Health Management

Kristine Marie Gilson, CWP 920-***-****

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Dec 2011

University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point (UWSP), Stevens Point, WI

Majors: Health Promotion Emphasis: Health/Wellness Coaching

Spanish

RELEVANT SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

• Accomplished one-on-one behavior change facilitator; 80% clients with successful behavior change; received Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) coaching certificate.

• Experienced in on-site health screening services: finger-stick, blood pressure, body fat percent, BMI, height/weight, fitness testing, and results consultation.

• Skilled health program designer: Alcohol Awareness program for high school students and creative corporate stress management programs.

• Educated and experienced in the Spanish culture and language.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook; very familiar with Facebook and LinkedIn.

• Certified Wellness Practitioner (National Wellness Institute).

• Certified in CPR, Standard First Aid/AED, Freedom From Smoking Facilitation (American Lung Association).

HEALTH PROMOTION RELATED EXPERIENCE

– Internship –

Corporate Wellness Intern August 23 – December 9, 2011

Prevea Health, Green Bay, WI

• Performed on-site health screenings and counseled individuals on screening results.

• Prepared Health Risk Assessment (HRA) aggregate reports for companies.

• Refined publics relations skills with city of Green Bay employees.

• Created and prepared wellness education materials, program surveys/evaluations, and marketing materials; evaluated awareness of program, level of participation, and success rate.

• Created health awareness power point: “Obstructive Sleep Apnea – The Not-So-Silent Killer.”

– Employment –

Assistant Swim Team Coach May 2009 – Present

YMCA, Stevens Point, WI

• Instructed all-level swimmers on proper stroke technique to prevent sport-related injury.

• Gained skills to effectively communicate with and teach children of varying ages.

• Implemented health promotion skills and first-hand knowledge to design workouts to safely achieve maximum performance potential.

– Practicum –

Therapeutic Lifestyle Coaching: Advanced Practicum Summer 2011

• Learned and utilized Intrinsic Coaching and Motivational Interviewing practices/techniques with clients.

• Gained valuable one-on-one client experience; developed personal coaching style.

• Documented clients’ stages of change and overall progress.

Exercise & Nutrition: Advanced Practicum Spring Semester 2011

• Identified client’s health risk factors through ACSM screenings and questionnaire.

• Tested client’s cardio respiratory fitness, flexibility, and measured body fat content.

• Researched and designed a goal-oriented workout plan for client; completed a dietary analysis.

• Created power point presentation with handout: “Prevention and Treatment of Back Pain.”

Employee Wellness: Advanced Practicum Fall Semester 2010

• Attended weekly team meetings to discuss, design, and market health awareness programs for UWSP employees.

• Updated employees on upcoming health programs/events via flyers, campus web, and e-mail.

• Researched, designed, and distributed bi-weekly newsletters for an employee weight-management program.

– Course –

Co-Active Coaching for Therapeutic Lifestyle Change Spring Semester 2011

• Compared, contrasted, and practiced various coaching techniques/methodologies: Co-Active Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, and Intrinsic Coaching.

• Developed theory, skills, and techniques to guide individuals through lifestyle change(s).

Behavior Change Facilitation Spring Semester 2010

• Gained skills in goal-orientation and empathic responses.

• Interpreted client data; charted clients’ pre and post stages of change, struggles, and progress.

Developing Stress Management Programs Spring Semester 2010

• Experienced stress management techniques and strategies.

• Researched and analyzed personal stressors and stress management practices.

• Applied gained knowledge and skills to develop innovative corporate stress management programs/experiential learning exercises.

REFERENCES: Furnished upon request.

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