Laboratory Aid
Resume:
Megan E. DeSmit
*******@****.***.***
Richmond, VA 23223
Apartment #502
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Biology
University of Mary Washington (UMW), Fredericksburg, VA, May 2012
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude; Class rank 96/963
• Dean’s list four semesters; President’s list two semesters
• Cumulative GPA 3.7; Major GPA 3.6
• Included coursework in Nutrition, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Human Development, Chemistry and Genetics
WORK EXPERIENCE
University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA
Lab Aid, Human Physiology (January – May 2012)
• Guided students in laboratory experiments
• Instructed students on proper techniques and equipment operation
Ashby Recreation Association, Bridgewater, VA
Head Lifeguard (Summers May 2005 – August 2011)
• Recruited new members
• Performed rescue assistance in emergency situations
• Monitored other staff members to ensure proper working environment
• Maintained and monitored pool pumps, filters, water quality
Ashby Recreation Association, Bridgewater, VA
Swim Instructor and Coach (Summers May 2007 – July 2011)
• Head coach for three age groups
• Planned swimming lessons and workouts
• Instructed children on proper water safety techniques
• Utilized Hytek Meet & Team Manager software for managing swim meet activities
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Rockingham Memorial Hospital Joint Services, Harrisonburg, VA
Intern (May – July 2011)
• Assisted Physical Therapists in complete joint patient therapy
• Assisted patients in walking, exercising, and daily routines post surgery
• Observed patient evaluations and independence checks
Advantage Physical Therapy, Weyers Cave, VA
Intern (May – June 2010)
• Monitored patients performing their exercises
• Assisted the Physical Therapist in patients treatments
• Observed the diagnostic and evaluation process
• Performed daily housekeeping tasks
Appalachian Physical Therapy, Bridgewater, VA
Intern (August 2007 – May 2008)
• Monitored patients performing their exercises
• Assisted in giving patients their exercises
• Observed physical modalities being performed
HONORS/ AWARDS
• UMW Female Scholar Athlete of the Year (2012)
• UMW varsity swimming captain (2011-2012)
• NCAA Swimming Academic All American (2008-2012)
• NCAA Swimming Athletic All American (2010)
• NCAA Nationals Division III - finalist, 400 Medley Relay (2010)
• Capital Athletic Conference Swimming Rookie of the Year (2009)
• Capital Athletic Conference Swimming Athlete of the Week (January 2009 & November 2010)
• Capital Athletic Conference – All CAC Team (2009-2012)
• Capital Athletic Conference – current record holder; 100 & 200 Breast, 200 & 400 Medley Relay
• UMW Athletic Honor Roll (2008-2012)
• UMW – current record holder; 100 & 200 Breast, 200 & 400 Medley Relay
SKILLS
American Red Cross CPR certified, American Red Cross Lifeguard certified, American Red Cross AED certified, American Red Cross First Aid certified, American Heart Association CPR for the Healthcare Provider certified, American Heart Association AED for the Healthcare Provider certified, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic knowledge of Spanish.
WITS Personal Training certification, completion date July 28th, 2012
ACTIVITIES
Member Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society, UMW (Spring 2012 - Present)
Member Mortar Board Honors Society, UMW (Spring 2011 - Present)
Member Chi Beta Phi Scientific Honor Society, UMW (Spring 2010 - Present)
Member Alpha Phi Sigma Academic Honors Society, UMW (Spring 2010 - Present)
University of Mary Washington, Swim Team (Fall 2008 – May 2012, captain two seasons)
Member, National Society of Collegiate Scholars (Spring 2009 - Present)
Volunteer, Blessed Sacrament Soup Kitchen (Spring 2000 – Present)
References available upon request
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