A L I S H A J . S M I T H , M A , C HW / C R S
8212 S. Quarter Moon Drive Phone: 317-698-0395
Pendleton, IN 46064 Email: [email protected]
HEA L T H A ND WEL L NE SS TR A I NI N G PR O F IL E Analytical, client-oriented Health and Wellness Professional with extensive experience in program management,
Mind-Body Medicine, educational material development and presentation, and life and wellness coaching. Background
in instructional program design, organizational development, health program development and implementation,
process optimization, hands-on teaching and coaching methodologies. Dedicated teacher and coach, passionate about
bringing out the best in the people, and optimizing the health and wellness of employees and clients.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
� Life and Wellness Coaching
� Coaching and Mentoring
� Instructional Development
� Maternal / Child Health
� Educational Materials
� Training Management
� Curriculum Development
� Integrative Health
� Team Leadership
� Public Speaking
� Communication Skills
� Program Management
� Stress Management
� Mind-Body Skills
� Goal Attainment
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Community Health Worker/Recovery Specialist and Training Curriculum Educator.
• Currently pursuing Ph.D. in Mind-Body Medicine, with focus on life and wellness coaching, stress management, and mindfulness meditation.
• Presented “Pregnancy and Stress: Impacts and Integrative Health Management Techniques,” at the 3rd Annual Pregnant and Parenting Teen Conference on June 20, 2014, Indianapolis, IN.
• Played key role in development of the “Baby & Me: Tobacco-Free Program.”
• Created and delivered educational materials and presentations to schools, community groups, and professionals.
• Coordinated Indiana Amphibian Monitoring Program; trained and managed over 400 volunteers.
• Developed, designed and printed over 200 marketing and educational materials, in addition to creating and analyzing surveys and questionnaires.
• Successfully taught over eight sections of Com 101- Fundamentals of Public Speaking.
• Formulated, promoted and raised over $10K with Indiana Bobcat Tracking project, and secured $10K IPALCO Golden Eagle Grant.
WORK HISTORY
MARION COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT – Indianapolis, IN 2008 – 2015 Data Manager - Indianapolis Healthy Start (IHS)
• Developed and maintained database and all forms for “Baby &Me: Tobacco-Free Program.”
• Trained and coached 15 team-members, while ensuring highest levels of data quality, including chart audits for IHS and other grant-funded projects.
• Assisted with program and curriculum development for five grants.
• Designed all data collection forms and ensured HIPAA compliance. IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Indianapolis, IN 2008 – 2011 Adjunct Faculty - Communications Department
• Taught over eight sections of Com 101 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking.
• Prepared and delivered PowerPoint lessons, activities, quizzes and tests for 16-week courses.
• Observed, evaluated, and provided feedback on approximately 100 speeches per section.
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HEALTH AND HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF MARION COUNTY – Indianapolis, IN 2005 – 2007 Publications Coordinator - Public Relations Department
• Utilized advanced leadership skills in managing 20-member editorial board.
• Designed, wrote content, edited, printed and distributed newsletter with circulation of 2,000.
• Developed, designed and printed over 200 marketing and educational materials, in addition to creating and analyzing surveys and questionnaires.
• Provided public relations and special events consultation to departments. DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE, IDNR – Indianapolis, IN 2002 – 2005 Nongame Education Specialist - Wildlife Diversity Section
• Coordinated Indiana Amphibian Monitoring Program; trained and managed over 400 volunteers.
• Formulated, promoted and raised over $10K with Indiana Bobcat Tracking project, and secured $10K IPALCO Golden Eagle Grant.
• Coordinated, prepared materials and oversaw 2004 opening ceremony for the Pisgah Marsh Boardwalk and Golden Eagle Deck.
• Handled all aspects of public relations, graphic design, media relations and fundraising functions.
• Developed and delivered educational presentations to schools, community groups, and professionals.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
SAYBROOK UNIVERSITY, San Francisco, CA
PH.D. in Mind-Body Medicine, Anticipated 2017
Focus on Life and Wellness Coaching, Stress Management, and Mindfulness Meditation 4.0/4.0 GPA
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY, Muncie, IN
M.A. in Public Relations, 2006
3.99/4.0 GPA
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Carbondale, IL B.S. in Speech Communication with Specialization in Public Relations, 2000
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Saybrook University
Certified Community Health Worker/Recovery Specialist and Training Curriculum Educator
Volunteer, Health and Wellness Coach, Antepartum Dept., Eskenazi Hospital
Volunteer, Trained Child Grief-Support Group Facilitator, Brooke’s Place
Member, National Wellness Institute
Trained Mind-Body Skills Group Facilitator
Former Chair, Breastfeeding Coalition of Marion County
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