Wetzel Polin

Education

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

M.A. Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity with an emphasis in Health PromotionMay 2009

  • Included coursework focused on:

-Epidemiology of physical activity

-Theories and models of health behavior change

-Target population assessment, creation of programs, testing and implementation processes, and evaluation of program effectiveness

-Motivation, anxiety management, coping strategies, team cohesion, leadership, and stress reduction

-Group dynamics and effective communication strategies

-Sport and fitness-specific nutrition

-Biostatistics: analyses of data

  • Extensive use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher

B.S. PsychologyMay 2003

Certifications

NCHEC Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)April 2013

Employment History

University of California, Davis

Student Health and Counseling Services Nov. 2012 – present

Health Education and Promotion (HEP) – Physical Activity and Nutrition Health Educator

  • Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the multi-faceted health promotion efforts of SHCS related to physical activity and nutrition

-Supervise and coordinate responsibilities for three Physical Activity and Nutrition Student Assistants

-Supervise and coordinate responsibilities for HEP Volunteer Coordinator who oversees and manages the activities of 18 HEP student volunteers

  • Coordinate campus-wide physical activity promotion campaign
  • Coordinate annual Wellness Carnival
  • Manage and create physical activity and nutrition-related content for SHCS website
  • Oversee HEP activities at the UC Davis Farmers Market
  • Conduct presentations covering campus wellness resources to incoming first-year and transfer students
  • Collaborate with Marketing Dept. to create flyers, brochures, and other marketing materials
  • Collaborate with campus departments to develop programs and ensure coordination of campus health promotion initiatives
  • Represent Health Education and Promotion department on campus and SHCS committees

-ABIDE

-Internal Communication Project Team

-Outreach Integration Workgroup

-Social Media and Marketing Workgroup

California State University, Sacramento

Student Health and Counseling ServicesMay 2011–Nov. 2012

Health and Wellness Promotion – Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Program Coordinator

  • Responsible for all aspects of campus Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug (ATOD) education and intervention program

-Provide individual and group educational interventions for mandated and self-referred students

-Train Resident Assistants and other Housing staff regarding ATOD safety and red flags

-Facilitate ATOD presentations for new student orientation, academic classes, varsity athletics teams, Greek organizations, and other campus groups

-Create brochures, posters, and other ATOD education materials

-Coordinate allocation of ATOD-related grant funds

  • Co-manage Alcohol and Violence Peer Health Education internship
  • Represent department on campus committees:

-Student Conduct Advisory Team

-Campus Life Committee

-Support for Professional Development Committee

-Campus Police Chief Search Committee

  • Serve as staff advisor for Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) and campus chapter of UMADD
  • Attend advanced Motivational Interviewing training to increase intervention effectiveness

The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Department of Health and Human Physiology – Adjunct InstructorAug. 2009-May 2011

Peer Health Education

-Topics include behavior change theories, peer influence, andcurrent health and wellness topics relevant to college and adult populations

-Plan and coordinate promotion, logistics, and sponsorship acquisition for annual Health Fair

-Supervise and coordinate responsibilities for graduate teaching assistant

Tobacco and Your College Experience

-Topics include physiological and psychological aspects of use and addiction, cessation, and media

Student Health Service/Health Iowa- Health Risk Assessment CoordinatorJuly 2009-May 2011

  • Coordinate health risk assessment program and brief intervention program targeting high-risk alcohol use in undergraduate students

-Create questionnaire, risk stratification, and general wellness report for multiple health topics

-Create and coordinate scheduling, staff training, marketing, and monitoring of program goal progression

-Supervise and coordinate responsibilities for student interventionist

  • Conduct individual and group Alcohol and Other Drug education sessions
  • Coordinate campus-wide social marketing campaign targeting healthy physical activity and nutrition choices
  • Coordinate annual UI Student Health Fair and Health Expo
  • Organize and conduct health and wellness presentations for campus outreach programs
  • Create brochures, posters, and other health education materials
  • Attend Motivational Interviewing seminars and classes to enhance intervention effectiveness

Cornell College, Mount Vernon, IA

Office of Campus Relations – Fitness and Wellness Program Instructor April 2010 academic block

  • Develop three-week fitness and wellness program focused on goal setting, exercise progression, and nutrition
  • Conduct one-on-one consultations to address individual goals
  • Lead group discussions regarding multiple wellness topics

The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Department of Health and Sport Studies – Graduate Teaching AssistantJan. 2008 - May 2009

Physical Activity Through the Lifespan (4 discussion sections)

-Prepare discussion questions and outline to ensure student understanding of lecture materials

-Topics include individual, social, and environmental factors influencing physical activity, as well as school, workplace, and community-based health promotion interventions to improve activity levels

-Lecture to full class addressing diabetes risk assessment, prevention, and links to physical activity

-Grade assignments and exams

Psychological Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity (3 discussion sections)

-Prepare discussion questions and outline to ensure student understanding of lecture materials

-Topics include motivation, group dynamics, anxiety management, and leadership

-Lecture to full class addressing psychological responses to injury

-Grade assignments and exams

Tobacco and Your College Experience (4 lecture sections)

Resiliency and Your College Experience (1 lecture section)

-Responsibilities for lecture sections included all aspects of course preparation, lecture, and grading

Health and Physical Activity Skills Program – Graduate Teaching Assistant Jan. 2008 - May 2009

Jogging 1 (3 sections)

Jogging 2 (4 sections)

Sand Volleyball (1 section)

-Responsibilities for all sections include creation of course structure, daily activities, lectures, assignments, and grading

ACT Inc, Iowa City, IAFT Feb. 2005 - Aug. 2007

ACT Center Operations – Quality AssociatePT Aug. 2007 - Oct. 2007

  • Quality audits of testing sites
  • Investigate, follow-up, and track testing irregularities
  • Extensive work in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio
  • Creation and assessment of queries in Microsoft Access and Discoverer databases

New Pioneer Co-op, Coralville, IAFT June 2002 - Feb. 2005

CustomerService Department – SupervisorPT/sub Feb. 2005 - Dec. 2007

  • Schedule customer service staff
  • Management and resolution of customer and employee concerns
  • Track and balance flow of money through store safe
  • Organize and document nightly deposit

Coaching/Consulting

Sprintin’ Kitten Coaching – Owner/CoachJuly 2012 - present

  • Provide coaching and sport psychology consulting for beginner to elite athletes
  • Organize and facilitate cycling clinics addressing topics such as bike handling, race tactics, and mental skills
  • Focus on overall wellness and balance to promote healthy lifestyles

Cycling Coach and Sport Psychology Consultant – beginner to elite competitors2007 - present

  • Create individualized training plans, including attention to nutrition and tactics
  • Integrate sport psychology concepts to facilitate increased functioning in both sport and daily life
  • Mentor Sacramento area amateur women’s cycling team re: team cohesion, tactics, and training (2011-2013)
  • Coordinate with Iowa Bicycle Coalition to provide training tips for public access television show (2010-2011)

Team in Training (Eastern Iowa)– Cycling CoachApril 2009 -Nov. 2009

  • Create and manage training programs for all skill levels
  • Plan and implement skills clinics and team training days

Iowa City GymNest– Sport Psychology ConsultantMay 2008 - Jan. 2009

  • Work with competitive gymnasts to address team cohesion, leadership, coping skills, motivation, goal setting, and anxiety management

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