Human Performance Branch (HPB) at Training & Education Command (TECOM); Contractor via II Corps Consultants, Inc.

• Re-writing the Marine Corps Physical Readiness Training for Combat doctrine (MCRP 8-10B.4).• Wrote newly published Marines' Pregnancy & Post-Partum Fitness Guidelines doctrine.• Pull data, assess, and analyze Marines' fitness testing for the MOS Classification Standards (MCS) in boot campers, and the MOS Specific Physical Standards (MSPS) for the Entry-level courses.• Evaluate Sports Medicine Injury Prevention program effects and associated injury reports on limited duty (LIMDU).• Assess Physical Fitness Test (PFT), and Combat Fitness Test (CFT) scores.• Examine and report results of Injury Risk Assessments via Force Plate Machine Learning (FPML) system for Officer Candidate School (OCS), and The Basic School (TBS) students.• Development of policies, standards, guidance, and reporting of all matters related to general physical fitness, occupational fitness, sports medicine injury prevention (SMIP), performance nutrition, body composition, martial arts, water survival, and gender-neutral policies based on requirements and direction from higher headquarters.• Assist government employees and uniformed service members with other requested tasks which conduct research, analyze findings, and make recommendations for Marine Corps policies for physical fitness standards and programs.

· Provide athletic training & medical services for local and regional sporting events, tournaments, games, and practices.· Act as a first responder to all acute injuries, administer first aid, conduct on-site injury evaluations and treatments, and perform pre-game prophylactic taping, bracing, and orthotic development as needed.· Assess head injuries and conduct concussion evaluations, make return-to-play decisions and refer as necessary.

· Provided medical care for youth school sports athletes during practices and games.· Conducted injury assessments and provided acute care.· Performed concussion baseline testing, assessments, diagnoses, daily management, and progressive return to learn and play.

ATC for Club Sports - Responsible for care of 35 teams (including Adaptive Athletics)· Conducted injury evaluations, designed and implemented rehabilitative exercises, and applied therapeutic modalities· Performed manual therapy and soft tissue techniques (IASTM, myofascial release, positional release, and joint mobs)· Concussion baselines, assessments and return to play protocols with use of ImPACT and SCAT5· Prophylactic taping, bracing, and design and construction of custom orthotics· Provided patient education on proper rehabilitative exercises and continued care for HEP· Maintained comprehensive legal documentation, budgets and ordered inventory, and conducted injury and team statistics

Region-wide community outreach· Provided medical care for youth and adult tournaments and games including soccer, rugby, football, baseball, softball, wrestling, tennis, & basketball· Acted as a first responder to all injuries, administered first aid, on-site evaluations and treatments of injuries, pre-game prophylactic taping, bracing, and orthotic development as needed or requested· Referred athletes to Physician, urgent care, and/or ER as needed

ATC for 355th Medical Group, Physical Therapy Clinic· Assisted active duty members and their dependents with Physical Therapy· Instructed rehabilitative exercises for both pre- and post-surgery, chronic pain, or acute injuries· Performed functional assessments by use of SFMA, and FMS · Conducted postural restoration (PRI) techniques with active-assisted mobilizations to improve positional deviations· Documentation via AHLTA for all encounters

ATC for 1-31st Field Artillery Battalion · Responsible for 6 Battalions with ~ 1200 soldiers total· Reduced the injury rate in the unit by over 30%· Ran morning sick call, evaluating musculoskeletal injuries, performed evaluations, treatments, and rehab· Provided military profiles limiting activity necessary for recovery· Attended high-risk training obstacles, tactical exercises, and ruck marches· Documentation via AHLTA for electronic medical records

· Responsible for staffing personal trainers and training sales staff· Took members through sample workouts, fitness assessments and evaluations, and sold personal training packages· Scheduled staff work hours and personal training appointments with clients· Performed duties for opening and closing the facility· Managed all customer questions or complaints

· Responsible for approximately 620 HS students, and 15 athletic teams· First AT for the school; Designed AT facility, initiated AT program and student AT club· Designed and implemented policies and procedures, including an emergency action plan (EAP)· Educated coaches, teachers, and parents about concussions and return protocols· Performed injury evaluations, first aid, and rehabilitation for all student-athletes· Conducted concussion assessments, rehab, and return to play protocols· Provided hydration and medical care for all practices and home games

