Certified Recreational Therapist Specialist
Resume:
Shelly Ridner MA, CTRS ATRIC *******@*******.*******.*** 734-***-****
Summary
Master in Recreational Therapy Administration. Bachelor in Exercise Science. Profound ability to motivate, support, and interact with people on a personal level to help guide them towards a healthy lifestyle and improved quality of life. My love for health, fitness, and recreation along with the desire to help others has inspired me to pursue a PhD in Therapeutic Recreation so I may engage in research to reveal evidenced based effective outcomes that will establish standard protocols.
NCTRC Certified: 81050
Highlights
Communication Skills
Leadership Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Flexible and Adaptable to Change
Medical Terminology
Fitness Assessments
Fitness Equipment Operation
Knowledge of Human Anatomy
Kinesiology
Biomechanics
Physiology
Exercise Physiology
Certified Gerontology Practice
Halliwick certified
Water Specific Therapy certified
ATRI certified
ATRI Geriatric Specialty certified
CPR, First Aid, and AED certified
SCW PT certified
SCW Sports Nutrition certified
ZUMBA certified
PiYo certified
WSI certified
AFAA certified Personal Trainer
AFAA certified Fitness Instructor
Relevant Experience
Internship at camp, providing RT programs for Individuals with physical disabilities.
Internship, administration and RT programing experience with geriatric facility.
Clinical experience of Psych at Flower Hospital.
Clinical experience of Geriatrics, completed at Goerlich Center of Flower Hospital.
Clinical experience of physical rehab, completed at U of M.
Volunteer for adaptive bike events at U of M for individuals with physical disabilities.
GA/Pro staff programming including Special Olympic events at UT Recreational Center.
Volunteer for NYSP Summer 2017 Team Sports Pro Staff Leader for at risk youth.
Volunteer at Sunshine with individuals that are intellectually and physically disabled.
Recently held a two year GA position at the University of Toledo, Office of Recreational Services, supervisor of the Fitness and Wellness programs and the employees both at the Student Recreational Center and the Morse Center.
Experience at a private corporation with five locations as the Wellness Coach; responsible for training over thirty employees, along with tracking and ensuring all customer’s success in their programs.
2 years as a personal care provider of developmentally delayed individual.
20 years of experience in the exercise science field with success in motivating and educating clients on living a healthy lifestyle.
Developed fitness programs and trained instructors for multiple organizations.
Employment Experience
December 2016 GA Fitness/Wellness Office of Recreational Services Toledo, OH
To University of Toledo: Recreation Center
May 2018 Supervise, hire, and train all personal trainers and fitness instructors;
responsible for annual budget report, adherence to policies, procedures, and
EAP to insure premiere Fitness and Wellness programs.
March 2007 Monroe County Community Education Monroe, MI
To Self-contractor/Fitness Instructor
Current Continuously working as a personal trainer and fitness instructor for over 20
years; teach a variety fitness classes, swim lessons, train people of all age
groups, abilities, and fitness levels. Currently teach a variety of classes and
swim lessons through 8 week sessions, 6-8 classes/week.
July 2014 Electrik Beach/Image Monroe, MI
To Wellness Coach/Trainer
January 2016 Trained and certified all staff on procedures and protocols for Light-Lipo.
Overseen all customer programs; tracked their progress, provided support,
encouragement, and education. Counseled, and corresponded with customers
throughout their programs to ensure success. Provided elite customer service.
Education
August 2018 University of Toledo Toledo, OH.
Master of Art, Leisure Studies
December 2013 University of Toledo Toledo, OH.
Bachelor of Exercise Science
April 2011 Monroe County Community College Monroe, MI.
Associate of Science
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