Work:
Hope Network Rehabilitation Services
Rehabilitation Aide/Therapeutic Recreation Assistant
WMU Center for Disability Services - Kalamazoo, MI
Skills Training Instructor/Direct Care Staff
Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, MI
Banquet Captain
Greenleaf Hospitality - Kalamazoo, MI
Banquet Captain
Heart Center for Excellence - Kalamazoo, MI
Exercise Physiology Intern
Kalamazoo RESA: Young Adults Program - Kalamazoo, MI
Exercise for Special Populations - Individual Exercise Instructor
ACO Hardware - Roseville, MI
Customer Service Associate
WMU West Hills Athletic Club - Kalamazoo, MI
Personal Trainer/Fitness Floor Attendant
U.S. Special Olympics: Unified Sports - Kalamazoo, MI
Head Basketball Coach/Partner
Education:
University of New England - Biddeford, ME
Medical Biochemistry (individual course)
Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, MI
Physician Assistant Program Prerequisites
Kalamazoo Valley Community College - Kalamazoo, MI
Physician Assistant Program Prerequisites
Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, MI
BS in Exercise Science
Skills:
EXERCISE TESTING AND PRESCRIPTION: Exercise testing and prescription for individuals with chronic diseases and disabilities, Adapted exercise design and instruction for physical and cognitive disabilities; Exercise contraindication identification; VO2 max/peak testing protocols; Graded exercise test administration; Skin fold measurement; Hydrostatic weight measurement; Proper lifting technique; Aerobic exercise technique; Therapeutic exercise instruction. COMPUTER AND ANALYSIS: Micro-FIT body analysis software; Live and print EKG interpretation fundamentals; Microsoft Office Package; PubMed. LABORATORY: Wet and dry microscope slide inoculation/preparation; Basic bacterial culture cultivation; Fundamentals of bacterial and fungal differential staining; Basic biochemical testing for prokaryotic organism identification; Vertebrate internal anatomy identification, Basic vertebrate dissection technique, Intramuscular and subcutaneous Injection administration. MEDICAL FIELD SKILLS: 12 Lead EKG patient preparation and monitoring; Resting and exercise blood pressure measurements; Sterile field preparation; Athletic taping and bracing; First aid.