Kendal Blades
Summary
Compassionate kinesiology graduate with a gerontology certificate, dedicated to enhancing health and well-being. Developed strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills through volunteer work and leadership as Philanthropy Chair. Pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree to integrate evidence-based practices with individualized care, aiming to empower individuals towards greater independence and quality of life.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Performance Specialist
Benefis Hospital
Great Falls, Montana
12.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized training programs that enhanced athlete performance levels based on specific assessment results.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate physical fitness, identifying targeted improvement areas for tailored training.
- Implemented injury prevention strategies and rehabilitation programs for athletes.
Private Nanny
Halsey Gilligan & Stephanie Dion
05.2024 - 03.2026
Internship
McLaughlin Research Institute
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Organized tasks and managed time effectively to meet project deadlines.
- Adapted effectively to changing priorities while multitasking across various projects.
- Exercised leadership skills to drive team collaboration and achieve objectives.
- Executed assigned duties with attention to detail and commitment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Montana State Universtiy
Bozeman 12-2025
Gerontology Certificate CBL - Gerontology
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT12-2025
Certified Nursing Assistant program -
MSU COT
Great Falls, MT06-2023
Skills
- Athlete development
- Sports coaching
- Project execution
- Organization and time management
- Critical thinking
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
Community Service & Volunteer Work
- St Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 2017, 2021
- Aim High CMR Representative, 2018, 2019
- Bethel Lutheran church for Family Promise, 2017, 2019
- Bozeman area, 2022, 2024
- Great Falls Rescue Mission & Cameron Family center, 2017, 2020
- Great Falls Postal Carrier Food Drive, 2008, 2019
- Great Falls chapter of Leadership High School, Various volunteer works through the Great Falls chapter of Leadership High School
- United Way Park Clean up, 2010, 2019, Annual day of volunteering cleaning up local parks
Extracurricular Activities
MSU FSL Philanthropy Award (2024), Director of Philanthropy (2023), Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority ,(2023) AOII Giving Day Organizer (2023) MSU Homecoming Service Nominee (2023) Health Occupation Students of America (2021) Senior Class Vice President (2021) Leadership High School Graduate (2020) 3 Year Student Government, Senator (2018-2020) 3 Year Varsity / Letterman CMR Volleyball Team (2018-2020) All State Volleyball Defensive Specialist Honorable Mention (2020) 2 Year Varsity / Letterman CMR Softball Team (2019, 2021) *2020 COVID* ,Homecoming Queen / Homecoming Court (2020)
References
Kerry Hanson,
- Montana State University Alumni Foundation & AOII philanthropy advisor
- (406)581-5806
Bill Carmichael
- Retired Director of Therapies at Benefis Great Falls, Montana
- (406) 781-1305
Timeline
Sports Performance Specialist
Benefis Hospital
12.2025 - Current
Private Nanny
Halsey Gilligan & Stephanie Dion
05.2024 - 03.2026
Internship
McLaughlin Research Institute
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Montana State Universtiy
Gerontology Certificate CBL - Gerontology
Montana State University
Certified Nursing Assistant program -
MSU COT