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I’m a registered yoga teacher and a certified health & wellness coach. Prior to entering the wellness industry, I had a career in regulatory banking after receiving my undergraduate degree in finance. Then, I embarked on a 20 year career in education. I worked at several high performing high schools in the suburban Chicago area as a teacher, a coach, a club sponsor, a mentor to students and teachers, and a department chair. The final 5 years of my career in education were spent as a school administrator. I oversaw a staff of over 400, a student body of 2800, had high level responsibilities, and was accountable to the stakeholders in the school and in the community. After “climbing the ladder” in my career to reach a top level position, I left or as I like to say, “I took early retirement.” The job of a school administrator did not suit my personality. So, after a long battle with my own health and much soul searching and personal reflection, I left a six-figure salary and job security to create a new career in wellness.
I began working with a health & wellness coach to help me get to the root of why I could not consistently incorporate healthy habits into my life. I had mild success on my own over the years with losing weight and managing my stress. Inevitably, however, I always gained my weight back and I never really understood how all the pieces of my wellbeing fit together. Once I started working with a trained professional in the wellness industry, I finally made the lasting lifestyle changes that have led me to live a life where I now thrive instead of survive.
Wellness Account Consultant, Aetna; Phoenix, AZ
May 2019-Present
- Achieve revenue, customer, membership and/or profit earnings growth by providing strategic and technical Wellness Strategy and Support throughout the sales support process.
- Work in partnership with sales and account management teams to consult with prospective and existing customers to provide their employees with the best possible wellness programs and initiatives.
- Assist the Plan Sponsor, Broker, and Account Team in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of wellness programs to reduce health risks, healthcare costs, and population absenteeism due to illness and disability.
Wellness Consultant & Owner, Erini Yoga & Wellness; Phoenix, AZ
March 2016-Present
- Owner and founder of an internet-based wellness solutions company providing wellness programs, education, and training
- Lead transformative training and educational workshops on wellness topics such as nutrition, fitness, behavior change, goal setting, stress management, time management, positive mindset, and lifestyle choices
- Plan, organize, and facilitate wellness events
- Customize programs and training based upon needs assessment and client request
- Assist schools, nonprofits, and companies to create a culture of healthy living
- Create and execute proprietary wellness programs
- Collaborate with human resource personnel to design effective corporate employee wellness programs
- Decrease client reliance on medication through nutrition and behavior coaching
- Empower clients to take positive steps towards healthy living through courses, programs, and behavior change models
- Personalize individual wellness plans
- Successfully manage all business operations including finances, marketing, and sales to ensure customer satisfaction, retention, and growth
Training Instructor, Walgreens; Chandler, AZ
December 2018 – April 2019
- Responsible for developing, delivering and tracking training for Chandler, AZ Centralized Service Operations in the pharmacy and health care clinic business units.
- Developed, delivered and maintained written materials, training classes, and workshops.
- Tracked and maintained all training documentation and updated manuals as needed.
- Developed and delivered soft skills training such as customer service and phone skills, grammar and business writing, interpersonal communication.
- Liaised with Quality team to monitor trends and make recommendations for learning needs
Wellness Coach, Power Wellness (Loyola Medicine); Maywood, IL
December 2017-December 2018
- Coached members towards healthy nutritional and fitness-related lifestyles through the behavior change process
- Positively reduced health risk factors for medically referred patients by applying targeted interventions including nutrition coaching, exercise advising, and stress reduction tools
- Educated members on how lifestyle choices impact their health and wellness through presentations and workshops
- Created an environment of support so that members could make lasting lifestyle changes to improve health
- Instructed and led a 10-week weight loss and behavior change management program
- Conducted regular wellness seminars on stress management, goal setting, mindfulness, and meditation
Associate Principal, Community High School District 99; Downers Grove, IL
July 2013-June 2016
- Executed leadership in student discipline, attendance, academics, and operations
- Coordinated, planned, and instructed new teacher orientation and mentoring program
- Planned school-wide events including open house, conferences, and testing
- Supervised all student teachers and interns
- Hired, trained, and conducted annual evaluation of teachers
- Coordinated daily transportation for student body
- Collaborated with community members to create job opportunities for students
- Presented to key stakeholders on new school policy and initiatives
Assistant Principal, Glenbard Township District 87; Glen Ellyn, IL
July 2011-June 2013
- Key instructional leader providing direction on curriculum and vision for learning
- Successfully organized the administration of all national, state, and local testing
- Conducted teacher evaluations
- Counseled and mentored minority students
- Facilitated the process of implementing academic interventions for at risk students
- Led and planned professional development training sessions for faculty