Assistant State University

Meredith Olson, MS, NCTMB

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Education

Northwestern Health Sciences University

Certificate, Massage Therapy, 2010 - 2012

Activities and Societies: Clinical Rotation at Regions Hospital (St. Paul, MN)

Illinois State University

M.S., Kinesiology, 2002 - 2009

1 recommendation available upon request

Illinois State University

B.S., Sociology, 2000 - 2002

Experience

Owner at Walking Spirit

April 2012 - Present (1 year 8 months)

- Provides massage therapy services

- Educates clients on anatomy, physiology, nutrition, relaxation, and other health topics

- Manages marketing, website, accounting, and client relations

(see http://www.walkingspirit.org)

Health Advisor/HelpLine Representative at StayWell Health Management

September 2012 - March 2013 (7 months)

- Reviewed health screening results, provided technical support for wellness

program participants, and scheduled health coaching appointments

- Reviewed the HelpLine Training Manual and recommended changes and additions

Research Associate Intern at Chestnut Health Systems

May 2009 - September 2009 (5 months)

- Conducted statistical analyses and developed PowerPoint presentations summarizing data from the U.S.

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) database

- Evaluated data requests from external researchers to determine study feasibility

- Created custom datasets for specific research projects

- Co-taught introduction to using SPSS for colleagues

Graduate Assistant at Illinois State University

January 2009 - May 2009 (5 months)

- Wrote quiz questions for a graduate-level course and uploaded them to Blackboard

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- Coded and analyzed qualitative data

Contract Instructor at Twin Cities RISE!

March 2008 - June 2008 (4 months)

- Taught adult education courses in GED preparation, writing, resume writing, math,

and computer skills

Reserve Teacher at Minneapolis Public Schools

February 2008 - May 2008 (4 months)

- Taught and supervised K-12 students in the absence of their regular teacher

Aquatics Coordinator at Hopedale Medical Complex

December 2006 - December 2007 (1 year 1 month)

- Taught step, tai chi, kickboxing, yoga, body sculpting, aquatic fitness, lifeguard training, and swimming

lessons

- Developed new programming (including budgeting & marketing)

- Trained and supervised swimming instructors

- Collaborated with other community organizations

Graduate Assistant at Illinois State University

August 2006 - December 2006 (5 months)

- Maintained the course website, graded assignments, and assisted professor as needed

1 recommendation available upon request

Purchasing Agent at Pro-Fab, Inc.

October 2004 - April 2006 (1 year 7 months)

- Researched and negotiated the purchase of materials, supplies, and equipment

- Analyzed completed projects

Assistant Swimming Coach, Aquatic Fitness Instructor, Lifeguard at Bloomington-Normal YMCA

Waves Swim Team

April 2002 - January 2005 (2 years 10 months)

- Developed and led training programs for swimmers and triathletes

- Recruited and trained new assistant coaches

- Taught aquatic fitness classes

Graduate Teaching Assistant at Illinois State University

August 2003 - August 2004 (1 year 1 month)

- Taught courses in swimming, aquatic fitness, personal fitness and tennis

Head Swimming Coach at Lakeside Country Club

June 2004 - July 2004 (2 months)

- Trained young swimmers in physical, psychological, and social aspects of swimming

- Supervised assistant coach, scheduled meets, and kept accurate records

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Graduate Research Assistant at Illinois State University

January 2003 - May 2004 (1 year 5 months)

- Recruited research subjects and collected, processed, and analyzed landing data

Physical Education Instructor at Illinois Wesleyan University

January 2004 - February 2004 (2 months)

- Taught fitness swimming to cover medical leave of another instructor

Skills & Expertise

Community Outreach

Teaching

Fitness

Statistics

Research

Public Speaking

Grant Writing

Wellness

SPSS

Market Research

Nonprofits

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Meredith Olson, MS, NCTMB

Realizing oneness

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2 people have recommended Meredith

"Meredith was an outstanding instructor while teaching in the KNR program. She has a thirst for knowledge

and loves to understand the human condition through her research studies. I've known Meredith long before

attending Graduate School. She's the kind of person that lights everyone up with her smile and enthusiasm for

life. She has a passion for fitness and wellness. I highly recommend Meredith."

Julie Scott, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Illinois State University, School of Kinesiology &

Recreation, worked with Meredith at Illinois State University

"Meredith is the kind of person everyone wants to work with. She has a passion for teaching others skills that

will help them be successful in a task (i.e swimming, health). When it comes to understanding an issue or

disorder, she has been known to study and do some research on her own. I highly recommend Meredith. You

would be so lucky to have her as an employee or friend."

Julie Scott, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Illinois State University, School of Kinesiology &

Recreation, studied with Meredith at Illinois State University

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