Anna Kathryn Sharp
Oxford,Mississippi
Summary
Dedicated Recreational Therapist with Multiple years of experience in organizing recreational activities as therapy and medical treatment to support improved wellness among participants. Resourceful in devising diverse programs with exercise and social activities geared to individuals' abilities and specific needs. Committed to boosting progress and goal attainment by closely observing participants' responses, progress and outcomes to adjust activities for changing demands.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
North Mississippi Regional Center
- Company Overview: Recreational Therapy Department
- Assisting clients to complete their daily exercise and walking routines in the exercise lab
- Coordinated and planned recreational leisure activities with cottage directors for clients
- Assisted with the Hippotherapy program for non-ambulatory clients
- Recreational Therapy Department
Team Lead
The Jefferson Event Venue
- Conducting event preparation meetings
- Giving tours of the venue to potential clients
- Relations with vendors on days of events
- Bar management and planning
Student Athletic Trainer
University of Mississippi Athletics
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Pre-game taping of athletes
- Participation in pre-game and on-field injury prevention protocols
- Assisting ATC with concussion testing protocols and injury assessment
- Assisting ATC with rehabilitative services to return athletes to play
Volunteer Athletic Trainer
Helena High School and Middle School Athletics
09.2015 - 05.2020
Volunteer Athletic Trainer
Kingwood Christian School
09.2015 - 05.2019
Education
Master of Science - Sports and Recreation Administration
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science/ Recreational Therapeutics
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05.2024
High School - undefined
Helena High School
Helena, Alabama05.2020
Skills
- Music therapy
- Special events planning
- Social skills development
- Patient advocacy
- Skill building
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Team collaboration
- Activity organization
Community Activity and Service
- Phi Mu Fraternity Member
- Phi Mu New Member Committee
- University of Mississippi Orientation Leader
- University of Mississippi Ambassador
- Brother Big Sister volunteer
- Exercise Science Club
- Provost Scholar
- Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society
- Recreational Therapeutics Outreach Ambassador
- Special Olympics volunteer
- American Heart Association CPR Instructor
- MRPA 2023 Presenter
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Heart Association.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instructor (CPR) - American Red Cross
Timeline
Student Athletic Trainer
University of Mississippi Athletics
08.2020 - 07.2021
Volunteer Athletic Trainer
Helena High School and Middle School Athletics
09.2015 - 05.2020
Volunteer Athletic Trainer
Kingwood Christian School
09.2015 - 05.2019
High School - undefined
Helena High School
Intern
North Mississippi Regional Center
Team Lead
The Jefferson Event Venue
Master of Science - Sports and Recreation Administration
University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science/ Recreational Therapeutics
University of Mississippi
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