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: ajschiffli@yahoo.com

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