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Assistant Health

Location:
Concord, NC, 28025
Posted:
April 09, 2010

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Resume:

Kylie Ann Adams

** ******** *** ** 980-***-****

Concord, NC 28025

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

Education

University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC (2006 - 2008)

MS Exercise Science (GPA 3.98)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC (2002 -

2006)

BA Exercise and Sport Science (GPA 3.7)

Professional

Cabarrus County Department of Aging (5/2009-2/2010)

(Reduction in Force 2/22/2010)

Wellness Coordinator

. Responsible to provide wellness programs, activities and

services to older adult population.

. Co-coordinated annual Senior Health and Wellness Day, an event

which

attracts over 1,000 participants

. Recruited sponsors and vendors for Senior Health and Wellness

event achieving largest ever attained event support (excess of

$10,000)

. Led planning committees for special events

. Supervised and monitored approximately 20 fitness classes per

week at six county sites

. Managed program instructors and recruited additional qualified

instructors as needed

. Performed fitness assessments and counseling for seniors

participating in exercise programs

. Successfully introduced new healthy cooking classes

. Presented health education programs at various sites throughout

the county

. Taught evidence-based programs on Chronic Disease Self

Management

. Coordinated medication management programs with local pharmacies

Health and Sport Works, Inc, Davidson, NC (1/2009 - 3/2009)

. Fitness Specialist - Carmel Country Club & Huntersville Aquatic

Center

. Provided one-on-one personal training, fitness assessments and

orientations

Shaping Concepts, Mount Pleasant, SC (6/2008 - 12/2008)

. Fitness Professional (part time position)

. Provided one-on-one personal training & coaching to clients

. Counseled clients on healthy lifestyle choices

Total Package Wellness, LLC, Charleston, SC (6/2008 - 12/2008)

. In-home Personal Trainer (part time position)

. Provided clients with in-home coaching & instruction through

intense fitness sessions

. Provided education and support to clients on daily nutrition and

exercise programs

Certifications

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal

Trainer

American Heart Association CPR and AED certified

Awards & Graduate Assistant - University of South Carolina (4

semesters)

Honors Dean's List (5 semesters) - University of North Carolina at

Chapel Hill

Clinical Duke Center for Living (7/2005 - 12/2005)

. Associated with Duke University Medical Center

. Volunteer intern working with Exercise Physiologists

. Worked with SMILE and DASH Diet studies and participants

demonstrating the effects of exercise on depression and

hypertension

Clinical Exercise Research Center (5/2007 - 5/2008)

. School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina

. Performed cardiovascular screenings on university faculty

and staff

. Performed athletic testing on University of South Carolina

athletes

. Conducted stress tests on Columbia Fire Department

personnel

Lexington Medical Center, W. Columbia, SC (6/2007- 8/2007)

. Internship in Cardiac, Vascular, and Pulmonary

rehabilitation

Teaching Teaching Assistant (University of South Carolina)

. Taught American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) based

Exercise Physiology undergraduate labs

. Taught Anatomy and Physiology undergraduate labs

. Assisted with Intro to Exercise Science grading and

paperwork

Research LEAN Study

. Aided in the Lifestyle Education for Activity and Nutrition

for a Leaner You (LEAN) study

. New study to evaluate the contribution of the BodyMedia

metabolic monitoring system to weight loss within the

context of a standard behavioral weight loss program and as

a stand alone system.

Research Assistant (University of South Carolina)

. Bright Light and Anxiety study - administered acute study

treatment to subjects and assisted with follow up visits

. Sleep Habits of Collegiate Athletes - addressed athletes

regarding study survey

Projects Organized a health fair for Activate Greater Columbia through

the YMCA

Interests Physical Fitness, Wellness & Cooking

Skills Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point

Strong written and oral communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Strong multi-task skills

References Available on request



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