Mel

1/4/2011
Minneapolis, MN

Position Desired

Behavioral Science
Minneapolis, MN
Yes

Resume

PROFILE
•Enthusiastic self-starter who increases productivity through attention to detail, strong work ethic, and flexibility
•Ability to motivate and guide individuals to a healthier lifestyle through integrating theories of behavioral models
•Ability to coordinate and complete multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
•Able to disseminate educational information to diverse audiences through effective motivational communication
•Able to function effectively independently and as part of a collaborative initiative
•OBJECTIVE: To be part of an organization that helps people become healthier either through research or by applying psychological, physiological, and social aspects of health and wellness to change behaviors to increase health and wellness.

EDUCATION
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA, Graduated May, 2010
Master of Arts: Exercise & Sport Psychology
Cumulative GPA 3.85/4.0
Thesis Topic: Investigation of the Transtheoretical Model and People Aged 50+

University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA, Graduated December, 2007
Bachelor of Arts: Movement & Exercise Science
Cumulative GPA 3.49/4.0
PREVIOUS DUTIES
•Advise clients on biometric values and how to achieve/maintain healthy ranges
•Make/Receive calls from various companies in call center to advise a diverse population on health, wellness, and nutritional topics
•Schedule coaching appointments through Microsoft Outlook
•Helped lead clients through goal setting to help increase healthier dietary habits
•Motivated clients to continue healthy behaviors through one-on-one counseling and through weekly phone calls
•Created, coordinated, and implemented a motivational psychological skills program including curriculum, presentations via PowerPoint, hand-outs, and manuals
•Instructed group sessions on psychological skills and on how, when & why to employ them
•Led one-on-one sessions with players for personal motivational psychological skill training
•Participated in organizing the Recreation Center’s participation in the annual Lighten Up Iowa initiative including: applying for grants, setting up schedules, determining promotions/advertising, and recruiting supporters and participants
•Created and implemented nutrition sessions including coordinating one-on-one counseling for individual nutrition and wellness coaching
•Instructed 2007 Microsoft and creating web pages courses for UNI undergrad students, faculty, and staff
•Coordinated and conducted personal sessions with UNI faculty/staff to increase knowledge of Microsoft programs/web page development

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
•Extensive knowledge in behavior change theories
•Highly effective motivator, instructor, and manager
•Versatile and exceedingly organized
•Skilled in task completion and thoroughness
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•Skilled in providing quality cu...

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