Autumn Benson Email & Phone Number

Mead, Ok, Us

Provides 1:1 nutrition coaching and group education via onsite coaching and counseling for Chickasaw Nation employees.•Provides 1/1 coaching on a bi-weekly or monthly basis for 50+ clients with metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes, or type 2 diabetes•Completes in-depth holistic nutrition assessments via intake forms, biometrics, lab work, and health history. •Creates personalized nutrition protocols for those struggling with food allergies/sensitivities, gut health imbalances, thyroid issues, and hormonal imbalances.•Leads monthly and quarterly educational nutrition or cooking classes with many hands-on experiences for clients.•Creates online content, handouts, challenges, and presentations to help clients improve their nutrition and lifestyle.•Collaborates with a team of integrative health and wellness coaches, nurse practitioner, and clinic team. •Compiles in-studio videos and documents with Health Branding and Content Engagement teams to deliver high quality content to clients.•Films whole food cooking demos for clients and creates virtual grocery store tours that were uploaded to client portal and website.•Assists in improving food quality and options at employee café•Provided recipes and nutrition education to cafe team which helped improve the service offered to employees at café. •Utilizes Salesforce and Acuity to manage clients.

Managed the Diabetes and Breast Cancer clinic immersion program at the Choctaw Wellness center●Coordinated with clinical team to connect referred Tribal Member patients to a personal trainer at the Wellness Center. ●Created documents and guides to help members understand the program and promote success, as well as marketing materials and plans to help raise awareness about the program.●Led monthly committee meetings with Wellness Center staff and health care professionals.●Worked alongside Strategic Development to grow the program to scale and improve the processes. ●Conducted check-ins and surveys with current and past members to enhance support and gather feedback.●Developed plan and budget for the next 3-5 years of program expansion.●Trained Wellness Center staff on the Masali program processes and reporting.●Gathered data to compile monthly reports for Strategic Development and Leadership

●Provides 1:1 and small group training sessions for a diverse group of individuals. ●Trains clients with a variety of functional strength training, cardiovascular/metabolic conditioning, full range of motion, and mobility techniques. ●Develops exercise programs for 15+ individual clients based on movement assessments and goals.

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•Supported 95+ clients through 1:1 accountability coaching by utilizing coaching skills such as Motivational Interviewing and CBT training.•Helped members improve their relationship with food, their body, sleep, exercise, and emotional health.•Motivated, empathized, and guided members through Calibrate's 52-week structured intensive-lifestyle intervention program•Assisted members with setting realistic, achievable, incremental goals. •Monitored member progress and collaborates with Clinical and Content teams to ensure member success in the program.

Worked creatively with health coaching team to develop content and presentations for Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP).•Added value to the education process by improving existing digital content and collateral, which resulted in enhanced diabetes prevention curriculum specialized to the professional driving industry with positive feedback from the President of WellSpark. •Delivered DPP presentations to WellSpark staff on WebEx.•Completed weekly mock health coaching calls with coworkers to improve coaching skills. •Completed Motivational Interviewing and CBT training which led to an improvement in health coaching skills.

Durant, Ok

Provided first-year college with one-on-one coaching to increase success for students in their first year of college. •Conducted 1/1 monthly coaching with 45 first year students leading to an improved understanding of financial aid, FAFSA completion, time management, effective studying, and anxiety/stress management. •Conducted weekly visits at Durant High School to help groups of senior students complete college applications and the FAFSA.•Delivered presentations about the value of college to Durant Middle School students and how to prepare for college for senior students at Durant High School. •Created weekly email newsletters for college and high school students to help prepare them for college.•Partnered with Student Health to host virtual workshops on managing anxiety and stress, meditation, and emotional eating with positive feedback from staff members.

