KAYLA M. MESKO
** ****** ***** *******, ** ***** 203-***-**** ********@*******.****.***
Objective:
To secure a position where I can utilize my skills and knowledge of health and wellness to help others achieve a
level of maximum health through many aspects of the healthcare field. I wish to achieve a position in a friendly
and positive environment that will encourage and encourage me to continually expand upon my skills and
knowledge of the healthcare field.
Education:
Western Connecticut State University; Danbury CT
• Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Exercise Science; with a focus Wellness Management
• Minor in Psychology
• Graduated January 2012
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Experience:
Shoreline Physical Therapy, Milford CT Aide January 2012- Present
• Responsible for assisting and monitoring patients throughout their therapy programs under the
advisement of a therapist. Entrusted with adjusting a patient’s routine if needed, as well as, correcting a
patient to ensure optimal benefits from exercise therapies. Advising patients on healthy lifestyle choices
conducive to their personal recovery and continued health.
• Worked with a diverse population of patients, ranging in ailments, age, race, and ability.
• Clerical duties that includes; insurance verifications, scheduling patients, organizing therapist’s
schedule, patient information intake, collecting copayments, and reminder phone calls.
Western Connecticut State University Sports Medicine, Danbury CT Intern, Aug. 2011- Dec. 2012
• Worked over 450 hours alongside university athletic trainers with many athletes from a variety of sports
• Helped evaluate injuries or ailments of athletes, followed by creating and implemented therapies and
recovery plans through various exercise programs specifically designed for each athlete Worked
extensively with athletes in a one on one setting
• Managed and documented injury reports daily
My Place Restaurant, Newtown CT June 2006 - Present
• Established a management position, construct staff scheduling, manage weekly food supply orders, aid
in hiring prospect employees.
• Entrusted with closing and depositing nightly revenue of up to one thousand dollars
• Administered training for 85% of employees for front of house service staff since 2008
Dynamite Gymnastics Academy, Waterbury CT June 2006 - May 2009
• Sole instructor in program for children with special needs. Worked with children of all ages and range
in severity of mental capacity
• Work alongside a physical therapist in developing classes for each individual child dependent upon
physical and mental capabilities
Skills & Interests:
• Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel, Sports Ware, social media and networking, participated in a
professional etiquette program
• Working knowledge of American Sign Language, great interpersonal communication skills, enthusiastic
about working with people.
Certifications:
• First Aid/AED/CPR certified through American Red Cross