Mel Saenz Email & Phone Number

Austin, Tx

Remote

-Supported and empowered clients with reaching significant weight loss goals, improving their lifestyles through habit change, and developing maintenance strategies-Collaborated with clients to create and set attainable, meaningful, and sustainable time-based health goals -Guided and encouraged clients to identify and overcome barriers to change and shifting a fixed mindset toward one of growth-Worked with diverse populations and exhibited the awareness, emotional intelligence, and sensitivity to navigate interactions with clients so as to honor and recognize any cultural, racial, and/or socioeconomic experiences that have impacted their health journey and self-perception-Trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Self-Determination Theory (SDT), and the Transtheoretical Model (TTM), and successfully apply these theories in my coaching/client interactions-Attended weekly clinical supervisions to continue strengthening my coaching approach and voice, and clinical skills, while receiving and giving thoughtful feedback to my peers-Mentored peers who presented complex cases or were in need of inspiration for how to approach a new or existing client, while also demonstrating the ability to work autonomously-Passed the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) course and will sit for exam in Spring 2023 to obtain my official health coaching certification-Demonstrated self-accountability through creating my own work schedule, organizing my caseload and daily goals, and continuously following through

Austin, Texas, United States

-Reviewed and scored freshman and transfer applications for admissions by assessing a student’s qualitative and quantitative attributes-Employed a holistic review model for every applicant, which took into account the full picture of a student, including, but not limited to, their academic, cultural, social, and personal accomplishments, experiences, and viewpoints-Nominated and recruited students for relevant university programs and scholarships based on identifying experience, merit, and talent -Displayed integrity while handling confidential and sensitive student and university data -Managed and organized my work schedule and goals, and demonstrated success working independently and remotely-Supported director of admissions with my efficiency and enthusiasm to review more student files when applicable, while also being asked to do second or third reviews of files where consensus could not be reached by admissions team

Master Of Arts In Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English

Non-Degree Seeking, Creative Writing And English