Barbara Joy Carsten is a senior at Clemson University studying Health Science with a 4.0 GPA. She has worked as a bookkeeper, physical therapy tech, and data technician while in school. Her honors include the Palmetto Fellows and Presidential scholarships. Currently, she is an anatomy lab teaching assistant and part of a Creative Inquiry team studying the effects of thoughts and sensory experiences on heart rate variability in older adults. In her free time, she volunteers with a service sorority and has participated in a mission trip to Brazil.

1. Barbara Joy Carsten
Permanent: PO Box 123, Cades, SC 29518
Current: 114 Sumter Lane, Apt. P, Central, SC 29360
843-373-7652 ▪ bcarste@g.clemson.edu
Education
Clemson University
Bachelor of Science in Health Science Anticipated May 2016
Concentration: Preprofessional Health Studies GPA: 4.00
GRE Scores: Verbal – 165
Quantitative – 159
Work Experience
HENRY STUCKEY & ASSOCIATES FORESTRY CONSULTANTS, INC. May 2010 – Present
Bookkeeper Cades, SC
 Reconcile two cash accounts,prepare client timber settlements and disbursement checks, and order supplies.
CPM PHYSICAL THERAPY Summer 2015
Physical Therapy Tech Lake City, SC
 Prepared treatment areas, welcomed patients,and assisted with check-in.
 Under physicaltherapist or physical therapist assistant supervision,educated patients on properuse of equipment and correct
mechanics for exercises while helping them through a prescribed treatment plan.
 Applied heat and ice to patients and prepared patients for electrical stimulation therapy as directed by the physical therapist.
 Maintained clean and organized treatment areas and washed linens.
DUNLINE RUBBER PRODUCTS Summer 2014
Data Technician Lake City, SC
 Converted hard copy files to electronic files, entered production data into a spreadsheet,and organized existing electronic
files.
Honors and Awards
Enhanced South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship August 2013 – Present
Presidential Scholarship August 2013 – Present
Clemson Scholar – Independent School August 2013 – Present
Eta Sigma Gamma National Health Education Honorary Fall 2014 – Present
Clemson University’s President’s List Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013
Relevant Coursework and Certifications
Anatomy Lab Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (BIOL 4950) Fall 2015
 Co-lead a weekly Anatomy and Physiology lab of 24 undergraduate students,lead an open lab time bi-weekly, and meet with
the lab coordinator and otherTAs weekly.
Creative Inquiry Team Member (HLTH 4970) Fall 2015 & Fall 2014
Effects of Thoughtsand Sensory Experiences on Heart Rate Variability of Older Adults
American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers with First Aid Certification Expires 12/2016
American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification Expires 12/2016
Service and Activities
Gamma Sigma Sigma – National Service Sorority Fall 2013 - Present
Epsilon Beta Chapter,Clemson University
 Completed 100+ hours of community service over 4 semesters.
Reformed University Fellowship Fall 2013 – Present
 Attend weekly large group worship meeting and a weekly small group bible study.
Mission Trip to Brazil June 2015
The School of Hope and Life Ouro Fino, MG, Brazil
 Traveled to Brazil with a group from Clemson Presbyterian Church and spent a week working on the construction ofa new
house for a family at The School of Hope and Life – a foster home mission project.