Type Of Business:
1) Independent distributor of Herbalife products 2) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health care facility
Marketing Area:
1) International 2) Regional
Expertise:
Nutrition, weight and health management; Emergency medicine; Cardiac health care; Medical center budgeting, scheduling and administration
Major Product/SVS:
1) Premier nutrition and weight management products 2) Health care services for veterans
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling; Educating and taking care of people
Education Degrees:
College Coursework; Industry-Related Training, Dallas VA Medical Center; Diploma in Electronics
Place of Birth:
Havre De Grace
Industry:
Health & Wellness Services
State/Country of Origin:
MD/USA
Children's Names:
Harry, Thomas
Date of Distinction:
6/3/2011
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
She would like to be remembered as a person who made the world a better place.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
She would improve people's personal nutrition.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
She would like to have lunch with Eleanor Roosevelt because she was a very admired American and an outstanding lady, who managed people without imposing on them.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career occurred while she was visiting a young girl in the hospital. The girl had starved herself to lose a few pounds. Mrs. Stewart was devastated and felt that had she met the girl a few days earlier, she could have helped her loose that weight while staying healthy. Mrs. Stewart had an epiphany and decided to start an education program to help others.
Charity:
Ambassador, Dallas VA Medical Center
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
26
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the excellent mentoring and encouragement she has received from the physicians she has worked with over the years.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because her mother was a nurse in Maryland for 25 years. Also, when leaving the U.S. Air Force, Mrs. Stewart applied for a job with USPS and instead, got a call from a Veterans Affairs hospital in California, which offered her a job as a nurse's assistant. She has been with Veterans Affairs ever since. She truly loves her work and wants to continue to make a difference around the world.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mrs. Stewart joined the U.S. Air Force in 1970. After she got married, she was stationed in Puerto Rico with her husband. She will be retiring from the Dallas VA Medical Center on June 30, 2012, and will focus on Herbalife sales full time. She has five grandchildren.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
1) Helping clients lose weight, get fit and stay healthy; Educating customers; Assisting smaller distributors in business development 2) Managing the budget and scheduling for the facility; Hiring and firing employees
Education Certifications:
Certified Emergency Medical Technician; Certification in Hospice Care, National Board for AUAA; Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care; Certification in Cardiac Care; Certification in Nutrition, Fitness and Health
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mrs. Stewart intends to work with clients who are dealing with weight problems and other health issues, and help them manage their weight and maintain a healthier lifestyle.