University of Florida...........................................................................................................1997 - 1999
Gainesville, FL

MS Exercise and Sports Science - Athletic Training Specialization

Thesis: Revision of the painful shoulder hemiarthroplasty.

Abstract Presentation: Florida Orthopaedic Society, May 1999

Previous Research: Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, Gait, Orthotics, Biomechanics of Foot and Ankle.

Created and maintain Sports Medicine Information site: http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Villa/9446

Idaho State University ....................................................................................................................1996
Pocatello, ID BS Zoology
Major: Zoology - Human Anatomy & Physiology emphasis
Athletic Training internship with intercollegiate athletics.

Athletic Trainer.....................................................................................July 1999 - Present
Spine & Sports Medicine Specialists
Lake City, FL

• Preliminary assessments of patients in an orthopaedic surgery clinic.
  
• Schedule diagnostic tests.
  
• Medical coverage for area high school athletic events.

Head Athletic Trainer / Clinical Supervisor................................................. August 1998 - June 1999
Oak Hall School - Private School, Grades 6 - 12
Gainesville, FL

• Coordinate medical coverage for high school athletic events and practices.
  
• Supervise and educate University of Florida undergraduate student athletic trainers.
  

• Established Severe Storm / Lightning Protocol
  Result: Adopted as policy for all University of Florida Affiliated outreach sites.

• Supervise orthopeadic evaluations and rehabilitation programs in an on campus sports medicine clinic.
  
• Coordinate coverage for 40+ club sports and large university intramural sports program.
  
• Supervise and educate University of Florida undergraduate student athletic trainers.
  

• Acquired use of cellular phone and rewrote emergency procedures for its use during event coverage.
  Result: Eliminated inappropriate ambulance calls. Decreased emergency response time.

Head Student Athletic Trainer / Internship............................................... August 1995 - May 1996
Idaho State University Track & Field Team
Pocatello, ID

• Worked with physicians, physical therapists, and certified athletic trainers to provide medical coverage for athletes.
  
• Schedule certified and student athletic trainers and physicians for event coverage.
  

• Successfully rehabilitated severe ankle sprain of U.S. record holder in women’s pole vault.
  
• Assisted team physician in modifying orthotics for use in narrow track spikes.

Student Athletic Trainer / Internship...................................................... August 1992 - May 1995
Idaho State University Intercollegiate Athletics - Division I-AA
Pocatello, ID

• Men's and Women's intercollegiate basketball, track & field, volleyball, tennis, and football.
  
• One year internship processing athletic insurance injury claims.
  
• One year internship assigned to work with football team.

• Developed and proposed policies and procedures for a structured athletic training internship program.
  Result: Development of Advanced Athletic Training course at Idaho State University.
  

Head Athletic Trainer / Coordinator.......................................................May 7, 8 & 13-15, 1999
FHSAA Florida State High School Track & Field Championships
Scheduled ATC's, physicians, and student athletic trainers for 5 day event.
Organized and stocked medical supplies.

Student Athletic Trainer.......................................................... Each February from 1993 - 1996
Simplot Games - Idaho State University Pocatello, ID
National Indoor High School Track and Field meet.

• Assisted certified athletic trainers in providing medical coverage for the three day event.

Physical Therapy Aid.................................................................................... 1995 - 1996
Bannock Regional Medical Center. Pocatello, ID
Orthopaedic Acute Care and Outpatient Clinic

• Assisted physical therapists.
  
• Translated for therapists and physicians during treatment and in the emergency room.

Physical Therapy Aid.................................................................................... 1992 - 1993
Flagstaff Regional Medical Center. Flagstaff, AZ
Orthopaedic Acute Care and Outpatient Clinic

• Assisted physical therapists.
• Translated for physicians and therapists treating patients.

• Assisted physical therapist in applying therapeutic modalities and performing rehabilitative exercises.

Laboratory Instructor........................................................... ..........................1997 - 1999
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
Taught basic athletic training principles to undergraduate students.

Guest Lecturer............................................................................................. 1994 -1996
Graduate Sports Medicine Class - Idaho State University Pocatello, ID
Taught taping techniques and head injury care skills to coaches enrolled in graduate study.

• National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)
  
• South East Athletic Trainers Association (SEATA)
  
• Athletic Trainers Association of Florida (ATAF)
  

• Fluent in Spanish
  
• Certified - MedX Spinal Rehabilitation
• Computer Literate
  - Familiar with both IBM compatible and Macintosh platforms.
  - Skilled in use of wide variety of software applications.