Clinical Research Specialist & Exercise Physiologist

• Aug 2018 - Present

Research Coordinator and Exercise Physiologist. I work with several Principal Investigators in a variety of capacities from coordinating research studies and clinical trials to conducting exercise testing. I work with Dr. Andy Coggan as a research coordinator investigating the effects of dietary nitrate on muscle power, particularly in older individuals. I help Dr. Kelly Naugle with her mild traumatic brain injury studies, Dr. Tarah Ballinger on her research studies investigating various aspects of exercise and breast cancer, and Dr. Ken Lim and cardiopulmonary exercise testing in chronic kidney disease. Show less

Institutional Review Board

• Jan 2020 - Present

Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach/Assistant Track & Field Coach

• Jan 2022 - May 2023

Head Cross Country Coach

• Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

Clinical Research Coordinator

• Jul 2015 - Apr 2018

Position eliminated Coordination of all oncology research trials Focus on industry sponsored trials Re-organized structure, organization, and flow to: make processes more efficient avoid deviations enable more effective record keeping Primary responsibilities include: patient eligibility and registration utilize IWRS/IVRS and EDC systems completion of eCRF’s query resolution tracking and reporting adverse events report & correct protocol deviations communicate and coordinate site visits data entry into EDC extracting data from clinical reports submitting documents for IRB review maintain records for CRA, sponsor, FDA interacting w/physicians, clinicians, sponsors Build Excel worksheets to organize and plan screening, registration, and patient visits Contribute to improvements in operations and patient status tracking and care Show less

Clinical Research Specialist

• Nov 2014 - Jul 2015

Member of the melanoma research team Industry and Investigator Initiated Trials Primary responsibilities included: patient eligibility and registration utilize IWRS/IVRS and EDC systems completion of eCRF’s query resolution tracking and reporting adverse events report & correct protocol deviations communicate and coordinate site visits data entry into EDC extracting data from clinical reports submitting documents for IRB review maintain records for CRA, sponsor, FDA interacting w/physicians, clinicians, sponsors Built Excel worksheets to organize and plan screening, registration, and patient visits Contributed to improvements in operations and patient status tracking Show less

Exercise Physiologist, Research Coordinator, Laboratory Coordinator

• Jul 2007 - Jun 2014

Grant funded position Integral member of research team investigating: muscle hypertrophy/atrophy products muscle fatigue and muscle disuse and atrophy Mental imagery and muscle function in disuse Motor unit assessment in disuse and aging Hyperthermia and muscle function Brain and neural function in aging and disuse Mal de Debarquement Syndrome Lower back dysfunction and treatment Muscle rehabilitation and muscle hypertrophy Coordinated all research studies including screening, consenting, scheduling and assessment Utilized eCRF and IVRS/IWRS systems to manage data and study products Maintained financial records of all subject payments including reconciliation and advances Coordinated subjects, physicians, nurses, site staff, and facilities to coordinate assessments Worked with medical director to collect medical histories and details to assess subject status Collected vital signs of patients Collected and maintained all data associated with research studies Maintained data to adhere to FDA standards Assisted in research design and protocol development Wrote IRB applications and IRB documents and reports, adverse events, protocol deviations Coordinated subject payment and record keeping Laboratory techniques utilized include: Electrical stimulation & assessment Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Blood flow restricted exercise protocols Arterial stiffness, Photoplethysmography Ultrasound imaging Isokinetic & isotonic muscle strength testing Central activation assessments Administering and scoring self-report instruments Performed statistical analyses Designed and produced newsletter for Institute for Neuromusculoskeletal Research Edited and updated Institute website Interviewed, hired and managed student workers Show less

Head Boys and Girls Cross Country Coach

• Jul 2007 - Aug 2012

SE Ohio Track Coaches Association Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year: 2007, 2010, 2011Won District Championship, 3rd at Regional Championship, and 9th in State Championship in 2007SEOAL Boys Team Champion 2008 - 201234 All-SEOAL Athletes21 All-District & 7 All-Regional Athletes15 State qualifiers2 All-State (top 10) athletesBoys team Regional Qualifier 2007, 2008, 2010SEOAL Boys Individual Champion 2007, 2010-11100% of athletes coached have attended college50% of athletes coached compete collegiately30% received athletic financial aid100% received academic based aidGirls team Regional Qualifier 2009, 2010, 2011Instituted philosophy fostering student ownership of the team and individual performanceRecognized weekly performances preferentially based upon improvement and attitudeDeveloped computer applications to assign and monitor training programDoubled the size (and revenue) of the Scenic Hills Cross Country InvitationalTripled the size of the junior high cross country team while increasing size of varsity team by 50%Hosted the SEOAL Championship MeetProvided opportunities for students to develop leadership skills Developed site to disseminate material: running, academics, health, nutrition, news, alumni, historyGroup discussions on: academics, wellness, social responsibility, safety, nutrition, collegeContributed to growth of Chuck Cornelius Race which raises money to support a scholarship awardFundraised over $7000 for cross country team over 4 yearsRaised money for local family in need via run-a-thonDeveloped network of alumni and instituted team, parent and alumni activities Show less

