Cassidy DeGroat
Summary
Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Specialist with experience in industrial ergonomics, musculoskeletal injury prevention, and return-to-work coordination with manufacturing and collegiate healthcare settings. Skilled in ergonomic risk identification, employee health education, functional rehabilitation, and multidisciplinary collaboration to support workforce health and safety initiatives. Certified and Licensed Athletic Trainer with CEAS 1 and OSHA 10 Hour certifications seeking to transition into occupational health, case management, healthcare customer success or clinical operations roles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Health & Injury Prevention
Workcare
Arden, North Carolina
12.2025 - Current
- Developed and delivered training programs on injury prevention, equipping employees with essential knowledge.
- Identified workplace ergonomic and movement-related risk factors through safety audits, contributing to proactive injury prevention initiatives.
- Developed and implemented injury prevention strategies in accordance with organizational standards.
- Collaborated with management to implement safety protocols and procedures.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends, recommending actionable solutions to prevent future injuries.
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations and standards within the organization.
- Built strong employee relationships to improve engagement in injury prevention and workplace wellness initiatives.
- Provided early musculoskeletal intervention and functional support within a high-volume industrial manufacturing environment.
- Conducted ergonomic observations and identified movement-related risk factors contributing to upper extremity and low back complaints.
- Collaborated with management and employees to support injury prevention initiatives and workplace safety compliance.
- Delivered employee education focused on body mechanics, fatigue management, stretching and injury prevention strategies.
- Supported return-to-work efforts through functional movement assessment and movement based corrective exercise programming.
- Analyzed injury trends and incident patterns to identify opportunities for proactive risk reduction.
Head Athletic Trainer
WARREN WILSON COLLEGE
Asheville, NC
07.2022 - 12.2025
- Supervised athletic training staff and managed daily operations of athletic programs.
- Performed administrative tasks such as maintaining budgets, preparing reports or ordering supplies.
- Developed and implemented injury prevention programs for student-athletes across all sports.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary rehabilitation and return-to-play planning for injured athletes in collaboration with physicians and healthcare providers.
- Provided counseling on concussions, nutrition, and mental health to support athletes' well-being
- Collaborated with local physical therapy and physician teams to facilitate safe athlete return to sports
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary stakeholders including physicians, clinicians, coaches and administrators to support patient care and functional outcomes.
- Coordinated mass physicals and evaluated Pre-participation Form information for athlete readiness
Assistant Athletic Trainer
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY- WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Boone, NC
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Spearheaded prevention, management, and rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries under the direction of the Appalachian State University Team Physicians
- Coordinated communication between healthcare providers, patients and stakeholders to support continuity of care and injury management.
- Processed insurance claims and maintained records, including securing authorizations from student-athletes' primary insurance for injury-related expenses
- Collaborated with colleagues and coaching staff during team meetings and through documented injury reports to enhance injury management and treatment strategies
Athletic Trainer
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY- VOLLEYBALL
Boone, NC
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented a volleyball position group specific injury prevention and mobility program
- Oversaw daily operations of athletic training room, ensuring efficient service delivery to student athletes.
- Ensured compliance with NCAA and Sunbelt Conference regulations while adapting to evolving Covid-19 protocols for student athletes and staff.
- Utilized manual muscle techniques such as joint mobilizations, active release therapy, and soft tissue mobilization.
- Created and sent timely email updates with essential information for visiting teams, enhancing communication and preparedness.
Athletic Training Student
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA- SOCCER & SOFTBALL
Tampa, FL
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Implemented pre-habilitation procedures prior to surgery and post-surgical rehabilitation progressions, developed and executed a post-surgical rehabilitation plan, guiding athletes through progressive steps for safe return to play
- Performed Covid-19 rapid testing for athletes and staff before game day, enforced safety protocols and conducted pre-activity screenings to ensure health and readiness
- Implemented Covid-19 safety protocols and pre-activity screenings, coordinated scheduling of quarantines, isolations, and follow-up appointments for athletes' safe return to participation
- Tracked and recorded patient sleep cycles to identify health patterns and inform treatment decisions.
Education
Master of Science - Athletic Training
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Tampa, FL05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Tampa, FL12-2017
Skills
- Occupational Health
- Injury Prevention
- Ergonomic Assessment
- Return-to-Work Coordination
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Case Management
- Workplace Safety
- OSHA Compliance
- Employee Wellness
- Functional Rehabilitation
- Healthcare Communication
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Care Coordination
- Workers Compensation Exposure
- Clinical Documentation
- Employee Engagement
- Injury Trend Analysis
- Health Education
- Functional Movement Assessment
- Claims & Authorization Exposure
Certifications And Memberships
- BOC Certified
- North Carolina Licensure
- OSHA 10 Certified
- Ergonomics Assessment Certification (CEAS 1 )
- Mental Health First Aid USA Certification
- American Heart Association CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Occupational Health & Injury Prevention
Workcare
12.2025 - Current
Head Athletic Trainer
WARREN WILSON COLLEGE
07.2022 - 12.2025
Assistant Athletic Trainer
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY- WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
01.2022 - 05.2022
Athletic Trainer
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY- VOLLEYBALL
08.2021 - 05.2022
Athletic Training Student
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA- SOCCER & SOFTBALL
07.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Athletic Training
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA