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Developing and instructing ESC 205: Nutrition for Fitness and Sport for the Athletic Training and Exercise Science department at Waynesburg University.

Currently developing content for circuit style classes focusing on both full body strength and conditioning, core and leg strength, and keeping active over the lifespan. In addition, I create and deliver presentations on topics relating to health/wellness for community education.

At the Foundation for Wellness, I have multiple duties I perform. Proper blood pressure assessments, explaining and demonstrating proper weight lifting and stretching techniques, designing and implementing strength training routines for all ages, serving as a personal trainer, instructing group water aerobics classes, assisting with membership billing and payment entry, office duties, performing orientations to new members on an as needed basis, monitoring members during self guided fitness… Show more At the Foundation for Wellness, I have multiple duties I perform. Proper blood pressure assessments, explaining and demonstrating proper weight lifting and stretching techniques, designing and implementing strength training routines for all ages, serving as a personal trainer, instructing group water aerobics classes, assisting with membership billing and payment entry, office duties, performing orientations to new members on an as needed basis, monitoring members during self guided fitness routines, serving as a resource for fitness related issues, and providing education to community members on various health-related concerns are just a few. My background is primarily with athletes. I finished my Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion with a concentration in injury prevention. I have worked with a variety of athletes; from soccer to karate of all ages. Although most of my experience is with the athletic population, I enjoy working with the general public to help reach their health goals. My personal interest in wellness helps to facilitate learning environment as individuals choose to make positive lifestyle modifications. Show less

For this position, I conducted my classes in high intensity- circuit training format. I created group exercise classes, demonstrated a variety of exercises to college students, corrected improper form, gave verbal cues, kept participants motivated and maintained a positive atmosphere. I encouraged my participants to ask questions and give feedback about the class to help them reach their goals.

During my time working with Dr. Melissa Olfert, I aided in collecting data for the Young Adults Eating and Active for Health (Y.E.A.H.) Study. This study was in collaboration with 14 other universities with a internet-based intervention strategy.Some of the responsibilities included blood pressure measurements, accurate height and weight measurements, measuring neck and waist circumference, accelerometer distribution, blood collection via finger stick method, data entry, data verification… Show more During my time working with Dr. Melissa Olfert, I aided in collecting data for the Young Adults Eating and Active for Health (Y.E.A.H.) Study. This study was in collaboration with 14 other universities with a internet-based intervention strategy.Some of the responsibilities included blood pressure measurements, accurate height and weight measurements, measuring neck and waist circumference, accelerometer distribution, blood collection via finger stick method, data entry, data verification, assessing campus health related advertisements, alcohol survey for on and off campus facilities, and concise communication with participants. Show less

This was my first formal experience in a strength and conditioning facility.It was a great environment to link together lecture and practical application under the supervision of Rob Cress and Wes Brown. I worked with a variety of athletes, ages, and training levels to help them become better at their sport. Some of my responsibilities included teaching proper weight lifting techniques to adolescents, aiding in stretch band flexibility routine, instructing group strength and conditioning… Show more This was my first formal experience in a strength and conditioning facility.It was a great environment to link together lecture and practical application under the supervision of Rob Cress and Wes Brown. I worked with a variety of athletes, ages, and training levels to help them become better at their sport. Some of my responsibilities included teaching proper weight lifting techniques to adolescents, aiding in stretch band flexibility routine, instructing group strength and conditioning training, personal training clients and encouraging individuals to complete workouts. Upon completion of this internship, I felt more confident training athletes,designing comprehensive strength and conditioning routines, and helping athletes reach their goals. Show less

During my undergraduate studies, I worked for Dick's Sporting Goods with a great team of managers and associates. As a customer service specialist I performed duties related to customer relations, purchasing services, and closing shift deposits. As an apparel associate, assisting customers, maintaining apparel areas, as well as processing and displaying new merchandise.One of my favorite things about this job was watching and assisting people in finding their new WVU threads on game day… Show more During my undergraduate studies, I worked for Dick's Sporting Goods with a great team of managers and associates. As a customer service specialist I performed duties related to customer relations, purchasing services, and closing shift deposits. As an apparel associate, assisting customers, maintaining apparel areas, as well as processing and displaying new merchandise.One of my favorite things about this job was watching and assisting people in finding their new WVU threads on game day as the Mountaineers took on their opponents. Show less