John S. Hutson, L-ATC, MSS, EMT
Brentwood, TN 37027
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A results-driven professional with a strong work ethic who demonstrates integrity, dedication, and enjoys
working in a team environment. Eager to learn new skills while demonstrating analytical and problem
solving skills that support the execution of organizational goals. Extensive experience in the healthcare
community and in sports medicine. Would welcome the opportunity to work in a non-traditional athletic
training setting.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Metro Nashville Public Schools 8/2013 to Present
High school teacher in Medical Science Academy teaching Health/Science and Anatomy & Physiology.
Work-Fit 4/2013 to 8/2013
Design injury prevention programs and assess injuries of industrial athletes at the GM Plant, Springhill.
Athletic Trainer, Team Member
Worked closely with GM Management, Ergonomics, and Safety in evaluation of line worker
injuries while building the Equinox. Evaluated jobs and body mechanics of workers to prevent
injuries while making recommendations on how to decrease injuries.
• Worked with engineers to redesign tools to decrease weight
• Designed PPE’s to decrease injuries for workers
• Consulted with Medical personnel on employee injuries
Tennessee Titans 2002 – Present
All Athletic Training responsibilities in preparing the athletes for home games
Endochoice, Nashville, TN 2009 - Present
Provided endoscopy products for all GI procedures, medical devices, scope services, etc.
Indirect sale, Territory Manager
Responsible for TN and AR areas to establish new relationships and develop new business
in ASCs and hospitals for start-up company
• Instrumental in the growth of Endochoice, named by Inc. 500 as the fastest growing GI
company for last 3 years.
• Achieved #1 indirect sales rep in 2010
Interactive Optics, Inc., Nashville, TN 2003 - 2012
Services and repairs for endoscopes used in GI procedures
Direct Sales, Territory Manager
Responsible for growth and maintenance of scope service accounts in Tennessee, Arkansas,
Illinois, Michigan, and Georgia. Strengthening current relationships and developing new ones.
• Secured and maintained the business for the largest GI practice in TN and IL.
Arthron, Inc 2000 - 2003
Designed and developed sports medicine products for athletes, physicians, EMTs
Director of Product Development
Responsible for designing new protective devices to be worn by athletes and first aid devices
used by emergency first responders.
• Currently have two US Sports Medicine Patents
• Products are in multiple Sports Medicine Product Catalog
Baptist Hospital Sports Medicine Center, Nashville, TN 1997 – 2000
Provided professional sports teams with athletic trainers from Baptist Sports Medicine
Director of Athletic Training for Professional Sports.
Responsible for hiring and overseeing Baptist Sports Medicine Athletic Trainers who worked with
the Titans and Predators athletic training staff.
• Worked exclusively with the Tennessee Titans performing all Athletic Training
responsibilities for practices and games.
• Supervised Baptist Athletic Trainers working with the Titans.
• Event Medicine Coordinator for the Nashville Predators.
Baptist Hospital Sports Medicine Center, Nashville, TN 1992 – 1997
Provided community high schools and colleges Athletic Training coverage for all sports
Coordinator Sports Medicine Outreach
Responsibilities include coordination of complete medical services for high schools, colleges and
sporting events in the Greater Nashville area.
• Directed all activities for pre-season physical exams for over 4000 athletes each year.
• Supervision and leadership of Baptist Sports Medicine staff to meet sports medicine,
game and event schedule commitments.
• Assigned orthopedic physicians to teams and work closely with them on injuries and
rehabilitation during injury evaluations.
Belmont University 1988 – 1992
Educated and advised students pursuing Athletic Training careers
Adjunct Professor in the Department of Health, Physical Education and Wellness.
Responsible for developing curriculum and teaching Athletic Training and Advanced Athletic
Training.
• Designed and implemented the curriculum for Athletic Training Minor
• Athletic Trainer for all Belmont Univ. Sports
• Established and organized the first Athletic Training Room for Belmont Athletics
HEALTHSOUTH Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center 1986 – 1992
Provide community high schools and colleges Athletic Training coverage
Director of Sports Medicine, Athletic Training
Responsibilities include coordination of complete medical services for high schools, colleges and
sporting events in the Greater Nashville area.
• Negotiated agreements with the World Basketball League to provide sports medicine coverage
for the Nashville Stars.
• Negotiated agreements with the Global Basketball League to provide sports medicine coverage
for the Music City Jammers.
• Developed Sports Medicine Program for coverage of all State Athletic events for TSSAA in 1988.
It is currently in its 24th year of existence.
San Francisco Forty-Niners 1988 – 1990
Selected for pre and post season Athletic Trainer position to training camp, all exhibition games, the
American Bowl (in London, England), NFC Championship play-off game and Super Bowl XXIII.
Vanderbilt University 1986 – 1990
Assistant Athletic Trainer for Fall & Spring Football and Basketball.
Franklin Road Academy 1981 – 1986
Taught 7th grade Science and high school Health
Coached football and tennis
First Aid for all sports
Goodpasture Middle School 1978 - 1980
Taught 7th & 8th grade Science
Coached football & track
First Aid for all sports
Brentwood Academy 1976 - 1978
Taught Biology, Health & Science
Coached football & track
First Aid for all sports
EDUCATION
United States Sports Academy, MSS – 1993.
Vanderbilt University, N.A.T.A. Certification, 1986 – 1988.
David Lipscomb University, B.S. Degree - Health and Physical Education, Biology & Science, 1976
QUALIFICATION
National Certified Athletic Trainer, # 09-0437
State of Tennessee Athletic Trainer, # 0061
State of Tennessee Emergency Medical Technician
Eagle Scout, Troop 282, Nashville TN