Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extra-Curricular Activities
Coursework
Timeline
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Connor Stokes

Connor Stokes

Athens,USA

Summary

I am a Junior at the University of Georgia studying Exercise Science with the aspiration of attending Physical Therapy school. I am seeking an internship to enhance my knowledge and skills through hands-on clinical experience. With my deep interests in personal training, fitness, and overall health, I aim to enhance patient's physical abilities and contribute to a passionate team.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Physical Therapist Assistant

Hughston Clinic
05.2024 - 08.2024


  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by creating a supportive and empathetic environment for healing.
  • Created a culture of continuous improvement within the practice by encouraging feedback from both patients and staff, leading to ongoing enhancements in service quality.
  • Implemented effective pain management techniques to improve overall patient comfort during treatment sessions.
  • Facilitated post-surgical rehabilitation, accelerating patient recovery times while minimizing complications.
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
  • Applied manual techniques and therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion, strength, balance and coordination.
  • Shadowed the Director of Physical Therapy at the Clinic, which thoroughly improved my knowledge and skills in an out-patient setting.

Cart Boy/Range Maintenance

Stone Creek Golf Club
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Clean and organize golf carts/golf balls
  • Maintain golf course
  • Pick the range with machinery

Pool Attendant

Valdosta Country Club
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Maintain pool pH levels and safety
  • Take and deliver food orders
  • Make drinks and tend to customers
  • Lifeguard when one is not on duty

Bus Boy/Maintenance

Austin's Cattle Company
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Clean tables, parking lot, bathrooms and all common areas
  • Open and close the restaurant completely

Education

Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science -

University of Georgia
01.2026

Diploma -

Lowndes High School
01.2022

Skills

  • Exercise Prescription
  • Develop Personalized Exercise Programs
  • Fitness Assessment
  • Nutrition
  • Clinical Reasoning

  • Adaptability & Flexibility
  • Critical Thinking
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Effective leadership
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Extra-Curricular Activities

Personal Training: One of my favorite hobbies is personal training. I have curated exercise plans, nutrition outlines, and fitness goals for many of my peers. I have been doing this and actively training multiple people over the course of four years.


Intramural Sports: I am the captain of an intramural football team within my fraternity, Alpha Tau Omega, for over three years now. I also participate in the other sports such as basketball, and ultimate frisbee.

Coursework

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Cadaver Lab
  • Human Nutrition
  • Kinesiology
  • Service Learning in Kinesiology
  • Exercise is Medicine
  • Personal Training
  • Prevention & Care of Conditions in Sports
  • Disabilities Practicum
  • Athletic Training Lab

Timeline

Lead Physical Therapist Assistant

Hughston Clinic
05.2024 - 08.2024

Cart Boy/Range Maintenance

Stone Creek Golf Club
05.2023 - 08.2023

Pool Attendant

Valdosta Country Club
05.2021 - 08.2021

Bus Boy/Maintenance

Austin's Cattle Company
05.2020 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science -

University of Georgia

Diploma -

Lowndes High School
Connor Stokes