Assistant Supervisor

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Education

Pennsylvania State University

B.S. in Kinesiology: Movement Science option with Honors and Distinction

May 2010

Schreyer Honors College

Overall GPA: 3.8/4.0 Science GPA: 3.9/4.0

[pic]Relevant Experience

Autonomic Neurophysiology Lab (Internship/Honors Research: 05/2008-

Present)

. Honors Thesis: Baroreflex Function during Orthostatic Stress with

Administration of a Somatostatin Analog

. Lab assistant: protocol 'Experimental Manipulation of the Volume

Indifference Point'

o Gained extensive knowledge of cardiovascular regulation and

research etiquette

o Recruited subjects and coordinated study visits

o Estimated baroreflex sensitivity and effectiveness using blood

pressure and heart rate sequences collected on a beat-to-beat

basis

o Performed hematocrit measurements on subjects' blood samples

o Aided in tilt table and lower body negative pressure protocols

. Included EKG/ Blood Pressure setup, cardiac output via

acetylene rebreathing, and data collection and entry

o Learned and followed subject confidentiality regulations

. Current manuscript in progress: Baroreflex Function may not be an

Adequate Predictor of Orthostatic Tolerance

Mount Nittany Medical Center: State College, PA (Volunteer: 05/09 -

06/2010)

. Volunteered over 150 hours in the cardiopulmonary catheterization

laboratory, surgical center, and emergency department

. Aided in heart and peripheral cardiovascular catheterization

procedures

. Assisted nurses and doctors with cath lab preparations including

patient instrumentation, operating table preparations using sterile

techniques, and post procedure clean-up

. Gained extensive knowledge of cardiac catheterizations including

interventional medicine

. Acquired overall familiarity with hospital procedure and protocols

including HIPAA regulations

Science-U Day Camp: Curriculum Mentor - Penn State University (06/2010-

08/2010)

. Reinforced and encouraged problem solving skills using the scientific

method

. Educated campers ages 7-18 with science knowledge in various fields

such as biology, physics, chemistry, astronomy, and others above that

of their local school curriculum

. Improved my interpersonal skills by teaching advanced concepts to

campers with little, or no background knowledge

[pic]PSU Fitness Trainer/Assistant Supervisor (03/2007 - 05/2010)

. Oversaw operations of four fitness facilities including patrons,

employees, and equipment

. Developed problem solving and social skills by working with

individuals to assess and determine proper customized fitness plans

for individual goal achievement

. Educated patrons unfamiliar with exercise on proper technique,

programs, and healthy life style habits

. Gained extensive knowledge of Nautilus, Hoist, Hammer Strength, and

Precor exercise equipment.

Velocity Sports Performance: Parsippany, NJ (Unpaid Internship: 05/2007-

08/2007)

Interned as an assistant strength and conditioning coach. Velocity's

main purpose is to teach proper form and athletic technique. The

facility also includes programs for

. Coached athletes of all ages on proper running form and technique

. Led small group training sessions including speed, strength, and

performance oriented classes

. Implemented programs for fitness, wellness, and overall weight control

goals

[pic]Honors

. Eagle Scout (2006)

. Dean's List every semester

. Inducted into the Health and Human Development Honors Society (2007)

. Inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society (2008)

. Noll Endowment Research Grant recipient (2008)

. Phi Beta Kappa Research Grant recipient (2009)

. Undergraduate Research Exhibition: Honorable Mention for Information

Literacy Award (2010)

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Skills

. CPR/AED certification 03/2009

. Capability to accurately auscultate human hemodynamic responses

. Proficient in the ability to operate and perform 12-lead EKG

assessment

. Proficient with Microsoft Office, WinCPRS, MiniTab, Sigma Plot, and

SAS software

[pic]Clubs and Activities

. Penn State Jujitsu Club: Treasurer (2008) and Blue Belt

. Penn State Dance MaraTHON: Rules and Regulations committee 2009-2010

. Penn State Snowboard Club

. Penn State Kinesiology Club

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Conferences

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM): Exercise is Medicine (June 2- 6

2010 Baltimore, MD)

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References

Stacey Krupski: Supervisor and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Penn State MBNA fitness center: 814-***-**** Email:

******@***.***

James A. Pawelczyk, Ph.D.: Penn State Associate Professor and Honors

Thesis Mentor

Office: 814-***-**** Email: *****@***.***

Sara Jarvis, Ph.D.: Post Doctoral Fellow- Institute for Exercise and

Environmental Medicine

Laboratory: 214-***-**** Email: **********@***********.***

Stephen J. Piazza, Ph.D.: Penn State Associate Professor and Honors Advisor

Office: 814-***-**** Email: *****@***.***

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Pertinent Classes

. Applied Cardiovascular Physiology

. Exercise Physiology

. Physical Fitness Appraisal

. Environmental Physiology

. Cardio-respiratory Training for Health and Performance

. Honors Biology: Molecules and Cells

. Fitness Programming for Business and Agencies

. Functional Anatomy

. Neurobiology of Motor Control and Development

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