1. Kayla Van Boven
503 Georgetown Ct. Cornelia, GA 30531
Cell Phone (209) 969-7035
Email: kvanboven90@yahoo.com
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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Georgia College and State University – Milledgeville, GA
Masterof Education in Kinesiology – Health Promotion (May 2015)
California State University Stanislaus – Turlock, CA
Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology –Concentration: Health and Wellness Promotion (August 2013)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Piedmont College – Demorest, GA July 2015-Current
Assistant Director of Fitness and Recreational Activities – 40 hours/week
Develop programs encouraging involvement in health and fitness related activities.
Coordinate social media and marketing strategies.
Assist with the coordination of a community health fair.
Develop course material for teaching stand-alone courses on various health topics.
Teach group exercise classes.
Georgia College & State University - Milledgeville, GA August 2014 – May 2015
Climbing Wall Graduate Assistant – 20 hours/week
Supervised 11 staff and volunteers at a 26.2 million dollar wellness center.
Coordinated ongoing staff and volunteer training to ensure the safety of 40+ return customers.
Developed and implemented promotional wellness programs.
Stewarded confidential program and personnel files.
Coordinated social media and communications.
Georgia College Outdoor Center – Milledgeville, GA June 2014 – May 2015
Lead Facilitator – 5 hours/week
Developed group development programs specific to customers’ desired outcomes.
Assisted with program implementation and supervision.
Georgia College & State University – Milledgeville, GA August 2013 – May 2014
Graduate Assistant – Academic- 20 hours/week
Assisted with professional research and various office tasks.
Maintained department website.
Managed inventory for students’ professional field experiences.
Sports Authority – Modesto, CA August 2010 – July 2013
Lead Sales Associate – 25 hours/week
Provided customers with health and fitness education pertaining to their needs and goals.
Demonstrated superior knowledge by setting store records in customer service and sales.
Oversaw efficient operation of department related to goal setting and presentation.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Climbing Wall Volunteer – Georgia College and State University (Fall 2013)
Adapted Physical Education Volunteer – Turlock High School; Turlock, CA (August 2012-December 2012)
Healthy Aging Summit Fitness Testing – California State University, Stanislaus (Fall 2012)
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR & AED – Through January 2018
First Aid – Through January 2018
Certified Health Education Specialist – (April 2015)
ACSM Group Exercise Certification – (July 2015)
ACHIEVEMENTS/LEADERSHIP ROLES
Outstanding Graduate Student in Health Promotion - 2015
Achieved Dean’s List – (12 semesters)
Recipient of Marjorie H. Bright $500 Scholarship –2008
CONFERENCES
2011 Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine – Reno, NV