1. Career Objective
Education
Louisiana State University, Baton
Rouge, LA
1997 ▪ Masters of Science
Kinesiology
Southern University A&M College,
Baton Rouge, LA
1992 ▪ Bachelor of Science in
Rehabilitation Psychology
Full-time position as instructor, associate professor, or professor of
health and wellness, exercise science, or fitness related
curriculum.
• Consistent teacher evaluation scores of 95%-100% regarding
student satisfaction during present employment over the past 8
years.
• Team player, self-motivated, morally and ethically sound, goal
oriented and health focused.
Experience
Multicultural and Diversity Coordinator
• 2014 - present
• Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd., University Center, MI
Assist students in formulating and implementing realistic
educational, occupational and life goals in order to maximize
personal/academic success by advising new and returning
students with an emphasis on the colleges’ goal of attracting,
retaining and graduating a diverse student population.
Adjunct Instructor - Health and Wellness Division
• 2006 - present
• Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd., University Center, MI
Responsible for teaching undergraduate courses addressing the
lifestyle choices necessary to maintain long-term wellness with an
emphasis on the importance of individual fitness primarily in
respect to exercise physiology, nutrition and living a healthy
lifestyle.
Courses taught include: Lifelong Wellness; Fitness Walking;
Weight Training
Cardiac Surgery Program Coordinator
• 2004- 2006
• Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA
Provide in-depth continuum of care for cardiac patients while
ensuring high quality, cost effective service throughout the
cardiology product line. Perform daily assessment of the physical,
psychosocial, cultural and religious factors affecting patient
needs. Representative accomplishments include:
• Initiated and managed the first Cardiac Surgery Program to
promote “best practices” methods and patient satisfaction.
• Offered both immediate support and on-call service for
patients and family members.
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johnneal@delta.edu
4410 Island Dr. West
Saginaw, MI 48603
989-607-2413 (home)
225-572-2813 (cell)
John L Neal

2. Experience continued
References
Dr. Betty Jones, Former Vice
President of Instruction and
Learning Services
Delta College
2504 Georgetown, Midland, MI
48642
989-631-6774
Steven Kelly, MD, Cardiologist,
Southern Cardiovascular
Consultants
7777 Hennessy Blvd., Baton Rouge,
LA 70808
225-767-1151
Donovan Traverse, Health and
Wellness Division Chair, Delta
College
1961 Delta Rd., University Center,
MI 48710
989-686-9018
• Developed and implemented patient care orientation and staff
education programs.
• Authored “Our Lady of the Lake Cardiac Surgery Education
Booklet” for use by all cardiac surgery patients.
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
• 1999 - 2006
• Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA
Supervised the development and implementation of exercise goals,
prescriptions and protocols. Assisted in the planning,
administration and evaluation of cardiac and pulmonary
rehabilitation programs. Representative accomplishments include:
• Assisted in admission and initial patient evaluation to perform
comprehensive patient assessment for rehabilitation activities.
• Provided inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation activity
sessions, measuring, collecting and recording accurate patient
data.
• Served as unit clinician, educator, consultant and researcher
when participating in programs to educate the community,
hospital staff and patients.
• Prepared and adjusted individual exercise prescriptions on a
regular basis in accordance with GXT, physician
recommendations, patient conditions and individual symptoms.
Graduate Assistant / Jogging and Strength Training Instructor
• 1996 - 1997
• Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
Taught undergraduate students the importance of cardiovascular
fitness and strength training through evaluation of training
techniques and written examinations.
Skills and Relevant Achievements
• CPR/AED certified
• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• Proficient in Microsoft Software (Word and PowerPoint)
• Countless seminars, presentations and daily teaching
• 2015 NAACP Achievement Award
• 2009 – 2011 Bowflex Home Gym Spokesman (Commercial
filmed in 2009)
http://www.bowflexhomegyms.com/bowflex-home-gyms-
us/bowflexheritage/successstories.jsp
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johnneal@delta.edu
4410 Island Dr. West
Saginaw, MI 48603
989-607-2413 (home)
225-572-2813 (cell)
John L Neal