ANNA DeCARIA

**** *. ** **** **., Tampa, FL *****

813-***-**** adhc8w@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

University of Missouri (May 2012) Columbia, MO

Department of Educational, School and Counseling Psychology

M.Ed. in Health Education and Promotion

University of Florida (May 2006) Gainesville, FL

Department of Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management

Bachelor of Science in Sport Management with a Business Emphasis

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Group Lifestyle Balance Coach - Diabetes Prevention/Group Lifestyle Balance Program at the University of Pittsburgh (November 2015)

Certified Health and Wellness Coach – Certified by Real Balance Global Wellness Services (June 2013)

Certified Health Education Specialist – National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (April 2012)

BLS for Health Care Providers (CPR & AED) –American Heart Association (February 2019 – February 2021)

Certified Personal Trainer - National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) (April 2009 – Present)

Continuing Education - Behavior Change Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Senior Fitness Specialist, Training for the Prenatal Client, Reactive Training, Cardio for Sports, Cardio for Fitness, Weight Management and Core Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MacDill Air Force Base August 2015 - present Tampa, FL

Health Promotion Educator (contractor)

Implements/executes health promotion, fitness and nutrition policy and program requirements

Assists in the development of ongoing action plans aligned with goals and objectives of MacDill Air Force Base

Helps plan, coordinate, market and conduct evidence-based programs and services aimed at health improvement and mission performance.

Provides health education expertise, consultancy, and advocacy to support a comprehensive Air Force Fitness Program and other unit-based health promotion initiatives

Communicates and coordinates health promotion programs among local leadership and target customers/beneficiaries

Teaches individuals and groups on a variety of health-related topics employing age-specific and behavioral learning theory (e.g. adult learning theory, motivational interviewing)

Delivers Health Promotion briefings, educational sessions, and seminars/workshops

Maintains positive relationships with both internal and external AFMS customers

Polk County School Board August 2014 - August 2015 Lakeland, FL

Employee Wellness Program Preventive Health Analyst

Taught educational classes, including Advanced Meal Planning, to employees

Counseled diabetics to help them achieve their goals to get healthy

Worked with the Wellness Department to assess the health and wellness needs of employees

Researched current topics and best practices in promoting healthy lifestyles

Promoted and assisted with wellness screenings, including glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol

Tampa General Hospital May 2014 – July 2014 Tampa, FL

Employee Wellness Center Personal Trainer/Fitness Specialist

Opened Tampa General Hospital fitness center for staff

Trained clients with the use of free weights, stability balls, medicine balls, bosu balls, and cardiovascular/strength equipment

Motivated clients by setting specific goals and providing assessments, feedback, and accountability

Designed workouts to focus on general health and/or particular problems such as obesity, arthritis, and/or injuries for client

Continually communicated with members about upcoming events and schedules

Polk County School Board October 2013 – August 2014 Lakeland, FL

Employee Wellness Program Independent Contractor

Counseled diabetics to help them achieve their goals to get healthy

Worked with the Wellness Department to assess the health and wellness needs of employees

Researched current topics and best practices in promoting healthy lifestyles

Promoted and assisted with wellness screenings, including glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol

Saint Leo University August 2013 – May 2014 Saint Leo, FL

Adjunct Professor

Taught four courses of Choosing Wellness totaling 95 students

Created lectures based on current topics

Interacted with students about curriculum before and after classes, offering help when needed

Motivated students to make healthy wellness choices

Informed students on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle not only during their current state, but providing insight for future goals

Polk County School Board October 2012 – June 2013 Lakeland, FL

Employee Wellness Program Comprehensive Health Specialist

Taught educational classes, including heart disease and hypertension topics, to employees

Member of the Polk County School Board Tobacco Free Schools Policy Task Force

Counseled diabetics to help them achieve their goals to get healthy

Promoted and assisted with wellness screenings, including glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol

Worked with the Wellness Department to assess the health and wellness needs of employees

