STEPHANNIE FRIEND

434-***-**** advwxp@r.postjobfree.com Richmond, VA www.linkedin.com/in/stephannie-makovsky-cns

Certified Health and Wellness Professional with 15+ years of experience, specializing in Mindfulness, Resilience, Stress Management, Sleep Health, Nutrition Education, and Physical Fitness Programs.

Focuses on nutrition management as a key component of overall wellness; additionally, educates clients to bring balance in the areas of physical fitness, emotions, mindfulness, and stress management.

Completed Master of Science degree in Integrative Health and Nutrition, as well as a Health Coach Certification Program through Duke University.

Inspirational leader with successful record working with clients in both group and individual settings to define health goals, create actionable strategies, and monitor progress. Areas of Expertise

Resilience Coaching

Health Coaching

Nutrition Education

Wellness Webinars

Mindfulness

Client Assessment

Motivational Interviewing

Individual Health Planning

CRM Software

Team Leadership/Management

Stress Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LWell 2023

Health and Wellness Coach, Certified Nutrition Specialist

● Coaches and provides nutrition support and services in Resilience and Weight Loss programs

● Manages and supports weekly weight loss clinics.

● Provides coaching in LWell’s signature program- Calm the Chaos Menopause Prep program

● Engages with my own private clients to provide wellness coaching and nutritional therapies Partner MD 2022-2023

Health and Wellness Coach & Certified Nutrition Specialist

● Managed a panel of patients at concierge medical practice seeking to lose weight, eat better, get more active, and prevent/manage chronic diseases.

● Coached in Stress Management, Weight Loss, Exercise, Nutrition, and Sleep.

● Managed and documented patient information through Healthie and Athena Platforms.

● Used a coaching framework to help clients set concrete goals.

● Developed and presented wellness programming to over 12K patients.

● Trained health coaches on Wellness University programming.

● Developed Wellness University content and taught weekly webinars to patients. STEPHANNIE FRIEND 434-***-**** advwxp@r.postjobfree.com Wellcome MD 2021-2022

Health and Wellness Coach

● Managed a panel of patients at concierge medical practice seeking to lose weight, eat better, get more active, and prevent/manage chronic diseases.

● Coached in Stress Management, Weight Loss, Exercise, Nutrition, and Sleep.

● Managed and documented patient information through SOAP notes.

● Used coaching framework to help clients set concrete goals.

● Conducted DNA reviews with each patient.

● Conducted interviews for hiring coaches in other Wellcome MD locations. Vida Health, Inc. 2020-2021

Health and Wellness Coach

● Managed a panel of clients seeking to lose weight, eat better, get more active, and prevent/manage chronic diseases.

● Coached in Mindfulness, Resilience, Stress Management, Nutrition, Exercise, and Weight Loss

● Communicated with clients through video calls and chat software.

● Used coaching framework to help clients set concrete goals.

● Educated clients about their chronic illnesses in a non-academic manner. NOOM, Inc. 2019-2020

Goal Specialist, Health Coach

● Assessed client lifestyles and addresses health concerns in order to make behavioral changes.

● Provided virtual health coaching and support to online users.

● Set up weekly wellness checks and provided effective solutions and suggestions on health and fitness issues.

● Master Facilitator, New Hiring Guild: Led and supported new hires during their initial training. DEEP CREEK PILATES 2019-2020

Owner & Health Coach & Pilates Instructor

● Managed business operations of a boutique style Pilates studio.

● Trained clients on all Pilates apparatus.

● Provided health coaching and nutrition consultations to women; executes activities centered on client assessment, goal setting, nutritional education and planning, and defining and encouraging strategies for success.

STEPHANNIE FRIEND 434-***-**** advwxp@r.postjobfree.com SEEK HEALTH/PEAKLAND PILATES, LLC 2012-2019

Owner & Health Coach & Pilates Instructor

● Managed business operations of boutique style Pilates studio, serving 106 clients per week.

● Provided health coaching and nutrition consultations to women; executes activities centered on client assessment, goal setting, nutritional education and planning, and defining and encouraging strategies for success.

● Directed a team of 6 employees to facilitate various physical fitness programs and classes, as well as provide a high level of customer service.

● Led training for 32 clients weekly in both group and individual settings.

● Doubled gross revenues and clientele by restructuring class offerings and building positive reputation throughout the community.

WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY 2016-2017

Nutrition Intern

● Developed and led a nutrition education program for 15-18 residents as part of a community-based wellness initiative at senior living facility.

● Facilitated on-site weekly workshops introducing new foods and nutrition theory, as well as coordinated off-site trips to local growers and production facilities.

● Coordinated with the Wellness Director to modify and improve current wellness programs, restructuring schedules to be more accommodating to residents and streamlining sign up processes. PHYSICIANS TREATMENT CENTER 2012

Health Coach

● Contracted to fill temporary positions, providing nutrition counseling, as well as health and wellness coaching, to employees as part of BWXT’s corporate health and wellness initiative.

● Coached 20 clients per week in 1-on-1 sessions that included providing biometric testing.

● Worked closely with nurse practitioners and doctors to ensure high-quality healthcare. THE SPA OF COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG 2008-2010

Wellness Coordinator & Personal Trainer

● Managed team of 10-15 customer service and training personnel, executing all hiring, scheduling, payroll, and invoicing; created personalized programs for rehabilitation, weight loss, and wellness improvement.

● Provided health and nutrition coaching for individual clients; conducted fitness assessments and evaluations, goal identification, nutrition education, and encouraged strategies for overall wellness.

● Worked closely with membership sales teams, coordinating orientation/tours and gathering feedback on satisfaction with membership opportunities.

● Established and communicated class scheduling, resulting in increased membership sales through streamlining fitness programming.

● Led wellness seminars for 15+ people each month, focusing on a variety of topics including health and fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, exercise.

STEPHANNIE FRIEND 434-***-**** advwxp@r.postjobfree.com B-DEFINED 2007-2009

Personal Trainer

● Created personalized fitness programs for clients based on health goals and within parameters of fitness level; advised about good nutrition and stress management as key components of overall success.

● Conducted fitness assessments and evaluations, as well as managed client payments and invoicing.

● Led Body Definition and Pilates Mat classes.

- Previous Experience –

WILLIAMSBURG ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP – Regulatory Specialist UNITED STATES AIR FORCE – Cargo Specialist/Inspector PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master of Science, Integrative Health and Nutrition – Maryland University of Integrative Health Bachelor of Arts, Sociology and Environmental Studies – The College of William and Mary Certified Health Coach – National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)- National Board-Certified Nutritionist Health Coaching Program Certification – Duke University Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)- University of Virginia Self-Published Author- The Resilience Method Journal Personal Trainer – Certified Stott Pilates Instructor

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