Emily Marguerite Kjelland

4035 110 Ave. SE, Valley City, ND 58072 ~ (701) 490-0832 ~ ek647dac@westpost.net
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
To act as a coach and resource to those who desire to improve their quality of l
ife through adoption of a healthy lifestyle.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Clinical Exercise Physiology/Cardiac Rehabilitation
Minnesota State University, Mankato, May 2010
Bachelor of Science, Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Wellness
University of North Dakota, May 2004
Summa Cum Laude
CERTIFICATIONS
* ACSM Clinical Exercise Specialist
* NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
* NASM Certified Personal Trainer
* NETA Group Fitness Instructor
* AHA CPR & AED
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Personal Trainer, Lake Crystal Area Recreation Center, Lake Crystal, MN
January to May 2010
* Taught Weight Loss Warriors group fitness class
* Lead Boot Camp classes for the Worksite Wellness program
Intern, MeritCare Broadway Health Center Cardiac Rehabilitation, Fargo, ND May t
o July 2009
* Instructed and educated patients on exercise technique and benefits
* Educated patients on healthy behaviors and risk factor reduction
* Monitored patient's vitals and responses to exercise
Personal Trainer, LifeTime Fitness, Plymouth, MN May to November 2008
* Trained clients 1:1 and in small groups
* Conducted fitness assessments
* Sold products to members
Personal Trainer, Facility Manager, Fitness Experience, & Group Exercise Instruc
tor, University of North Dakota Wellness Center, Grand Forks, ND December 2008 t
o May 2008
* Assessed and trained clients 1:1
* Created 8 week cardiovascular and resistance training programs for clients to
follow independently
* Co-taught the group exercise class Tone-Up and Tie the Knot
* Oversaw all daily fitness and facility operations
* Stepped in as needed to all positions to ensure smooth operation
Intern, Altru Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation, Grand Forks, ND January to May 20
08
* Led warm-up, cool-down, and strength exercises
* Took blood pressures, applied ECG leads
* Provided patient risk factor reduction education
Intern, UND Wellness Center, Grand Forks, ND August to December 2007
* Conducted submaximal fitness assessments, orientations of the fitness floor, b
ody composition tests, and 10RM strength tests
Intern, YMCA, Grand Forks, North Dakota May to August 2007
* Maintained and cleaned equipment
* Helped with daily operations
* Assisted in organization and operation of 5K and 10K races
ADDITIONAL SELECTED WORK HISTORY
Server, Sabir's Fine Dining and Lounge, Valley City, ND Summers 2009 & 2010
Server, Charley's, Mankato, MN September 2009 to May 2010
Caregiver, YMCA MASH Program, Lewis & Clark Elementary School, Grand
Forks, ND March 2007 to February 2008
* Assisted children with homework
* Led children in activities of science, math, reading and play
Server/Bartender, Applebee's, East Grand Forks, MN May 2005 to December 2005 & O
ctober 2006 to March 2007; Sacramento, CA January to October 2006
* Neighborhood Expert
* August 2006 AppleStar of the Month
Cashier and Slide Attendant, Valley City Parks & Recreation Community Swimming P
ool, Valley City, ND May 2002 to August 2004
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
* American College of Sports Medicine Student Member
* National Strength and Conditioning Association Student Member
CONFERENCES
* NCSA National Personal Trainer's Conference 2008
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST