Megan Mathews

Experience

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  In-Shape Health Clubs

  May 2005 - Aug 2007

  Personal Trainer/ CPR Instructor

  Motivated clients in their pursuit of reaching and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, while designing challenging yet fun exercise programs. Instructed CPR/First Aid/AED certification classes for In-Shape employees at all Central Valley health clubs.

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  The Jackson Laboratory

  Aug 2008 - Feb 2010

  Conditioning Center Trainer

  Motivated employees to participate in the conditioning center and wellness program. •Worked closely with Physical Therapist in regulating and developing job specific conditioning training and ergonomic program and provide fitness testing/instruction •Developed monthly newsletter, lunch and learns, and organized wellness activities that resulted in employees self-motivation to lead healthier lives

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  YMCA

  Feb 2010 - Dec 2010

  Health and Wellness Coordinator/Health Coach

  Successfully established a new Wellness Center within the community; manage Fitness Center operations, health education programs, staff of thirteen, marketing, and budget. •Identified needs within the community and assisted in fundraising for scholarships and financial aid programs for the underserved population•Recognized the need for healthier meals and snacks in the preschool and after school program and initiated the development of a healthy school lunch menu•Advocated and played lead roles in many health outreach programs including Healthy Kid’s Day, Family Fun Night, Activate America, and multiple health fairs Show less

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  Del Webb-Lincoln Hills

  Dec 2010 - Jul 2012

  Wellness Program Coordinator

  Initiated a new wellness program; ‘Be inspired, Be engaged, Be well’, by creating and implementing original programs and incentives that promote the physical, social, and cognitive well-being of residents.•Expanded new and existing relationships with health care providers and active board member for Community Forum Health Education Task Force•Developed tools for collecting and analyzing data for future health education program growth•Managed 25+ independent contractors, coordinated room bookings, events, and marketing material •Prepared material and taught health education classes, instructed group and individual exercise training•Worked collaboratively with Meridians restaurant head chef in developing healthy menu options and nutritional information•Responsible for coordinating Wellness Days, an annual three day health education event Show less

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  Crunch Fitness

  Mar 2012 - Aug 2012

  Group Exercise Instructor
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  Chevron

  Aug 2012 - Mar 2016

  Responsible for site-wide Richmond Refinery wellness, including program design, promotion, education, and evaluation. Manage Fitness Center, satellite gyms, a staff of seven, and a .5 million dollar budget. Team Lead for annual Health and Safety Fair, biometric screening, and flu vaccine clinic. •Established a health promotion and coaching model, resulting 37% program participation increase in 2015•Balanced internal company goals with wellness objectives by leveraging relationships with vendors, benefit providers, and Chevron networks, resulting in 9% cost savings and various product donations •Utilized demographic and biometric data to tailor wellness programs and resources for specific remote and shift worker needs resulting in improved biometric readings and increasing health awareness •Initiated data driven programs and prompted staff training on evaluation and new tools to enhance programs, share best practices, and lessons learned •Introduced a Wellness Ambassador Program that provides health enthused workers in other departments of Chevron the opportunity to volunteer and promote various wellness activities •Oversaw Fitness Center renovation and improved safety following ACSM and OSHA guidelines resulting in the implementation of a 24/7 Fitness Center and a 7% increase in membership revenue in 2014•Provide ergonomic evaluations, and lead job specific conditioning , group exercise, and wellness classes •Safety Team Committee member, Global Public Health Committee member, elected 2015 Intramural Sports and Clubs Team Lead Show less Aided in the planning and delivery of local and national wellness programs and events. • Health Fair/Biometric Screening 2nd chairman: managed dates, venues, vendors, and tool kits, for 7 U.S.A sites • Project lead for Tobacco Cessation remote population project; collaborated with on the ground wellness leads and evaluated program data to support the development and implementation of remote site curriculum • Project lead and co-author for the formation of a Chevron Executive Wellness Travel Journal• Instructed lunch and learns; stress management, travel wellness, and healthy eating Show less

  • Health & Fitness Coordinator

    Jul 2013 - Mar 2016

  • Health Promotion Specialist

    Aug 2012 - Jul 2013
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  Kaiser Permanente

