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Health Coaching

Tech Savvy

Fitness/20 years of Ballet

Health Education/Promotion

Research skills

HIPPA Compliant

Management

AREAS O F E X P E R T I S E :

Mobile:

904-***-****

Email:

adc8og@r.postjobfree.com

Website:

http://ankhhealth.coach

www.mothersintuitiondoula.com

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/hali-shields-

0420a445

G E T I N T OUCH:

Designed customized client programs to meet individual fitness needs. Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.

Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program. Taught small groups with particular focus on ballet and barre fitness. Transitioned to remote dance instruction during COVID-19 pandemic . Deliver one-on-one, fully immersive English language lessons, aligned with U.S. Common Core State Standards to Chinese students, ages 4-16. Provide American elementary school experience to Chinese children by integrating math, social studies, and science content into English language instruction. Engage students and enhance understanding with the use of TPR (total physical response), props,and educational tools while fostering critical thinking and creativity. Administer and submit formal assessments for students to gauge their progress throughout various levels and units of instruction. Assist participants through the enrollment process, including helping participants to download the Fitbit mobile app and navigate it successfully. Listen deeply to, and empathize and connect with participants to continuously build rapport and trust.

Provide education, coaching curriculum, and coaching to help participants identify their motivations, craft wellness visions, and build care plans made of bite-sized behavior changes that will help them achieve their long-term goals. Review and update medications, medical history, and lab results, as well as meticulously document participant interactions, including phone calls and in-app messaging. Leverage Fitbit Care coaching platform to proactively communicate with participants, efficiently monitor incoming health data, track progress to behavior change goals, and provide insights to participants.

Increased customer satisfaction by resolving Fitbit technical issues. Group Fitness/Assistant Dance Instructor, Feburary 2020 to Current Epic Dance Studio – Miami Beach, FL

Online ESL Teacher, March 2019 to Current

VIPKID – Beijing, China (remote)

Fitbit Health Coach, October 2019 to Februrary 2020 Carenet Healthcare Services – San Antonio, TX (remote) PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Hardworking Certified Health Coach/Educator, passionate about improving client health and well-being through health education, nutrition and fitness. Wonderful teacher and relationship builder with excellent communication skills. Ready to offer 10 years of related experience to a fast-paced position with a growing organization. Skilled in using NBHWC methods during coaching sessions and exam eligible October 2020. E DUCATION:

B a c h e l o r o f S c i e n c e

Major:P u b l i c H e a l t h

University o f West F l o r i d a

Provided safe, comprehensive, empowering, and professional health and wellness coaching programs to ensure members remain motivated Coached 100+ clients by developing health goals and action plans. Maintained records of clients' health progress and compared to health goals. Assisted clients in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits. Supported implementation of patient health plan, including nutritional wellness, weight loss programs, and personalized fitness and exercise program. Recommended nutrition and fitness modifications to improve overall health of clients Ran day to day operations including marketing, social media and office management while providing excellent customer service. Oversaw upkeep of entire facility and notified maintenance for service repairs Utilized promotions, print and digital marketing to attract new clients. Recorded product sales into spa's weekly income report. Greeted all guests in warm and friendly manner to create positive first impression of spa. Led spa tours for new members to familiarize guests with services provided. Handled up to 50 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns. Provided expert advice to clients of multiples in baby care and provided them with sleep consulting and postpartum care. Experience with over 200 families as night nurse/doula. Assessed needs of new mothers and advised mothers about child care topics, including breastfeeding, sleep training and baby care topics. Developed and implemented over 200 individual breastfeeding and baby nutritional plans. Provided clients with non-judgmental emotional, physical and educational support to help empower their birth and postpartum experience. Attended births of over 100 babies and provided postpartum care. Assessed needs of new mothers and educated mothers about child care topics, including breastfeeding, and baby care topics. Developed and implemented over 200 individual breastfeeding plans. Demonstrated how to express milk and store it in bottles for later feeds. Educated family members and caregivers on client and baby care instructions. Managed health fair activities to expose customers to health and wellness businesses. Negotiated contracts with vendors including fitness trainers and maintenance workers. Maximized program enrollment through effective outreach events, cold calling strategies, membership incentives, and referrals programs. Organized schedules for comprehensive group fitness programs. Built strong relationships with members to promote health, wellness and available services. Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes. Educated staff on new fitness industry developments and provided effective health and fitness solutions to over hundreds of new clients. Helped clients set and achieve health and wellness goals. Conducted group wellness presentations for classes up to 12 participants. Participated in meetings to discuss new fundraising opportunities Developed comprehensive training programs covering areas such as breastfeeding, baby care, and childbirth education. Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy. Taught health education classes for low income based population in Chicago area Responded to requests for information from various clients by providing class schedules and established rapport for educational program. Handled 10-15 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns. Women's Health Coach, January 2018 to Current

Ankh Health Coaching – Miami Beach, FL (remote)

to attain personal health and fitness goals.

Wellness Spa Manager, April 2018 to July 2019

Salt Spa St.Augustine – Saint Augustine, FL

Postpartum Doula and Lactation Consultant, January 2016- January 2018 Windy City Doulas – Chicago, IL

Birth and Postpartum Doula, February 2011 to January 2019 A Mother's Intuition Doula (Business Owner) – Chicago, IL Wellness Coordinator/ Fitness Studio Manager, October 2014 to March 2015 Mama Tribe – Oak Park, IL

Volunteer Education Administrator, January 2012 January 2014 Chicago Volunteer Doulas – Chicago, IL

CERTIFICATIONS

Certification: Women's Health Coaching & Functional Nutrition, Expected in November 2020 Integrative Women's Health Institute with Jessica Drummond

*Gold Standard Global Women's Health Coach Certification/NBHWC Eligible Certification: IFBBA Bare/Group Fitness Instructor, Expected June 2020 International Ballet Barre Fitness Association

Certification: Personal Trainer, Expected July 2020 National Academy of Sports Medicine

Certification: Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Completed 2018 Institute For Integrative Nutrition (IIN)

Certificate: IIN Coaching Intensive Practicum, Completed November 2019 Institute For Integrative Nutrition (IIN) -NBHWC Eligible Certificate: 130 hours of Lactation Consulting, Completed August 2014 University of California - San Diego

Certificate: Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula, Completed November 2009 Madriella & BIrth Arts International

Certificate : Certified Yoga Instructor RYT, Completed November 2008 Discovery Yoga - St.Augustine

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