Paige Madden
Professional Athlete, Master's Student
Summary
Enthusiastic Student Athlete dedicated to healthcare, promoting team player mentality and performing well under pressure. Extensive experience in leadership positions and working with teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Athlete
USA Swimming
5 2021 - Current
- Represent corporations with integrity and serve as ambassador for the sport of swimming
- Manage training commitment of 30+ hours per week while pursuing a Master's degree
- Perform at international competitions and hold composure in high-pressure situations
- Elected Team Captain representing Team USA at Pan American Games in 2023
Social Media Coordinator
Swim Like A. Fish
10.2023 - Current
- Enhances social media visibility by optimizing descriptions, hashtags, and tags across various platforms
- Conducts ongoing research to stay updated on marketing trends, increasing views by 28%
- Participates in weekly team meetings to align social media strategies
Research Assistant
ASU Biomedical Engineering Department
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted Daniel Gulick, associate research scientist, with engineering a neonatal sensor in order to pre-screen newborns for fatal diseases
- Researched different oxygen and pH sensors, organizing information accordingly into reports
- Presented findings in biweekly remote discussions with doctors and researchers
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Virginia Math Department
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted Dr. Ken Ono, Chairman of the UVA Math Department for his research on swimmer acceleration data
- Analyzed inertial measurement unit data to determine high performing areas and targets of opportunity
- Optimized tradeoff between drag vs propulsion amongst elite athletes through stroke mechanics and strategy design
Student-Athlete, Varsity Swimming and Diving
University of Virginia
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Elected Team Captain in order to lead teammates to succeed both in and out of athletics
- Served as liaison between team and coaching staff
- Acted as representative and confidant to help teammates with challenges
- Managed time effectively while training 20 hours per week
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Exercise Physiology
Loughborough Univeristy
Loughborough, UK 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Minor in Health And Wellbeing
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA 05.2001 -
Skills
Microsoft Office
undefinedHonors And Awards
- Tokyo 2020 Olympic Silver Medalist (2021)
- Two-Time ACC Scholar Athlete of the Year (2020, 2021)
- NCAA Woman of the Year Nominee (2021)
- NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Awardee (2021)
- 4-Time Individual NCAA National Champion (2021)
- NCAA Championship MVP (2021)
- ACC All-Academic Team (2018-2021)
- James-Corrigan Postgraduate Scholarship Awardee (2021)
- Honda Sports Award Finalist (2021)
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars (2018-2021)
Volunteer Experience
- Encore Club, UVA, 08/2018-05/2021, Charlottesville, Virginia. Served as President, organizing bi-weekly events at Morningside and English Meadows senior living homes to enrich over 100 senior citizens' daily lives, Delegated monthly fundraisers for hospice patients
- Madison House Tutor, 01/2019-05/2021, Charlottesville, Virginia. Visited third grade students struggling with disabilities weekly at Woodbrook Elementary School to develop reading and writing skills before transitioning to tutoring 10th graders in geometry for 3 hours weekly
- Run Charlottesville Coach, 01/2021-05/2021, Charlottesville, Virginia. Instructed kids and taught them the importance of healthy living, hard work, teamwork, and competition
- Student-Athlete Committed to Honor, Service, and Leadership, UVA, 08/2018-05/2021, Charlottesville, Virginia. Upheld the Honor System to provide a template for student body to follow and act as an Honor Educator to increase dialogue between athletic programs and the UVA Honor System
- Student-Athlete Mentor, UVA, 08/2018-05/2021, Charlottesville, Virginia. Educated and served as a role model to teammates and the entire athletic department about topics concerning health and wellness
- Special Olympics Volunteer, 08/2019-05/2020, Charlottesville, Virginia. Provided companionship and mentorship to those struggling with disabilities
Timeline
Social Media Coordinator
Swim Like A. Fish
10.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
ASU Biomedical Engineering Department
09.2023 - 12.2023
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Virginia Math Department
08.2021 - 05.2022
Student-Athlete, Varsity Swimming and Diving
University of Virginia
08.2017 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Clinical Exercise Physiology
Loughborough Univeristy
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Minor in Health And Wellbeing
University of Virginia
05.2001 -
Professional Athlete
USA Swimming
5 2021 - Current
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