Lara Thompson
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Dedicated health and wellbeing professional eager to leverage a strong understanding of health promotion principles, theories and best practices.
Skilled in delivering presentation and developing and implementing health education workshops for diverse populations. Leverages in-depth knowledge of nutrition, movement and health conditions to guide clients in building better habits to foster new results.
Highly emotionally intelligent with strong interpersonal skills for building positive relationships. Personable and results oriented with a strong work ethic.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator
Waimakariri District Council
09.2022 - Current
- Coordinated mandatory Health and Safety training to staff pool of 500 employees.
- Applied wellbeing perspective in development of staff
policies, initiatives, and processes. - Identified opportunities to enhance staff wellbeing through the
promotion and participation in initiatives, events, and activities. - Ensured compliance with regulatory obligations.
- Investigated incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organisation.
- Developed and implemented health and one-on-one wellbeing support service to support employees engage in healthier habits and achieve overall better health.
Green Prescription - Healthy Lifestyle Advisor
Sport Canterbury
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Supported and empowered around 400 clients over 2 years by developing health goals and action plans to improve their health.
- Conducted initial patient assessment and analysis and performed pre-admission processing.
- Provided face to face and telephone consultations to clients referred to programme.
- Recommended nutrition and fitness modifications to improve overall health of clients.
- Encouraged clients to stay motivated to achieve their goals by providing fortnightly or monthly check ins for up to 12 months after initial consultation.
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Delivered presentations to NGO's healthcare providers, community centres and educational institutions to promote service, provide education and keep referrals consistent.
- Established and maintained partnerships with stakeholders and like-minded organisations.
- Facilitated 8 week 'Be Active' health education workshops to clients referred to programme.
Support Worker
Private Care
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted married professional couple living with disabilities with their daily living needs to maintain general wellness.
- Provided support with domestic duties such as cooking, laundry and gardening.
- Supported with personal care such as showering, toileting and supporting to eat.
- Transported to appointments, business meetings and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Provided support with facilitating events and administrative tasks related to running their business (a successful indigenous health initiative to support Māori with disabilities).
Dance Tutor
StarJam Charitable Trust
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Taught and explained choreography to a group of 12 young people with various disabilities by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Promoted creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self-expression through movement.
- Tailored each class to meet student needs and abilities and allow dancers to progress at comfortable pace.
Fashion Consultant
Farmers Trading Company
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Proposed accessories to complete outfits and complement clothing choices.
- Listening to clients’ needs and requirements, understanding their personalities, individual styles and budget.
- Provided advice, recommendations, and opinions about garments, outfits, accessories, colours, and fabrics based on clients’ preferences, body type, and occasion.
Sales Assistant
Farmers Trading Company
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Established rapport with customers using active listening and interpersonal skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Activity and Health Promotion
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ02.2021
High School Diploma -
Burnside High School
Christchurch, NZ12.2014
Skills
- Highly emotionally intelligent
- Customer/Client loyalty
- Excellent public speaking and presenting skills
- Experience facilitating and presenting to large groups
- Motivational Interviewing
- Confident in designing individualised exercise programmes
- Nutrition
- Knowledge and experience in health promotion and disease prevention
- Goal Establishment and Monitoring
- Strong administrative skills
- Ergonomically trained and confident in providing workplace ergonomic assessments
- ICAM (Incident Cause Analysis Method) Health and Safety accredited
Timeline
Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator
Waimakariri District Council
09.2022 - Current
Green Prescription - Healthy Lifestyle Advisor
Sport Canterbury
12.2020 - 09.2022
Support Worker
Private Care
09.2019 - 12.2020
Dance Tutor
StarJam Charitable Trust
01.2019 - 11.2020
Fashion Consultant
Farmers Trading Company
01.2015 - 05.2018
Sales Assistant
Farmers Trading Company
01.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Physical Activity and Health Promotion
Ara Institute of Canterbury
High School Diploma -
Burnside High School
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