Kamran R.

Experience

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  University of Victoria

  Sept 2003 - Dec 2007

  Graduate student instructor

  • Taught first-year human anatomy lab, second-year human cellular physiology lab, and the second-year human systemic physiology lab to undergraduate students.• Conducted lab and fieldwork to collect and prepare human performance samples.• Applied a high degree of accuracy and precision when preparing documentation of research procedures and data gathered.• Contributed to a large-scale research project by authoring nutritional and fitness appraisal reports on the socio-ecological health of school-age children in British Columbia, Canada. Show less

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  District of Saanich

  May 2004 - Dec 2022

  • Assessed, designed, and implemented customized exercise rehabilitative programs for individuals with acute and chronic health issues, such as sports and motor vehicle injuries, and individuals dealing with cancer, diabetes, Parkinson's, and other neurological deficiencies and challenges. • Routinely trained a variety of clientele with diverse abilities, novices, fitness enthusiasts, and competitive athletes.• Supervised weight- room and wellness center with over 15 employees and approximately $350,000 budget.• Regularly trained staff on fitness industry updates and coached personal trainers/fitness instructors on professional conduct.• Developed and maintained excellent member relationships to promote facility offerings and assist with health or exercise questions.• Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.• Tracked class attendance and monitored class size to gauge the effectiveness of promotions. Show less • Routinely performed diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate the muscle, nerve, joint, and functional abilities of clients with various acute and chronic health issues. • Reviewed medical records before testing to determine physical limitations, precautions, and contraindications. • Provided rehabilitative exercise programs for individuals with cardiopulmonary issues such as Arrhythmia, CHF, MI, PTCA, PVD, COPD, and more. Regularly examined patients’ ECG and essential vitals, such as BP, SpO2, HR, and respiratory rate. • Taught a variety of fitness classes on dry land and in the water, including one-on-one rehabilitation and personal training strength and conditioning programs. Show less

  • Fitness Technician/ Programmer

    Sept 2010 - Dec 2022

  • Exercise physiologist and Wellness Programmer

    May 2004 - Aug 2010
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  Rad Exercise Physiology-Mobile Training

  Sept 2004 - now

  Exercise physiologist/ kinesiologist

  • Routinely performed diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint, and functional abilities of clients with various acute and chronic health issues. • Created customized performance-enhancing and rehabilitative exercise programs for a diverse group of individuals on dry land and in the water.• Reviewed medical records prior to testing to determine physical limitations, precautions, and contraindications.• Used a variety of physical testing protocols & equipment to assess the new recruit's physical fitness readiness as police officers, military personnel, firefighters, and paramedics. Show less

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  Camosun College

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2012

  Sessional Collage Professor

  • Taught fourth-year exercise-pharmacology to athletic therapy students.• Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning media to increase student understanding of pharmacology and exercise.• Assigned reading and homework with reasonable deadlines and detailed instructions.• Evaluated students' comprehension of lessons through relevant test questions.• Used a variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in the aforementioned subjects. Show less

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  Royal Canadian Mounted Police

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2015

  PARE fitness and lifestyle facilitator

  • Used physical testing protocol & equipment to assess the new recruits physical fitness readiness as a police officer• Applied strong nutritional knowledge to individualized, proactive lifestyle guidance for applicants pursuing a career in RCMP as a police officer• Reviewed medical records of applicants prior to testing to determine physical limitations, precautions, and contraindications• Managed and maintained equipment used in fitness appraisals and exercise programs• Identified and properly documented applicant goals, evaluated progress, and planned re-evaluation Show less

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  University of Arizona

  Dec 2022 - Aug 2023

  Program Manger/ Recreation Therapist

  • Responsible for managing the daily operations of the facility such as creating, implementing, and evaluating a variety of recreational programs.• Training and scheduling staff, assisting with payroll, sales, and marketing of recreational programs, facility management, and maintenance.• Supervising staff in various departments and assisting in subbing groups and recreational classes to keep the operation running smoothly.

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  Desert Sports and Fitness

  Oct 2023 - now

  Exercise Physiologist

  • Conducting medical and fitness evaluations for individuals dealing with Parkinson’s disease, neurological impairments, metabolic syndrome, cancer, and cardiopulmonary issues.• Reviewing medical records before testing to determine physical limitations, precautions, and contraindications.• Designing, and implementing specific group classes for individuals dealing with Parkinson's disease and other neurological issues such as stroke patients. • Designing, and implementing specific group classes for individuals with cardiopulmonary, and other chronic health issues. . Regularly examine patients’ essential vitals, such as BP, SpO2, HR, and respiratory rate. • Designing and implementing special classes for functioning individuals dealing with Dementia and Alzheimer's diseases. Show less