Sydnie T. Darden is seeking a career in kinesiology. She has experience as a physical therapist tech and receptionist. She is currently pursuing a Master of Kinesiology from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, where she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. Darden has experience coaching basketball and volunteering in her community. She is proficient in Microsoft software and familiar with exercise equipment from her physical therapy roles.
1. Sydnie T. Darden
2490 Garfield Ave Sydnie.T.Darden@hsutx.edu
Abilene, TX 79601 Cell (325)642-8355
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Physical Therapist Tech May 2016-December 2016
Action Bone and Joint
Abilene, TX
Helped physical therapist with assistance on patients.
Hook patients up to High Volt or E-Stem depending on injury.
Cleaned the equipment every Wednesday and Friday.
Complete laundry throughout the day every day so we would not run out of pillow cases
and towels.
Helped patients with all exercises if needed.
Physical Therapist Tech May-August 2015
Action Sports Medicine
Brownwood, TX
Started patients on the UBE bike when their appointment started.
Showed the patient each exercise they needed to do, and helped them with any exercise
they needed.
After each patients therapy sessions I put on E-Stem to wherever they were injured or
getting therapy for.
Cleaned the equipment every Friday morning to keep each bike, treadmill, table clean
and ready for the next week.
Receptionist May-July 2014
DanHill Containers
Brownwood, TX
Answered the phone when needed at the front desk.
Checked all Mexico shipping list to make sure it was exactly what the company ordered.
If there were mistakes on the shipping list I then needed to go into the computer and
correct what was needed.
Filed each company’s order form after we had shipped them their boxes.
Waitress May-August 2012
Humphrey Pete’s
Brownwood, TX
Wrote patrons' food orders on order slips, memorized orders, or enter orders into
computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.
Served food or beverages to patrons, and prepared or served specialty dishes at tables as
required.
2. Checked with customers to ensure that they were enjoying their meals and took action to
correct any problems.
Prepared checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes.
Collected payments from customers.
Education
Master of Kinesiology, Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Texas, Anticipated Graduation
May 2017
Bachelor of Behavioral Science in Exercise Science. Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene,
Texas, Graduation May 2016
High School Diploma, Brownwood High School, Brownwood, Texas, Graduated 2012
Software Familiarity and Other Skills
Microsoft Power Point, Excel, Access, Publisher, Word, and Sketch Up.
Organizations/Activities
Hardin-Simmons University Softball Graduate Assistant Aug. 2016-May 2017
Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) Aug. 2013-May 2016
Hardin-Simmons University Softball Left Field/SS Aug. 2012-May 2016
National Honors Society Aug. 2010- May 2012
Brownwood Softball/Basketball Catcher/PG Aug. 2011-May 2012
Brownwood Softball/Basketball Catcher/PG Aug. 2010-May 2011
Brownwood Softball/Basketball Catcher/PG Aug. 2009-May 2010
Brownwood Softball/Basketball Catcher/PG Aug. 2008-May 2009
National Junior Honors Society Aug. 2007-May 2008
Professional Development
Abilene Mudslinger Volunteer (May 2016)
Beltway Church Fall Festival (October 2015)
Brownwood High School Basketball Summer League Coach (Summer 2015)
Camp Counselor at Camp Crucis (Summer 2014)
Brownwood High School Basketball Practice (October and November 2012)
Live United Volunteer (September 2012)
Coggin Avenue Baptist Church VBS (2011)
Brownwood High School Basketball Camp (2009-2011)
Brownwood High School Softball Camp (2009-2011)
3. REFERENCES
Don Hood
Track and Field Coach
2100 Slayden St.
Brownwood, TX 76801
325-201-0447
don.hood@brownwoodisd.org
Arin Spence-Salas
Head Softball Coach
2200 Hickory Street Box 16185
Abilene, TX 79698
325-671-2126
arin.j.spence-salas@hsutx.edu
Ronald Rainwater
Professor at Hardin-Simmons University
2200 Hickory Street Box 16180
Abilene, TX 79698
325-670-1272
rainwater@hsutx.edu