EDUCATION
Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas May 2017
Masters of Science Athletic Training
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Michigan December 2012
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Concentration: Cardiac Rehabilitation
Minor: Coaching
CERTIFICATION
Board of Certification Certified Athletic Trainer May 2017
Certification number2000027965
Louisiana State Licensed Athletic Trainer July 2017
Credential number 306633
NPI October 2017
BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR and AED Current through September 2019
American Heart Association
BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR and AED Certified Instructor Current through September 2018
American Heart Association
Graston Technique M1 May 2017
Corrective Exercise Specialist February 2017
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Certified Kinesiology Taping Practitioner February 2018
Rocktape
MEMBERSHIPS
National Athletic Trainers’ Association 2015- present
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association 2017-present
Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ Association 2017- present
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Head Athletic Trainer July 2017- present
Louisiana State University at Alexandria, Alexandria, Louisiana
Provided coverage for 220 NAIA Division 1 men’s/women’s varsity/JV soccer, men’s/women’s varsity/ JV basketball, women’s tennis, baseball, softball
oManage all aspects of sports medicine budget, maintenance of inventory, and facility cleanliness
oCoordinate and schedule annual pre-participation physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine return to play criteria
oFile and process all athletic insurance claims
oDeveloped and implement concussion management and Emergency Action Plans for sports medicine and athletic department
oPart of committee to design and implement international student health insurance
oPreceptor for Spring 2018 semester to Louisiana College undergraduate athletic training
Athletic Training Internship August 2016- March 2017
Lufkin High School, Lufkin, Texas
Coverage for Texas 6A athletics including football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, swimming, and golf
oAssisted with pre-participation exams and entering into computer
oPlaned and implemented comprehensive rehabilitation programs
oResponsible for packing sideline trunk and supplies for football games
oExperience with football equipment maintenance, repair and removal
oOrganization and mentorship of student athletic trainers
Graduate Athletic Training Student July 2015- Present
Stephen F. Austin State University Athletics, Nacogdoches, Texas
Experience with NCAA Division 1 Cheer, Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Football and Track and Field. Junior college Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Softball and 2A to 6A High School Athletics
oResponsible for set up and clean up during game(s) and everyday operations
oExperience with modalities such as Alter- G anti-gravity treadmill, paraffin, low power laser, hivamat, kinesio tape, cupping and injury documentation
oAssisted in design and implementation of rehabilitation protocols
oProvided medical coverage at camps, practices and home games
oProvided preventive and rehabilitative taping, wrapping, bracing and padding support of ankles, knees, elbows, wrists, shoulders, hips, and muscle groups and body structures as needed by athletes
oAssisted with medical coverage hosting the Southland Conference tournament for cross country and tennis
WORK
Water Safety Instructor January 2016- May 2017
Stephen F. Austin State University Recreation Center, Nacogdoches, Texas
Swim instructor
Instruct safety courses on concussion and injury management
Responsible for safety supply inventory and finding quotes on prices
Inspect AEDs monthly
Telemetry Technician February 2013-June 2015
Select Specialty Hospital, Flint, Michigan
Voted employee of the month for 2 months by peers
Capable of reading an EKG
Pool Supervisor April 2012- June 2014
Carman-Ainsworth High School, Flint, Michigan
Supervise and administrate activities
Schedule events and staff
Swim instructor
Collect revenue and fees
Maintain office files
Aqua aerobics instructor
VOLUNTEER
Justin Boots Sport Medicine 2017
Provided medical coverage for pro bull riding rodeo
Assisted in tapping, wrapping and evaluation of injury
REFERENCES
Linda Bobo, PhD, ATC, LAT, CES, FMS
Graduate Athletic Training Program Director-Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas
Business phone: 936-***-****
Cell phone: 936-***-****
Email: *****@*****.***
Loree McCary, ATC, LAT
Head Athletic Trainer, Women’s Basketball/ Senior Women’s Administrator- Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas
Business phone: 936-***-****
Email: *******@*****.***
Melinda Descant
Head Tennis Coach- Louisiana State University- Alexandria, Alexandria, Louisiana
Business phone: 318-***-****
Email: ********@****.***
Mitchell Batts ATC, LAT
Assistant Athletic Trainer- Lufkin High School, Lufkin, Texas
Phone: 501-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
Dr. Jeffrey Garrison
Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Doctor- Midstate Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, Alexandria, Louisiana
Team physician for Louisiana State University- Alexandria Athletics
Phone: 318-***-****
Email: **************@*******.***
Adam Jonson
Athletic Director- Louisiana State University at Alexandria, Alexandria, Louisiana
Business phone: 318-***-****
Email: *******@****.***