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Niyah Major

Upper Marlboro

Summary

Motivated and dedicated professional with a bachelor's degree in Sports Medicine, actively preparing for the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist exam. Seeking a position that will enhance my expertise and support my career advancement toward becoming a Physical Therapist, with future plans to enroll in a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinic Aide

Centre For Neuro Skills
Emeryville
12.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in implementing patient treatment plans in PT, OT, and speech therapy under the direct supervision of licensed therapists.
  • Supported patients with mobility, transfers, and therapeutic exercises, using safe lifting and handling techniques.
  • Performed clerical duties, including data entry, phone handling, filing, and chart management.
  • Documented daily patient progress, treatment activities, and behavior observations.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Certified Crew Trainer

Firebird's Woodfire Grill
Durham
10.2021 - 07.2024
  • Performed store opening, closing and shift change actions, including completing accurate shift change logs, to keep operations efficient and current.
  • I train new host and servers on our POS system and our seating arrangements for each servers shift.

Intern

ARMC Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab
Burlington
02.2023 - 04.2024
  • I assisted with monitoring and recording vital signs, including blood pressure measurements, Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) assessments, and Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET) level evaluations during patient exercise sessions.
  • Additionally, I led resistance training classes, incorporating balance exercises, weight training, and the use of resistance bands.
  • I also assisted in conducting graded exercise tests, such as the six-minute walk test.

Cashier Team Lead

Bj's
Bowie
03.2020 - 08.2021
  • In this position I trained and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize their performance and team contributions.
  • I aided in teaching new cashiers how to handle purchases, and how to promote our rewards program.
  • I resolved escalated customer disputes with special actions such as discounts.

Education

Associate of Arts - American Sign Language

Sacramento City College
Sacramento, Ca
07.2025

Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
05.2024

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Duval High School
Lanham, MD
05.2020

Skills

  • Money handling and cash management
  • Store appearance and maintenance
  • Customer service and assistance
  • Knowledge of the rate of perceived exertion (RPE)
  • Patient assessment for baseline exercise planning
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Confidential document handling
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Electronic health records management
  • HIPAA compliance

Certification

  • BLS Certificate, American Red Cross, 03/01/24, 03/01/26
  • ACLS Certificate, American Heart Association, 08/01/24, 08/01/26

References

  • Brett Lockard, Firebird's General Manager, 919-544-6332
  • Kara Williamson, Mentor, 585-285-8315
  • James Inman, Co-Worker, 919-201-3685

Timeline

Clinic Aide

Centre For Neuro Skills
12.2024 - Current

Intern

ARMC Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab
02.2023 - 04.2024

Certified Crew Trainer

Firebird's Woodfire Grill
10.2021 - 07.2024

Cashier Team Lead

Bj's
03.2020 - 08.2021

Associate of Arts - American Sign Language

Sacramento City College

Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine

North Carolina Central University

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Duval High School
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