Sam Zanders Jr.
Helena, GA *****
**********@*****.***
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sam-zanders-jr/46/81b/283/
SUMMARY Fully engaged, versatile individual and thinker, seeking to be
a team contributor.
EDUCATION CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH
California, PA
Post Master's Letter of Completion: Rehabilitation Science
Completed-December 2014
Masters of Science: Exercise Science & Health Promotion Graduated-
December 2013
Concentration: Performance Enhancement & Injury Prevention
MERCER UNIVERSITY
Macon, GA
Bachelors of Science: Biology; Minor: Chemistry
Graduated-May 2011
Bachelors of Arts: Psychology
Graduated-May 2011
CERTIFICATIONS American Red Cross
Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
Personal Fitness Trainer, License # 656-6
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
Performance Enhancement Specialist, License # 1460451
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
Corrective Exercise Specialist, License # 1496883
USA Weightlifting
Weightlifting & Sports Performance Coach Level 1, License #
196237
National Association of Speed and Explosion (NASE)
Speed and Explosion Specialist, License # CU090113-149
CEU Human Kinetics
Advanced Exercise Nutrition
WORK Telfair County Board of Education
February 2013- Present
EXPERIENCE Health & Physical Education: Strength and Conditioning Coach
. Assistant high school football coach
. Athletic development & performance enhancement for
grades 6-12
. Strength & conditioning and program design for grades 6-
12
. Injury prevention
. Collaborate and comply with physicians, athletic
trainers and physical therapists on the prescription,
application and treatment of injured athletes
. Coordinate after school strength and conditioning
program for all sports
. Responsible for the care and development of over 100
athletes on a daily basis
. State Runner-Up for the 2014 Class A Georgia Athletics
Coaches Association Weightlifting Competition
Self Employed May
2007 - Present
Fitness Professional
. Freelance and independent training with various gyms
. Traveling and house call private sessions training
. Train upon request and appointment
. Boot camps
. Special populations training
. Athletic performance training
. Post-rehab training
Kinetix Health Club
February 2013-April 2013
Personal Trainer
. Provided professional instruction on the physical and
nutritional aspects of leading a healthy lifestyle
. Designed and implemented fitness programs specifically
tailored towards the client
. Trained special populations: post injury rehab clients,
chronic pain and disease
. Sports specific training and strength and conditioning
. Trained a Division 1-A scholarshiped high school
football player
Lonza Microbial Control
July 2012 - January 2013
Microbiology Laboratory Technician-Central Microbiology
. Performed general lab support assisting in research
projects, housekeeping, equipment maintenance, inventory
of supplies, etc.
. Microbiology: understanding and performing the basics of
microbiology and intermediate techniques
. Performed basic GMP activities: dispensing, media and
buffer preparation, etc.
. Reviewed, drafted and edited SOPs
. Reviewed, audited and edited final reports and data
. Quality Control
. Data Analysis
. Performed testing and application procedures
independently with minimal supervision
Sapp's Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
May 2008-August 2008
Assistant
( Assisted in physical rehabilitation of recovering
patients
( Answered and fulfilled client issues
( Served as a personal trainer
Mercer University Recreational Sports &
Wellness May 2007-April 2008
Personal Trainer-Bear Fitness Incentive Program
. Served as an on staff fitness center certified personal
trainer
( Coordinated the first campus wide effort for healthy living
( Effectively managed profiles for over 800 members
( Provided guidance and assistance with nutritional and exercise
methods