· Seasonal ATC for AZ GFL Semi-professional football league with ~ 400 athletes· High-paced environment. Provided preventative, and acute medical care for elite football players during in-season· Sole medical provider; treated both teams, employees, and spectators· Managed emergency protocols during concussions, fractures, dislocations, and a ruptured patellar tendon

Temporary Substitute Athletic Trainer for Barry Goldwater High School· Prepared athletes for practices and games with prophylactic taping and hydration· Acted as a first responder to all injuries, and administered first aid· Evaluated and referred athletes as needed· Designed and implemented rehabilitation exercises· Filed proper documentation on each athlete· Followed OSHA guidelines to maintain a clean and safe environment for all

· Independent Contractor for Real Salt Lake Soccer Academy, Sereno Soccer tournaments, and Pee-Wee football games· Organized and performed bi-weekly injury evaluations, rehabilitation, and preventative strength & conditioning clinics for an elite, fast paced soccer academy· Treated athletes during games for evaluation of injuries, administered first aid, referred to ER, or Physician as needed· Performed bi-weekly injury clinics and rehabilitative strength & conditioning workouts· Assessed, diagnosed, & rehabilitated concussions for return to play

ATC in Physical Therapy Clinic, and Asst. ATC at Basha HS· Took patients through rehabilitative exercises as designed by the Physical Therapist· Performed therapeutic modalities on patients· Outreach to local high school; Assisted head AT with injury evaluations, first aid, and injury rehabilitation

· Performed functional orthopedic brace measurements and fitting as prescribed by the physicians· Instructed use of soft goods, orthopedic bracing, electro therapy, and traction devices as well as the proper use and fitting· Ensured completion and delivery of forms for insurance billing, and obtained pre-authorizations· Obtained letters of medical necessity and medical chart notes as necessary· Sold cryotherapy units· Set up and instructed proper use of CPM machines with patients· Managed inventory of both franchise and non-franchise durable medical products

· Assisted in personal training, aquatic rehab, nutrition, cardiac rehab, group exercise, health education, and fitness floor supervision· Performed health evaluations, stress testing, nutritional guidance, set up for events and advertisements, and supported the weekly "Weigh to Wellness" classes· Acted as a Certified Personal Trainer; developed cardio and resistance training programs specific to individual's needs, and provided guidance and instruction on proper lifting techniques· Motivated clients to workout and focus on their health as a priority

NCAA Division I Football - Interacted with Head Athletic Trainer for all practices and meets. · Tended to athletes for stretching, prophylactic taping, first aid and acute care, hydration needs, heat illness, injury evaluations, and rehabilitation with a focus on strength conditioning

Assisted Head ATC with HS sports with practices and games medical services. · Performed injury evaluations, and treatment, prophylactic taping, first aid, acute care, and rehabilitation for prolonged injuries, including strength and conditioning with athletes

NCAA Division I Football - Interacted with Head ATC and other Duke Sports Medicine staff for all practices and game day operations. · Tended to athletes for stretching, prophylactic taping, orthotic design, first aid, acute care, hydration needs, injury evaluations including concussions and heat illness, and rehabilitation with a focus on strength & conditioning

· Attended to youth soccer athletes by administering prophylactic taping, first aid, and simple orthotic construction · Assisted with concussions and adhered to emergency action plan· Performed orthopedic assessments and functional tests to return athlete to play· Acted as an overnight supervisor for campers

NCAA Division I Track & Field - Interacted with Head Athletic Trainer for all practices and meets. · Tended to athletes for stretching, prophylactic taping, first aid and acute care, hydration needs, heat illness, injury evaluations, and rehabilitation with a focus on strength conditioning

· Performed therapeutic modalities and exercises with patients per PT's request· Practiced legal documentation· Maintained a clean facility according to OSHA standards· Provided medical coverage with Head AT for Smyer High School football· Assisted with games, hydration, emergency response, and on-site orthopedic evaluations

· Designed a group circuit fitness program for staff and performed workouts with them· Provided instruction on beginner weight lifting techniques with a focus on weight loss· Provided health and nutritional advice

· Conducted fitness evaluations and assessments with new members, and sold personal training packages· Discussed nutrition habits, developed meal plans, and sold nutrition packages including supplements & vitamins· Designed cardio and resistance training programs specific to the client’s fitness and healthcare needs

· Performed therapeutic modalities· Assisted with both aquatic and land therapeutic exercises· Covered front desk: checked patients in/out, made appointments, and practiced legal documentation