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Education
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Professional Experience
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Doctor of Philosophy, Health Education 1995
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Master of Science, Health Promotion and Wellness Management 1989
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Bachelor of Business Administration, Computer Information Systems 1986
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
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Associate Professor
Coordinator, Health Promotion and Fitness Management Specialization,
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
September 1995 - present
Health Education Specialist, Breast Health Educator
Hahnemann University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
October 1991 - July 1995
Wellness Consultant,
American Corporate Health Programs
Exton, PA
January - October 1991
Health Promotion Specialist,
self-employed consultant
Philadelphia, PA
December 1988 - January 1991
Health Education Coordinator
Maxicare HMO
Philadelphia, PA
October 1987 - December 1988
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Certifications and Training
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Teaching Areas
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Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
Problem-Based Learning Faculty Training, Medical College of PA, 1992
LIFESTEPS Weight Management Instructor, Dairy Council, Inc.,
FREEDOM FROM SMOKING Instructor, American Lung Association
Group Exercise Instructor, American Council on Exercise, 1991
CPR/First Aid, American Red Cross
Breast Self-Examination Instructor, American Cancer Society
Adventure-Based Programming training through Project Adventure Inc., 1997
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Administration of Health Promotion Programs, Nutrition, Health Behavior, Consumer Health, Personal Health and Wellness, Internship in Health Promotion/Fitness Management
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Computer Skills
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Honors and Awards
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Current experience in SAS, SPSS, LOTUS, StatXact, PowerPoint and Hyperstudio. Previous programming experience in COBOL, FORTRAN, Assembly Language and Data Base Management.
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Excellence in Teaching Award, Rowan University, 1998
American Heart Association Outstanding Volunteer, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, 1990
Teaching Assistantship, Temple University, 1989-90
Graduate Assistantship, Springfield College, 1986-87
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Professional Memberships
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Volunteer and Community Service
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Health Promotion Advocates, Grass Roots Committee co-chair
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Association for the Advancement of Health Education
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Construction Team Member, Confrontation Point Ministries, TN, July 1997
Prepared and served meals for homeless, Center for Student Missions, Washington, DC July 1995
Construction Team Member, The Rural Mission, John's Island, SC, July 1994
Vice-Chairperson, Heart-At-Work Committee, American Heart Association, 1989-91
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