W. Jantzen Merriman has over 10 years of experience as an athletic trainer and adjunct professor. He received his Bachelor's in Athletic Training from Eastern Kentucky University in 2011 and his Master's in Sports Administration from the same institution in 2012. Currently, he serves as an assistant athletic trainer at Georgetown College, providing coverage for several sports teams, and as an adjunct professor teaching courses in fitness, conditioning, and medical terminology. He has worked with high school and collegiate teams and events, and interned in sports marketing. References are available upon request.
1. W. JANTZEN MERRIMAN, MS, ATC, LAT
810 West Railroad St. Stanton, KY 40380 (606) 481-0832
Jantzen_Merriman@GeorgetownCollege.edu
EDUCATION
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY……………………………………………………………MAY 2011
RICHMOND, KY, UNITED STATES
Bachelor of Science B.S. - Athletic Training
CAATE Accredited Program
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY…………………………………………………...DECEMBER 2012
RICHMOND, KY, UNITED STATES
Master of Science M.S. Physical Education - Sports Administration
QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
NATA-BOC Certified – ATC #200012679
Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure – Licensed Athletic Trainer – # AT1209
American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider - CPR/AED
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Kentucky………. Citation of Honor & Achievement
Georgetown College Men’s Basketball National Runner-Up 2015-2016 Season
32-4 Season Record, Mid-South Conference Champions
The Senate of the Commonwealth of Kentucky…………………...…. Citation of Honor & Achievement
Georgetown College Men’s Basketball National Runner-Up 2015-2016 Season
32-4 Season Record, Mid-South Conference Champions
MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Attended Annual SEATA Student Symposium 2008-2011
Member of National Athletic Trainers’ Association 2008-Present
Member of Southeastern Athletic Trainers’ Association 2008-Present
Member of Eastern Kentucky University Student Athletic Trainers’ Association 2007-2011
Student-Interview Committee – Athletic Training Education Program
(Georgetown College) 2013-Present
Attended the 2015 National Athletic Trainers Association – National Convention St. Louis, MO.
2. PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
GEORGETOWN COLLEGE…………………………………………………………………..July 2013-Present
Athletics Department Assistant Athletic Trainer (ATC)
Athletic Coverage: Basketball, Football, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Lacrosse, & Tennis
Preceptor to Students within the Georgetown College Undergraduate Athletic Training Ed. Program
GEORGETOWN COLLEGE……………………………..………………………………..August 2013-Present
Professor/Adjunct Instructor – Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies…..August 2013-Present
KHS100 - Lifetime Fitness and Wellness (2 sections) (1-hour credit course/Spring and Fall)
KHS111 - Conditioning Activities (1-hour credit course/Spring and Fall)
KHS200 - Medical Terminology (3-hour credit course/Spring and Fall)
MERCY HEALTH-MARCUM & WALLACE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL………………..August 2015-Present
Outreach Athletic Trainer – Estill County High School (Football)
Provided Sports Medicine Coverage for (Football games) @ Estill County High School (Irvine, KY)
INTERNSHIP
Cumulus Media – Lexington KY………………………………………………………..………Summer 2012
Assistant (Liaison) to the Director of Promotions and Marketing
Conducted remote sites to promote Cumulus as a brand to partner organizations.
Responsibilities: Office calls, remote site setup and breakdown, assistance to radio broadcasting
engineer, spotting and setting locations for radio station signage during promotional events.
Worked as a liaison between sponsors, partnering organizations and the Director of Promotions and
Marketing at Cumulus Media (Lexington)
Worked directly with 92.9 Nash FM, Hot 102.5, Z-Rock 103, & News Talk 590
NOTABLE SPORTS MEDICINE-RELATED EXPERIENCE
NAIA Division I -- Athletic Events w/Georgetown College:
2014 Mid-South Conference Men’s Basketball Championship…………………….Lebanon, TN (Runner-Up)
2014 Mid-South Conference M/W Tennis Championship……….Georgetown, KY (Women’s Quarterfinalist)
2016 Mid-South Conference Men’s Basketball Championship……………….……….Frankfort, KY (Champion)
2014 NAIA - Men’s Basketball Division I National Championship….….....Kansas City, MO (Quarterfinalist)
2015 NAIA- Men’s Basketball Division I National Championship……...........….Kansas City, MO (Sweet 16)
2016 NAIA- Men’s Basketball Division I National Championship…..Kansas City, MO (National Runner-Up)
Notable High School* - Coverage:
2014 Sports Medicine-Administrative Staff - Georgetown College High School Team Camp
2014 Kentucky High School Basketball -- All-Star Tryouts – Junior/Seniors (Girls/Boys)
2014 Rick Bolus - High Potential Blue Chip Basketball Camp Staff – @Georgetown College
Prevention of Injury-Coverage & Administrative Staff within Blue Chip-Basketball Camp (Personnel)
2015 Sports Medicine-Administrative Staff - Georgetown College High School Team Camp
2015 Rick Bolus - High Potential Blue Chip Basketball Camp Staff – @Georgetown College
Prevention of Injury-Coverage & Administrative Staff within Blue Chip-Basketball Camp (Personnel)
2015-2016 Fall Season – Estill County High School Football – Outreach Athletic Trainer
3. Notable Undergraduate Experience:
The Kentucky High School All-A Classic (EKU)………………….……………………......February 2008-2011
Richmond, KY
Provided Athletic Training Coverage to 32 Kentucky Men’s and Women’s High School Basketball
Teams
Responsible for preventative taping, evaluation, and treatment of injuries
Responsible for assisting with daily set-up, and break-down of the facility
Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Track Meet (EKU)…………………….………..April 2009-2010
Richmond, KY
Provided Athletic Training Coverage to both EKU M/W Track teams along with visiting teams
Responsible for preventative taping, evaluation, treatment of injuries, and the use of therapeutic
modalities
Responsible for assisting with set-up, and break-down of the facility
INTERNSHIP
Cumulus Media – Lexington KY………………………………………………………..………Summer 2012
Assistant (Liaison) to the Director of Promotions and Marketing
Conducted remote sites to promote Cumulus as a brand to partner organizations.
Responsibilities: Office calls, remote site setup and breakdown, assistance to radio broadcasting
engineer, spotting and setting locations for radio station signage during promotional events.
Worked as a liaison between sponsors, partnering organizations and the Director of Promotions and
Marketing at Cumulus Media (Lexington)
Worked directly with 92.9 Nash FM, Hot 102.5, Z-Rock 103, & News Talk 590
REFERENCES
Attached Document Upon Request