Tamara Tickles
Arlington,TX
Summary
Dynamic athletic training professional with hands-on experience, specializing in injury assessment and rehabilitation program development. Proven ability to monitor athletic performance and implement effective therapeutic modalities. Strong communicator dedicated to patient education and emergency injury management, ensuring optimal recovery and performance for athletes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Athletic Training Student (Intern)
UTA Athletics/Women's Basketball
Arlington, Texas
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with coaches to develop tailored training regimens for athletes.
- Initiated injury assessments and created rehabilitation programs for athletes recovering from injuries.
- Monitored athlete's performance during practice sessions to detect signs of fatigue or injury.
- Evaluated post-operative rehabilitation needs following surgical procedures involving musculoskeletal conditions.
Athletic Training Intern
Dallas Wings WNBA
Arlington, Texas
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Maintained accurate records of all injuries sustained by athletes including type of injury, treatment provided, recovery time frame.
- Assisted athletic trainers with player injury assessments and treatment plans.
- Provided athletic training services including bracing, rehabilitation exercises, and other treatments.
Athletic Training Student
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, Texas
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Conduct injury evaluations for acute and chronic conditions, including ankle sprains, ACL/MCL injuries, concussions, and shoulder instability.
- Apply sport-specific taping, bracing, and compression techniques to prevent and manage injuries.
- Assisted with emergency care and on-field injury management, including spine boarding, splinting, CPR, and concussion management.
Athletic Training Student
TMI Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery
Arlington, Texas
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Implement rehabilitation protocols for athletes recovering from a variety of injuries.
- Apply therapeutic modalities (e.g., ultrasound, electrical stimulation, cryotherapy).
- Perform manual therapy techniques, including soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, joint mobilizations, and stretching protocols.
Operations Support Specialist
ATI Physical Therapy
Fort Worth, Texas
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Instructed patients on exercises and proper usage of therapeutic equipment.
- Documented patient interactions and maintained accurate records in systems.
- Instructed patients on proper exercise techniques and how to use assistive devices such as canes, walkers, crutches or wheelchairs.
- Provided therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation and hot and cold packs according to therapist protocols.
Chiropractic Assistant
Active Family Wellness Center
Arlington, TX
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Collecting and recording patients' personal and medical information.
- Managed all front desk operations, answered phones, directed calls, and provided information as requested.
- Answered incoming phone calls, scheduled appointments, took messages, and followed up with patients.
Education
Master of Science - Athletic Training
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX02.2026
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2024
High School Diploma -
Mansfield Summit High School
Arlington, TX05.2019
Skills
- Injury assessment
- Rehabilitation programs
- Athletic performance monitoring
- Emergency injury management
- Therapeutic modalities application
- Patient education
Certification
Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
Timeline
Athletic Training Intern
Dallas Wings WNBA
05.2025 - 09.2025
Athletic Training Student
Texas Wesleyan University
10.2024 - 02.2025
Athletic Training Student
TMI Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery
08.2024 - 10.2024
Athletic Training Student (Intern)
UTA Athletics/Women's Basketball
08.2023 - Current
Operations Support Specialist
ATI Physical Therapy
06.2023 - 11.2023
Chiropractic Assistant
Active Family Wellness Center
08.2022 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Athletic Training
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
The University of Texas At Arlington
High School Diploma -
Mansfield Summit High School