Project Coordinator

• Oct 2006 - Jul 2007

Coordinated and managed all aspects of a $430,000 federal grant Wrote comprehensive Strategic Plan to organize designated programs, projects, and services Ensured compliance with all mandated federal guidelinesDeveloped and implemented protocols for collecting, analyzing, and evaluating dataEvaluated and implemented software and technology and train teachers on their utilizationHired and coordinated personnel to present health and wellness education in classrooms Developed and implemented programs to increase physical activity among students and staffOrdered equipment as needed to promote physical activity and educationPlanned and coordinated the "Ohio Conference on Physical Education Standards" Show less

Exercise Physiology and ADAPT Specialist

• 2005 - 2006

Observe, assess, and correct biomechanics of UPS delivery personnel Provide ancillary wellness advice to employees Delivered detailed reports to Concentra, UPS, and the driver of observations and recommendations Observe, assess, and correct biomechanics of UPS delivery personnel Provide ancillary wellness advice to employees Delivered detailed reports to Concentra, UPS, and the driver of observations and recommendations

Manager/Laborer

• Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

Attended to boarders, provided feeding and cleaning, provided basic medical care, maintained and improved facilities. Attended to boarders, provided feeding and cleaning, provided basic medical care, maintained and improved facilities.

Head Coach, Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track & Field; Instructor

• Aug 2001 - Dec 2003

Initiated both cross country and outdoor and indoor track & field program Member of committees for indoor and outdoor track and recreation facility renovation Member of committee that recommended equipment purchases for fitness center ($100,000+) Developed and administrated yearly budgets ($42,000), travel plans, and equipment purchases Collaborated with department personnel to develop risk management protocols for new facility Developed recruiting materials and newsletters and conducted campus visits and Open Houses Made contact with over 3000 prospective student-athletes per year Successfully coordinated and conducted cross country invitational involving 250+ athletes Established mentor programs for incoming students Established an academic roundtable addressing topics such as: overall wellness, lifestyle, safety, academic resources & policies, study/time mgmt skills Provided opportunities for students to develop leadership skills Instituted philosophy that allowed students ownership of the team and individual performance Recognized weekly performances preferentially based upon improvement and attitude Conducted regular lectures on sports nutrition, training, and psychological preparation with team Developed EXCEL spreadsheet for managing individualized mailings to recruits and alumni Built EXCEL spreadsheet for producing training schedules from entered physiological data Created physiologically based and driven training load calculator to monitor training loads Supervised work-study students Prepared and oversaw all conditioning programs for all team members Assisted in developing training protocols for softball and men’s basketball programs Classes taught: Concepts of Fitness, Stress Management, Exercise Physiology, Aerobic Running Show less

Head Coach, Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track & Field; Instructor

• Aug 1998 - Jan 2001

Initiated both outdoor and indoor track & field program Coordinated spring trip for track and field team to Florida, including fundraising $30,000 Planned and hosted first ever Cross Country camp at Penn State Behrend (1999 & 2000) Expanded home cross country meet from 3 teams to 17 teams and initiated high school meet Initiated 24 hour relay to benefit Habitat for Humanity and cross country program Developed and produce a quarterly program newsletter to send to all parents, alumni, and recruits Named AMCC Men's Cross Country Coach of the Year, 1998 & 2000 Coached men's cross country team to AMCC Championship in 2000 and 2nd place in 1998 & 1999 Coached women's cross country team to 3 consecutive 2nd place finishes in AMCC Expanded women’s cross country team from no members in 1998 to 12 members in 2001 Coached 23 All-Conference, 1 All-Region, 10 Academic All-American athletes, 5 ECAC Track & Field qualifiers, and 3 Women's Academic All-American teams Classes taught: Values in Health, Jogging, and Strength Training Show less

Industrial Fitness Advisor @ Ford Motor Company; Adjunct Faculty

• May 1994 - Jul 1998

Collected medical histories and assessed vital signs at rest and in exercise Proven ability to coordinate and conduct exercise testing according to ACSM guidelines Expeditiously developed and oversaw exercise prescriptions for 70% of all members Positively interacted with members and provided preventive health advice Developed and implemented ideas for increasing member retention and member programming Conceived and directed first ever Lorain County Community College Running Camp for youth Instructor: PE 150 Individual Exercise class, instructed individuals in college fitness center Show less

Head Coach, Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

• Aug 1997 - May 1998

Coached 8 All-Conference athletes, 1 Academic All-American, 8 school records Actively coached all distance runners, field events, and oversaw sprinters and hurdlers Made initial contact with over 2000 student-athletes between August 1997 and May 1998 Developed and produce a quarterly program newsletter to send to all parents, alumni, and recruits Successfully coordinated and conducted home cross country invitational Coached 8 All-Conference athletes, 1 Academic All-American, 8 school records Actively coached all distance runners, field events, and oversaw sprinters and hurdlers Made initial contact with over 2000 student-athletes between August 1997 and May 1998 Developed and produce a quarterly program newsletter to send to all parents, alumni, and recruits Successfully coordinated and conducted home cross country invitational

Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant

• Aug 1991 - Aug 1993

Assistant Girls Track Coach

• Feb 1991 - Jun 1991

Head Cross Country Coach

• Aug 1990 - Mar 1991