Sarah Murray
Abingdon,VA
Summary
Hardworking student eager to learn more about animal and food sciences as well as fitness and group exercise. Has experience in the animal production industry and with different formats of group fitness. Detail-oriented team player with a strong passion to become more involved with the movement community and inspire others to do the same.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Exercise Instructor
Virginia Tech Recreational Sports
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with fellow instructors to design new, innovative fitness classes to offer diverse movement opportunities.
- Ensure safety of participants through proper technique instruction and adherence to gym policies.
- Lead various group exercise classes including LesMills BodyPUMP, LesMills BodyCOMBAT, and Cardio Kickboxing
- Serve as a mentor to participants within the campus community, providing guidance and knowledge to create a welcoming fitness environment.
Summer Intern
VDACS Laboratory
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Gained hands-on experience with various common laboratory equipment.
- Shadowed and assisted with animal necropsies including multiple different species.
- Worked with specialized laboratory technicians in order to understand how the laboratory process works including serologists, microbiologists, etc.
- Communicated with customers on a daily basis to satisfy their animal health needs.
Summer Intern
Green Valley Farms
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked with all employees to understand how to run a successful layer business.
- Gained hands-on experience in every area of the farm including the pullet houses, layer houses, feed mill, and processing plant.
- Toured different styles of poultry farms in other states.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Poultry Science, Poultry Emphasis
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2025
Skills
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Quantitative skills
- Leadership Qualities
- Team Collaboration
- Research and analysis
- Understanding of Lab Techniques
Certification
- American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Group Fitness Instructor (2024)
- Les Mills BODYCOMBAT Certified (2023)
- Les Mills BODYPUMP Certified (2024)
- American Red Cross CPR/AED Certified (2023)
Leadershhip
- Marching Virginians - Trumpet Rank Captain (2023 - present)
- Group Exercise Instructor (2023 - present)
- FFA President at Abingdon High School (2020 - 2021)
- FFA Secretary at Abingdon High School (2019 - 2020)
Awards & Honors
- Virginia Poultry Federation Scholarship Recipient (2021 - present)
- Virginia Tech Dean's List (2021 - present)
- National Honors Society (2019 - 2021)
- Washington County Community Scholar (2017 - 2021)
Timeline
Summer Intern
VDACS Laboratory
05.2024 - 08.2024
Group Exercise Instructor
Virginia Tech Recreational Sports
01.2024 - Current
Summer Intern
Green Valley Farms
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Poultry Science, Poultry Emphasis
Virginia Tech
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