Olivia Petras

Experience

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  Mark's (Mark's Work Wearhouse)

  Jun 2007 - Jan 2013

  Sales Associate
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  The State Group Inc.

  Apr 2010 - Sept 2011

  Project Administrative Assistant/CADD Assistant

  Printing and binding construction drawings, correspondence, project vouchers, filing.

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  Pillitteri Estates Winery

  Jun 2013 - May 2015

  Sales Associate

  Tour guide responsible for VIP and corporate groups, lead groups/individuals in wine tasting, merchandising.

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  Niagara College Canada

  Sept 2013 - Apr 2015

  Teaching first year Fitness and Health Promotion students both Physiology and Anatomy (one semester each). Responsible for creating my own material including tests, assignments, and lectures. Providing assistance to students with accessibility issues on how to best use recreational facilities. Previously trained the Olympic Junior Culinary Team and completed fitness testing for varsity teams. Training the Varsity Womens Basketball Team

  • Instructor

    Sept 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Exercise Physiologist

    Jun 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Strength and Conditioning Coach

    Sept 2013 - Oct 2014
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  Niagara Health System

  Mar 2014 - Apr 2014

  Cardiac Rehab Assistant

  Assisting cardiac patients using physical activity to increase quality of life and daily function.

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  LA Fitness

  Dec 2014 - Mar 2015

  Certified Personal Trainer

  Complete fitness assessments for clients. Assist in goal setting and lifestyle interventions. Create individualized workout programming for clients, utilizing safe and effective periodization progressions. Complete exercise sessions with clients, with emphasis on correct form, and explaining physiological and anatomical reasoning behind exercises used, loads, etc.

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  Sportwheels Sports Excellence

  Jun 2015 - Jan 2016

  Sales Associate/Community Representative

  Responsible for fitting customers in proper equipment in numerous sports, mostly hockey and cycling. Hold extensive knowledge of these sports and others, with the intention of always learning more. Assist customers in finding places to be active in the community. Represent the store throughout the community at facilities and sporting events. I hold a particular passion in being involved in girls minor hockey and hopefully helping to grow the sport in the province.

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  Spryfield Physiotherapy Clinic

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  Kinesiologist
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  Medicine in Motion

  Jan 2017 - Mar 2020

  M.D. Assistant (Sports Medicine)

  Assist physicians in efficiency of clinic. Complete patient intakes, history. Provide exercise prescription on an as needed basis. Administer concussion protocols.

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  Petras Fitness and Flow

  Feb 2018 - Jan 2021

  Personal Trainer

  Teaching fitness classes, team training, and offering individual training/programming.

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  Manulife

  Jun 2020 - Dec 2023

  Disability Case Manager
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  Irving Shipbuilding

  Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

  Return to Work Coordinator
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  Nova Scotia Power

  Dec 2024 - now

  Health and Wellness Specialist