ROSALIE G. BARRETTA, PhD, MCHES

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Administrator/educator with experience in worksite, university, community college and hospital-based health promotion/wellness programs. Experienced in program development, research, adult education, staff/facility administration, budget administration, and revenue generation. Strong theoretical base in exercise physiology, wellness/disease prevention and health behavioral theories. Experienced national speaker and presenter.

EDUCATION

PhD; Health Promotion and Health Education

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO - Albuquerque, NM

M.A. Exercise Physiology and Motor Development

Minor: Outdoor/Adventure Education.

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY - East Lansing, MI

B.S., Health, and Physical Education,

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY - Harrisonburg, VA

Parks and Recreation Management, 35 Credit hours

Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VA

Certified Clinical Hypno-therapist, C.Ht.

Wayne State University/Clinical Hypnosis Institute Certificate program-150 hrs., Detroit, MI

Original Research Projects

Doctoral Dissertation: “Physiological Adaptations to a 14 Week Deep Water Exercise Program”, University of New Mexico, 1993.Published in Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy, (1995). Training Effects of a 14-week Deep Water Exercise Program, (3) 3, pp. 19-25+.

Master's Thesis: “Motor Development in Deaf-Blind Rubella Children”, Michigan State University, unpublished

WORK EXPERIENCE

Wellness Seminar Presenter, and Biometric Health Screener/Counselor, Independent Contractor). Quest/Summit Health, Novi, MI; Pathways Health, King of Prussia, PA; Interactive Health, Chicago, IL. 2012-present (PRN)

-Conduct biometric employee testing (HT, WT, Blood Pressure, CHOL, HDL, LDL, TR, Glucose finger stick blood draw), and suggest behavior based health coaching based on results.

-Presentations on various health related topics based on business’s needs

Worksite Health Promotion Specialist, Work Health program. (PRN) Center for Disease Control (CDC) (Independent Contractor). Training employers for promoting health at the worksite. (PRN) Atlanta, GA, 2014 (present)

DPP Lifestyle Coach, National Diabetes Prevention Program. Certified to conduct CDC NDPP program.

WORK EXPERIENCE continued

Health Specialization Coordinator/Asst. Professor. Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV. (2009-2013)

- Evaluated and assessed existing health education curriculum certification

-Developed and implemented comprehensive health curriculum revision to comply with National NCATE and West Virginia standards

-Health Education/Health Promotion Specialist teaching a variety of courses to prepare undergraduate/graduate students to teach health in public schools, including Human Sexuality, Teaching Methods of Health, foundational health content and Public Health and wellness courses.

-Develop and implement field work experiences for students within community agencies and schools

-Supervised field work of students teaching in Elementary, Middle and High School, including community local community health agency volunteer opportunities.

-Developed and implemented curriculum and courses for new Health Promotion and Exercise Science curriculum in compliance with CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) - Participated on National and State accreditation committees for Health Education, Faculty Senate, participation in various departmental and university committees

Health Promotion Specialist and Health Coach. McKee Industries, Stuarts Draft, VA. (FT Contractor, Comprehensive Health Services), Reston VA, (2008-2009)

-Assess employees based on Health Risk Appraisal and blood biometric measurements

-Advise employees on health behaviors that can reduce risk for coronary heart disease, diabetes, obesity

-Conduct on-going employee consultation on nutrition, physical activity and stress management

Visiting Professor, York College of Pennsylvania. Sport Management Department York PA. (2004-2005)

-Teach courses in management, administration, sociology of sport and Introduction to Sport Management. Advising students.

-Assisting in the supervision and coordination of student work experience program.

-Participation in college wide faculty senate and departmental governance committees.

Program Administrator, American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness (AAALF/AAHPERD) Reston, VA (2003-2004 & 2005-2006)

-Delivered professional education training programs and seminars (local, state, regional, national)

-Program planning for National AAALF convention program, 30 sessions per year

-Liaison to national agencies and organizations, NIH, CDC, AOA etc.

-Sales and Exposition representative to state and national conventions

-Liaison with professional membership and parent organization

-Reviewed and edited manuscripts and materials for publication as books or other materials for various

associations

Research Associate, Yale University Prevention Research Center (Griffin Hospital), Derby, CT. (2002)

-Research and development of grant proposals in health and wellness

-Assist with implementation of ongoing studies and client recruitment.

-Presentations to clinical staff and clients regarding study protocol.

Health Promotion Specialist, Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA. (1999-2002)

-Develop and teach Health Promotion undergraduate and graduate courses.

-Teach courses in Public Health, Epidemiology, Fitness Assessment, Program/Facility Management in Fitness and Health Promotion Programs, Stress Management, Drug Behavior/Education, Nutrition, First Aid/ CPR, Contemporary Issues and other courses as appropriate.

-Selected for Faculty Exchange Program, University of-Sunderland, England.

-Chair and committee member of Master Student Comprehensive Exam committee.

WORK EXPERIENCE continued

Department Chair, Wellness, Fitness and Sport (3 campuses), College of Southern MD, (Charles County Community College), La Plata, MD. (1995-1999)

-Administered 10 FT faculty/staff and 30 PT faculty/staff; one main campus site and two remote campus sites, and administered outdoor and indoor facilities maintenance

- Administered, developed and scheduled all credit and non-credit WFS courses for all campuses

- Developed and administered 750k departmental /operational budget/yr.

