Keaira Hawkins
Desoto,TX
Summary
Compassionate student athletic trainer with the eagerness to secure a position in the Louisiana State University 2024 cohort. Detail- oriented team player, offering a flexible approach to handling dynamic situations and conditions. Proficient in preventing issues, determining care after injuries and overseeing therapeutic exercise programs. With excellent interpersonal skills within staff, athletes and students.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING INTERN
D1 Training- Dallas
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Become proficient in understanding and able to coach all basic exercise techniques
- Learn to work in a fast-paced setting
- Learn how to plan progressive workout programs for athletes in various sports and clients with various backgrounds and goals
- Learn to correctly stretch and mobilize for injury prevention and be able to modify workouts based off injuries and/or physical capabilities of the individual
- Find an identity as a coach and put together a philosophy
- Complete multiple education and research-based projects throughout the course of the semester.
- Enhanced athlete performance by implementing individualized strength and conditioning programs.
SPORTS MEDICINE AID
Manning Passing Academy
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Learned teamwork, organizational skills, time management, and heat illness prevention techniques.
- Promoted a positive environment conducive to athlete development by reinforcing teamwork, communication, and goal-setting principles.
- Educated athletes on proper nutrition and hydration practices, resulting in increased energy levels and overall wellbeing.
STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINER: CHEER
Navarro College
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Assisted on daily treatments and individual rehabilitation for chronic and acute injuries
- Assist on return to play for concussion protocols
- Assisted Head Athletic Trainer with emergency and medical care for NC Cheer
- Created and assisted with rehabilitation protocol for a dislocated elbow.
- Enhanced athlete performance by implementing individualized training programs and injury-prevention strategies.
STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINER: FOOTBALL
Navarro College
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Responsible for daily and weekly preparation of first aid supplies and medical equipment
- Assisted in set up and packing of both home and away events on game day materials supplies and medical equipment
- Assisted Athletic Training staff with emergency management care and treatment for student athletes.
INTERNSHIP AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Performance Medicine & Sports Therapy
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Supervised and assisted under Dr. Londyn Peeler in patient care, such as adjusting patients, performing examinations, and taking x-rays
- Shadow doctor to learn chiropractic technique and philosophy
- Observe physiotherapy methods for patient application
- Assisted on dry needling and/or acupuncture, Cryotherapy, cupping Lasering, the Gastron technique, active release technique and the acoustic wave therapy.
STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINER
Desoto High School
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Allow easy access to sports medicine services to each student-athlete
- Substantially reduce the risk of athletic injury for those student-athletes in our care
- Enable injured student-athletes to return to their sports as soon as is medically safe
- Encourage a philosophy of sport that stresses health and wellness.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Kinesiology -
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY
Stephenville, TX12.2021
Associate in Science (A.S.) Kinesiology -
NAVARRO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Corsicana, TX05.2019
Skills
- Coaching Communication
- Periodization Planning
- Exercise Physiology
- Conditioning Programs
- Injury Prevention
- Recovery Strategies
- Athletic Taping Techniques
- Sports Nutrition Knowledge
- Concussion Management
- Rehabilitation Protocols
Certification
- Sport Nutritionist
- BLS-CPR and First Aid
Awards
Student Athletic Training Scholarship (01/2018-05/2019)
Volunteer Experience
Texas Orthopedic Associates
References
Available upon request
Additional Information
BLS/CPR Certification- American Red Cross
Timeline
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING INTERN
D1 Training- Dallas
05.2021 - 08.2021
SPORTS MEDICINE AID
Manning Passing Academy
06.2018 - 06.2019
INTERNSHIP AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Performance Medicine & Sports Therapy
06.2018 - 12.2018
STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINER: CHEER
Navarro College
01.2018 - 04.2019
STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINER: FOOTBALL
Navarro College
09.2017 - 04.2019
STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINER
Desoto High School
07.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Kinesiology -
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY
Associate in Science (A.S.) Kinesiology -
NAVARRO COMMUNITY COLLEGE