TYLER BRINKMAN
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Motivated individual with a passion for fitness seeking to work with clients, helping them achieve their health and fitness goals
Certified Personal Trainer offers guiding diverse clients to successfully achieve health and wellness goals. Adaptable with passion for designing training plans to maximize performance, improve client fitness, and increase overall wellbeing. Strategic thinker with exceptional health and wellness expertise.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Trainer
Five Points Washington
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Obtained and maintained a full clientele schedule up until the last few months before I decided to return to school ~50-64 sessions
- Developed personalized fitness programs tailored to individual client goals and needs.
- Provided primarily 1-on-1 instruction and some couples training, to a variety of individuals including geriatrics and children
- Utilized several exercise modalities including free weight, machines, and body weight movements- ensuring proper technique and safety protocols.
Personal Trainer
Absolute Fitness
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided 1-on-1 training to assigned clientele utilizing primary machines as the exercise medium, some free weight exercises.
- Recorded progress of clients on preset workout regimens and adapted difficulty as needed.
- Managed ~15-20 clients (limited due to the facility)
Occupational Therapist
Hopebridge
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked with autistic children ages 2 through 6 years of age
- Performed initial evaluations, re-evaluations, and conducted any necessary assessments (including PDMS & BOT-2)
- Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance patient mobility and daily living skills
- Provided direct patient sessions, utilizing patient centered interventions to improve successful participation in daily life
- Documented daily notes in compliance with required standards
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Urbana-Champaign, IL12.2016
Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
University of St. Augustine School For Health Sciences
Austin, TX04.2023
Skills
- Client-focused fitness program design
- Experience working with physical disabilities
- Unique perspective on accessibility challenges
- Proficient in adapting instruction for different audiences
- Application of corrective exercise strategies and Injury prevention techniques
- Strong interpersonal skills
Certification
- NASM-CPT/#1241161002/Dec 2018-2026
- BLS, CPR & AED/Nov 2023-2025
- NBCOT/National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc
- Occupational Therapy Registered OTR [Certification # 495339]
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Hopebridge
11.2023 - 12.2023
Personal Trainer
Five Points Washington
01.2019 - 08.2020
Personal Trainer
Absolute Fitness
05.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
University of St. Augustine School For Health Sciences
Research & Publications
Database of Video Games and Their Therapeutic Properties Advisor: Dr. Steven Gerald Mentor: Dr. Kaitlyn Jones DOI: https://doi.org/10.46409/sr1OF085
Clinical Experience
CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE
Craig Hospital January 01/2023-03/2023
- Assisted in further developing their Adaptive Video Game Program and Therapeutic Virtual Reality Program
- Identified various hardware and software with therapeutic potential
- Provided an in-service training on video game technologies for therapeutic recreation staff and conducted one-on-one training sessions with staff members
- Led treatment sessions for adolescent to adult spinal cord injury and brain injury patients utilizing video game technologies as interventions in an inpatient rehabilitation setting
FIELDWORK LEVEL II
All Care Therapies of Georgetown 05/2022-08/2022
- Worked predominantly with toddlers to adolescents in an outpatient setting, performing various evaluations and discharges
- Designed and implemented interventions for clients with a variety of diagnoses
- Led an in-service training for all OT staff on the benefits of utilizing adapted toys in therapy sessions
Improveability LLC 01/2022-04/2022
- Worked directly with adult and geriatric clients with various diagnoses including ALS performing both in-home and virtual assistive technology assessments to improve in-home or work mobility and improve overall occupational performance for each client
- Wrote documentation for client recommendations following assistive technology assessments
- Set up and demonstrated various assistive technologies for clients, including AAC and eye-tracking devices