EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, IOWA CITY, IA
B.A. in Health & Human Physiology, with an emphasis in Health Promotion
May 2014
Cumulative GPA 3.6 / 4.0
Dean’s List- Fall 2010, Spring 2012-Current
HEALTH RELATED EXPERIENCE
WELL BEINGS LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITY PROGRAMMER
University Housing & Dining, Division of Student Life, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
August 2013-Current
• Plan, design, implement, and evaluate educational programs for the Well Beings Living-Learning Community (LLC) of over 200 first year students across 4 different residence halls
• Create experiential events for LLC members in areas of health and wellness including emotional wellness, healthy relationships, physical activity and health, community wellness, nutrition, mental health, and spiritual well-being
• Initiate and develop relationships with campus sponsors from Student Health & Wellness, Health and Human Physiology Department, Recreational Services, and Health Sciences Libraries, as well as Residence Education’s students and professional staff
• Promote LLC programs through social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter, flyers, and monthly newsletters
• Manage over $4,000 budget for LLC, including completion of requisition forms, program shopping, and coordination of room reservations
• Attend and lead meetings with campus sponsors and Residence Assistants (RA’s)
• Work with campus partners and residence education staff each month to co-evaluate a needs assessment of student programming desires
LIVEWELL INTERN
University of Iowa LiveWELL, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
August 2013-Current
• Assist with registration, recruitment, program support, and promotion of the Live Healthy Iowa Challenge through LiveWELL’s social networking sites
• Developed two 15 minute interactive presentations with motivational health information for Live Healthy Iowa participants and University of Iowa Wellness Ambassadors
• Aid with the recruitment and promotion of the Blue Zones Project across the University of Iowa’s campus
• Assisted with ten week comprehensive program designed specifically for high risk adults that emphasizes a sustainable approach to weight management by integrating physical activity, nutrition and behavioral change
• Analyzed and recorded dietary and exercise data on a weekly basis
• Performed body circumference measurements and other field tests such as cardiovascular testing, YMCA flexibility test, push-up test, and abdominal crunch test
• Designed, in collaboration with a local Hy-Vee dietitian, a 20 minute presentation and handout for Lifestyles reunion class that covered the topics of healthy tips, strategies, and recipes for the holidays
HEALTH NINJA, STUDENT VOLUNTEER
Student Health & Wellness, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
February 2013-Current
• Collaborate with professional health organizations on campus to gain insight and resources to positively influence peers on the University of Iowa campus and community
• Assist with promoting and volunteering at numerous campus health events and fairs to promote healthier lifestyle choices
HEALTH PROMOTION VOLUNTEER
Special Olympics of Iowa, Ames, IA
May 2013
• Measured athletes’ blood pressure and informed them on the meaning of their systolic and diastolic numbers, as well as educated them on the importance of blood pressure on their overall health
• Assisted in taking athletes’ height and weight and calculated their Body Mass Index (BMI)
• Promoted education and awareness on sun safety to athletes and families
RIVER RUN TRAINING CAPTAIN
Health Iowa, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
April 2013
• Led two practices a week for the month of April 2013
• Educated runners on topics such as proper nutrition, importance of physical activity, and stretching techniques
• Motivated runners to reach their running goals by sharing personal running stories and other inspirational quotes and stories after each practice
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