Head Athletic Trainer

• Apr 2022 - Present

Assistant Athletic Trainer

• Jul 2019 - Aug 2022

Oct 2020 – Spring 2021Full-time Athletic Training duties for 100+ athletes in 5 sports Collected/assessed medical documentation for all sportsPerformed 200+ concussion assessments for athlete participationPost-surgical rehabilitation Primary coverage for Men’s Basketball Nov 2020 – Mar 2021 Game/practice coverage including all pre/post treatments associated with Athletic TrainingEnforced COVID protocols Facilitated team physician clearance post-COVID diagnosis and instructed return-to-playPrimary coverage for Men’s Soccer Jan 2021-Apr 2021Post-surgical rehabilitation and return-to-playProvided game and practice coverage and daily athletic training servicesEnforced COVID protocolsPrimary Coverage for Women’s Lacrosse Mar 2021-May 2021Post-surgical rehabilitation and return-to-playProvided game and practice coverage and daily athletic training servicesEnforced COVID protocolsJul 2019 – Spring 2020Primary sport coverage – Field Hockey/Women’s Lacrosse Developed sports/injury specific rehabilitation programs, treatments/tapings, and practice adjustments Created conditioning alternatives that maintained fitness while aiding in recoveryMental health/nutrition screenings performed to facilitate monitoring of “at risk” athletesSport specific post season preventative rehab addressing risks associated with style of play, playing surface, and player position Administrative Responsibilities Member of the Return to Play Committee established for COVID-related protocols Communicated with head coaches, sports administrators, team physician, and Student Health for return to COVID testing when applicable Coordinated with team physician for return to play EKG appointmentsDeveloped initial COVID protocols for outdoor sport participation (Fa 2020)Co-authored new Policies and Procedures Manual for the Athletics Department Re-developed Emergency Action Plans for the athletics department Show less

Assistant Athletic Trainer

• Jul 2019 - Aug 2022

Assistant Athletic Trainer

• Jul 2017 - Jun 2019

 Primary sport coverage – Men’s/Women’s Cross Country (2017-present), Women's Gymnastics (2018-present) Track and Field (2017-2018)  Developed sports specific and injury specific rehabilitation programs, running and gymnastics specific treatments/tapings, and practice adjustments  All treatments/rehabilitation programs incorporated each coach’s specific coaching strategies  Provided athletes with game day rehabilitation exercises to allow them to compete while recovering from specific injuries  Created running/gymnastics alternatives that maintained fitness while aiding in recovery  Traveled to practices at local trails as well as to all cross country and gymnastics competitions  Assisted with field hockey, M/W soccer, women’s lacrosse  Provided emergency care associated with exertional heat illness and cardiac emergencies  Guidance for proper nutrition and mental health strategies and served as liaison for athletes to receive more advanced care when necessary  Hosted Temple University’s first ever American Athletic Conference Cross Country Championship (Oct 2017)  Hosted Temple University’s first ever home track & field competition (Apr 2018)  Member of the Emergency Procedure Committee – Responsible for developing and editing current EAPs, providing CPR re-certification, AED maintenance Show less

Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer

• Aug 2015 - May 2017

-Graduate Student for a Master's in Sport and Exercise Physiology with a concentration in Athletic Training -Provide athletic training care to the Ursinus College Gymnastics team -Assistant with providing athletic training care to the Ursinus College Football and Outdoor Track and Field teams -Provide rehabilitative services post athletic-related injury -Provide care for prevention of athletic-related injury -Provide nutritional advice for athletes struggling to meet caloric demand Show less

Athletic Trainer/Health Teacher/Sports Medicine Teacher

• Apr 2013 - Jun 2015

Provide athletic training services to student athletes at said high school. Such services include: - Prevention services such as special strength and conditioning training, nutrition education, and providing knowledge on specific injuries - Provide athletes with proper treatment during the time of injury - Create, maintain, and expand extensive rehabilitative programs for athletes that are post-traumatic injury or post-surgery - Maintain student records including Preparticipation Exams/Physicals, insurance records, and doctor's notes - Administer the IMPACT test to those athletes that qualify (contact sports) every two years as well as to those athletes that currently have a concussion - Provide on-the-sidelines treatment and immediate care including taping, bracing, SCAT2 testing, and evaluation - Communicate injury status with the appropriate coaches, parents, and administration -Communicate with parents regarding their particular athlete and educate parents on specific injury presentation and needs -Provide coverage for practices and games for sub-varsity and varsity sports: Football, girls volleyball, XC, Fall tennis, boys/girls wrestling, boys/girls basketball, boys/girls swimming and diving, boys/girls soccer, baseball, softball, Spring tennis, boys/girls track, boys/girls golf, boys/girls power lifting Teach health education -Requires lesson planning, time management, grading, and proper communication with parents Teach sports medicine -Requires lesson planning, time management, grading, and proper communication with parents Aid in the organization of the Sports Medicine Student program -Teach the Sports Medicine class -Teach students athletic training duties: taping, about the profession, injury care, CPR/AED, etc. -Organize student schedules with game/practice coverage Show less

Certified Athletic Trainer/Licensed Athletic Trainer (TX)

• Dec 2012 - Jun 2013

Conduct rehabilitation of injuries, athletic related and otherwise, for the patients of the chiropractic physician at this practice. Assist the chiropractic physician with office duties including patient notes, filing, ICD-9 coding, insurance filing, and patient filing. Conduct rehabilitation of injuries, athletic related and otherwise, for the patients of the chiropractic physician at this practice. Assist the chiropractic physician with office duties including patient notes, filing, ICD-9 coding, insurance filing, and patient filing.