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. Carsten has received several academic scholarships and honors and maintains certifications in CPR, AED, and emergency oxygen administration. She has volunteered over 100 hours of community service through her sorority and participated in a mission trip to Brazil. Upon graduation in May 2016, Carsten intends to apply to physician assistant programs.

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 physical therapist or physical therapist assistant supervision, educated patients on proper use 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 other TAs weekly.
Creative Inquiry Team Member (HLTH 4970) Fall 2015 & Fall 2014
Effects of Thoughts and 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 of a new
house for a family at The School of Hope and Life – a foster home mission project.