David H. Holtkamp
Contact: **** *. ****** **** **. Akron, Ohio 44333
acghkp@r.postjobfree.com
Education
. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology May 2013
. Minor: Business Administration
. Ohio University
. GPA: 3.2/4.0
Experience
AmeriCorps/COMCorps member August 2013-July 2014 Athens, Ohio
. Facilitated the Live Healthy Kids program Led 22 week cooking
curriculum with 3rd graders, taught and assisted the children in
chopping of vegetables
. Conducted lice, vision, and hearing screenings in Athens County
Schools
. Supported Youth Entrepreneurs at Hope Dr. (YEAH) Kids program, a
summertime gardening program that gives children the opportunity to
sell their product at the farmer's market
. Evaluated and implemented the Discovery Kitchen program Held cooking
demonstrations at food pantries and social service agencies
Live Healthy Appalachia Student Engagement Coordinator
. Planned, organized and sustained the pilot program Walk Across America
. Oversaw and managed more than 50 volunteers for Walk Across America
Tracked progress every step of the way
. Implemented Bingo fundraiser promotion of event, booking venue,
finding sponsors
. Assisted in planning the first Student Health Expo Secured speakers,
wrote press releases, obtained donations, and supervised and delegated
to an intern
. Helped orchestrate the Appalachian Health Summit A 2-day conference
that brings nationally recognized leaders in the field, to talk about
approaches to promoting lifestyle changes in the community and in the
workplace.
Community Food Initiatives Community Engagement Coordinator
. Recruited, organized, and delegated volunteers into all program areas
where needed
. Planned and fundraised for the Race for a Reason Charity event, as
well as the oversight of interns and volunteers
. Assisted with the Donation Station at the Farmers Market and Discovery
Kitchen
. Managed Distribution of produce after the Farmers Market
. Developed systems for volunteers and service learning activities as
well as provided a strong voice in the community regarding the work of
CFI through social media and outreach
Research Assistant May 2012-December 2012 Athens, Ohio
. Researched Gait Transition and Locomotion
. Collected Data using high resolution cameras and pressure belts
Patience and persistence were key when waiting for the rats to run in
front of the camera.
. Analyzed data to determine the force being exerted with each step, and
to see the force and timing changes when transitioning from a walk to
a run, with respect to age.
Skills
. Community Outreach, Program Development, Nutrition Education
. Fundraising, Customer Service
. CPR Certified
. Volunteer Organization
. Social Media
. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word Press, Survey Monkey
Interests
. Biking, running, and climbing
. Cooking & gardening
. Soul Music
. Classic Literature