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Skylar Birdsall

Summary

Exercise Specialist well-versed in evaluating patient health and designing exercise programs targeted to patient fitness level and health concerns. Actively promotes patient safety in clinical trials and partners with multidisciplinary health team to provide best overall care possible.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Exercise Specialist

Hillcrest Healthcare
03.2022 - Current
  • Create exercise programs to help patients improve overall physical health prior to Bariatric Surgery.
  • Maintain accurate records of patient data, including assessments, exercise plans, goal reports.
  • Collaborate closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive health education plans.
  • Provide exercise information for patients, peers and community through public speaking and education classes.
  • Exhibit courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.

Certified Crossfit Coach

CrossFit BLK
08.2015 - Current
  • Deliver fun and motivating group fitness classes designed to improve overall health and fitness levels.
  • Adapt classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
  • Help clients reach fitness objectives by providing encouragement and motivation.

Teacher, Sports Medicine

Owasso High School
08.2019 - 08.2021
  • Advised and counseled 150 students interested in healthcare field to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Enhanced sports medicine classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.

Wellness Coordinator

Verizon, Phillips 66
08.2015 - 05.2018
  • Provided individualized fitness assessments, program designs and nutrition counseling services.
  • Implemented stress management techniques into daily routines, teaching employees effective coping strategies for work-related pressures.
  • Coordinated marketing efforts to promote fitness and wellness programs.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members, businesses and vendors to build trust and rapport.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

Carl Albert State College
Poteau, OK
01.2025

Bachelor of Science - Health Education And Promotion, Exercise Science

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
05.2018

Associate of Science - Health, Physical Education, Recreation

Northern Oklahoma College
Tonkawa, OK
05.2014

Skills

  • Self-motivated with strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Attention to Detail
  • Clinical Team Collaboration
  • Proficient in Canva, Microsoft Suite, Marketing Apps

Certification

  • Certified Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise, 2022
  • CF-L1 CrossFit, 2020
  • BLS/CPR, 2023

Volunteer Experience

  • Grace Hospice, Tulsa, OK


Timeline

Clinical Exercise Specialist

Hillcrest Healthcare
03.2022 - Current

Teacher, Sports Medicine

Owasso High School
08.2019 - 08.2021

Wellness Coordinator

Verizon, Phillips 66
08.2015 - 05.2018

Certified Crossfit Coach

CrossFit BLK
08.2015 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

Carl Albert State College

Bachelor of Science - Health Education And Promotion, Exercise Science

Oklahoma State University

Associate of Science - Health, Physical Education, Recreation

Northern Oklahoma College
Skylar Birdsall