Objective
I want to find a career in the Exercise/Wellness Field. I would like to use my
knowledge and skill set to serve a population that needs guidance and
compassion to improve their quality of life.
Education/Certifications
Western Michigan University September 2008 - May 2010
Master of Science in Exercise and Sports Medicine (Exercise Physiology
Concentration.)
Grand Valley State University August 2003 - April 2007
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences.
First Aid/CPR Certified
August 2012 - August 2014 American Red Cross
Experience
Spectrum Health - Preventive Cardiology and Rehabilitation Intern August 2009 -
December 2009
Participate in Phases 1, 2, and 3 of cardiac rehabilitation
Monitor patient exercise programs, assist in routine progression, instruct in
resistance training
Monitor ECG at rest, exercise and recovery, take resting and exercising blood
pressures
Explain home exercise programs in an inpatient setting
Perform initial instruction from start to finish with patients new to the
program.
Assist with Stress testing (in a non-invasive setting as well as cardiac
rehabilitation)
Experience in ECG reading and analysis
Present case studies on a patient history as well as exercise prescription
suggestions for LVAD patients
Provide patient education in a classroom and lecture setting
City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department - Activity Coordinator
June 2007 - October 2011
Assist with office duties (spreadsheet production, grant requests, field rental
schedules and overall policy review)
Schedule and monitor recreation programs such as: youth sports practices and
games, Organize Walk Michigan! walks, Grand Rapids All-Pro NFL youth football
camp and other fitness programs
Assist with recruitment and education of parent coaches, helpers and officials
SoccerZone - Assistant Facilities Manager September 2007 - May
2012
Assist with the management of day to day facility activities - opening and
closing duties
Assist Facility Manager with recruitment of teams and game schedules
Manage and schedule referees for all soccer games
Provide superior customer service and supply innovative policy and philosophy
changes
YMCA - Sports Coordinator May 2012 -
present
Direct the programming decisions of the sports department
Design and implement curriculum appropriate to program
Participate in various committees and boards to improve programming
Additional Information
I was a four-year member of Grand Valley's Club Soccer team. During both
semesters of my senior year I was on the Dean's list. Aside from soccer, my
four years at Grand Valley State were spent as an employee of Campus
Recreation, member of the officials club, one of the founders of the Campus
Recreation Student Advisory Council, as well as vice president of the officials
club for two years. In my time with Campus Recreation I was honored with the
Supervisor's Award for exemplary service and dedication. As a current member
of the ACSM I spend time reading research and philosophy involving health and
wellness in special populations. I am an enthusiastic worker, dedicated and
loyal employee and always looking for ways to improve programs in which I am
involved.
References
Available upon request