Experience

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  Weber state university

  Aug 2011 - Aug 2013

  Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated a six week stress management program for underserved high school students attending an academic summer program at Weber State University in Ogden, UT. - Planned and participated in various presentations such as organ dissections and health careers opportunities presentations to local junior high and high schools in the northern Utah area. - Planned, implemented and evaluated health recruitment programs for local high schools in the northern Utah area. - Planned, implemented, and evaluated health fairs and presentations at Weber State University. - Conducted personal training sessions with students referred to the Student Wellness Center. - Developed various health presentations or personal training documents after assessing the needs of the given populations. - Planned, implemented, and evaluated the first Peer Education program at Weber State University.

  • Stress Management Instructor - Health Careers Opportunity Program

    Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Health Recruitment Assistant - Northern Utah Area Health Education Center

    Nov 2010 - Aug 2013

  • Student Wellness Intern/Personal Trainer - Weber State University Student Wellness Center

    Aug 2011 - Apr 2012
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  University of utah

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

  Graduate student
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  Hill air force base - civilian health promotion services

  Oct 2013 - Jul 2014

  Health promotion specialist

  - Implemented and evaluated health promotion programs, wellness classes and incentive programs for civilian employees.- Educated civilian employees during and after cardiac risk profile screenings, wellness classes, and body composition analyses regarding healthy lifestyle behaviors.

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  Usana health sciences

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2017

  - Oversaw wellness program for over 1,000 employees focusing on physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and financial wellness by designing and administering a wellness incentive program.- Strategically planned the wellness program annually to align with business objectives.- Planned, implemented, and evaluated wellness programs and initiatives.- Worked with smaller international markets as a business partner to help develop their wellness programs.- Managed the annual wellness program budget.- Managed wellness program staff, onsite café team, and company wellness committee.- Coordinated with and hired contracted dietician and fitness instructors.- Developed and administered annual employee wellness evaluation.- Planned, implemented, and evaluated health education programs including, but not limited to stress management, chronic disease management, nutrition education, and overall healthy choices education.- Planned and executed events such as employee fun walks, 5Ks, brown bag events, health challenges, annual health fair, and programs implemented by outside vendors.- Conducted and taught personal training and health coaching sessions and group exercise classes.- Managed all communications to effectively target needs of employees and external vendors.- Evaluated program metrics through qualitative and quantitative data.- Developed and maintained wellness portal on company intranet.- Managed company safety program and emergency response team. Show less - Conducted personal training sessions, biometric screenings and fitness assessment for employees.- Created individual care plans related to wellness activities, incorporating behavior change strategies.- Organized and executed wellness events and programs such as fun walks, 5K races, and health education programs.- Managed the wellness program social media sites as needed.- Oversaw the integration of the wellness program and on-site cafeteria to offer a variety of healthy choices to employees. Show less

  • Wellness and Safety Supervisor

    Feb 2015 - Aug 2017

  • Associate Wellness Coordinator

    Jul 2014 - Feb 2015
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  Society for public health education

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

  Volunteer - utah chapter - board member

  Served on the Utah Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education (USOPHE) Board in the following capacities:- President-Elect (January 2017 - December 2017)- President (January 2018 - August 2018)- The mission of USOPHE is to improve the health of Utahns by promoting the advancement of the health education profession and the employment of health educators in the public and private sector.

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  Salt lake county

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  Injury prevention program manager - salt lake county health department

  - Managed Injury Prevention Program team of health educators.- Managed Injury Prevention Program budget.- Participated in community coalitions engaging stakeholders on Injury Prevention public health programs.- Supervised Community Health Division Wellness Committee.- Managed programs, grants, and initiatives within the Injury Prevention Program including:o Suicide Preventiono Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion Preventiono Salt Lake County Safe Kids Coalitiono Child Passenger Safetyo Bike and Pedestrian Safetyo Senior Fall Protectiono Hispanic Traffic Safetyo Motor Vehicle Safety Show less

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  University of arizona

  Aug 2018 - now

  Manager, employee health and wellness promotion

  - Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate culturally appropriate, research and evidenced-based health promotion, and employee wellness programs for 16,000+ University of Arizona employees.- Supervise and mentor the professional development and activities of Employee Wellness team including nutrition counseling, campus-wide events, outreach programs, screenings, and other employee health related services.- Develop protocols and evaluation strategies for wellness program delivery, including (but not limited to) health screenings, flu clinics, physical activity classes, nutrition and fitness coaching, presentations/workshops, health promotion materials, and wellness events.- Provide content oversight for the development of health promotion marketing and communications initiatives.- Promote a healthy workplace environment for the University of Arizona campuses in partnership with relevant University of Arizona units, and community and state organizations.- Provide health education presentations, consultations, and workshops including, but not limited to, fitness, nutrition, and suicide prevention.- Manage relationship with State stakeholders for health promotion programs including, but not limited to, incentive programs, diabetes prevention, and suicide prevention programs.- Serve on the University of Arizona Well-Being Collective Steering Group meetings, events, and programming efforts.- Serve on the University of Arizona Critical Incident Response Team - Pandemic Response Planning Group.- Served on the University of Arizona Safe Workforce Return Team during the COVID-19 pandemic.- Served on the University COVID-19 Vaccine taskforces: Vaccine Distribution, Population Identification, & Data Management Show less

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  American foundation for suicide prevention

  Mar 2022 - now

  Volunteer - arizona chapter - board of directors

  Secretary - March 2022 - August 2024College/University Engagement - August 2024 - PresentThe Arizona chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education, resources, and support to individuals and families affected by suicide. With a mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide, the Arizona AFSP chapter offers a wide range of outreach opportunities, including community walks, survivor support resources, and educational programs for schools and workplaces. Through their advocacy efforts, the chapter also works to raise awareness and promote policies that support suicide prevention and mental health. With a passionate and dedicated team of volunteers and staff, the Arizona chapter of the AFSP is committed to creating a world where suicide is preventable and mental health is a top priority. Show less