Athletic Trainer

• May 2022 - Present

Athletic Trainer

• Jun 2021 - Present

Adjunct Professor

• Aug 2021 - Present

Adjunct Professor in the Kinesiology Department Adjunct Professor in the Kinesiology Department

Athletic Trainer

• Jan 2019 - Jun 2021

I work as an athletic trainer for a variety of athletic events, through GameDay Athletic Training. Each event is per diem work, meaning that events, hours, and dates vary. So far, I have spent the most time providing medical care for CalSouth Soccer. Duties include taping, injury/illness evaluation, concussion evaluation and management, acute injury management, documentation, and a plethora of other medical care. I have worked GameDay events in San Bernardino, Lancaster, and Norco, California. I work as an athletic trainer for a variety of athletic events, through GameDay Athletic Training. Each event is per diem work, meaning that events, hours, and dates vary. So far, I have spent the most time providing medical care for CalSouth Soccer. Duties include taping, injury/illness evaluation, concussion evaluation and management, acute injury management, documentation, and a plethora of other medical care. I have worked GameDay events in San Bernardino, Lancaster, and Norco, California.

Certified Athletic Trainer

• Jul 2016 - Jun 2021

I am the full-time certified athletic trainer for Victor Valley High School. I manage injury and condition evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation, documentation, hydration and nutrition, and emergency preparedness and response for over 500 athletes across 15 men's and women's sports. I utilize manual therapy techniques like Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). I have and am currently working with post-surgical patients in their rehabilitative therapy plans through their return to competition. I manage all concussion evaluations and Return to Play/Learn protocols as stated by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). I also oversee ROP/CTE medical field students for externship hours; learning about and experiencing the profession of athletic training first hand under my mentoring. Under my position here, I take pride in promoting the athletic training profession by educating the public, my coaches, and my student athletes of the importance of certified athletic trainers. In March 2017, I earned an honorable mention for my efforts in the National Athletic Training Association (NATA) PR contest for the National Athletic Training Month in the category of "Individual/Small group of Athletic Trainer" and was recognized at the annual national conference. I also currently serve on the Far West Athletic Trainers' Association Public Relations Committee. Show less

Graduate Student

• Jun 2014 - 2016

1st Year Graduate Student in the Masters of Athletic Training Program at CBU. I attend school full time as well as daily clinical rotations. So far I have spent clinical time at California Baptist University, Santiago High School, La Sierra University and University of California Riverside. I have worked with many athletic teams including high school football, college basketball, softball, baseball, cross country and track and field. At CBU, we are learning everything from simple injury evaluations to manual techniques like Mulligan, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and McKenzie techniques. We also have the opportunity to attend conferences like the California Athletic Training Association Symposium and Far West Athletic Training Association conferences. Show less

Physical Therapy Aide

• Jan 2014 - May 2014

In my time at Power Physical Therapy, I attended to the patients as a physical therapy aide. My responsibilities included implementing modalities like electrical stimulation and ultrasound, guiding patients in therapeutic exercise, completing paperwork, calling insurance companies, and keeping the facility sanitized and organized. I most enjoyed the connections I made with the patients and the individuals I was able to see get better during my time there. In my time at Power Physical Therapy, I attended to the patients as a physical therapy aide. My responsibilities included implementing modalities like electrical stimulation and ultrasound, guiding patients in therapeutic exercise, completing paperwork, calling insurance companies, and keeping the facility sanitized and organized. I most enjoyed the connections I made with the patients and the individuals I was able to see get better during my time there.

Athletic Training Student Intern

• Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

Female Facility Representative

• May 2012 - May 2013

I work with the Male Facility Representative in improving the campus, particularly facilities that students use. We take parts of campus or problems that are occurring and try to better them. For example, we bought a new outdoor volleyball net and are working on the beginning of a bike rental program. We are also working on the fundraising of a outdoor basketball court.

Resident Assistant

• May 2011 - May 2012

I was the Resident Assistant of 23 freshmen girls at Vanguard University. I planned events, performed staff duties, exercised discipline, and mentored these young women. I walked with them through their freshmen year and made lasting relationships.