Helen Marie Taboada
Houston,TX
Summary
Passionate, bilingual Health and Wellness Coach dedicated to supporting clients through education, goal-setting, and holistic lifestyle changes. Skilled in empathetic client advocacy, fostering community support, and translating complex health information into actionable strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Coach
Cocina Autoinmune- Self Employed
Houston
08.2024 - Current
- Organized workshops on holistic approaches to managing autoimmune conditions through diet and lifestyle changes.
- Fostered a supportive community, encouraging participants to share experiences and celebrate progress.
- Developed content focused on stress reduction, gut health, and meal planning, helping participants implement sustainable habits.
Client Advocate
Lone Star Defenders Office
Houston
10.2023 - Current
- Advocated for vulnerable clients, ensuring their access to necessary health, nutritional, and welfare resources.
- Provided personalized support by identifying barriers to well-being and creating tailored action plans.
- Fostered trust and empathy through active listening and clear communication, helping clients feel heard and supported.
- Managed high-pressure situations and resolved complex cases, showcasing problem-solving and organizational skills.
Legal Assistant
Americas Global Solutions
Houston
08.2017 - 10.2023
- Worked closely with diverse clients, guiding them through detailed paperwork processes and managing their cases with precision and care.
- Maintained strong client relationships by balancing professional advice with a supportive, empathetic approach.
- Demonstrated expertise in organizing and managing large volumes of information, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of services.
- Enhanced client education by simplifying complex legal procedures into digestible, actionable steps—skills transferable to health coaching.
Operations Manager
Bilingual Institute of Professional Studies
Houston
08.2018 - 01.2023
- Designed and implemented customer-focused programs to enhance engagement and satisfaction, leading to increased retention.
- Created and delivered training sessions that empowered students to achieve their goals—paralleling coaching methodologies.
- Developed scripts and streamlined enrollment processes, resulting in improved efficiency and stronger relationships with clients.
- Managed a team of professionals, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Houston- Downtown
Houston, Texas05.2017
Certificate - Health Coach Training Program
Institute For Integrative Nutrition
08-2024
Certificate - Functional Lab Testing Specialist
Primal Health Coach Institute
09-2024
Certificate - Health Coaching Essentials - Self Study Course
Michelle Maclean Health Coach
10-2024
Skills
- Educating clients on holistic lifestyle changes, including nutrition, stress management, and movement strategies
- Guiding clients through habit formation, goal-setting, and overcoming resistance to change
- Integrating strategies to support physical, emotional, and mental well-being in a personalized way
- Leading workshops and group coaching sessions to promote community support and shared learning
- Providing culturally relevant guidance to support diverse clients, especially within the Spanish-speaking community
- Fostering meaningful connections to motivate and support clients in achieving their goals
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Hobbies
- Avid runner and founding director of local nonprofit, Houston sMiles Club. www.houstonsmilesclub.org
- Reading books: Focus on self-help and behavioral psychology.
- Texas-style BBQ and outdoor cooking with family
- Volunteer host for immigration-related workshops with FUNADEC. www.funadectx.org and Fundacion Escaleras al Éxito https://escalerasalexito.org/inicio
Timeline
Health Coach
Cocina Autoinmune- Self Employed
08.2024 - Current
Client Advocate
Lone Star Defenders Office
10.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
Bilingual Institute of Professional Studies
08.2018 - 01.2023
Legal Assistant
Americas Global Solutions
08.2017 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Houston- Downtown
Certificate - Health Coach Training Program
Institute For Integrative Nutrition
Certificate - Functional Lab Testing Specialist
Primal Health Coach Institute
Certificate - Health Coaching Essentials - Self Study Course
Michelle Maclean Health Coach
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