Catherine Wallace

26662 Kirkway Dr. Woodhaven, MI 48183

Phone: 734-818-9467 Email: wallacca@mail.gvsu.edu

Objective: To obtain a career in a cardiac rehab facility to gain further experience,

knowledge, and help others maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

Education
Grand Valley State University
2014-2018
 B.S. Exercise Science

Gabriel Richard High School

2010-2014

Certifications
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED

Relevant Experience
Internship at Beaumont Heart and Vascular Center
May 2018-August 2018

Holland Hospital, Cardiac Rehab Fieldwork

January 2018-April 2018
 Work and communicate with primarily geriatric patients in all phases of cardiac
rehab
 Lead static stretches before and after exercise
 Lead resistance exercises such as: shoulder press, bicep curls, lateral raises, upright
rows, and tricep kickbacks

Byron Township Recreation

January 2017-Present
 Work the front desk
 Answer phone calls
 Help members with machines
 Communicate with members

Downriver YMCA
May 2015-June 2018
 Lifestyle coach of wellness center
 Assisted with exercises and machines if needed
 Talked with members about their goals
 Worked the front desk of splash park
 Answered phones
 Checked members in
 Worked cash register

Conducted a research study

  Conducted a study under the supervision of Dr. Kimbo Yee at Grand Valley
 Tested accuracy of step count of Fitbit vs. Apple Watch vs. Manual when walking
and running and tested accuracy of heart rate when walking and running of Fitbit
vs. Apple Watch vs. Polar monitor in 11 college students
 Collected and analyzed data and interpreted results

Took MOV 480: Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

 Learned the different phases of cardiac rehab
 Identified and interpreted ECG rhythms
 Learned placement for ECG
 Designed exercise programs for different cardiopulmonary populations such as
post-MI, CABG, PTCA, PAD, CHF, and COPD
 Learned impacts of medications

Other Experience
Lakeshore Grill
May 2017-December 2018
 Waitressed
 Worked with other staff members to ensure a good experience for customers

Skills
 Works well with others
 Motivated
 Friendly
 Outgoing
 Goal Oriented
 Self directed
 Hard working
 Can set up and read ECGs
 Good with computers
References

Crystal Laska
Director at Byron Township Recreation
616-318-7203

Deanna Rushlow
Splash Park Coordinator at Downriver YMCA
313-320-2296

Maria Diaz
Wellness Director at Downriver YMCA
734-778-7050
Network

Megan Gross
Exercise Physiologist at Holland Hospital
616-394-3398

Amy Fritz
Senior Exercise Physiologist at Beaumont
313-561-6400

Kelbi Osting
Exercise Physiologist at UTMC
419-383-6513