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Uchefuna Kojo
Physical Therapy Aide
Orlando,Florida
Summary
Self-motivated athletic professional with extensive experience in leadership positions and working with teams. Dedicated to pursuing goals, managing time efficiently and helping others. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapy Aide
AdventHealth
Orlando, FL
06.2019 - Current
- Supports physical therapy care delivery by preparing the patient, equipment and materials; performing procedures, under the supervision of a physical therapist.
- Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patients into physical therapy apparel or apertures.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and jcaho standards.
Sports Social Supervisor
AdventHealth Wellness Center
Orlando, FL
11.2019 - Current
- Assists in organizing coed recreational leagues.
- The recreational leagues include sand volleyball, soccer, flag football, and ultimate frisbee.
- Contacts the sport team captains and ensured all safety forms were filled, team shirts were picked up and payments to play were paid.
- Transports equipment to the field and sets up before game time.
- Conducts check-in for all teams and health screenings.
- Answers questions and provides information about the leagues.
Office Assistant
Preference Group Homes
Orlando, Fl
10.2019 - Current
- Perform clerical and administrative tasks on behalf of Group Home Workers and the Group Home Manager for 3 homes.
- Compile reports as well as maintain accurate records of all residents in each home by completing daily,weekly, and monthly summaries.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously using organizational and analytical skills.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect residents privacy.
Fitness Representative
AdventHealth Wellness Center
Orlando, FL
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Developed and maintained positive customer relations and coordinated with team members to properly handle requests and questions.
- Re-organized and maintained the cleanliness of the gym and its machinery and equipment.
- Provided back-up supervision of the gym and independently managed the establishment when the manager was not present.
- Adapted sales techniques to specific clients and promoted products based on individualized client needs.
- Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands.
- Designated as team lead to promote products and company branding.
Manager & Stretch Practitioner
Stretch Zone
Windermere, FL
12.2017 - 06.2019
- Began as a Stretch Practitioner in the Windermere, Fl location in December of 2017. Then was promoted to manager in May of 2018. Managed the Lake Mary, FL and Oviedo, FL location.
- Led a team of stretch practitioners to approach stretching from a neurological perspective to increase one's active range of motion.
- Provided safe, effective and appropriate stretch therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Managed entire studio operations in different locations as well as ensured a safe, secure, and legal work environment.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Reviewed resumes and employment applications and interviewed applicants to evaluate work history and other qualifications.
Weight Room Front Desk Staff
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Liaised with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address requests and complaints made by guests.
- Enforced rules and held customers accountable for not following gym regulations.
- Kept facilities clean, neat and organized to give areas professional and fresh appeal.
- Locked and unlocked facilities to allow participants entry or shut down after events.
Nike Volleyball Camp Coach
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL
07.2021 - 07.2021
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
- Stretched, warmed up and completed conditioning exercises properly to reduce injuries.
- Educated players on nutrition and positive life choices for better health and performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL 08.2014 - 05.2018
Skills
Microsoft Office proficiency
Multitasking Abilities
Cultural Awareness
Organization and Time Management
Dependable and Responsible
Critical Thinking
Flexible and Adaptable
PPE Compliance
Excellent Communication
Conflict Resolution
Additional Information
- President’s List Fall, 2020-Valencia College, Non-degree seeking
- Dean's List, Summer 2020-Valencia College, Non-degree seeking
- National Society of High School Scholars NSHSS, Spring 2011- Spring 2014
Software
Word Processing
Presentation Tools
Spreadsheets
Graphic Design
Certification
BLS (CPR & AED)
Volunteer Experience
· · Volunteer, SEU Athletics Missions Trip, Tijuana, MX May 2018 – May 2018
o Collaborated in a team of 6 to renovate 2 homes and 1 church for the local Comunidad Christiana El Niño.
o Visited the orphanage and played with the kids as well as visited the men’s hospice.
o Cooked lunch for children after school.
· · Volunteer, Special Olympics, Winter Park, FL March 2018 – March 2018
o Coached and played alongside athletes with intellectual disabilities from Pathways School of Excellence.
o Assisted Pathways School of Excellence PE Director in organizing event.
· · Volunteer, Dream Center of Lakeland, Lakeland, FL February 2018 – February 2018
o Worked together with fellow athletes of SEU to bring joy and fellowship to children in the community.
o Played games, served food, picked up trash in the community, and shared our stories to at-risk boys and girls from K-5th grade.
· · Volunteer, Pathways School of Excellence, Lakeland, FL January 2018 – April 2018
o Volunteered as a PE coach to middle school and high school-aged students ages 11 through 22 that are diagnosed with special needs.
o Provided adaptive physical education activities and stretches, three days a week.
· · Volunteer, Valleyview Elementary, Lakeland, FL November 2017 – November 2017
o Volunteered as a guest speaker for the Great American Teach-In event.
o Spoke to 6 elementary classes about what it means and what it takes to be a college athlete.
· · Volunteer, Southeastern University Volleyball Camp, Lakeland, FL July 2017 – July 2017
o Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
o Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
o Stretched, warmed up and completed conditioning exercises properly to reduce injuries.
· · Volunteer, Special Olympics, Lakeland, FL September 2016 – September 2016
o Assisted with the set-up of the field and the gym for the Olympic events hosted at Southeastern University.
o Volunteered at the check-in table.
o Cheered and encouraged the athletes.
· · Volunteer, Charge of Lakeland, Lakeland, FL June 2017 – September 2017
o Volunteered with fellow students and athletes from Southeastern University every Sunday afternoon.
o Went out into the community and gathered together kids in the area from their homes and walked with them back to the community church field.
o Played games with the kids as well as shared the gospel.
o Walked with the kids back to their respective homes once they were ready.
· · Volunteer, Letters Against Depression, Remote November 2021 – Present
o Spread hope and support to people all over the world battling depression and other mental illness through letters, artwork and other symbols of caring.
· · Volunteer, Central Florida Community Partners, Remote November 2021 – Present
o Volunteers through Advent Health who partners with hundreds of non-profit organizations throughout Central Florida.
Timeline
BLS (CPR & AED)
09-2021
Nike Volleyball Camp Coach
Southeastern University
07.2021 - 07.2021
Sports Social Supervisor
AdventHealth Wellness Center
11.2019 - Current
Office Assistant
Preference Group Homes
10.2019 - Current
Physical Therapy Aide
AdventHealth
06.2019 - Current
Fitness Representative
AdventHealth Wellness Center
06.2019 - 07.2021
Manager & Stretch Practitioner
Stretch Zone
12.2017 - 06.2019
Weight Room Front Desk Staff
Southeastern University
08.2015 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Southeastern University
08.2014 - 05.2018