Samantha Veccia
Phoenixville, PA *****
Phone: 631-***-****
E- Mail: ********.******@*****.***
EDUCATION
University of Rhode Island College of Human Sciences and Services
Kingston, RI
Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology/Exercise Science
Graduated Cum Laude
Graduation Date: May 2011
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
LA Fitness Downingtown, PA
Fitness Sales Counselor
Sept Independently and actively pursue enrollment of new
2013 to members by promoting and marketing
Current facility attributes and amenities.
Establish and maintain lead boxes and corporate accounts.
Organize and prioritize to meet deadlines and quarterly
quotas.
Give membership presentations, provide club tours, call
potential leads and create appointments.
Utilize computers to track business appointments and
sales.
Greet and check in guests and members of LA Fitness.
St. Joseph's College Patchogue, NY
Head Division III Collegiate Swimming Coach
Coach and motivate student-athletes to meet their goals.
Strategically construct practices and competition lineup.
Sept Responsible for development of the strength and
2011 to conditioning program.
Sept Coordinate team itineraries, order athletic equipment and
2013 complete expense reports.
Establish preventative injury programs; present
nutritional information and dietary guideline for
athletes.
Monitor student-athlete academic and athletic
performances.
Manage, setup and breakdown competitions at the aquatic
facility.
Adhere to the athletic department, NCAA, ECAC and Skyline
Conference rules and regulations.
Islanders Aquatics Swim Club Sayville, NY
Head Junior Elite Swim Coach
Educate, instruct and develop swimming skills through an
Sept intense aerobic, competitive program for children 5-18
2012 to y/o.
Sept Fully responsible for coordinating swimming workouts, and
2013 the progress and development of over 30+ athletes.
Communicate and interact effectively with large groups of
children by creating a motivating, compassionate, fun
environment.
Recognize and commend athletes when athletic goals are
met.
Encourage athlete sportsmanship, commitment, confidence
and self-discipline
New York Sports Club Port Jefferson,
Personal Trainer NY
Created individualized exercise prescriptions, monitored
fitness progression and educated proper exercise
Sept techniques.
2011 to Utilized PowerPoint and Excel to monitor client progress.
April Motivated clients through challenging workouts to achieve
2012 their fitness goals.
Designed exercise programs for group classes and small
group training sessions.
Completed fitness evaluations, involving vital
measurements, bioelectrical impedance, skin-fold and
circumference measurements and specific sub-maximal,
muscular and endurance tests.
Sargent Rehabilitation Center Warwick, RI
Exercise Science/Kinesiology Internship
Coordinated exercise programs for clients 3-21y/o with
Jan 2011 traumatic brain injuries and neurological disorders.
Developed and instructed personalized goal specific
to exercise programs.
May 2011 Assisted patients in gait training, transportation and
ADL, specifically eating and toileting programs.
Maintained a functional and organized gym/treatment area.
Lepre Physical Therapy Narragansett, RI
Physical Therapist Aide
Managed personalized training programs, developed
Sept confidence and patiently motivated clients.
2010 to Instructed clients in training techniques and use of
Dec 2010 Lifestyle equipment.
Answered the phone, recorded messages, booked and
confirmed appointments, and organized and filed paperwork.
Aided Physical Therapists in treatments including,
stretching, electrical stimulation, ultrasounds and other
modalities.
CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
May 2013 CPR / AED/Oxygen Administration/ First-Aid, Class A Professional Rescuer
Certified (American Red Cross).
April Basic Life Support Certified (American Heart Association). ECG
2013 identification skills.
May 2011 National Strength and Conditioning Association, Professional Member.
September American Swimming Coaches Association. Athlete Protection and Safety
2012 Training for Swim Coaches Certificated.
PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Fall 2012 St. Charles Hospital Port Jefferson, NY
Accompanied physicians in the Emergency
to Department while they examined patients,
Spring diagnosed injuries or illnesses, ordered
2013 medical exams, etc.
Helped with transfers and preparation of
patients for examination and procedures.
Spring Peconic Bay Medical Center Riverhead, NY
2009 to Shadowed and assisted therapists and
Fall 2009 physicians in sub-acute and acute
rehabilitation units.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Fall 2007 URI Athletic Scholarship (Swimming)
to
Spring
2011
Fall 2007 URI College of Human Sciences and Services Dean's List
to
Spring
2011
UNIVERSITY INVOLVEMENT
Fall 2007 Varsity Letter Winning Member of the NCAA Division I URI Women's Swimming
and Diving Team
to
Spring
2011
Fall 2009 Swim Across America Participant
to
Fall 2011
Fall 2009 Sports Medicine Club Member
to
Spring
2010
Fall 2009 Physical Therapy Club Member
to
Spring
2010
UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Fall 2007 Student Athlete Advisory Committee Representative
to
Spring
2009
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Computer: Proficient in MSWord, Excel,
PowerPoint and Adobe. 62 WPM.
Language: Knowledgeable in American Sign Language and Spanish.