Charles "Buddy" Franklin
Central,SC
Summary
Certified Athletic Trainer with background in injury prevention, diagnosis and rehabilitation. Experience includes developing comprehensive training programs for athletes to enhance performance, reduce injuries and improve overall health. Known for strong communication skills, commitment to continual professional learning, and ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams. Have contributed significantly to enhancing athlete safety standards and improving team performance at previous workplaces.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Athletic Trainer
Prisma Health Upstate
Greenville, SC
08.2019 - Current
- 4A and 5A high school athletes experience, and at the Collegiate level for three years at Southern Wesleyan University
- Assistant covering multiple years of state wrestling and USA karate events.
- Well-versed in the ins and outs of the NCAA Division
- Maintained accurate records of treatments provided and progress made by patients.
- Instructed athletes on proper techniques for exercising, stretching, weight training, and nutrition.
- Communicated regularly with coaches regarding the condition of their players before they participate in any sporting activities.
- Set clear performance targets and evaluated player and team achievements.
- Monitored environmental conditions to ensure athlete safety during outdoor activities.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Recorded injuries and treatments and managed insurance claim forms for injuries treated by team physician.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC05-2017
Skills
- Emergency care
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Concussion management
- Sports medicine
- Manual therapy
- Gait analysis
- Hydrotherapy techniques
- Biodex training
- Joint mobilization
- Core strengthening
- Heat exhaustion treatment
- Fracture management
- Emergency management
- Injury prevention
- CPR and AED
- Punctual and reliable
- Time management
Certification
- BOC certified since 2018 - Cert Number 2000033710
- BLS certified
Timeline
Certified Athletic Trainer
Prisma Health Upstate
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Mars Hill University
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