Assistant Training

Sarah A. Torjman

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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Trilingual graduate possessing a solid educational and professional

experience with cardiac and exercise physiology, advanced exercise

prescription, biomechanical assessments, as well as specific exercise

programs designed for special populations.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

. superior oral and written communication skills in English, French and

Spanish

. strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, DOS,

Microsoft Office, HTML, SAS, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and Adobe

Photoshop

. demonstrated skills in providing clients with effective rehabilitation

post surgery

. ability to build strong and positive relationships with all clientele

. proficient skills in developing successful exercise training programs for

a wide variety of clients based on the application of health behavior

models such as the Health Belief Model, Transtheoretical Model, Social

Cognitive Model, Theory of Reasoned Action and the Relapse Prevention

Model.

. superior knowledge of exercise physiology, electrocardiogram (ECG)

interpretation and analysis, and clinical assessments of metabolic

disorders

. ability to design and implement physical rehabilitation programs for

clients

. highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Human Kinetics, Ottawa University, Ottawa, ON (2010)

Certificate of International Trade and Finance, Concordia University

(Centre for Continuing Education), Montreal, QC (Summer 2005)

Bachelor of International Business, Minor in Spanish (B.I.B. High Honours

mention, Summa Cum Laude), Eric Sprott School of Business (International

Business School), Carleton University, Ottawa, ON (2003)

Tecnologico de Monterrey Campus Guadalajara, Guadalajara, M xico

(August 2000 - November 2000), Third year of Bachelor of International

Business Program

Tecnologico de Monterrey Campus Mazatl n, Mazatl n, M xico

(January 2001 - April 2001), Third year of Bachelor of International

Business Program

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Exercise Physiologist (The Canadian Society for Exercise

Physiology)

Current

Certified Kinesiologist (Ontario Kinesiology Association)

Current

Personal Training Specialist (PTS), Ottawa, ON, CanFitPro

Current

Level C CPR certification, Ottawa, ON, YMCA

Current

First Aid certification, Ottawa, ON, YMCA

Current

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nepean Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy Center, Ottawa, ON September

2009- March 2010

Physiotherapist Assistant

. working with all patients in strengthening and conditioning exercises

to promote flexibility post-surgery and post-injury

. performing movement analysis with elderly arthritic patients

. working with sports doctors and physiotherapists in injury

rehabilitation and exercise prescription

Nepean Sportsplex Athletic Conditioning Center, Ottawa, ON

September 2009-

April 2010

Fitness Specialist

. Prepared EKG, ventilation, and exercise equipment and patients for

testing and training

. Executed performance evaluation testing for a wide variety of clients

. Performed fitness tests and discussed analysis of results with

patients

. Designed specific exercise programs for individual clients

YMCA, Denver, CO Summer 2008

Personal Trainer

. developed individualized weightlifting programs for male and female

clients.

. implemented customized fitness programs for groups and clients of all

ages

. instructed a variety of aerobic classes for men and women of all ages

Nepean Medical Pharmacy, Ottawa, ON Summer 2007

Pharmacist Assistant

. managed order entry and prescription verification

. provided clinical support to physicians and patients

. dispensed prescriptions for both inpatient and outpatient pharmacies

. managed control substances inventory

REFERENCES

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