MELISSA CHOE

mchoee@gmail.com
EDUCATION
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, PA
B.S. Kinesiology- Movement Science; Deans List Recipient 2015

August 2012- May 2016

EXPERIENCE
MOUNT NITTANY MEDICAL CENTER, Inpatient Rehabilitation, State College, PA
Fall 2015
Assist physical therapists with therapy activities and help patients with transportation and exercise routines
THE ELMS OF CRANBURY, Rehabilitation Aide, Cranbury, NJ
May 2014 - Present
Assist physical and occupational therapists with therapy activities in a sub-acute & long-term
acute rehabilitation and nursing facility
Transport patients, oversee exercise routines, schedule therapy sessions, file medical records, and maintain
equipment/gym area
GENEOLOGIE, Brand Ambassador, Spartanburg, SC
Spring 2014 - Present
Act as liaison between apparel company and campus organizations; develop new leads and maintain existing clients
Correspond with clientele and coordinate meeting schedules for the Account Manager during campus visits
PENN STATE CENTER FOR FITNESS & WELLNESS, Intern, University Park, PA
Spring 2015
Conducted fitness assessments; measured blood pressure, heart rate, VO2 max, flexibility, and aerobic fitness level
HAMILTON PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Hamilton, NJ
Observed various physical therapists and an occupational therapist in the treatment of orthopedic,
vestibular, sports, and work-related injuries
Learned how to prepare beds, hot & cold packs, and E-Stim for patients

Summer 2014

HAMILTON YMCA at Sawmill, Camp Counselor & Assistant Tennis Instructor, Hamilton, NJ
Oversaw activities and supervised children ages 6-10 at traditional summer day camp
Assisted development and instruction of youth tennis lessons and games

Summer 2013

RESEARCH
AGING AND PSYCHOLOGY LAB, Research Assistant, University Park, PA
Fall 2015
Assisted Dr. Steriani Elavsky and graduate student, Moe Kishida, in several research projects analyzing the effects
of physical activity on the mind, behavior, and health in the aging population
GET FIT, The Family Resource Network, Hamilton, NJ
Summer 2015
Researched and presented findings of fitness therapy professionals that align with updated NJ State Support
Program policies and objectives of the Get Fit program
Created a functional movement guide, Get Fit: Functional Activities- Preventing Injury In Everyday Life, for
individuals with disabilities

MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP

Penn State Kinesiology Dept. Peer Mentor
Penn State Pre-PT Club
Penn State Greek Week 2015- Public Relations Captain
Girl Scouts of America- Lifetime Member
Penn State Kinesiology Club- help run Exercise Is Medicine campaign
Penn State Rowing Team (Fall 2012)
Sigma Kappa Sorority, Theta Psi chapter- Historian, Merchandise Chair, & Webmaster

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Penn State Dance Marathon (THON)- Rules & Regulations Committee Member, Volunteer
Alzheimers Association, Volunteer

Fall 2013 - Present

Fall 2013 Present

CERTIFICATIONS
Adult CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications

January 2015