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2021

  Health Educator II

  Facilitate health education classes and events surrounding behavior change and healthy lifestyle. • Facilitate a 30-week Medical Weight Management Program in collaboration with medical providers resulting in 9.4 net promoter score for 2020 Q1 • Cultivate community within weekly Lifestyle classes through fitness competitions, quote reflections and social networking resulting in increased engagement by 23% between 2019 Q3 and Q4• Administer resting metabolic rate testing and provide one-on-one health coaching to patients regarding their results• Special projects; initiated class 'Fitness Ambassador' concept, conducted MWM Active health coaching pilot, created WebEX training guides and hosted team training, lead motivational interviewing workshops, aided in the planning and implementation of biometric screening‘s, flu shots and other community events and presentations. Show less

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  Synergex International Corporation

  Feb 2016 - Jul 2017

  Wellness Program Coordinator

  Manage wellness program for remote and onsite employees and oversee the Emergency Readiness/Response program.• Oversaw Fitness Center renovation and exercise program redesign resulting in a 30% increase in participation in 2016• Designed and established an ergonomics program including sit-stand desks, workstation evaluations, and fit breaks; improving productivity and decreasing workstation discomfort • Managed health events and biometric screenings, lead wellness classes and company sponsored race events• Provided Health Coaching for employees resulting in improved heart health, decreased negative health symptoms, and prescription drug reduction; creating an overall supportive healthy work environment• Maintained AED and first aid equipment, safety inspections, and Emergency Readiness and Response Team training Show less

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  Sutter Health

  Jul 2017 - Oct 2018

  Health Coach-Disease Management

  Provided telephonic disease care management services, health education and coaching for patients with chronic conditions increasing patient engagement and improved clinical outcomes by 37% for hypertension and 39% for diabetes control in 2018.• Performed start-up activities to establish Telephonic Disease Management (TDM) Health Coaching program including; Electronic medical record documentation tools and workflows, patient communication, and education resources • Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association CEU presenter; Supporting Behavior Change in the Clinical Setting • Motivational Interviewing team project lead; oversaw communications, events, vendors, developed and delivered MI workshops and evaluation tools resulting in improved NRC net promoter of 43% (Totaling 95 for September 2018) • Department’s Ergonomic Ambassador; proved ergonomic evaluations/recommendations for 45 people Show less

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  California Family Fitness

  Dec 2018 - Aug 2020

  Group Exercise Instructor

  Motivate members in their pursuit of reaching and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, while designing challenging yet fun exercise programs.Formats include; mat pilates, cycle, yoga, barre, strength and interval classes.

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  Pacific Gas and Electric Company

  Jan 2019 - Oct 2019

  Health Coach Program Consultant

  Consulted for Employee Health Coaching Pilot Program. • Utilized demographic and biometric data to tailor health coaching curriculum to serve high risk employees, resulting in 88% engagement and 75% risk reduction. • Provided telephonic and in-person health education and coaching for employees. • Collected and prepared monthly outcome and engagement reports for leadership team, resulting in the expansion of the coaching program.

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  Blue Shield of California

  Jun 2020 - Mar 2022

  Health Coach Case Manager

  Provide telephonic case management services, health education and coaching for members of the Blue Shield of California Federal Employee Program.• Motivational Interviewing Team Lead- attend monthly company wide trainings with MINT facilitator. Provide motivational interviewing/behavior change education and ‘quick sheets’ to FEP case managers, (RN/RD/LMSW/PharmD) resulting in improved patient communication and quality of care.• Special projects- conduct HEDIS outreach calls for Well-Baby visits improving outcomes by 18% in 2021 and elevated A1C by 14% in 2020. Show less

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  Synergex International Corporation

  Feb 2021 - May 2023

  Manage the employee lifecycle, employee relations and administer company benefits; including the oversight of the Synerfit wellness program. Manage the remote and onsite employee Wellness Program Synerfit, including fitness center and exercise classes, wellness activities, events, and ergonomics program.

  • Wellness Coordinator/Human Resources and Operations Specialist

    Mar 2022 - May 2023

  • Wellness Program Coordinator

    Feb 2021 - Mar 2022
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  Marieta Health Club

  Aug 2021 - now

  Fitness Program Coordinator

  Fitness Program Coordinator 4/2023- PresentGroup Fitness Instructor 8/2021- PresentMotivate members in their pursuit of reaching and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, while designing challenging yet fun exercise programs.Formats include; mat pilates, cycle, yoga, barre, strength and interval classes.