Use SQL, Excel, Power BI, Pyramid Analytics, and R to analyze hospital data (patient - region level) to support the Mental Health Department in the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System. Assist with ADPAC duties and clinic management / utilization.

K-State CrossFit | Aug 2014 - Present

Coach

Currently conducting research within CrossFit and it's potential applications within the field of physical fitness and activity for tactical athletes. Adapted exercise movements to increase participation and participant sustainment for older adults, and adults with disabilities and/or physical limitations following doctor and physical therapist recommendations. Taught, trained, researched, and tested skills and knowledge necessary to foster self-efficacy in complex exercise patterns to provide relative challenge to individuals and foster growth in motor skill competency related to physical activity. Partnered with various departments within the university to provide recommendations when client needs were outside of the scope of practice for physical activity training/coaching; such as nutrition and mental health. Used oral and written forms of communication to educate and coach points of performance necessary to complete workouts in a safe and effective manner to promote healthy changes. Used various coaching methods (tactile, verbal, visual) to ensure customers had the foundational skills necessary for program participation and scaffolded skills to learn and complete more advanced skills in a confidence manner. Encouraged cooperation and trust in the customer coach relationship so that members felt comfortable completing workouts.

Air Force National Guard | Jul 2013 - Jul 2015

4A0 Health Services Administrator

Identified rules, regulations, health record data; analyzed information to ensure Airmen maintained health standards and were mission ready. Taught and trained lower ranked service members within assigned duty area to keep up-to-date on latest regulations and electronic medical record use. Made presentations and instructed other service members on necessary health measurements and record status needed to be mission ready. Developed a network within the health center to accomplish the units goal and keep pilots fit for duty and mission ready. Used written, oral, and visual graphics to communication with and share vital information regarding medical record management. Helped others learn necessary skills needed for health record management competency and promotion. Provided constructive feedback to foster improvement and mentor junior service members. Cooperated with various medical professionals within health center to ensure efficient operation and maintain service member health-related mission readiness. Worked towards a shared goal with pride, trust, and a shared mindset.

Kansas State University | Jun 2013 - Present

Student Research Assistant

Transitioned from an undergraduate research assistant to a graduate student research assistant and researcher. Identify and follow research ethics and rules set out by the university Internal Review Board (IRB). Gathered, analyzed, inferred, and shared research data findings in local and international conferences. Taught health behavior skills to undergraduates and research participants through in-person and online lectures, conference presentations, quizzes, and tests using various instructional methods to suit various learning styles. Developed relationships with stakeholders to promote and conduct health behavior research in a college university and mental health treatment environment. Communicated with supervisor, collaborators, research participants, and stakeholders via phone, email (Outlook), and video conference (Zoom & MS Teams). Communicated research findings through written, oral, and graphic/ visual media. Identified learning needs through syllabi creation for college courses and through methods found in peer-reviewed research to promote health behavior change. Often used scaffolding to build upon skills necessary for course and task completion with expectations that skills will be applicable and usable after course/research completion. Worked within collaborative teams that required cooperation, trust, and motivation to complete research goals.

US Army | Jun 2008 - Jun 2013

25U Signal Support Systems Specialist

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My Education

Take a look at my formal education

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Kinesiology in KinesiologyKansas State University | 2024

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Physical ActivityKansas State University | 2019

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceKansas State University | 2016

Associate of Science (A.S.), Exercise ScienceInternational Sports Science Association | 2012

About Me

I am looking to start in data analysis targeted towards minority populations related to public health and health promotion.

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