Denise Lynne Taylor

76 Pratt Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033

Cell: 860-977-3699
dt707e04@westpost.net

Core Competencies and Qualities

Health and Wellness Specialist Upbeat Professional Educator Organizer
Team Player Motivator Leader Manager Writer
Healthy and Fit Conscientious Hard Worker Computer Proficient
Summary
Solid background in educating the public about the importance of making healthy
lifestyle choices. Research and assess needs using a variety of methods includi
ng surveys, health risk assessments, interviews, and observation techniques. Pl
an and implement health and wellness programs based on needs assessments.
Evaluate program effectiveness.
Health and Wellness Educator Experience
Membership Director, The Taking Care Center, Hartford, CT (August 2009-Present)
Health and wellness educator for Hartfords corporate fitness and wellness center
Educate the public about the benefits of making positive lifestyle choices to e
nhance health and well-being and prevent disease
Plan, organize, and participate in community health fairs, business expos, lect
ures, and other networking events in the Hartford area
Provide in-house educational programs for employees and members
Conduct inservices and workshops on public health topics with co-workers
Assess customer needs using surveys, interviews, and health risk assessments
Build solutions to address corporate health and wellness needs, including compl
iance with evolving Health Care Reform requirements
Write press releases, webletters, event flyers, brochures, and statistical repo
rts
Develop business partnerships and identify new opportunities
Consistently exceed company budgetary goals
Mentor Supervisor, Diamond Foundation, Hartford, CT (February 2009-May 2009)
Guide for mentors providing social and educational services to mentees
Supervised six mentors who trained mentees on disease prevention, social, acade
mic, and lifestyle skills
Researched data for grants and wrote required documentation for state funding
Identified community services and activities to support mentors and mentees

Page 2 Denise L. Taylor Health and Wellness Educator Experience (Contd.)

Product Educator, Dynasplint Systems, Inc., Northwestern Connecticut

(June 2006-January 2008)
Product educator for doctors, physical therapists, and patients
 Educated medical professionals about the benefits and applications of Dynasplin
ts by offering inservices and demonstrations
Reviewed patient records to assess mobility needs
Improved patients range-of-motion by using dynamic splinting techniques
Fitness and Wellness Coach/Practitioner Beau Soleil Massage and Fitness,
New England and French West Indies (May 1994-March 2005)
Health and wellness educator for the public
Provided individual and group coaching sessions in fitness, nutrition, weight m
anagement, stress reduction, and health risk management
Performed health screenings to determine needs and risks
Developed and evaluated health improvement programs
Educated the public on healthy living through seminars and health fairs
Taught stress management using exercise, massage, and visualization
Case Manager Supervisor and Expressive Therapy Consultant, United Cerebral Palsy
and Dept. of Mental Health, Roslindale, MA (September 1983-May 1986)
Counselor and educator for families with special needs
Supervised four social workers in providing support services to clients
Screened developmentally disabled adults for job and residential placements
Counseled clients on making positive lifestyle choices
Wrote case studies, reports, and grant proposals

Education, Internships and Awards

M.A., Expressive Arts Therapies, Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
B.S., Rehabilitation/Education, UConn, Storrs, CT
Licensure and Certification in Massage Therapy, Personal Training and Technical
Writing
UConn Internship Creative Arts Director, Big Brother/Big Sister, Willimantic,
CT
Lesley University Work Study Assistant to Dean of Expressive Arts Therapies Gr
aduate Program
Awards National Honor Society, National Society of Technical Writers

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Related Professional Experience

Training Advisor, New Horizons, Bloomfield, CT (January 2008-November 2008)

Advisor to business customers on computer training
Interviewed customers and recommended appropriate learning methods
Created customized business solutions for employee computer training needs
Attended Table of Excellence dinners by exceeding monthly quotas
Marketing Advisor, Yellow Book USA, Rocky Hill, CT (March 2005-June 2006)
Marketing and advertising consultant for businesses
Sold advertising for the oldest and largest independent yellow pages publisher
Increased business revenue through consultative marketing and advertising
Project Manager/Senior Writer Sun, HP, Wang (March 1986-May 1994)
Technical writer and project manager for computer software companies
Wrote technical documentation for software and hardware products
Managed a team of tech writers for Suns proprietary PC-networking software
Met aggressive deadlines consistently and confidently
Won national award for documentation suite