Paula Kinney

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About Paula Kinney

Wellness Coach As an empathetic wellness coach, I motivate, empower, and support clients to reclaim their wellbeing through a personalized, result-oriented approach based on nutrition, mindfulness, and lifestyle changes. Professional Experience Wellness Coach Self Employed, Part-time 2012-Present Achievements • Created “Nourish Your Body, Nourish Your Soul”, a monthly cooking class for women in search of improving nutrition and mindfulness in their lives. • Provided cooking classes for school-aged children sharing with them the joys of cooking and healthy food. • Authored a pH-balanced cleanse supplying tips, recipes, and complete support for a 7- day detox. • Integrated yoga to offer additional tools in mindfulness, stress reduction and physical health to my practice. Office Manager Mindful Medicine, Part-time Guilford, CT July 2019 to Present • Oversee the daily operations of a medical practice ensuring the smooth functioning of the office and providing exceptional care to patients. • Manage day-to-day responsibilities, answering phones, scheduling patients, filing medical claims, billing and supplement inventory and sales. • Proficient at electronic medical records, scheduling software, medical billing platforms as well as Quickbooks. • Communicate with patients via phone, emails, and in person to schedule and support plan of care, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. Office Administrator Branford Pediatrics and Allergy, Part-time Branford, CT 2010-2011 • Medical receptionist for a large, busy practice. Scheduling for 10 doctors and advocating for patient needs. Outreach Associate Starlight Children’s Foundation, NY, NJ, CT New York City, NY and CT June 1993-July 1998 • Part of a small staff of 5. Participated in all aspects of development, marketing, and programming of a successful nonprofit focused on improving the lives of critically, chronically and terminally ill children. • Networked with hospitals and corporations to expand services and increase awareness in an underserved population in Connecticut. • Organized events, golf tournaments, silent auctions, and volunteer trainings, to fund as well as boost programming in targeted area.