Exercise Physiologist
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Exercise Physiologist

OBJECTIVE
Certified Exercise Physiologist with great interpersonal skills and work ethic; dedicated to providing proper health and wellness information to match individuals’ needs and reach new fitness goals. Seeking a new role, in a clinical environment, assisting patients in the reduction of complications and increasing the quality of life.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
B.S., Exercise Science, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA May 2017
ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist Dec 2018
BLS and First Aid Certification (American Heart Association) Dec 2018
SKILLS
Demonstrating Exercise Safely Health and Wellness Expertise Speaking Clearly Exercise Programming Exercise in Special Pops Time Management
Cardiac Stress Testing Health Consultations Patient Oriented
Group Exercise Leadership Behavior Modification Enthusiastic Caregiver
EXPERIENCE
Health and Wellness Counselor: LA Fitness December 2018 – Present
• Greeted members with pleasant smile and superior customer service
• Offered key information about exercise, nutrition and chronic disease during health consultations
• Performed fitness testing, body composition testing, personal training and provided exercise programming to a diverse population of members
• Demonstrated correct posture and form to members, watched exercises for potential problems
• Maintained communication between members and personal training staff to set up appointments, track progress, and maintain satisfaction and retention
• Promoted and sold personal training programs.
Exercise Specialist: Independent January 2017 - Present
• Conducted personal training and rehabilitation for a wheelchair-confined geriatric male with severe chronic peripheral nerve damage caused by Guillain-Barre syndrome.
• Developed, revised and oversaw exercise programs to increase: mobility, coordination, strength, and cardio-pulmonary capacity.
• Programs created and revised take into consideration other limiting factors, such as high blood pressure and Type 2 Diabetes.
Internship: Exercise Science Lab, Kennesaw State University January 2017 – May 2017
• Used graded exercise testing (treadmill and cycle ergometry) to determine maximal and sub-maximal VO2 for adult, geriatric, and special populations subjects.

• Took and monitored subjects’ heart rate, blood pressure, blood lactate levels, blood glucose levels and body composition.

• Used 12-lead EKG’s, at rest and during exercise, to detect for abnormalities and to determine risk for disease

• Researched effects of heart rate variability, heart disease, cardiac rehabilitation and peripheral nerve disease; focused on exercise prescription and rehabilitation treatment options.