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  Aaron Smith 502 LindenAvenue, Buena Vista, Virginia 24416 USA [email protected] 540-817-3878 ______________________________________________________________________________ CAREER OBJECTIVE: Get experience workingwithathletes/general publicintermsof boostingperformance while pursuing a Master’s degree in biomechanics / sports sciences program at Roehampton University. My long term goal is that I wantto ownmy owncompany.Thiswouldenable me toofferthe publicaservice where Iwill try to improve people’swayof life throughthe meansof understandingthe bodyona scientificlevel by usingmovementanalysis. EDUCATION: Roehampton University, London, England September 2016 Masters in Biomechanics Radford University, Radford, VA. May 2015 Bachelor of Science Exercise Sport Health Education; Concentration: Strength and Conditioning Minor: Chemistry (20 credits) Coursework: Physics (8 credits) Grade Point Average: 3.53/ 4.00; Graduated Cum Laude: Dean’s List: Fall 2012 - present Selected Courses: Strength & Conditioning Physics 1& 11 Kinesiology Advanced Strength & Conditioning Organic Chemistry 1 & 11 Anatomy & Physiology Exercise Prescription Biochemistry Exercise Physiology Exercise Leadership General Chemistry 1&11 Sports Psychology Research projects: Analysis of the 5 Step Track Start Researched elements that factor into a person’s start including weather conditions, types of track surfaces timing systems, and so forth. Focused on the athlete’s first three steps out of the blocks, and broke the three steps of movements into five different steps. Analyzed every muscle group used and position the body relative to the ground. Certifications:  ECSI CPR and first aid certified (11/18/14-11/18/16)  NFHS Concussion course certified  Basic Olympic Weightlifting Coach Certification (May 2015) RELATED EXPERIENCE: Management intern under Ed Cahill in Buena Vista, VA Summer 2015 - Hours: 300 hours (still working internship) - Responsibilities include: main job was to come up with a system to evaluate the stop signs in the city in order to determine what signs need to be replaced. I was also tasked with giving each sign a rating on the scale of one to five, with a five being a brand new sign.
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  - Other responsibilitiesinclude: doing invoices, making copies, creating guidelines for the pool to follow, etc. Sports performance coach volunteer under Eric Wheeler in Buena Vista, VA. Summer 2015 - Hours: in progress - Responsibilities include: observing the groups body language and technique during workouts, leading parts of the workouts, offering encouragement to the group during the workout. Management intern, Buena Vista City Public Works, Buena Vista, VA. Summer 2015 - Hours: in progress. - Responsibilities include: Sitting in on meetings, creating manuals for various projects, using GIS mapping software,etc. - Cardiac Rehab Intern,Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, Radford, VA Spring 2015 - Hours: 200 - Receive training in reading and monitoring EKG, leading exercise programs, and taking patient blood pressures. - Observe cardiac rehab professionals developing and implementing patient treatment plans and strategies. - PersonalTraining Intern, YMCA,Lexington, VA December 2014- January 2015 - Hours: 35 - Assist in developing individualized workout plans for clients, monitoring appropriate technique and use of equipment, and motivating clients to maintain focus and achieve goals. Physical Therapy Intern, Multiple Facilities, Fall 2013-Spring 2014 - Completed 68 hours of observation and training with physical therapists from three sites: Universal Physical Therapy, Radford, VA.; Body Ease Physical Therapy, Lexington, VA. - Blue Ridge Physical Therapy, Lexington VA - Observed patient consultations and acquired understanding of developing specific treatment plans for individuals rehabbing various injuries including ACL and labrum tears, age related back and hip injuries, and knee replacement rehabilitation. - Provided basic therapies including exercise instruction, heat and cold treatments,under the direction of the physical therapist Wellness Intern, YMCA,Lexington, VA Spring 2010, Summer 2011-2012 - Hours: 160 - Consulted with clients to complete PARQUE assessment - Observed personal trainers developing workouts and instructing clients in technique and proper use of machines. - Ensured machines and facilities were clean and operating properly. Youth soccer Referee,Buena Vista, VA. Spring of 2009-Spring 2010 - Responsibilities included: being familiar with the rules of soccer,making sure everyone played by the rules, and make sure the games didn’t get out of hand with rough play. Externship, March 2014 - Shadowed for a day at UVA Speed Clinic, Charlottesville, VA. There I was able to watch a gate analysis done on a cross country division one runner and see how they used this to find out the root cause of his injury. - Shadowed for a day at a free clinic and I got to see how the side of medicine works for everyday people who can’t afford insurance.
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  Athletics: - Throughout mycollege career I have competed on the highest level against the best competition my sport can offer, which is the Division one level. I have also competed on the division 2 level being a two sport athlete in track and field and swimming. I also competed two years unattached where I trained on my own competing in meets as an individual just so I could make it to the top level before the end of my college career. Division 1 cross country/club track fall 2014-present Individual athlete: Fall 2012-Spring 2014 Division 2 track and field: 2010-Spring 2012 Division 2 Swimming: Fall and spring of 2010-11. Work Experience: - Covington Art Museum, Radford, VA. (Art gallery assistant) 2012-present - Wal-mart, Lexington, VA Summer (cart pusher) Summer 2012 - Wingate University, Wingate, NC (Lifeguard) 2010-2012 - Lexington Golf and Country Club, Lexington, VA. (Lifeguard) Summers of 2009-2011. Extracurricular Activities: Phi Kappa Phi honors Fraternity Spring 2014- present Special Olympics, Volunteer Spring 2011; Spring 2014 References 1. Dr. Sallee Strength and Conditioning Instructor Radford University ESHE Department 801 East Main Street,Radford, VA 24142 540-831-7183 [email protected] 2. Eric Wheeler Personal Trainer/wellness advisor YMCA/ VMI University YMCA:790 N Lee Hwy, Lexington, VA 24450 VMI: 309 Letcher Ave,Lexington, VA 24450 540-461-1099
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  [email protected] 3. Elizabeth Deyoung ExercisePhysiologist Carilion New River Valley Medical Center 2900 Lamb Circle, Suite 301, Christiansburg, VA 24073 540-731-2721 [email protected]