Jessica L.

About

Successful at building and managing a fitness and wellness business with expertise in client service, strategic planning, and relationship management. Experienced in supporting rehabilitation plans and facilitating self-empowerment groups. Offering abilities in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to enhance client experiences and optimize processes. Extensive experience in mental health support and fitness sectors.

Experience

• Business Owner | Personal trainer · JessicaLeBuilt Fitness LLC2017-09-01 –

  Designed and delivered personalized fitness and wellness programs tailored to individual client goals, resulting in increased client satisfaction and retention. Managed business operations, including client onboarding, scheduling, invoicing, and retention strategies, ensuring seamless service delivery. Cultivated strong relationships through regular communication and customized support, fostering loyalty and achieving measurable client progress.

• Physical Therapy Aide · MOTION PT Group2021-05-01 – 2022-06-01

  Supported patients in adhering to prescribed rehabilitation protocols by demonstrating exercises and maintaining equipment readiness. Maintained compliance with health and safety standards to ensure a clean, organized, and supportive clinical environment. Strengthened patient relationships by acting as a liaison between therapy staff and clients, facilitating clear and empathetic communication.

• Counselor · Center for Discovery2014-05-01 – 2020-07-01

  Partnered with therapists to assist in treatment plans for clients dealing with eating disorders and mental health concerns. Facilitated psychoeducational and self-empowerment groups, fostering self-esteem and positive life skills. Trained new hires on program structure, guidelines, and expectations.

• Milieu Counselor II · Center for Discovery2014-05-01 – 2020-06-01

  Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans for clients with eating disorders and mental health challenges. Led group sessions focused on building self-esteem, life skills, and behavior change, fostering resilience in clients during recovery. Documented client progress using BestNotes, ensuring accurate and timely communication to support treatment adjustments.

• Mental Health Counselor · Center for Discovery2017-06-01 – 2017-10-01

  Partner and communicate with therapists to assist clients with treatment for mental health and co-ocurring disorders and monitor residents’ progress in BestNotes software. Facilitate mental health focused groups in order to enhance participants’ self-awareness, instill healthy coping skills and further develop better self-efficiency. Crisis intervention, conflict resolution and de-escalation trainings.

• Dietetic Technician · Center for Discovery2015-03-01 – 2017-06-01

  Maintain cost efficiency by meeting weekly budgetary guidelines for facility’s grocery purchases/supplies. Uphold proper sanitation requirement in compliance of Joint Commission standards. Oversee daily individualized client meal plans and redirect inappropriate behavior regarding table manners and social skills.

• Personal Trainer · Equinox2016-04-01 – 2016-07-01

  Facilitate in-depth health assessments, Equifits, and utilize this information to create a balanced fitness program that is tailored to the clients needs and wants. Inspire clients to execute their fitness program by establishing a process goal that will guide them to their outcome goal. Be a reliable resource regarding fitness related information and demonstrate proper form and exercise technique utilizing cues and prompts. Produce and distribute research-based content regarding the fitness and health field.

• Personal Trainer · Stamford Family YMCA2013-11-01 – 2014-06-01

  Created personalized fitness programs based off assessed needs, limitations and goals.

• Recovery Assistant · Change Incorporated2014-01-01 – 2014-05-01

  Assisted clients with severe mental illness enabling them to be self-sufficient, while providing instructions for daily living and maintaining consistent habits with focus on positive coping skills. Consistently worked with clients to build confidence by encouraging community integration.

• Volunteer · Silver Hill Hospital2013-10-01 – 2014-05-01

  Build rapport with the patients of the hospital with severe mental illness and their immediate family during visiting hours. Assure items brought into the unit follow safety guidelines.

Education

• University of ConnecticutBachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology/Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies
• CT State NorwalkLiberal Arts and Sciences
• Brien Mcmahon High school
• CT State NorwalkAssociate of Liberal Arts
• University of ConnecticutBachelor of Arts, Psychology

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