LAURA

Exercise Physiologist with 8+ years clinical experience and 6+ years marketing/business experience with
exceptional interpersonal skills. Whether the setting is clinical or personal training, I am driven to improve
peoples’ lives through education and positive behavioral changes.

Education

MS Health And Exercise Science​ 3.8 GPA

Furman University, Greenville, SC

BS Marketing​ 3.4 GPA

Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Work Experience
Personal Trainer/Business Owner ​- ​Quality Life PT llc - NoVA
09/2017 - Current

● Design, modify and execute training programs based on discussions with

clients about their health goals, time commitment and medical history
and exercise testing

● Demonstrate and teach proper form/breathing for each exercise to

maximize effort safely

● Provide motivation, encouragement and a positive environment

● Strengthen clients pre/post various surgical procedures for optimal recovery,
specifically: total knee replacement, hip replacement
● Work with and travel to up to 6 clients a day on a rotating schedule

Senior Clinical Exercise Physiologist ​- ​Inova Fairfax Pulmonary Rehab

Department - Fairfax VA ​02/2015 - 05/2017

● Developed individual exercise prescriptions for patients based on health

history, physical assessments and individual goal

● Administered 6-minute walk test, functional & muscle testing

● Worked collaboratively with respiratory therapists,
physicians, registered nurses and dietitians to optimize
patient progress
● Demonstrated exercises to patients and staff; proper form
and correct use of equipment
● Monitored patients for contraindications to exercises based
on observation,RPE,BP, O2 sat. and blood sugar

● Regularly conducted education enrichment for staff and

patients on the topics of Fall Prevention, Core Strength,
Benefits of Exercise and Nutrition
● Led an initiative to update all clinic exercise display boards

Clinical Exercise Specialist / Marketing Liaison​- ​NovaCare

Rehabilitation - Pensacola FL ​05/1998 - 05/2001

● Developed, instructed and assisted patients with their

exercise treatment plan
● Composed home exercise programs and educational
materials
● Created and supervised an "After- Hours Clinic", to
encourage continued exercise from former patients as well
as generate additional revenue.
● Marketed PT practice to increase referrals from local doctors
and clinics

Senior Exercise Specialist/Lead Floor Supervisor ​-

Pro-health Fitness & Holmes Medical Center - Melbourne
FL ​05/1996 - 05/1997

● Wrote exercise prescriptions based on interview, medical

history, fitness goals and exercise testing
● Implemented exercise and education for pre/post-natal,
diabetic and geriatric clients
● Collaborated with Registered Dietitians to teach exercise
portion of weight loss course
● Initiated and participated in community wellness initiatives
● Designed many of the exercise information aids/handouts

Cardiac Rehab Intern ​- ​Greenville Health

System-Greenville SC
09/1994 - 02/1996

● Monitored Phase II and III patient safety during exercise

using 3-lead ECG; blood pressure and RPE
● Educated and supported patients in making lifestyle
changes: daily exercise, smoking cessation, diet, stress
management
● Assisted in Cath Lab

Community Service
Present: Crofton Village Board of Directors Bengal Rescue Network Wolfpack Moms Club

Past: Nantucket Elementary PTA Girl Scouts of America Crofton Community Center

Skills
Passion for Health and Fitness
Marketing/Sales
Out-of-the-Box Problem Solving
Public Speaking
Teamwork/Group Collaboration
Event planning/promotion

Certifications

American Heart Association BLS -2019 ACLS-2017

American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking Training 2017