Jessica Peterson, PhD

Experience

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  Welsh Athletics

  May 2008 - May 2009

  Volunteer Youth Coach

  Coached children the fundamentals of track and field (athletics) to develop neuromotor skills and improve cognitive function.

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  Cardiff Metropolitan University

  Nov 2009 - May 2012

  Two seasons conducting twice a week conditioning sessions for a women’s lacrosse team. Players improved cardiovascular endurance, sprint speed, agility, co-ordination and general strength Assisted in the daily duties of a high performance center. Lifeguard of a college swimming pool. Assisted sports teams during college games and international meets and competitions.

  • Fitness Coordinator for Womens Lacrosse Team

    Sept 2010 - May 2012

  • Recreation Assistant

    Nov 2009 - May 2012
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  Flintshire County Council

  May 2012 - Aug 2013

  Play Development Officer

  Provide play opportunities for underprivileged children. Worked directly with children and provided physical activity and creative opportunities. Presented audits & exit reports to governors & representatives via formal documentation. Part of the world’s first play sufficiency assessment research team (PlayWales). Taught and trained adults to become community playworkers.

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  Oklahoma City University

  Sept 2013 - May 2015

  Provide assistance in exercise laboratories, present own research at conferences. Communication and presentation skills in classroom and conference based. Currently working on several projects in exercise and sport related research including cancer and motor performance, relay for life participation in cancer survivors and caregivers, sprint performance, and running economy in collegiate athletes.Courses taught as a graduate assistant: - ESS3214 Kinesiology and Biomechanics Lab - ESS3441 Physiology of Exercise Lab- ESS4341 Fitness testing and Exercise Prescription Lab Show less

  • Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2013 - May 2015

  • Personal Trainer and Wellness Instructor

    Aug 2013 - May 2015

  • Resident Assistant

    May 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Graduate Assistant Coach for Cross Country and Track

    Sept 2013 - May 2014
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  Custom Built Personal Training

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  Assistant General Manager

  Provided introductory fitness assessments, set goals and provided life changing experiences with clients, sold training packages to clients to help achieve success, helped manage personal training staff, maintained club and customer relations.

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  University of Central Oklahoma

  Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Adjunct Professor in Kinesiology and Health Studies

  Taught classroom and practical based courses in "Healthy Life Skills", Hatha yoga, and Pilates to undergraduate students.- HLTH1112 Healthy Life Skills - PHED1221 Hatha Yoga - PHED1241 Pilates

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  American Energy Partners, LP

  Sept 2015 - Jul 2016

  Fitness Specialist

  Conducted fitness assessments, functional movement screens, Corporate Challenge, blood drives, biometric screenings, committee and coalition meetings, and OKC Boathouse District activities. Involved with educational health and wellness presentations to members on topics such as omega 3’s, EPA and DHA ratios, Cholesterol (VLDL, LDL, and HDL), Celiac disease/gluten intolerance, supplementation and probiotics. Assisted with the general maintenance of a gym and group recreational sports.

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  Heritage College & Heritage Institute

  Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

  Higher Education Instructor (Personal Training)

  I taught according to the approved curriculum for an associates in fitness training and the National Academy of Sport Medicine (NASM) course. I prepared and delivered daily lesson plans to improve knowledge and practical experience for students who were taking the course to provide the best education for future jobs in the field of health, exercise and fitness.

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  University of Oklahoma

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2021

  • Regulatory acumen demonstrated by the creation and updates of institutional review board (IRB) documents (ICF, AE, CRF, protocol) and management of submissions in compliance with good clinical practice standards (GCP/ICH) and federal and local regulations. • Problem solver with an ability to independently plan, conduct, and troubleshoot both bench experiments and human assessments to assess pain during and following exercise that resulted in 6 standard operation procedure (SOPs). • Increased overall team efficiency by mentoring, training, and delegating tasks to 8 junior staff who conducted laboratory assessments. Show less Dynamic and motivated educator having taught 500+ students in courses related to health and disease, personal training, health and fitness, nutrition and exercise physiology.Courses taught as instructor of record:- HES1823 Scientific Principles of Health and Disease - HES2823 Introduction to Nutrition - HES3873 Principles of Personal Training - HES3813 Principles of Health and FitnessCourses taught as a graduate assistant: - HES2131 Introduction to Health and Exercise Science - HES3823 Physiology of Exercise - HES2913 Personal Health - HES5823 Advanced Exercise Physiology (Graduate) Show less

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    Aug 2016 - Jul 2021

  • Instructor of Record (Graduate Teaching Assistant)

    Aug 2016 - May 2021
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  University of Florida

  Sept 2021 - Jun 2023

  Postdoctoral Research Associate

  • Develop scientific content in pain, aging, cognitive function and neurophysiology therapeutic areas within the allocated budget within the desired timeline: manuscripts, slide decks, posters, abstracts, and plain language summaries. • Scientific communicator with expertise to review scientific literature and synthesize findings as evidenced by the design and delivery of more than 20 evidence-based oral and poster presentations in internal, national, and international conferences.• Accomplished scientific writer proven by a total of more than 10 first author peer-reviewed publications and two awarded internal funding awards (finalist for aging research and best paper from the Institute of Aging) and fellowships.• Review work at all stages of clinical and observational projects, and collaborate with specialized teams to incorporate multiple perspectives into final deliverables.• Conduct literature reviews across databases, including PubMed, MEDLINE, and Embase. Show less

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  New Mexico State University

  Aug 2023 - now

  Visiting Assistant Professor

  Collaborating with NMSU Global Campus as a subject matter expert to develop the curriculum, manage and present deliverables for the following courses.-SPMD 2210 - Anatomy and Physiology I-SPMD 2210L - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab-SPMD 3210 - Anatomy and Physiology II-SPMD 3210L - Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

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  North Florida Foundation for Research and Education

  Oct 2023 - now

  Health Science Specialist

  Part of a research team that examines clinical outcomes and health disparities in Veterans across a variety of conditions. I serve as a translational research scientist among a team of clinicians where I consult on the research process during data analysis, manuscript preparation, grant submissions, and the IRB process.