Alec Carlson
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Very knowledgeable in exercise prescription and delivery, with strong communication skills and a deep sense of care for clients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physiotherapist Assistant
Boost Physical Therapy
05.2021 - Current
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Lead group exercise class for clients with osteoarthritis
- Set up equipment ahead of treatments to maintain smooth appointment schedules.
- Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
- Administration work and scheduling client appointments
Volunteer Personal Trainer at the Steadward Center
University Of Alberta
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Lead clients through personalized exercise programs based on their abilities.
- Assisted clients with their exercise programs in unique ways based on the impairments they experienced.
- Adapted to the unique ways exercise was facilitated.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid great attention to make sure exercise was safe and enjoyable.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Indigenous Games Virtual Trainer
University Of Alberta
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems with training programs.
- Created personalized training plans to help athletes meet their training goals.
- Provided education on training methodology and ways athletes could continue exercising after the event concluded.
Sales Associate
Local Nursery
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Prepared merchandise for the sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Wrapped trees and other merchandise to load into customer vehicles.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created a positive impression of the business.
Education
Bachelors of Kinesiology - Kinesiology
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB04.2024
Skills
- Very caring and respectful to clients
- Strong communication skills
- Very personable and empathetic
- Strong work ethic and organizational skills
- Deep understanding of exercise prescription and delivery
- Very good problem-solving abilities
- Detail oriented
- Patient and calm in fast or stressful environments
- Strong customer service abilities
Certification
- CSEP-CPT, to be completed July 25, 2023
- Standard Red Cross First Aid & CPR, completed April 2023
Fitness Training
Personal experience in strength training and endurance training for over 8 years. As well as personal experience in significant weight loss and body composition transformation.
Timeline
Indigenous Games Virtual Trainer
University Of Alberta
09.2022 - 11.2022
Volunteer Personal Trainer at the Steadward Center
University Of Alberta
01.2022 - 12.2022
Physiotherapist Assistant
Boost Physical Therapy
05.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Local Nursery
05.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelors of Kinesiology - Kinesiology
University of Alberta
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