Sports Medicine and Facility Management Background

Melanie E. Hof, MS, ATC

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St. Louis, MO 63109

(relocating to Roswell, GA, March 6, 2010)

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Education

M.S Sport Administration

*University of Louisville, Department of Education

*Date of completion: May 2003

B.A. Physical Education

*Coe College, Department of Physical Education

*Collateral emphasis in Athletic Training

*Date of completion: May 2001

Certifications

*National Athletic Trainer Board of Certification, #070202009

*Missouri Athletic Trainer Registration, #200-***-****

*American Heart Association AED and CPR

*Blackboard online teaching certification

Awards & Memberships

*Awarded Presidential Scholarship from Coe College

*Awarded the Wallace Athletic Trainer Award for work with male sports teams at Coe College

*Member National Athletic Trainers’ Association, #983884

*Member National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association

Experience

Director of Sports and Activities, Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, MO, April 2007-present

*Responsible for the day to day operation of the campus fitness center, including scheduling and hiring student employees, equipment maintenance and repair, new equipment purchases, inventory, budget

*Arrange travel and accommodations for traveling sports teams

*Coordinate schedules for various sports clubs

*Organization of all annual Field Day activities

*Liaison with Jewish Community Center of St. Louis responsible for organization and annual contract negotiations of discounted student and staff rates

*Organize CPR certification for all students

*Member of the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce annual 10k/5k run planning committee

*Organize and scheduled intramural activities

*Member of the Chiro Games planning committee

Part-time faculty member, Logan University, Chesterfield, MO, August 2007-presnet

*Teach on-campus and hybrid online Active and Passive Rehabilitation for the Lower Extremity in the Master’s of Sports Science and Rehabilitation program

*Teach on-campus weekend lab for the hybrid online Advanced Biomechanics course

Freelance writer, Demand Studios, January 2010-present

*Provide informative articles for publication on websites such as Livestrong.com or Ehow.com

Athletic Trainer, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO July 2006-April 2007

-Sport Assignments: W. Basketball, Field Hockey, Cheer/Dance

*Primary care-giver responsible for all aspects of health and wellness for athletes on assigned teams

*Responsible for all game and practice coverage for W. Basketball

*Responsible for home game coverage for W. Field Hockey

*Daily communication with coaches regarding injuries

*Documentation of all injuries, including initial injury reports, coaches’ reports, and daily injury notes

*Design and coordinate rehabilitation plans, including bracing, taping

Assistant Athletic Trainer, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY July 2004-July 2006

-Sport Assignments: W. Soccer, W. Tennis

*Primary care-giver responsible for all aspects of health and wellness

for athletes on assigned teams

*Responsible for all game and practice coverage for W. Soccer

*Responsible for home match coverage for W. Tennis

*Responsible for bracing and taping of athletes on assigned teams

*Maintained daily treatment, rehabilitation, and injury records utilizing Sportsware Injury Tracking System

*Developed daily coaches’ reports and communicated with coaches regarding injuries

*Development and implementation of rehabilitation programs

*Member of Performance Team handling various off-field issues including psychological, alcohol & drug, gambling, and nutritional problems

Gatorade Summer Camp Co-manager, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, Summer 2006

*Hired, trained and scheduled staff workers

*Responsible for staying within established budget

*Coordinated logistical needs for camps, including product storage and product distribution

*Constant communication with Gatorade representative

Athletic Trainer, Excel Sports, St. Charles, MO, July 2003-May 2004

-Clinical Responsibilities:

*Maintained an organized and sanitary patient care environment

*Assisted in patient care and therapeutic exercise programs

-Francis Howell North High School Outreach Responsibilities:

*Responsible for practice and home event coverage for all athletic teams and Varsity Football travel coverage

*Designed and implemented rehabilitation programs

*Managed emergency situations involving athletic participants

*Responsible for proper documentation of all injuries and

communication with coaches, parents and administrators

*Managed all athletic training supplies and ordered needed supplies

*Supervised daily athletic training room activity

Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, August 2001- June 2003

-Sport Assignments: Softball, W. Soccer, W. Tennis

*Responsible for all game and practice coverage for Softball (’01-’02) and W. Soccer (’02-’03)

*Responsible for home match coverage for W. Tennis (’02-’03)

*Responsible for bracing and taping of athletes on assigned teams

*Maintained daily treatment and rehabilitation records

*Documentation of all injuries sustained by athletes on assigned teams

*Daily review of injuries with coaches

*Coordinated and scheduled physician visits

*Developed and supervised rehabilitation programs for injured athletes on assigned teams

*Responsible for the inventory and tracking of all athletic training room supplies

Student Athletic Trainer, Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA, 1997-2001

-Sport Assignments: Football, M. Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Clinical Internship

*Expanded knowledge in the areas of prevention, evaluation, emergency care, patient referral, and rehabilitation

*Maintained daily rehabilitation and treatment records utilizing the Sports Injury Monitoring System software

Visiting Athletic Trainer, University of Notre Dame summer camps, Notre Dame, IN, Summer 2000 & 2001

*Developed decision-making ability while serving as caregiver to over 2000 youth campers

*Gained valuable experience with numerous sports through various camp assignments

*Managed injury and insurance information

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