Researched current topics and best practices in promoting healthy lifestyles

RehabCare August 2012 – October 2012 Sarasota, FL

KobernickAnchin Wellness Coordinator

Oversaw Wellness Center operations, including wellness activities

Designed and delivered healthy lectures

Provided fitness center floor supervision

Encouraged participants to stay active

Made referrals to on site therapy department

Assisted the therapy department with data input for Medicare patients involved in rehabilitation services

Healthy for Life August 2011 – May 2012 Columbia, MO

University of Missouri Independent Contractor

Administered biometric screenings for faculty and staff; cholesterol, glucose (Cholestech machine), body mass index and blood pressure

Supervised volunteers and students at screening events

Stocked, restocked and took inventory of medical supplies and materials for biometric screenings, including Cholestech machines, cclient paperwork and wellness incentive information brochures

Promoted wellness programs to employees; stress reduction, physical activity, tobacco cessation and nutrition

Responsible for all data entry for the 2011/1012 influenza roster billing

Assisted with program enrollment and data collection

University of Missouri January 2011 – May 2012 Columbia, MO

Teaching Assistant

Supported teacher in managing daily functions efficiently

Graded students’ assignments, quizzes and tests

Maintained interactive course website (via Blackboard), ensuring it is accessible and usable to all students

Hospitality Management Degree Program classes included:

Event Financial Management, Hospitality Human Resources, Hospitality Sales and Marketing, and Special Events Management

Wilson’s Fitness/F.I.T. May 2011 – May 2012 Columbia, MO

Certified Personal Trainer

Trained clients with the use of free weights, stability balls, medicine balls, bosu balls, and cardiovascular/strength equipment

Motivated clients by setting specific goals and providing feedback and accountability

Measured client's strengths and weaknesses with fitness assessment

Designed workouts to focus on general health and/or particular problems such as obesity, arthritis, and/or injuries for client

Health Connection March 2011 – November 2011 Columbia, MO

University of Missouri Fitness Instructor

Facilitated group fitness classes to members

Continually assessed the participants and their level of ability

Observed participants and informed them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement

Fitnesss813, LLC May 2009 – September 2010 Tampa, FL

Owner & Certified Personal Trainer

Created and maintained budget

Developed and created all marketing, including the development and maintenance of the internet site: www.fitness813.com, and a monthly newsletter

Specialized in In-Home Training organized, facilitated and ran Group Fitness Sessions to Tampa General Hospital employees and organized and administered fitness bootcamps

Healthy Paws, LLC May 2009 – September 2010 Tampa, FL

Co-owner and President

Created and maintained budget

Developed and created all marketing, including the development and maintenance of the internet site: www.healthypawstampa.com

Managed all operations, including scheduling, customer service and payment collection

Tampa Bay Lightning January 2006 – April 2009 Tampa, FL Marketing Partnerships Manager (March 2009 – April 2009)

Managed and implemented the elements that were included in the sponsors’ contracts

Created the LED and other signage components for sponsors on every game day/event in the building

Collectively worked with the operations department for all game day components

Marketing Partnerships Coordinator (February 2007 – March 2009)

Managed and implemented the elements that were included in the sponsors’ contracts

Created the LED and other signage components for sponsors on every game day/event in the building

Premium Services Coordinator (May 2006 – February 2007)

Managed support services staff who staffed the general line and the receptionist desk

Focused on the service of premium seat holders for the Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Bay Storm, including game day experience, ticket issues and giveaways

Premium Services Intern (January 2006 – April 2006)

Focused on the service of premium seat holders for the Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Bay Storm, including game day experience, ticket issues and giveaways

Shapes Total Fitness June 2001 - June 2002 Sarasota, FL

For Women Fitness Technician/Membership Consultant

Assisted Head Manager with weekend duties

Provided customers information regarding membership, facilities and instruction for equipment use

Monitored the overall maintenance of the club

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Wellness Council of Tampa Bay Member

Contact this candidate