MATTHEW EUGENE KAMRASS

Highlands Ranch, CO ***** adgkg5@r.postjobfree.com 303-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Passionate, flexible, and creative Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist desiring to use his expertise to provide innovative and evidence-based holistic care to clients of all different abilities and create a more inclusive world. EDUCATION

Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU) – Denver, CO 01/2017 – 09/2020 Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Recreation Professions with concentrations in Therapeutic Recreation and Recreation Management

GPA: 3.98, Summa Cum Laude

Arapahoe Community College (ACC) – Littleton, CO 08/2014 – 12/2016 Earned an Associate of Arts with an emphasis in Business Management GPA: 4.00, Summa Cum Laude

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Therapeutic Recreation Intern – King Adult Day Enrichment Program (Rocky Mountain MS Center) 05/2020 – 09/2020

• Committed 620.5 hours to KADEP during the COVID-19 pandemic and their transition

• Provided care to adults with acquired neurological conditions, particularly multiple sclerosis and brain injury

• Built up telehealth programming repertoire through planning and implementing original group programs every week for 14 weeks

o Examples include laughter yoga, positive psychology, writing, mindfulness, role-playing, and cooking

• Completed the APIED process with a client for the case study, including writing a discharge plan, over 10 weeks

• Practiced activity analysis, task analysis, and evidence-based practice to create better programs/interventions Student Assistant – Campus Recreation: Outdoor Pursuits (MSU Denver) 09/2019 – 04/2020

• Planned four outings, including determining location, gear, and risks, creating marketing materials, promoting them, and co-leading them

• Managed the rental shop and climbing wall

Recreation Management Intern – Denver Parks and Recreation 05/2019 – 08/2019

• Devoted 487 hours (contact hours: 268 hours) to the Westwood Summer Camp at Garfield Lake Park

• Directed their pilot program, the Teen Outdoor Leadership Program (ages 13-17) o Created a program cover, skills checklist/rating system, letters of recommendation, and certificates o Planned and implemented a professionalism/career opportunity workshop o Wrote an in-depth case study on how to improve it and develop it into a Counselor-In-Training program Student Assistant – Department of Health Professions (MSU Denver) 09/2018 – 05/2019

• Executed any special projects given by supervisor or professors, such as creating marketing posters and the department’s newsletter template

• Booked appointments for students with their desired professor Summer Camp Temporary Instructor – Out & About/Imagine! 05/2018 – 08/2018

• Dedicated a total of 442 hours to the summer camp working with children/adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities

• Helped each participant (1-3 assigned in a day) achieve his/her therapeutic plan goals and more independence o Examples include conversation, appropriate expression of wants/needs, dynamic balance, and ADLs o Utilized positive instruction/correction to encourage desired behavior and documented changes

• Transported participants and other instructors in a designated vehicle to various locations on assigned days VOLUNTEER WORK

King Adult Day Enrichment Program – Rocky Mountain MS Center 09/2019 – 12/2019

• Practiced the APIED process with a client in a helping relationship under the supervision of a CTRS. Conducted an assessment with the client and wrote his 1:1 treatment plan as a result. Aided the client reach his goals through the intervention of hydrotherapy one session a week and tracked his progress with DARP notes. 38th Annual High Line Canal 5K & 10K Run – South Suburban Parks and Recreation 02/2019 – 05/2019

• Excelled in completing a variety of duties given by the special event coordinator, including contacting potential sponsors and drafting agreements with them, running the registration desk, and assisting sponsors in setting up their booths.

Therapeutic Recreation Program – Highlands Ranch Community Association 02/2019 – 04/2019 02/2018 – 04/2018

• Assisted in providing a safe and fun environment for participants of all ages with various disabilities in different programs, including the Sweetheart Dance, indoor soccer, and a sports camp, for a total of 32 hours and 15 minutes.

COMPETENCIES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

• Zoom/Telehealth

• CPR/AED/First Aid

AWARDS

Health Professions Rising Star Endowed Scholarship – MSU Denver 07/2019 The National Society of Collegiate Scholars – MSU Denver 04/2018 Golden Key International Honour Society – MSU Denver 04/2018 Sigma Alpha Pi Honor Society – MSU Denver 01/2018

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society – ACC 08/2015

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