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WELLNESS PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Summary
Successful corporate Wellness Specialist recognized for ability to build, guide and sustain successful programs improving employee health and wellness, leading to greater organizational efficiency. Consistently demonstrates proficient coaching, motivational, presentation and communication skills. Effectively establishes and maintains excellent internal and external relationships. Compassionate, maintains a sense of humor under pressure, diplomatic and assertive in dealing with different types of people.
Experience
Wellness Program Specialist
January 2008 to January 2015WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE － Morris Plains, NJ
  • Actively manage entire national wellness programming for 23,000 employees of Wyndham Worldwide and all of its subsidiaries.
  • Developed annual and long-term wellness strategy for Wyndham Worldwide Created an annual wellness calendar and operating plan in response to company's needs assessment and employee interest surveys Conducted various health screenings locally throughout the year Lead a wellness team in monthly meetings for planning, support and communications purposes to continue the development of future wellness programs and initiatives Collaborated with a global wellness team in quarterly meetings to brainstorm ideas and communicate development and successful launching of future wellness programs and initiatives Collaborated with respective HR personnel in various locations to coordinate large scale health fairs and biometric screenings Led health and behavioral risk management programs on a wide variety of health topics to include but not limited to hypertension, cholesterol, weight management, stress management, and tobacco cessation Select achievements include: Designed and executed several successful walking and activity-based programs locally, nationally and globally Partnered with company's health insurance provider to launch a national lifestyle management program which included weight management, smoking cessation and stress management.
  • Partnered with the company's health insurance provider to launch a successful pilot welkcoaching program at a smaller site Worked with multiple vendors to provide on-site medical suites to several US based locations Collaborated with Legal on the development and launching of a workplace smoke-free policy and timeline Launched and implemented a Tobacco Dependence Treatment Program with a participant quit rate of 40% at 6 months Partnered with national vendor and HR personnel on all logistics to open a state-of-the-art Fitness Center at Parsippany location Achieved the American Heart Association's "Fit Friendly" organization for Wyndham Worldwide Achieved the National Business Group's Innovation in Healthcare Disparities award for Wyndham Worldwide Led health and behavioral risk management programs on a wide variety of health topics to include but not limited to hypertension, cholesterol, weight management, stress management, and tobacco cessation.
Senior Health & Wellness Specialist
January 2001 to January 2008JOHNSON & JOHNSON GROUP OF CONSUMER COMPANIES Pfizer Consumer Healthcare － Morris Plains, NJ
  • Individually responsible for the implementation, design and oversight of all nutrition-related programming for over 3000 employees at the Morris Plains facility and assisted with wellness programming for the entire company.
  • Supervised a contract staff of 20 individuals including fitness coordinators and group exercise instructors Acted as a liaison with the cafeteria service to raise awareness and educate colleagues on health and nutrition using the EatComplete initiative Designed and conducted programs, health fairs and special events to educate employees and families on the importance of being active, smoking cessation, cardiovascular disease and lifestyle change.
  • Spearheaded major initiatives to increase employee participation in corporate health management program with an HRA completed by 73% of the employee population Developed wellness business plan and budgetary oversight Provided proactive ergonomics education, screening and evaluations.
Health & Wellness Specialist
January 1994 to January 2001WARNER LAMBERT COMPANY － Morris Plains, NJ
  • Coordinated and monitored Warner Lambert Exercise Program for over 3000 employees.
  • Completed end to end management of exercise program that included interviewing, contracting and supervising 15 instructors Planned and tracked yearly budget Evaluated and reported on employee utilization rates Designed and implemented innovative programs and events that showcase consumer healthcare, grow our brands and target colleague wellness.
Adjunct Professor
January 2007 to January 2009COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS － Randolph, NJ
  • Taught college courses in Nutrition and Health and Wellness.
  • Nutrition classes were based on the practical application of scientific concepts.
  • Taught students about the importance of making lifestyle changes by providing assessments, and by formulating and engaging in a behavior change plan.
Accomplishments
  • AFFILIATIONS Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS) American Council on Exercise (ACE) Group Exercise Instructor Personal Trainer AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION Member IDEA HEALTH AND FITNESS ASSOCIATION Member WELLCOACHES CERTIFICATION Currently taking the course and plan to have my certification by year-end.
Education
Master of Science : May 2007Colllege of saint elizabeth － Morristown, NJ
Bachelor of Science : Exercise Physiology / Adult Fitness, May 1996MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY － Montclair, NJExercise Physiology / Adult Fitness
Associate of Science : Business Administration, May 1991COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS － Randolph, NJBusiness Administration
Skills
art, budget, business plan, ergonomics, special events, HR, Innovation, insurance, Legal, logistics, meetings, needs assessment, personnel, programming, risk management, scientific, strategy, stress management, supervising, surveys
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE
  • JOHNSON & JOHNSON GROUP OF CONSUMER COMPANIES Pfizer Consumer Healthcare
  • WARNER LAMBERT COMPANY
  • COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS

School Attended

  • Colllege of saint elizabeth
  • MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY
  • COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS

Job Titles Held:

  • Wellness Program Specialist
  • Senior Health & Wellness Specialist
  • Health & Wellness Specialist
  • Adjunct Professor

Degrees

  • Master of Science : May 2007
    Bachelor of Science : Exercise Physiology / Adult Fitness , May 1996
    Associate of Science : Business Administration , May 1991

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