Matthew Griffith
Brighton,NY
Summary
Results-driven professional with a diverse background as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, showcasing leadership, team management, and performance optimization skills. Proven ability to oversee and improve program operations, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and educate diverse populations. Eager to transition these abilities into a commissioned sales position, with a focus on results, client-centric solutions, and exceeding goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC)
11.2022 - Current
- Lead Strength & Conditioning Specialist at Nazareth University & Brighton High School, responsible for overseeing program operations at both locations.
- Led regular meetings with athletic administration staff at each program location to ensure each contract location was pleased with the services provided to their athletic programs.
- Designed and implemented periodized exercise programs tailored to sport-specific training regimens to optimize athletic performance for student athletes during in-season and off-season.
- Created and taught educational lesson plans on exercise science and human movement for elementary and high school students as a guest speaker in Physical Education classes
- Utilized advanced equipment to conduct athletic performance testing on high school and college-level athletes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Sport Psychologists, and Nutritionists, to offer a comprehensive approach to enhancing individual performance.
- Mentored senior college students majoring in Exercise Science by providing hands-on internship experiences that showcased the intricacies of running a successful strength and conditioning program.
- Conducted one-on-one and group personal training sessions with clients, tailoring fitness programs to meet their specific needs and goals.
- Trained diverse exercise populations, including youth, high school, college athletes, and the general population.
- Managed a social media page dedicated to producing informative posts and engaging videos, increasing engagement and visibility in our contract locations.
Lead Chiropractic Assistant
Upper Cervical Chiropractic of Rochester (UCC-ROC)
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Leading a support team of six chiropractic assistants to ensure an atmosphere which provides a pleasant patient experience while simultaneously maximizing business efficiency and the quality of care we provide
- Operating first-visit consultation appointments for individuals considering chiropractic care.
- Meeting with patients to explain procedures, anatomy, chiropractic principle, and answer questions or concerns.
- Reviewing and analyzing patient health history to ensure there are no contraindications to care.
- Completing diagnostic procedures, including neurocalograph scans and CBCT imaging.
- Conducting in-person or over-the-phone job interviews and hiring of new chiropractic assistants.
- Business representative at various networking and marketing events
- Managing doctor’s notes for each patient on Chiro-touch software as well as proper organization of medical records.
- Training new employees in day-to-day operations and procedures.
- Performing care-calls to patients who have not been in for an extended period.
Intern
University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC)
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Trained athletes ranging from middle school to to assist them in improving sport-specific performance, biomechanical function, and decreasing risk of injury
- Worked directly with a variety of disciplines, including Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Sport Psychologists, and Nutritionists to provide a holistic approach to individual performance improvement
- Led exercise sessions for a variety of sports teams
- Authored sports-specific, off-season exercise programs for individual athletes and entire teams
- Tested individual athletes using Functional Movement Screening (FMS)
- Led exercise testing barrages on athletes to provide a baseline for improvement.
Exercise Mentor for Faculty and Student-Athletes
State University at Brockport
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked virtually with clients to create exercise routines tailored to individual’s goals.
- Maintained social media accounts for client engagement. Posting 3 times per week.
- Filmed and posted exercise demonstrations as well as health and fitness related content.
- Created in-season exercise programs for SUNY Brockport Men’s Lacrosse Team.
Exercise Science Internship
4 Performance
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Created sport-specific and individualized exercise programs
- Led general fitness and athlete workout sessions
- Tested athletes to create a baseline and determine progress following each training mesocycle
- Trained the men’s lacrosse team for Nazareth College during pre-season and off-season.
Education
B.S. Exercise Science -
SUNY Brockport
Brockport, New York08.2021
Skills
- Performance Optimization
- Leadership & Team Management
- Networking & Client Relationship Building
- Problem Solving Analytics
- Client Education
- Effective Time Management & Organization
- Strategic Planning
- Goal-Oriented
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
Academic Accomplishments:
- Cum Laude Graduation Honors (2021)
- Dean’s Scholarship Award (2017-2021)
- HNI Scholarship Award (2017-2020)
- Recipient of the Anna A. McGinnis Scholarship Award (May 2018)
- Recipient of the Charles W. Whited Scholarship Award (May 2019)
- Dean’s List (2017-2021)
Athletic Accomplishments:
- SUNY Brockport College Football Team (2017-2020)
- 3-time Empire 8 Conference Champions (2017, 2018, 2019)
- NCAA Division III Final Four Appearance (2017)
Certification
- NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) (05/2022)
- American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification (08/2022)
- Teambuildr Sport Science Certification (07/2023)
References
- Available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC)
11.2022 - Current
Intern
University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC)
05.2021 - 08.2021
Lead Chiropractic Assistant
Upper Cervical Chiropractic of Rochester (UCC-ROC)
04.2021 - 01.2023
Exercise Mentor for Faculty and Student-Athletes
State University at Brockport
09.2020 - 12.2020
Exercise Science Internship
4 Performance
12.2018 - 08.2019
B.S. Exercise Science -
SUNY Brockport
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