Melissa Natcher
Ebensburg, PA 15931
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EDUCATION
Slippery Rock University – Slippery Rock, PA
Bachelor of Science – Public Health
May 2012
Overall GPA: 3.31/4.0
Major GPA: 3.75/4.0
CERTIFICATIONS
• Personal Training: National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
• CPR/AED
OBJECTIVE
To further my knowledge and skills in the area of Public Health and fitness to promote, implement, and evaluate health and wellness through all age groups.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Windber Medical Center – Windber, PA
Cardiac Rehabilitation Intern, May 2012-August 2012
• Planned, implemented, and evaluated preventative low back pain program
• Taught group training core strengthening classes
• Orientated patients to gym, monitored equipment and patient safety
• Trained clients in cardiorespiratory, strength and core fitness
• Proficient in monitoring patients blood pressure before, during, and after workouts
Elephant and Castle - Grove City, PA
Server/Hostess, May 2009-May 2012
• Communicated with different patrons affectively to ensure customer satisfaction
• Multi-tasked under a fast pace and stressful environment
• Functioned within a group productively
• Held confidential information and substantial amounts of money
SOFTWARE SKILLS
• SPSS 18 Statistical Database
• MS Office Suite
PERSONAL SKILLS
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliable with work attendance, class attendance and class work deadlines
• Flexible and a continued willingness to learn new things
HONORS & AWARDS
• Dean’s List – Slippery Rock University – 2010-2012
• Member of Pennsylvania Public Health Association - September 2010-May 2012
• Participated in Turbokick, Zumba, and Boot-camp fitness groups- September 2010- May 2012
• Captain of basketball intramural clubs - September 2009- May 2012
• Member of La Roche College Basketball Team - September 2008- April 2009
• Participant in Relay for Life - 2004-2012