Kelsey Weitzel Email & Phone Number

Columbia, Mo, Us

Promote and disseminate programs to enhance well-being for individuals, families and communities, collaborate with researchers and community leaders to develop and deliver programs that address needs of the community, help faculty adapt and develop research based curricula in exercise science and nutrition, evaluate various program outcomes, assist in obtaining external funding, develop collaborations with various disciplines, provide students with learning opportunities.

Drove utilization of best practice approaches for planning, implementing, and evaluating corporate wellness programs for Southeast Iowa corporations, totaling over 3,000 employees -Coordinated and conducted annual wellness screening events including marketing, training and scheduling staff, ordering supplies, and arranging appointments-Developed and managed 3 online wellness dashboards and 5 individualized incentive structures including health risk assessments, wellness challenges, cooking demonstrations, preventative exams, and education presentations targeting a variety of critical wellness areas to empower healthy corporate cultures and communities -Led wellness initiatives for an employer with 65 participants contributing to estimated health care cost savings of $13,000 a year and Fit Friendly Workplace Award-Initiated a medically directed weight management program where employees reduced weight by an average of 35 pounds per person, reduced health risks and medications-Cultivated partnerships with various entities to enhance quality of programs or services-Obtained leadership support to launch a program redesign to meet laws and regulations-Evaluated participation, cohort and population health summaries, cost analysis, and needs assessments to customize strategic plans, program goals, objectives, and components as well as determined value of investment in well-being initiatives

The University Of Georgia

•Collaborated with faculty, students, and community partners in conducting research to determine best practice approaches in maximizing health and well-being of the workforce•Became familiar with motivational interviewing techniques, weight management and coaching skills, using physical activity and nutrition assessment tools, and collecting baseline and follow-up data to measure project outcomes and help employees improve overall health•Conducted literature reviews to help principal investigators determine workplace health research needs and learned how to effectively organize sources

Athens, Georgia Area

•Maintained facility organization and operational standards, provided professional customer service, multitasked, problem solved, and used online scheduling and accounting software•Served as a mentor to students, led group fitness classes, conducted health risk, body composition, and fitness assessments, and completed individualized exercise prescriptions•Developed, presented, and deployed wellness challenges, programs, and education sessions

Athens, Ga

•Mentored and evaluated undergraduate students, conducted comprehensive fitness classes for healthy and chronic diseased clients, and assessed participant safety in the fitness environment•Provided health promotion theory and goal based individual coaching to provide clients with tools needed to meet realistic goals and improve overall wellness •Guided 65-80 year old female research participants through triweekly workout routines involving aerobic, strength, functional, and flexibility exercises for a 7 month study designed to help women make positive behavior changes for weight management•Improvements in physical strength, endurance, and flexibility, body composition, mood, energy, and dietary habits were observed over the course of the study

Athens, Ga

•Led senior citizens in a 14-week comprehensive exercise course focusing on proper movement form, strength, balance, and flexibility, promoting regular aerobic exercise and social interaction•Taught participants how to determine appropriate lifting loads and exercise progression•Documented individual improvements and evaluated program effectiveness by conducting pre- and post-exercise assessments and comparing results to performance standards•Determined improvements in mood and energy through qualitative assessment

Iowa City, Iowa

•Completed over 120 hours assisting Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialists in monitoring and obtaining vital measurements on patients during exercise sessions post Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, and stable angina, prescribing individualized exercises, conducting initial graded and cardiopulmonary exercise tests, and interpreting exercise ECG and oxygen consumption results•Studied common medications prescribed to cardiac patients, learned about their effect during rest and exercise, and became aware of special precautions to take with some medications•Educated patients and their families on heart health to increase self-efficacy about living healthy •Developed a project titled “Extreme Makeover Recipe Edition” where 15 patients’ favorite recipes were altered to encourage diet modifications for heart health

Iowa City, Iowa Area

•Oversaw recreational programs and instructors, organized monthly meetings, schedules, and events, and provided quality customer service •Coached participants and motivated them to succeed by tailoring lesson plans, evaluating participant progress, and promoting constructive learning environments

Iowa City, Iowa Area

•Assisted in organizing concessions, judges, awards, and score keepers for home meets•Scheduled away meets and competitions at other schools for club members to attend

Iowa City, Ia

•Assisted Physical Therapists with patient exercises and prescription in the outpatient gym•Served patient needs, restocked supplies, and cleaned equipment totaling over 40 hours

Iowa City, Iowa Area

•Served as a Peer Opinion Leader to educate peers and community members on all aspects of health•Promoted good health by recognizing and rewarding healthy behaviors and setting a good example

Iowa City, Iowa Area

•Arranged and coordinated 10 volunteer and gathering opportunities for the society•Communicated weekly with society members and local community agencies through social media•Delegated tasks for society members to complete

Iowa City, Iowa Area

•Coached10-15 college aged runners on proper running techniques and training schedules•Conducted biweekly individually tailored workouts for 2 months to prepare participants for a running race

Iowa City, Iowa Area

•Guided and motivated 12 elementary school girls through a 3 month wellness program, including health education, running activities, and fitness games, in preparation for a culminating 5k race event•Ran with one elementary aged girl during the 5k race event and motivated her to succeed

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd

PhD candidate

Master Of Science (Ms), Kinesiology And Exercise Science

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Health And Human Physiology, Health Promotion

Activities and Societies: Health and Wellness Society, Hawkeye Club Gymnastics, Health Ninjas, Intramural Sports