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Brian Childress

@brianchildress

University Student Counselor at Grand Canyon University who supported 75+ adult learners through graduation.

At Grand Canyon University, I counsel adult learners throughout the student lifecycle, from initial inquiry through graduation. I support a caseload of 75 or more students and manage more than 30 inbound and outbound calls per shift.

I use the university’s academic coaching model to help students create action plans, address barriers, and navigate degree requirements, transfer credits, and financial aid. I maintain FERPA-compliant records and coordinate with advisors, faculty, financial aid, and operations teams.

At UnitedHealth Group, I delivered individual and group health coaching for adults managing chronic conditions. I also developed the Meal Plan & Prep behavior change methodology and created wellness education resources.

Earlier, I managed physical activity programming at 24 Hour Fitness and taught exercise science at Carrington College. I hold a B.S. in Health Sciences with a minor in Psychology and am a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Health & Wellness Coach – Population Health Specialist

UnitedHealth Group

Delivered evidence-based health coaching, nutrition guidance, and physical activity assistance to adults with chronic conditions. Developed training materials and facilitated group sessions for employer populations.

Health Coaching Motivational Interviewing Nutrition Education Wellness Programming Group Facilitation Training and Development Case Documentation Program Design

University Student Counselor

Grand Canyon University

Academic counselor and student success coach for a caseload of 75+ adult learners, providing proactive support via phone, email, text, and virtual meetings. Managed high call volumes, applied coaching models, and maintained FERPA-compliant documentation.

Student Counseling Academic Advising Case Management CRM Student Information System FERPA Motivational Interviewing Call management Data Tracking Microsoft Office Google Workspace

Fitness Director – Physical Activity & Health Promotion Program Manager

24 Hour Fitness

Managed evidence-based physical activity programming, fitness assessments, and exercise prescription for diverse members. Recruited and trained fitness staff, and collaborated on wellness initiatives.

Fitness Assessment Exercise Prescription Body Composition Analysis Health Education Corporate Trainer Program Management Wellness Programming

Instructor – Exercise Science, Personal Training & Physical Therapy Technician

Carrington College

Designed and delivered exercise physiology and personal training curriculum to adult career-training students. Provided academic coaching and developed course materials aligned with accreditation standards.

Curriculum Development Instructional Design Exercise Physiology Personal Training Academic Coaching Training Facilitation

TAS L2 Autonomous Specialist

Transdev – Waymo

Monitored autonomous vehicle systems, identified road changes, and documented technical findings. Communicated complex information to passengers and the public.

Autonomous Vehicle Monitoring Situational Awareness Technical Documentation Data Reporting Communication Skills