Master's of Science
WORK EXPERIENCE
SEPTEMBER 2018 – CURRENT
WELLNESS COORDINATOR, GENESIS REHAB SERVICES
? Develop and lead group and individual exercise programs for seniors of various levels of care in an older adult community.
? Emphasize gaining strength, flexibility, and balance during exercise sessions.
? Grow and maintain participation, enthusiasm, and social support in the wellness program.
? Provide educational materials to promote and maintain a physically active lifestyle.
JANUARY 2018 – CURRENT
TRAINER, COACH - PITTSBURGH FITNESS PROJECT
? Perform exercise evaluations and prescription for clients to assess fitness levels, set goals, modify and maintain lifestyle behaviors to improve overall health outcomes.
? Modifying health behavior and sustaining lifestyle change with clients
? Research and write blogs on health and fitness topics to educate new and current members
? Teach group exercise classes to build strength and increase cardiovascular capacities.
? Coach weightlifters to improve technique and gain strength in Olympic style weightlifting.
EDUCATION
APRIL 2018
MASTER’S DEGREE OF SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
Health, Physical Activity, and Chronic Disease, GPA: 4.0
APRIL 2017
BACHELOR’S DEGREE OF SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
Exercise Science Major, Fitness Minor; GPA: 3.5
INTERNSHIP
APRIL 2018 – AUGUST 2018
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH MEDICAL CENTER: CARDIAC REHAB
? Evaluate patients following a cardiac event, create treatment plan, monitor heart rhythms, blood pressure, and response to exercise
? Build relationships with patients to improve understanding and adherence of the program
MAY 2017 – AUGUST 2017
ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK: SPORTS PERFORMANCE
? Train athletes and sports teams with a focus on strength and athletic development.
? Coach rehab patients to regain strength, stability, and prevent injury.
JANUARY 2017 – MAY 2017
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY: STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
? Coach various athletes through sport specific warm ups, drills, and exercises
? Emphasis on improving weightlifting technique to enhance athletic strength and power
SEPTEMBER 2016 – DECEMBER 2016
HIGHMARK HEALTH: CORPORATE WELLNESS
? Lead group classes, individual training, encourage healthy initiatives with clients
CERTIFICATIONS
FEBRUARY 2018
NATIONAL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ASSOCIATION, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
DECEMBER 2018
AMERICAN RED CROSS CPR/AED Certified
WORK EXPERIENCE
SEPTEMBER 2018 – CURRENT
WELLNESS COORDINATOR, GENESIS REHAB SERVICES
? Develop and lead group and individual exercise programs for seniors of various levels of care in an older adult community.
? Emphasize gaining strength, flexibility, and balance during exercise sessions.
? Grow and maintain participation, enthusiasm, and social support in the wellness program.
? Provide educational materials to promote and maintain a physically active lifestyle.
JANUARY 2018 – CURRENT
TRAINER, COACH - PITTSBURGH FITNESS PROJECT
? Perform exercise evaluations and prescription for clients to assess fitness levels, set goals, modify and maintain lifestyle behaviors to improve overall health outcomes.
? Modifying health behavior and sustaining lifestyle change with clients
? Research and write blogs on health and fitness topics to educate new and current members
? Teach group exercise classes to build strength and increase cardiovascular capacities.
? Coach weightlifters to improve technique and gain strength in Olympic style weightlifting.
EDUCATION
APRIL 2018
MASTER’S DEGREE OF SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
Health, Physical Activity, and Chronic Disease, GPA: 4.0
APRIL 2017
BACHELOR’S DEGREE OF SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
Exercise Science Major, Fitness Minor; GPA: 3.5
INTERNSHIP
APRIL 2018 – AUGUST 2018
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH MEDICAL CENTER: CARDIAC REHAB
? Evaluate patients following a cardiac event, create treatment plan, monitor heart rhythms, blood pressure, and response to exercise
? Build relationships with patients to improve understanding and adherence of the program
MAY 2017 – AUGUST 2017
ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK: SPORTS PERFORMANCE
? Train athletes and sports teams with a focus on strength and athletic development.
? Coach rehab patients to regain strength, stability, and prevent injury.
JANUARY 2017 – MAY 2017
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY: STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
? Coach various athletes through sport specific warm ups, drills, and exercises
? Emphasis on improving weightlifting technique to enhance athletic strength and power
SEPTEMBER 2016 – DECEMBER 2016
HIGHMARK HEALTH: CORPORATE WELLNESS
? Lead group classes, individual training, encourage healthy initiatives with clients
CERTIFICATIONS
FEBRUARY 2018
NATIONAL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ASSOCIATION, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
DECEMBER 2018
AMERICAN RED CROSS CPR/AED Certified