CAVAN A. MAIR
**** ** **** ***** ? Gainesville, FL, 32607 ? abm2ek@r.postjobfree.com ? (352)
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Health Science, May 2007
Concentration in Rehabilitative Services
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Overall GPA: 3.55/4.0 Major GPA: 3.81/4.0
License in Massage Therapy, October 2009
Florida School of Massage, Gainesville, FL
License Number: MA57810
WORK EXPERIENCE
Licensed Massage Therapist, University Sports Massage, Inc.,
Gainesville, FL January 2010 to Present
. Provided clinical and onsite sports massage to elite athletes
of the University of Florida Gator athletic teams
. Worked in a highly time sensitive environment delivering
efficient and effective treatment
. Participated actively in an environment involving coaches,
athletic trainers, strength and conditioning staff, and
physical therapists
. Worked 10 hours per week
Rehabilitation Tech, Therapy Management Corporation @ Oak Hammock,
Gainesville, FL August 2008 to May 2009
. Assisted physical and occupational therapist with treatment
for patients with brain, spinal cord, cardiovascular, and
orthopedic injuries/disabilities
. Performed daily administrative, managerial and clerical
responsibilities such as soft chart auditing and
organization, filing, scheduling appointments, insurance
verification, and ordering supplies
. Managed equipment including the repair, modification and
inventory of mechanisms ranging from hand splints to
wheelchairs
. Interacted extensively with multidisciplinary healthcare team
within skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent
living facilities
. Aided up to 24 patients each day
. Worked 40 hours per week
Behavior Assistant, Behavior Analysis Support Services, Inc.,
Gainesville, FL August 2005 to July 2007
. Aided children with multiple disabilities such as autism,
cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, ADHD
. Continuously monitored, analyzed and recorded clients'
behaviors
. Developed and implemented behavior modification techniques
suitable to each individual client
. Prepared daily activity schedules and assisted with
activities of daily living (eating, dressing, brushing,
bathing)
. Communicated with a team of 10 to 15 healthcare providers to
ensure continuous and consistent plan of care
. Worked 10 to 15 hours per week
Rehabilitation Aide, Shands Rehabilitation Hospital, Gainesville, FL
December 2006 to June 2007
. Assisted physical and occupational therapist with treatment
for patients with brain, spinal cord, cardiovascular, and
orthopedic injuries/disabilities
. Utilized interpersonal communication skills while working
with patients and healthcare providers on a multidisciplinary
healthcare team
. Observed and recorded treatment results
. Aided up to 20 patients each day
. Worked 16 to 20 hours per week
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Massage Therapy Intern, University Sports Massage, Gainesville, FL
December 2009 to January 2010
. Trained with specialized therapists in providing sports
massage
. Observed, practiced, and applied sports massage techniques
designed to treat University of Florida athletes
. Developed an understanding of the business, laws, and ethics
of a massage therapy practice
Massage Therapy Intern, Advanced Massage Professionals & Associates,
Gainesville, FL November to December 2009
. Interacted professionally with 12 massage therapists and
their clients
. Practiced providing treatment to therapists and clients in a
professional setting
. Developed an understanding of owning, managing, marketing,
and advertising in a 15 year old practice
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Massage Therapy Community Outreach Events, Gainesville, FL
September 2009 to Present
. Provided massage therapy to members of the community
. Promoted awareness and knowledge of the profession, the
Florida School of Massage, and the student clinic
. Recruited participants and coordinated events at venues such
as the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Skybox, Gainesville Country
Club Golf Tournament, University House Apartments World
Record Day, UF Medical School Students Haiti Missions Trip
Team, ABC's Extreme Home Makeover, Hawthorne Trail Breast
Cancer Awareness Bicycle Ride, O'Connell Center Events,
Farmer's Market, From Gainesville With Love Haiti Benefit
Concert
Clinical Director, Special Olympics of Florida Health Promotions, FL
December 2006 to Present
. Designed and arranged health promotion education and
screening facilities for the Summer State Games
. Trained teams of ten to twenty volunteers to actively educate
and inform athletes of relevant health issues
. Supervised volunteers and hundreds of athletes throughout the
highly interactive education, screening, and information
gathering process
Student Clinic Manager, Florida School of Massage, Gainesville, FL
August 2009 to October 2009
. Organized and managed up to 50 therapy sessions per day
. Practiced professional interaction with up to 50 clients and
50 therapists per day
. Communicated effectively with other student clinic managers
to verify payments, assess therapist availability, document
and follow-up on schedule changes, and ensure overall
organization of student clinic environment
. Volunteered up to 16 hours per week
Assistant Track Coach, Eastside High School, Gainesville, FL
January 2006 to April 2007
. Conditioned and trained a distance team consisting of
approximately 20 runners
. Supervised stretches and workout routines
. Trained athletes to improve their own strength, flexibility,
endurance, speed, form and coordination
Physical Therapy Volunteer, Gainesville, FL
April 2004 to April 2006
. Accumulated over 105 hours with Shands @ UF, Magnolia Park,
Medical Plaza, UF Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute,
Tacachale, and ReQuest Physical Therapy @ Gainesville Health
& Fitness Center
. Observed physical therapy treatments in the following
departments: general, pediatrics, intensive care unit,
orthopedic, spinal cord, cardiovascular, and traumatic brain
injury
REFERENCES
Jacqui Ferber, LMT
Advanced Massage Profesionals & Associates
4909 SW 27th Court, Suite B
Gainesville, FL 32606
352-***-**** (Office)
352-***-**** (Fax)
www.advancedmassage.net
Christine B. Stopka, Ph.D., ATC, LAT, CSCS, CAPE, MTAA
Professor, Adapted Physical Activity
Department of Health Education & Behavior
Box 118210; Room 190-B FLG
College of Health & Human Performance
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611
352-***-**** Ext 1259 (Office)
352-***-**** (Fax)
Pete Whitridge, BA, LMT
Continuing Education Provider
Massage Therapy Instructor
Florida School of Massage
1232 Bonefish Ct
Fort Pierce, FL 34949-2901
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Yvette Silvey, PT
Shands at the University of Florida
2660 SW 53rd Lane
Gainesville, FL 32608
352-***-**** (Office)
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