OBJECTIVETo utilize my current education in health promotion, along with my psychology and fitness background, in a position in the health and wellness industry; with an emphasis on health promotion, health education and community outreach, and/or health and wellness case management/coaching. Special interests include the development and management of health and wellness programs, awareness campaigns and events, community outreach programs, and working directly with patients or clients to fulfill their health, wellness and/or treatment needs.

EDUCATIONBachelor of Science: Health, Fitness, and Recreation Resources , Magna Cum Laude George Mason University

Major: Health, Fitness, and Recreation Resources Concentration: Health Promotion Related Coursework: Nutrition; Program Planning & Design; Health, Recreation and Tourism

Administration; Health, Recreation and Tourism Marketing; Designing Health, Recreation and Tourism Facilities; Health Communication; Sport & Recreation Law; Anatomy & Physiology; Principles of Accident Causation & Prevention; Dimensions of Mental Health; Exercise Testing and Prescription; Research Methods; Health Behavior; Interventions for Populations at Risk; Women’s Health; Program Leadership & Evaluation; Public Health; Health & Disease

GPA: 3.88 Honors:

o Magna Cum Laude Honorso Golden Key International Honor Societyo Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Bachelor of Arts: PsychologyUniversity of Virginia

Major: Psychology Additional Coursework: Accounting, Basic Computer Programming

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) 100 Certification Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) Training Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) Adult, Child, & Infant CPR/AED Certification ECSI Standard First Aid Certification National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) Wilderness First Aid Certification Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Primary Group Exercise Certification SCW Certified Personal Trainer SCW Certified Group Strength Instructor Licensed Zumba Instructor Experience with Microsoft Office Suite: Windows, Excel, Publisher, Power Point

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS National Wellness Institute American Fitness Association of American (AFAA) IDEA Health and Fitness Association American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) International Association for Worksite Health Promotion (IAWHP)

Shawn Marie Harrison1099 Safa Street

Herndon, VA 20170Phone: 571-214-4805

Smharrison63@gmail.com

National Health and Fitness Association

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Independent Contractor Virginia Hospital Center, Health Promotion Department, Arlington, VA

Lead group exercise classes as part of community health promotion program Deliver corporate and community health lectures Perform health screenings such as body fat, blood pressure, cholesterol and bone density

Fulltime Intern Virginia Hospital Center, Health Promotion Department, Arlington, VA

Coordinated and organized employee wellness programs Coordinated and conducted corporate and community health fairs Performed health screenings such as body fat, blood pressure, cholesterol and bone density Created presentations and handouts for corporate and community health lectures and events Assisted with preparation of community health promotion programs Assisted with marketing efforts for corporate and community health programs Assisted with corporate wellness class preparation Participated in day to day office procedures Lead group exercise classes as part of community health promotion program

Group Exercise InstructorSport & Health Clubs, McLean, VA

Develop safe, effective, and appropriate choreography and exercises Motivate and inspire class members to achieve their fitness goals Mentor and train new instructors

Performed similar duties for: The nZone, Chantilly, VA Westwood Country Club, Vienna, VA International Country Club, Fairfax, VA Dulles Jazzercise Center, Herndon, VA Burke Racquet & Swim Club, Burke, VA

Personal Trainer and Group Exercise InstructorSkyline Clubs, Falls Church, VA (now a Sport & Health Club)

Full-time group instructor and trainer Performed fitness testing and assessments Created training plans for new & existing members Conducted personal training sessions Supervised, assisted, and spotted members in weight room Provided a variety of group exercise and dance classes

Jack LaLanne Club (Bally's), Clifton, NJ Full-time instructor and trainer Performed fitness assessments Created training plans for new & existing members Conducted personal training sessions Supervised, assisted, and spotted members in weight room Conducted a variety of group exercise classes

Retail ManagerEdison Brothers Shoe Stores, New York, NY

Interviewed and hired sales and support staff Trained and supervised sales and support staff Produced sales reports and analyses Operated and balanced cash registers Prepared bank deposits Created store and window displays Served retail customers effectively and professionally

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Fairfax County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) The Fairfax County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program prepares regular citizens to safely help themselves, their families, and their communities during major emergencies where first responders are delayed. CERT teams deploy only during major disasters of such large scale that regular emergency services are overwhelmed (for example, earthquakes or major storms that produce mass casualties), and only to help their neighborhoods and local communities.

Mentor, Area Coordinator, and Community LiaisonThe Naomi Project of Northern Virginia, Falls Church, VA

Worked one-on-one as a mentor for at risk mothers o Insured that mothers-to-be received adequate prenatal careo Instructed mothers in proper infant care & developmento Helped mothers & families navigate the social services system

Supervised and assisted other mentorso Accompanied mentors on their initial visits with their menteeso Advised mentors on how to best work with their cliento Assisted mentors with issues or problems related to their client relationshipo Received paperwork from mentors to submit to main office

Served on the training committee and assisted with training new mentorso Assisted with determining content of training sessionso Assisted with creation or editing of training materialso Presented information during training sessions

Represented the organization at other community meetings and events Served on the advisory board

OTHER VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS Victoria Farms Homeowner’s Association Montgomery Youth Hockey Association Reston Raiders Youth Hockey Vienna Youth, Inc. Braddock Road Youth Club