Ada, Ok

Provided nutrition and health education via onsite coaching and counseling, for Chickasaw Nation employees. Supervised 2 members of the nutrition coaching team.•Decreased glucose an average of 65+ points over 9 months for diabetics.•Reduced or eliminated 30+ clients’ diabetic medication over 3+ months.•Saved The Chickasaw Nation over $35K on diabetic medications.•Helped support clients to lose 20+lbs per 6 months, on average.•Assisted in improving food quality and options at employee café, which was praised by leadership and employees. •Provided recipes and nutrition education to cafe team which helped improve the service offered to employees at café. •Filmed whole food cooking demos for clients and created virtual grocery store tours that were uploaded to client portal and website.•Provided 1/1 coaching on a bi-weekly basis for 75+ clients with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes and monthly 1/1 coaching with 100+ non-clinical clients. •Collaborated with a team of integrative health and wellness coaches and clinic practitioners and participated in weekly care team meetings to review clinical client’s biometric data, successes, and struggles.•Completed in-depth holistic nutrition assessments via intake forms, biometrics, lab work, and health history. •Created personalized nutrition plans for those struggling with food allergies/sensitivities, gut health issues, and hormonal imbalances.•Led monthly in-person educational nutrition/cooking classes with many hands-on experiences for clients.•Developed clinical nutrition protocols for clients struggling with diabetes and/or obesity.•Utilized Salesforce, Acuity, and EMR to manage clients.•Created online content, handouts, challenges, and presentations to help clients improve their nutrition and lifestyle.•Hosted virtual nutrition, emotional eating, and health workshops/classes on Zoom and Workplace.•Compiled in-studio videos and documents with Health Branding team to deliver high quality content to clients.

Ada, Oklahoma

Facilitated nutrition and health education for students and staff at Ada High School. Continued part-time after two-year contract ended to assist in curriculum development and enhancement.•Taught weekly classes through the HealthCorps curriculum on nutrition, fitness, and stress/emotional resilience through interactive classroom presentations.•Provided weekly wellness mentorship for students and staff through open office hours, as well as healthy snack options for students in need of food. •Developed School Wellness Council with staff and students to help improve the wellness of the school.•Established community partnerships with Ada middle schools, junior high, and TSET. •Planned and created yearly health fair with students that positively impacted the health of those involved.•Developed a whole foods cooking club that helped six students learn basic cooking skills and how to prepare healthier meals. Students chose some of their favorite recipes and we revamped them to be healthier. •Constructed and managed an organic school garden with Botany students through a partnership with Intertribal Agriculture. Students helped build raised garden beds, fill them with soil, plant, and maintain two large garden beds, while getting to grow and sample brand new vegetables.•Co-Edited and enhanced lessons to help amplify the official HealthCorps curriculum.

Hagerstown, Maryland

Supported 19 international students from China in dormitory setting by assisting with daily activities and high school success.•Assisted students with developing English speaking skills•Coordinated weekly cultural engagement activities•Helped students with homework and projects•Provided transportation to and from school and all activities•Maintained dorm budget for food, gas, and dorm expenses•Completed monthly wellness reports for student’s parents•Prepared daily meals for students

Sacramento, Ca

Completed over 1700 hours of community service across the Pacific Region with a diverse team of 10.•Coordinated Individual Service Projects with local organizations•Completed over 23 weeks of environmental conservation work•Assisted with environmental education field trip for middle school students•Helped file over 1,100 tax returns as a VITA worker•Removed thousands of pounds of invasive species in various locations•Planted over a thousand native plants to restore natural habitats•Served as a Corps Ambassador and completed recruiting events•Provided team organization and support as Assistant Team Leader•Developed and implemented physical training plans for team

Somerset, Pa

•Collected specific items in a tote to be shipped to CVS stores nationwide.•Utilized computer based headset to receive instructions for orders to be picked.

Greensboro, Nc

•Developed interpersonal relationship among residents •Mediated roommate misunderstandings and conflicts•Planned educational programs for residents•Budgeted money for program planning expenses•Ensured community safety and responsibility within the apartment

Somerset, Pa

•Collected specific items in a tote to be shipped to CVS stores nationwide•Adapted to computer based headset to receive instructions

Somerset, Pa

•Assisted Caseworkers with filing and documentation of services•Reviewed and observed filing procedures•Accompanied Caseworkers on home and school visits•Observed interviews with parents about neglect/abuse cases•Attended Dispositional and Placement hearings •Learned procedures and laws for ensuring the safety of children

Somerset, Pa

•Developed interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills among individuals with developmental disabilities. •Assisted with the organization of beneficial social/learning activities •Maintained medication, pill planners, and doctor’s appointments for individuals •Arranged doctor’s appointments and shopping for basic necessities for individuals with tight budgets. •Compiled reports on activities, outings, and appointments with developmentally disabled persons

Somerset, Pa

•Developed interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills among individuals with developmental disabilities. •Assisted with the organization of beneficial social/learning activities •Maintained medication, pill planners, and doctor’s appointments for individuals •Arranged doctor’s appointments and shopping for basic necessities for individuals with tight budgets. •Compiled reports on activities, outings, and appointments with developmentally disabled persons.

Master Of Science - Ms, Marketing, Digital Marketing Specialization

Master Of Science (M.S.), Nutrition And Integrative Health

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology And Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Varsity Softball Team

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Peace And Conflict Studies