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Sean Gabriel Gonzales

Sean Gabriel Gonzales

Irvine,CA

Summary

An Exercise specialist and motivated student with 4 years of experience in both Patient/Athlete Rehabilitation and Coaching at the Interscholastic level currently working towards bachelor's degree in Exercise Sciences as well as certification in Strength & Conditioning (CSCS). Strong academic background applied in investigating research in Biomechanics and Integrative Health. Passionate for Movement and Holistic Health and looking to provide exemplary Patient Care and/or Exercise Training to improve the Quality of Life of the members of the community. Currently working towards Strength & Conditioning certification (CSCS).

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4

Fields of expertise

Work History

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Neuromechanics Lab
07.2022 - Current
  • Substrate damping in guinea fowl locomotion
  • Investigated body, joint, and limb dynamics of guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) in response to energy-dissipating perturbation during locomotion (e.g. Sand)
  • Trained 10 guinea fowl individuals to run in controlled environment and conducted and collected data of multiple trials for each individual in three different conditions
  • Digitized 210 high speed videos of trials using DeepLabCut, a deep neural network-based software, and contributed to data analysis
  • Created comprehensive guide on how to use DeepLabCut, making it accessible to other students in lab who are working on different comparative biomechanics projects
  • Students who are Resilient, Empowered, self-Aware, and Moving (STREAM)
  • Recruited 60 participants for STREAM project, an interdisciplinary study part of the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Pilot Program
  • Completing administrative duties such as communicating through email, updating Canvas course space, and taking attendance for 30 participants in the intervention group
  • Developed Javascript program on Google Script to automate organization of participants' file submissions
  • Performing qualitative analysis on videos of improvised dance performances of participants using ELAN, a video recording annotation software

Sports Medicine Intern

UCI Sports Medicine
10.2021 - Current
  • Performing patient evaluation on, administering manual treatment to, and leading rehabilitation programs for over 350 NCAA athletes across a variety of disciplines under guidance and supervision of attending ATC
  • Administering treatments to athletes through soft tissue mobilization, deep muscle stimulation, cupping, assisted stretching, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and thermotherapy
  • Promoting education in injury management and prevention using background as a healthcare rehabilitation specialist while maintaining HIPAA compliance during interactions with athletes to maintain confidentiality and build trust between athletes and medical staff
  • Providing assistance in on-site medical care and supervision to attending ATC during practice sessions and games for 28 Men's Soccer athletes; maintaining flexibility to work nights and weekends during Men's Soccer season

Physical Therapy Aide

Coury & Buehler Physical Therapy
11.2019 - 07.2022
  • Assisted patients through physical therapy and rehabilitation by administering exercises to build strength and maintain function, as well as performing manual treatments and modalities such as electrical stimulation, lumbar and cervical traction, and therapeutic ultrasound
  • Maintained patient records during rehabilitation session and communicating with physical therapists to improve/revise patients' exercise programs
  • Updated and maintained charts to reflect on patient progress and treatments using Physiotec
  • Familiarized patients with Physiotec software to better deliver exercise prescription programs and improve patient compliance while maintaining clerical professionalism
  • Maintained organization of equipment and floor space in addition to performing patient care responsibilities for high-volume outpatient orthopedic clinic that served ~80 patients per day
  • Conferred with physical therapists to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment

Assistant Coach

University High School
09.2018 - 08.2022
  • Conducted and led practice sessions in a timely and organized manner for 25-30 high school student-athletes of various skill levels
  • Developed and implemented targeted training drills tailored to each group's skill level in order to challenge athletes’ coordination and endurance
  • Provided constructive feedback during and after competition and promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams both on and off the mat
  • Maintained correspondence between students and Head Coach to implement improvements to training sessions and helped advise other decision-making areas
  • Built positive and productive relationships with parents of student athletes.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
  • Coached 20+ CIF Qualifiers, 5 League Champions, and 3 Masters Qualifiers

Education

B.S - Exercise Sciences

University of California, Irvine
Irvine
06.2023

Skills

  • Patient Care and Education
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Computer and Office Tools Proficiency
  • Physical Stamina and Dexterity
  • Customer Service
  • Exercise Training and Rehabilitation
  • Leadership and Organization
  • Critical and Analytical Thinking
  • Technical Writing and Data Analysis
  • Research and Data Management
  • Intermediate Programming

Extracurricular Activities & Community Involvement

Brazilian Jiujitsu Club at UCI

  • Served the club as President for 4 years, bringing the “gentle art” of Brazilian Jiujitsu to the college community to establish a place of belonging while learning discipline and self-defense
  • Led and coordinated a board of officers in planning 4-5 social events per year to foster community and camaraderie between members off the mat, organizing fundraisers to generate over $1,000 in revenue, and maintaining high level of compliance with Club Sports administration across my years in leadership
  • Increased the club’s attendance and retention rate from 7 regular attendees to over 25-30 actively participating members
  • Taught proper grappling techniques and demonstrated specific drills for building positional awareness to many new grapplers, providing individualized attention as needed to help each student develop and perfect their technique during training sessions with 25-30 members
  • Collaborated with executive boards of other BJJ clubs in Southern California (UCLA, CSUN, USC, etc.) to organize intercollegiate events such as inter-club open mats and intercollegiate competitions (such as the Anteater Invitational) under USA Grappling; working towards establishing the first collegiate grappling league in Southern California

Canopy Church

  • Currently volunteering on Worship team as sound mixer, assisting in set-up and running sound check for band of 3-6 instrumentalists (12 in total) for a weekly congregation of ~80 members of the church community
  • Regularly serving as volunteer for Canopy Kids, which serves 15 families of different backgrounds, providing supervision and support to a classroom of 5-12 kids of ages ranging from nursery to elementary

Certification

  • Accredited Interscholastic Coach - NFHS
  • First Aid/CPR - American Heart Association
  • BLS Certification - In Progress


Timeline

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Neuromechanics Lab
07.2022 - Current

Sports Medicine Intern

UCI Sports Medicine
10.2021 - Current

Physical Therapy Aide

Coury & Buehler Physical Therapy
11.2019 - 07.2022

Assistant Coach

University High School
09.2018 - 08.2022

B.S - Exercise Sciences

University of California, Irvine

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