Chris Balam

Experience

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  Vargo Physical Therapy

  Dec 2012 - Jan 2014

  Physical Therapy Aide

  • Perform modalities and massage under physical therapist’s supervision• Monitor/Lead 1-4 patients concurrently through exercise programs• Apply knowledge of safe practice and assess possible risks

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  CSUN Center of Achievement

  May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Student Staff

  • Lead client with disability through modified land-based exercise routine• Research clients disability/ailment and apply knowledge to exercise program

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  California State University, Northridge

  Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

  Graduate Teaching Associate

  • Provide classroom and laboratory instruction for academic and activity courses• Develop lesson plans appropriate for knowledge and fitness level of students• Prepare course work and examinations• Determine course grades

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  CSUN University Student Union

  Aug 2014 - May 2016

  • Instruct advanced group exercise classes• Develop creative and progressive exercise routines • Oversee personal training programs and services delivered by staff of 15• Prepare reports of program attendance and revenue for budgeting reports• Conduct interviews for candidates and train new hires• Conduct annual performance evaluations of personal trainers • Evaluate clients’ physical fitness and prescribe appropriate exercise program to achieve goals• Provide instruction on safe execution of movements and exercise intensity• Conduct fitness evaluations using a multitude of field tests and modalities

  • Group Exercise Instructor II

    Aug 2015 - May 2016

  • Personal Training Supervisor

    Jul 2015 - May 2016

  • Personal Trainer

    Aug 2014 - Jul 2015
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  CAMINO

  Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Graduate Peer Mentor

  •Mentor first year graduate students in corresponding major•Set up weekly meetings to guide through academic system and challenges•Serve as positive role model and advocate

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  UCLA Extension

  Aug 2016 - now

  Instructor

  • Provide classroom and laboratory instruction for adult learners• Create learner-centered lesson plans appropriate for students• Develop interactive online interface using Canvas website• Prepare course work and examinations• Determine course grades

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  Equinox

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2018

  Tier III Personal Trainer

  • Evaluate clients’ movement ability, nutrition and physical fitness• Provide instruction on safe execution of movements and exercise intensity• Prescribe appropriate exercise program to achieve goals and maintain healthy lifestyle• Exceed revenue based goals set by Fitness Manager

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  California Lutheran University

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  Adjunct Faculty

  • Provide laboratory instruction for adult learners• Create learner-centered lesson plans appropriate for students• Develop interactive online interface using Blackboard website• Develop students' proficiency in specialized laboratory techniques (biodex, ekg, jump mat)

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  National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Fellow

  • Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research• Conduct literature reviews of emerging topics or areas of interest• Perform extensive program analysis of Jackson Heart Study • Prepare manuscript of findings for publication in peer-reviewed journal

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  California State University-Los Angeles

  Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  Recreation Manager

  •Recruit, hire and train a multicultural and ethnically diverse professional and student staff •Create, develop and implement fitness and wellness programs tailored to the Cal State LA campus community•Develop standard operating procedures and risk management materials to mitigate possibility of adverse events•Collaborate with Kinesiology & Nutrition to assess student needs and develop relevant programming (Diabetes Prevention Program)

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  La Cumbre Country Club

  Aug 2019 - Apr 2020

  Director of Health and Performance

  •Develop, implement and maintain operating and risk management procedures •Develop a new brand and business model for all health and performance related offerings •Oversee all personal training, group exercise and massage staff •Develop a Human Performance Lab for exercise testing and research

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  California State University-Los Angeles

  Nov 2020 - now

  • Director of Recreation

    Apr 2020 - now

  • Program Director - Parishes & Parks Research Project

    Nov 2020 - now