Katie Schmidt
*** ***** ****** • DELAVAN, WI • 53115
262-***-**** • *****.*******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Self-motivated, energetic graduate seeking a professional job to utilize and build upon my knowledge base in the health and wellness field.
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI
Bachelor of Science in Education , May 2012
Major: Health and Human Performance; Minor: Psychology
• Related major coursework: Anatomy, Physiology, Physiology of Exercise, Kinesiology, Exercise Prescription, Exercise Testing, Nutrition, Health Promotion, Research in Health, Ect.
Cum GPA: 3.868
• Worked 20-40 hours per week to supplement 70% of education
EXPERIENCE
Fort HealthCare Fort Atkinson, WI
Health and Wellness Intern (full-time), Jan. 2012 – May 2012
• Coordinated and implemented corporate health screenings
• Created an interactive employee wellness walk for over 600 employees
• Brainstormed innovative ideas in health and wellness and assisted in the implementation of programs
• Worked with cardiac rehab patients; Took blood pressures and facilitated exercise programs
• Participated in the running of stress tests
• Wrote health and wellness articles for a newsletter to over 130 corporations
• Collaborated with dieticians/diabetes educators on projects for nutrition month
Alpine Valley Resort East Troy, WI
Food and Beverage Server, Nov. 2010 – March 2012
• Acclimated to many different situations dealing with the public
• Handled and kept close track of large amounts of money
• Worked consistently well with a team
• Engaged in multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently
Lake Lawn Resort Golf Course
Beverage Cart Attendant, May 2008 – Oct. 2010 Delavan, WI
• Was highest selling employee of 2009 and 2010 golf season; Increased personal sales between seasons
• Trained new employees comprehensively
• Developed rapport with golf members and customers
• Suggested fresh ideas to market new products
• Made weekly orders and tracked inventory
• Accountable for large amounts of money and performing independently
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Campus Library Whitewater, WI
Library Assistant, Sept. 2009 – May 2012
• Assisted patrons with questions and concerns
• Organized many different aspects of the library
The Abbey Resort Fontana, WI
Activities Coordinator, June 2006 – Sept. 2006
• Created games and crafts for individual groups/businesses
• Facilitated the set up and action of resort activities
• Interacted with patrons for great customer service
RELATED RESEARCH
Movement Analysis Project
• Formed a detailed analysis of a physical movement in regard to kinesiology including literature reviews and practical application
Research Paper in Abnormal Psychology
• Critically evaluated and formulated conclusions from research literature to form a full literature review on a question pertaining to abnormal behavior
Obesity in America
• Presented major topics related to the epidemic of obesity in America using legitimate sources and research methods
Healthy Lifestyles for 13-18 Year Olds
• Using the 5 dimensions of wellness model, assessed the main topics of importance for 13-18 year olds in each dimension and presented findings accompanied by handouts
Neurological Psychology Summative Essays
• Demonstrated understanding of neurological pathways and connections, the intertwining neurological influence between biology, behavior and environment and how different areas of the brain work to carry out a specific function
Effective Electrolyte Replenishment After Physical Activity
• Conducted a scientific experiment and wrote a scientific paper in regard to the findings
Health Promotion Program
• Designed a health promotion program for a business that included needs assessment, visions, missions, goals and objectives, program design, implementation, management and evaluation
HONORS & AWARDS
• Dean’s list with high honors at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 2008-2012
• Graduated in top 4 percent at Delavan-Darien High School, 2008
• Kikkoman Foods, Inc. Scholarship, 2008
• Mercy Health System Association of Volunteers Scholarship, 2008
• Merlin Moser Scholarship, 2008
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
Psychology Club, active member, September 2011 – present
Golden Key National Honor Society, active member, May 2010 – present
First Aid/CPR/AED certified – American Heart Association
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Mercy Walworth Hospital and Medical Center Lake Geneva, WI
Therapy Clinic Volunteer, Sept. 2010 – April 2011
• Initiated and completed breakdown of rooms/stations after therapy use
• Managed discharge files and file charts in the office
• Released patients from machines and closed up sessions
Catholic Heart Work Camp Rockford, IL
Volunteer, Summer 2007
• Devoted one week to missionary work
• Raised money for the trip
• Aided people in need in the Rockford community
SKILLS & INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
• Conversational Spanish background
• Traveled to Italy to widen intercultural knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Windows XP, Mac OSX and Internet Explorer