- Created, developed, and implemented telephonic individualized health/fitness program for department

- Partnered with local businesses and agencies for offer health fairs and special community projects

Wellness Counselor Family Practice Center, Albuquerque, NM (1993)

-Health coaching for patients referred by physicians for various health related conditions

Associate Professor/Coordinator of Aquatics: Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD (1985-1995)

-Conducted pre-and post-fitness assessments for one hundred students/ semesters

-Taught personal health/ wellness courses

-Developed and administered operational and capital budgets for aquatic complex

-Planned, taught, and scheduled comprehensive aquatic education courses

-Developed and implemented (zero based budget) community water safety summer programs

-Supervision, administration and management of full time, part time aquatic staff, facilities and facility maintenance

-Partnered with local schools and American Red Cross to offer water safety orientation program to all 4th graders in county,

-Local American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor-Trainer for Water Safety and Lifeguard Training

-Swim Coach (1985-1990)

Director of Employee Wellness and Recreation, IBM Corporation, Manassas, VA (1982-1985)

- Planned, launched, and executed all aspects of employee wellness program for 5000 employees covering 3 shifts

-Administered outdoor facility, staff, and rental facilities

-Contracted with vendors to supply program components

-Administered all aspects of employee recreation program for 5000 employees for all 3 shifts

-Local American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor-Trainer for Water Safety and Lifeguard Training

Aquatic Specialist, Eastern Kentucky University. Richmond, KY. (1978-1982)

-Administered the swim center and all support programs, maintenance, and operations.

-Created, developed, and implemented year-round community aquatic programs.

-Taught professional preparation courses in Gymnastics, Introduction to Physical Education, Water Safety Instructor, Lifesaving, and instructional classes in swimming.

-Head Coach of the Synchronized Swim Team.

-Resource /Advisor for Aquatic graduate assistants

-Local American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor-Trainer for Water Safety and Lifeguard Training

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH AND AWARDS

President, American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation (AAPAR) with the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) 2012-2014.

National Honor Award, Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance--AAPAR/Council for Aquatic Professionals, National Conference. March 2011

National Service Award from Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance/AALF/Aquatic Council, National Conference, 2003.

Meritorious Service Award from Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance/AALF/Aquatic Council, National Conference, 2001

Speaker, April 2009, AAHPERD National Convention, Tampa, FL. Development of Aquatic Programs—Panel

Speaker, April 2006, AAHPERD National Convention. Salt Lake City, Utah. “Rosie’s Bag of Aquatic Teaching Tips.”

Speaker, April 2005, AAHPERD National Convention, Chicago, Illinois. “Aquatic Exercise for Seniors” New Aquatic Council certification course.

Speaker, April 2002, AAHPERD National Convention, San Diego CA. “Tools for Communication and Conflict Resolution” (AAHE).

Speaker, January 2001, Share the Wealth Conference, Jekyll Island GA. Topic: “Tools for Communication and Conflict Resolution”. Presentation to Elementary, Middle and High School Educators.

Speaker, March 2000, AAHPERD National Convention, Orlando, Florida. Topic: “Understanding Aquatic Physiology.”

Speaker, October 1997, World Fitness Association. Sport Training and Fitness Conference, Miami. FLA. Multiple presentations in Aquatic Fitness

Speaker, August 1997. Aquatic Therapy International Symposium sponsored by Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Institute (ATRI), Las Vegas, NV. Topic: “Factors Influencing Heart Rates in Water Exercise”.

Publication, Charles County Cardio Kids Fitness Guides --Teacher Manual and Parent Guides. Virginia State Dept. of Health Grant funded project. Distributed in Charles County Elementary Schools, Charles County MD. 1998

Publication, Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy, (1995). “Training Effects of a 14-week Deep Water Exercise Program”, (3) 3, pp. 19-25+.

Speaker, June 1994, International IDEA conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, Topic: “Current Deep Water Exercise Research”

Publication, JOHPERD, June 1990. "Criteria for Aquatic Personnel".

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) 1972- 2014

National Wellness Institute (NWI) 1993- present

American Association for Diabetes Educators (AADE) 2012-present

Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) 2013-present

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGS

National Diabetes Pre-Prevention (DPP) Lifestyle Coach, CDC, 2014

Work@Health certified instructor and designated subject matter expert, CDC, 2014

Master Health Education Specialist certification, MCHES (# 22455)

Certified Hypnotherapist -- Clinical Hypnosis Institute/Wayne State University, 150 hours

American Red Cross

First Aid, First Aid Instructor; CPR and CPR Instructor)

Water Safety Instructor (WSI) 1970-present, Lifeguard Instructor (1980-2012)

AAHPERD Aquatic Council

Master Clinician of Swimming, Master Clinician of Lifeguard Training

Level III Canoeing, Level II Teacher of Diving, Synchronized Swimming, Adapted Aquatics

Certified Pool Operator -- National Spa and Pool Institute (NSPI)

PADI/NAUI Open Water Diver; PADI Advanced-Plus Diver

Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) Water Exercise,

Instructor HYDRO-FIT Passport certification (advanced/deep water exercise instructor

Personality Resources International, Facilitator

COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

American Assn for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) Restructuring Committees, (Awards, Structure/Function)

American Red Cross Volunteer instructor in Water Safety, Lifeguarding, CPR/First Aid, Canoeing, and American Red Cross Consultant with various projects. 24 yrs.

Review and evaluate submitted book/manuscript proposals for publication by AAALF/AAHPERD

Aquatic Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Institute (ATRI) Core Curriculum Committee: development of Aquatic Therapy certification for university programs

Review and evaluate AAHPERD/AAALF National Convention programs for Aquatic Council

Teach, evaluate, and assess candidates for ACE personal training certification (WITS)

Editor, Aqua Notes—Newsletter for the AAHPERD Aquatic Council

State of Maryland Safe Kids Coalition--Water Safety Consultant,

Aquatic Consultant in Programming, Risk Reduction, Facility Design/ retrofits

Conducted numerous American Red Cross update/ retraining workshops for those teaching Water Safety, Lifeguard Training, First Aid/CPR over 20 years,

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