health insurance provider to launch a successful pilot welkcoaching program at a smaller site
•Worked with multiple vendors to provide on-site medical suites to several US based locations
•Collaborated with Legal on the development and launching of a workplace smoke-free policy and timeline
•Launched and implemented a Tobacco Dependence Treatment Program with a participant quit rate of 40% at 6 months
•Partnered with national vendor and HR personnel on all logistics to open a state-of-the-art Fitness Center at Parsippany location
•Achieved the American Heart Association’s “Fit Friendly” organization for Wyndham Worldwide
•Achieved the National Business Group’s Innovation in Healthcare Disparities award for Wyndham Worldwide
•Led health and behavioral risk management programs on a wide variety of health topics to include but not limited to hypertension, cholesterol, weight management, stress management, and tobacco cessation
JOHNSON & JOHNSON GROUP OF CONSUMER COMPANIES, Morris Plains, NJ
2001 - 2008 (Formerly Pfizer Consumer Healthcare)
Senior Health & Wellness Specialist
Individually responsible for the implementation, design and oversight of all nutrition-related programming for over 3000 employees at the Morris Plains facility and assisted with wellness programming for the entire company.
•Supervised a contract staff of 20 individuals including fitness coordinators and group exercise instructors
•Acted as a liaison with the cafeteria service to raise awareness and educate colleagues on health and nutrition using the EatComplete initiative
•Designed and conducted programs, health fairs and special events to educate employees and families on the importance of being active, smoking cessation, cardiovascular disease and lifestyle change.
•Spearheaded major initiatives to increase employee participation in corporate health management program with an HRA completed by 73% of the employee population
•Developed wellness business plan and budgetary oversight
•Provided proactive ergonomics education, screening and evaluations
WARNER LAMBERT COMPANY, Morris Plains, NJ
1994 – 2001 Health & Wellness Specialist.
Coordinated and monitored Warner Lambert Exercise Program for over 3000 employees.
•Completed end to end management of exercise program that included interviewing, contracting and supervising 15 instructors
•Planned and tracked yearly budget
•Evaluated and reported on employee utilization rates
•Designed and implemented innovative programs and events that showcase consumer healthcare, grow our brands and target colleague wellness
COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS, Randolph, NJ
2007 – 2009 Adjunct Professor
Taught college courses in Nutrition and Health and Wellness
•Nutrition classes were based on the practical application of scientific concepts. Taught students about the importance of making lifestyle changes by providing assessments, and by formulating and engaging in a behavior change plan.
EDUCATION COLLLEGE OF SAINT ELIZABETH, Morristown, NJ
Master of Science, Nutrition, May 2007
MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY, Montclair, NJ
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Physiology / Adult Fitness, May 1996
COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS, Randolph, NJ
Associate of Science, Business Administration, May 1991
CERTIFICATIONS UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY
AFFILIATIONS Tobacco Treatment Specialist
AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EXERCISE (ACE)
Group Exercise Instructor
Personal Trainer
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION
Member
IDEA HEALTH AND FITNESS ASSOCIATION
Member
WELLCOACHES CERTIFICATION
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