Matthew Ptashnik
Cortlandt Manor,New York
Summary
Certified Personal Trainer offers 3 1/2 years of experience guiding diverse clients to successfully achieve health
and wellness goals. Results-oriented and adaptable with passion for designing training and nutrition plans to
maximize performance, improve endurance and increase overall wellbeing. Strategic thinker with exceptional
health and wellness expertise.
Highly motivated and committed with a proven history of superior performance at individual,
team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented
professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven
environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Trainer
Own Business
Cortlandt Manor, NY
02.2020 - Current
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
- Educated clients on importance of proper nutrition to reach fitness objectives.
- Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
Medical Assistant
Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group
Somers, New York
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Cleaned patients before any injection and assisted physician during injection procedure
Undergraduate Student Researcher
Lehman College, CUNY
The Bronx, New York
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Interpreted and analyzed research data to draw conclusions on outcomes.
- Performed routine data analysis to correct and verify data entry.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Conducted standardized experiments in controlled settings and obtained useful, valid results.
- Assessed data using scientific methods while following important specifications.
- Participated in lab meetings
AAU Basketball Head Coach
Greenwich Stars Basketball Orginization
Greenwich, CT
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Promoted lifelong skills such as discipline and good sportsmanship.
- Upheld safety standards at practices, games and events.
- Developed strong framework and policies for effective basketball program.
- Increased player strength, agility, and game skills through successful practices.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
Pizza Delivery Driver
Amici's Pizza & Restaurant
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Interacted professionally with customers in person or by phone and acted with sense of urgency to drive positive customer experience.
- Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
- Met promised delivery times consistently by using GPS software to spot and avoid traffic delays.
- Planned optimal routes to deliver multiple orders per trip and achieve strong performance ratings.
- Followed delivery procedures such as remaining alert and aware of surroundings, learning delivery area and checking orders for quality and accuracy to promote food and service quality.
- Maintained organized, safe and clean work areas and complied with company safety and security standards.
- Processed payments by accepting cash, checks and credit and debit card payments.
Summer Camp Counselor
Town Of Cortlandt Recreation
06.2014 - 08.2019
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Mediated camper conflicts to resolve problems and maintain positive and safe camp environments.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
Education
D.O - Osteopathic Medicine
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dothan Alabama05-2029
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Lehman College
Bronx, NY12.2023
Skills
- Relationship and Community Building Healthy Lifestyle Advocacy
- Cooperative Attitude Merchandise Stocking and Replenishing
- Clinic Planning and Leadership Game Coordination
- Practice Planning and Management Performance Monitoring and Optimization
- Player Evaluation Safety Demonstrations
- Resourcefulness Examination Preparation
- HIPAA compliance
- Direct patient care
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group
07.2023 - 04.2024
Undergraduate Student Researcher
Lehman College, CUNY
12.2022 - 06.2023
AAU Basketball Head Coach
Greenwich Stars Basketball Orginization
06.2020 - 08.2022
Personal Trainer
Own Business
02.2020 - Current
Pizza Delivery Driver
Amici's Pizza & Restaurant
03.2019 - 08.2021
Summer Camp Counselor
Town Of Cortlandt Recreation
06.2014 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Lehman College
D.O - Osteopathic Medicine
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine