REBECCA SPATARO

Utica, NY 315-***-**** adli78@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS & ABILITIES

– Marketing & sales

– Event management

– Relationship development and retention

– Public speaking

– Networking in-person & virtual

– Development of engaging wellness programs

– Individual and group health coaching

– Motivational Interviewing technique

– Efficient time management skills

– Microsoft Programs

EXPERIENCE

Hospital Liaison, The Grand Healthcare Aug 2020 - present Ilion, NY

– Receives referral information from the Coordinating Manager and initiates the screening process for short term rehab or skilled nursing

– Conducts brief evaluation of acute care referrals and completes prescreening documentation, which includes specific comments on patient’s candidacy for inpatient rehab services in accordance with third party criteria

– Maintains direct and ongoing communication with the referring services to determine status of patient

– Communicates essential data to provide smooth transition for patient’s admission, monitors case and updates/adds information as needed to facilitate admission

– Establishes good rapport and cooperative working relationships with Hospital staff and referral sources

– Develops and executes marketing plans to increase awareness and referrals to facility Director of Development, The Arc Oneida-Lewis Chapter Apr 2019 – Jul 2020 Utica, NY

– Liaison between Arc Oneida Lewis Chapter agency and foundation board tasked to improve fundraising and education efforts in the community to increase awareness of services and funds raised

– Oversee event committees to enhance teamwork and task completion of foundation events

– Collaborates with local organizations and individuals to create unique fundraising events

– Worked closely with Friends of the Arc Foundation board in developing an effective and targeted strategic plan

– Transitioned fundraising efforts to an online and digital platform to increase options and effectiveness Community Outreach Director, Boilermaker Road Race Feb 2017 – Apr 2019 Utica, NY

– Developed the foundations of the Boilermaker Urban Initiative through an extensive community needs analysis utilizing population specific research including health indicators

– Orchestrated the Boilermaker’s first ever fundraising campaign, grant award and special corporate sponsorship opportunity netting over $100,000 in three years specifically for community outreach programs

– Collaborated with community organizations to effectively support programming for the Boilermaker Urban Garden in gardening, nutrition, and culinary skills for high school students to improve quality of life skills as it pertained to improved health and wellbeing

– Coordinated an afterschool running program to support local elementary schools focusing on individual youth health with age-appropriate nutrition education and running distances

– Managed the Boilermaker’s coveted Charity Bib Partner program, coordinating nonprofit organizations, their leadership, and runners to achieve fundraising goals funneling over $120,000 into the community

– Conceptualized and executed events engaging the community designed to educate and offer opportunities for individual health improvement and to build the Boilermaker brand outside of the premier Boilermaker Road Race weekend resulting in an increase in awareness and developed key partnership opportunities Employee Wellness Coordinator, Masonic Care Community Dec 2012 – Feb 2017 Utica, NY

– Applied rigorous program development and management from conception to execution of Health & Wellness initiatives utilizing industry best practices based on research of health indicators and risks as it directly related to the organization and individuals

– Created effective, unbiased process evaluations and metrics to continuously improve and increase sustainable outcomes to positively affect multiple facets of the organization around impacted and improved employee health and job satisfaction

– Reported all outcomes of programs to administration and key stakeholders with additional suggestions for change and improvement to create an “in this as a team” approach to accountability and ownership as an organization

– Knowledge of health risks, disease development, musculoskeletal conditions, metabolic disorders, and lifestyle / health management strategies to maintain optimal health or mitigate current or pending ill-health in target population or individuals

– Adeptly increased preventative care utilization and reduced healthcare costs by decreasing incidents of diabetes, cholesterol disorders and improved physical fitness of employees through an accountability-based programs

– An influential member of the internal Safety Task Team knowledgeable in root cause analysis of incidents and near misses, safety and environmental evaluations, worksite safety, safe patient handling policies, and assisted in developing job task improvements driving down the company DART rating and workers compensation costs

– Provided Safe Patient handling tools and equipment reviews to include ergonomically, movement-based techniques to reduce employee and patient incidents of injury and increase company compliance

– Developed and oversaw capital and operational budget for the Employee Wellness Program Yoga Instructor / Owner, Rebel Roots Yoga April 2010 – Present Utica, NY

– Creates yoga classes steeped in education around anatomy, physiology and kinesiology designed to inspire participants in understanding how their bodies work

– Develops workshops and presentations on a variety of yoga topics such as Yoga 101, Yoga and Everyday Mental Health, Yoga and Addiction Therapies, Yoga in the Workplace, Restorative Yoga and Yoga Anatomy education for Yoga teachers

– Has an expansive understanding of mindfulness-based methods of emotion regulation and stress management and utilize them in both on the mat and off the mat teachable moments

– Lead training instructor

– Certified in Restorative Yoga Therapeutics

– Adapted programs, workshops, and classes to an online format to continue to offer yoga EDUCATION

New York Chiropractic College, Seneca Falls, NY – Masters of Applied Clinical Nutrition (anticipated graduation 2022) Columbus State University, Columbus, GA - Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Russell Sage College, Troy, NY - Associates of Applied Science in Communications LEADERSHIP

– Leadership Mohawk Valley class of 2019

– Chairperson - American Heart Association of the Mohawk Valley, Workplace Health Solutions 2014 – 2017

– Committee member - American Heart Association Greatest Walk & Run Telethon 2018 & 2020

– Committee member - Mohawk Valley Food Action Network 2017 – 2019

– Department of the Army, Commander's award for Public Service recipient 2012

– US Army, 10th Mountain Division, Garrison Commander’s Certificate of Achievement 2010

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