Harvard University, Cambridge, MA                                                                 October 2019-Present

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

• Apply exercise science principles to development of EverActive portable force sensor with IMU and gyroscope (EverActive sensor) and mobile application
• Create exercise library for bodyweight and resistance band exercises
• Write fitness program design algorithm to create personalized exercise programs
• Create media content for mobile applicaton, webite, and social media
• Work interactively and cooperatively with hardware and mobile application development teams

Research and Development Consultant                                                            

• Consulted on utility and viability of EverActive sensor for exercise tracking
• Developed fitness assessment protocol using EverActive sensor

University of Maryland, College Park, MD                                                        2015-2020         

Research Fellow, Spaulding National Running Center, Cambridge, MA

• Generated hypothesis-driven research protocols utilizing Vicon motion capture, instrumented treadmill, and Lactate Pro blood lactate analyzer
• Conducted independent biomechanical research on the effects of fatigue stress fracture injury risk
• Continued developing expert knowledge of the R Project for Statistical Computing

Graduate Assistant                                                                                           

• Applied biomechanical and exercise physiology principles to athlete performance using Vicon motion capture, force plates, and COSMED metabolic cart
• Led research team in confirming accuracy of Milestone Pod field-based running performance device
• Experienced grant and fellowship writer: awarded a total of $30,000 from the Department of Kinesiology and University of Maryland Graduate School
• More than four years dedicated experience in Visual 3-D
• Published quantitative data on the effects of running speed on mechanical forces applied to the tibia
• Authored/co-authored six conference abstracts, and one technical report
• Presented research results at scientific conferences with more than 1,000 attendees
• Mentored graduate and undergraduate students in research design, data collection, research presentation, and manuscript preparation
• Developed practical exam protocols for exercise physiology lab courses with teaching assistant team

Running Biomechanics Consultant                                                                  

• Coordinated with Division I Track & Field coaches to conduct athletes’ biomechanical analysis
• Performed needs analysis on individual athlete and team basis to develop individualized testing protocols
• Collected, analyzed, and interpreted kinematic and kinetic data; communicated results to coaching staff

FocusFit, Nationwide                                                      2015-2020 

Owner, Health and Fitness Consultant

• Managed all aspects of a small business including fiscal responsibilities, scheduling, and maintaining professional certifications
• Provided comprehensive personal training services; client retention beyond eight years
• Strategically established short and long-term client goals to improve and grow with their health and performance objectives
• Consulted for a variety of health/fitness organizations such as Girls on the Run, American Cancer Society DetermiNation fundraising program, Health Designs, and Elite Relief

Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, Sherman Oaks, CA                    2008-2015

Certification Specialist

• Facilitated certification preparatory workshops to candidates for Primary Group Exercise Certification and Indoor Cycling (G.E.A.R.) workshops
• Proctored written certification exams and assessed practical group exercise instruction skills exams

Barry University, Miami Shores, FL                                                                   2010- 2014

Course Instructor

• Taught undergraduate kinesiology, undergraduate exercise physiology lab, and graduate level gross anatomy      

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL                                                          2012- 2013

Adjunct Faculty

• Facilitated undergraduate exercise physiology lab and undergraduate motor learning lab

Zachariah Family Wellness Pavilion, Holy Cross Hospital, Ft. Lauderdale, FL   2008- 2011

Exercise Physiologist                                       

• Performed comprehensive fitness assessments according to American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines
• Designed and instructed individualized exercise programs for new members using Fitlinxx exercise tracking software
• Supervised high-risk members and provided specialized assistance to special needs members

University of Miami

Miller School of Medicine Medical Wellness Center, Miami, FL  2006- 2015

Group Exercise Instructor

• Planned and instructed group exercise classes including cardio kickboxing, group strength training, step, indoor cycling, cardio hip-hop, and HIIT
• Created bespoke classes using non-traditional equipment such as Roll & Release and FlexCo

Student Wellness Center, Coral Gables, FL                                                        2005- 2007

Assistant Director, Fitness and Personal Training                                         

• Managed 60 fitness room and personal training staff members
• Provided comprehensive fitness assessments to all personal training clients
• Created and coordinated a 10-week personal trainer instructional course based on the ACSM Personal Trainer certification
• Assisted with Sophisticated Living Lecture Series, group exercise, LIFE senior fitness program, and CV Wellness exercise program for moderate/high risk university employees,

The Athletic Club at Weston, Weston, FL                                                          2005   

Assistant Fitness Director

• Coordinated group exercise program: mentoring staff, fiscal responsibilities, and scheduling
• Managed fitness center including staff and equipment maintenance
• Coordinated children’s fitness programs
• Organized monthly events to promote fitness and club activities