Jacob Barker

Experience

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  Grossmont Union High School District

  Feb 2006 - Feb 2011

  Assistant Lacrosse Coach

  As an assistant lacrosse coach at helix high school i taught the game of lacrosse to young men, developed season long practice plans, evaluate and recommend personal practice plans, create schedules, and handle a team budget. Also while coaching at helix high school i assisted my players in becoming ready for the next step in their educational careers, college.

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  South Swell Sports

  Nov 2011 - May 2012

  Assistant Store Manager

  At south swell sports i handle strategic store orders, update customer database information, and customer education of products. As an Assistant store manager i also handled staff scheduling, deposit reports, 10 key data entry, product testing, and staff performance evaluations.

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  American Specialty Health

  May 2012 - Dec 2015

  Responsible for the development, maintenance, implementation, and completion of projects (new or old) and trainings for the Healthy roads Coaching Team; trainings usually supporting newly hired coaches or current coaching staff. As a health coach, Jacob Barker has the Responsibility to provide phone-based coaching, education, accountability, support and guidance to individuals who are utilizing the Healthyroads coaching program. Through Jacob's efforts as a Health Coach it is his desire to empower those he coaches with the Knowledge, skills, and understanding of how to achieve their health-related goals in a timely manner.

  • Lead Health Coach Trainer

    Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

  • Health Coach II

    May 2012 - Jan 2014
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  Sharp HealthCare

  Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

  Wellness Education Specialist

  Focused and responsible for boosting engagement within the Center for Health Management primarily within the areas of Health Coaching and a Diabetes Prevention Program. Responsible for increasing program utilization and member by member enrollment. Health coaching, business development, and program development were additional responsibilities. Lastly, this role was responsible for being the media representative for the Center for Health Management.

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  American Specialty Health

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2021

  National Sales Manager, MSK Provider Networks

  Responsible for the midwest & northeast region of the United States and ensuring that health plans become aware of the wonderful solutions American Specialty Health can provide. The primary function of these programs is to bend the cost curve for health plans while at the same time supporting the development of healthy people throughout the United States. It is the hope of American Specialty Health to join forces with health plans in order to effectively support and empower the American population through the use of these tremendously helpful programs. Show less

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  SWORD Health

  Jul 2021 - Sept 2022

  Regional Director- Health Plan Sales

  SWORD Health is the world’s fastest growing virtual musculoskeletal (MSK) care provider, revolutionizing the treatment of chronic and post-surgical pain. The company’s clinical-grade virtual therapy platform pairs expert Doctors of Physical Therapy with FDA-listed wearable technology to deliver a highly personalized treatment plan that is more effective, easier and less expensive than traditional physical therapy. SWORD offers both a best-in-class member experience, and the highest member engagement/retention rate in the industry.SWORD Health believes in the power of people to recover at home, without resorting to imaging, surgeries or opioids. Since launching in 2014, SWORD Health has worked with insurers, health systems and employers in the U.S, Europe and Australia to make quality physical therapy more accessible to everyone. Show less

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  Pelago

  Sept 2022 - Aug 2023

  Regional Vice President, Health Plan Partnerships

  Pelago, formerly Quit Genius, is the world’s leading virtual clinic for substance use management. We are transforming substance use support—from prevention to treatment—delivering education, management skills, and opportunities for positive change to members struggling with substance use, most commonly tobacco, alcohol, or opioids. Our solution gives employers and payers the means to offer on-demand, personalized support to members seeking to live healthier lives. Pelago’s cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs deliver convenient, accessible, and effective support that seamlessly integrates with health plans, pharmacy benefit managers, and wellness platforms. To date, Pelago has helped more than 750,000 members manage their substance use and improve their lives. Visit www.pelagohealth.com for more information. Show less

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  Wondr Health

  Aug 2023 - now

  Regional Vice President, Health Plan Sales

  Wondr Health™ is a digital behavioral change program focused on weight management that helps participants improve their physical and mental wellbeing through simple, interactive, and clinically-proven skills and tools. By treating the root cause of obesity through behavioral science, Wondr reduces risk factors to prevent chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension, helps enhance employee productivity and engagement, decreases claims costs, and improves overall wellbeing.Wondr Health’s team of renowned doctors and scientists teaches practical, data-backed skills that empower participants to stress less, sleep better, and feel better. The highly personalized program has helped hundreds of thousands of people by teaching employees the science of eating the foods they love so they can still lose weight—regardless of their food preferences, background, or lifestyle, Wondr works for everyone.We’ve been in the benefits space for 15+ years and our clients include many Fortune 500 companies. We currently partner with over 800+ employers, brokers, health plans, and TPAs nationwide. We’ve cracked the code on the science behind improving the health of organizations—with the easiest implementation ever, third-party validated ROI, and clinical results you can count on—Wondr’s a benefit that actually benefits.We’re the ultimate “and” program—we don’t replace your diabetes management or sleep solution. Wondr can work alongside existing benefits as a standalone to enhance the impact of your other point solutions. Through the app, online community, certified coaches, and series of weekly videos that offer a new perspective on better health, participants enter a world where weight loss is a science, small steps lead to big changes, possibilities are infinite, and good habits last. Learn more at www.wondrhealth.com. Show less