Spahlinger, Kristin
Kristin L. Spahlinger
205 SW 75th Street apt. 8B
Gainesville, FL 32607
(239) 280-7425
OBJECTIVE
Currently seeking an internship position in health education where I can further develop my skills as a health educator and gain experience working in a health education setting.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Health Science Education, Anticipated May 2006
Department of Health Education and Behavior
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Specialization: Health Studies
GPA: 3.94/4.00
WORK EXPERIENCE
Server (August, 2005- present)
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida
5100 SW 25th Blvd
Gainesville, Florida 32608
Responsibilities include providing timely food service for dining members, input of orders into computer system, food preparation, and maintaining sanitary preparation areas.
Group Leader (June, 2005- August, 2005)
Camp Eagle Hill
White Oak Road
Elizaville, New York 12523
Responsibilities included supervising a large group of elementary age campers and their counselors in a residential camp environment.
Recreational Aide (September, 2004- June, 2005)
The Girls Club of Alachua County, Inc.
2101 NW 39th Avenue
Gainesville, Florida 32605
Responsibilities included supervising and interacting with girls in recreational camp environment, planning activities, and implementing healthy behaviors.
General Counselor (June, 2004- August, 2004; June, 2003- August, 2003)
Camp Eagle Hill
White Oak Road
Elizaville, New York 12523
Responsibilities included managing daily routines of camp life while living and working with a small group of elementary age campers.
Emergency Veterinary Technician (September, 2001- August, 2002)
Emergency Pet Hospital of Collier County
1217 Airport-Pulling Road South
Naples, Florida 34104
Responsibilities included assisting veterinarians with medical procedures in emergency setting, caring for animals, assisting clients, and laboratory work.
SERVICE ACTIVITIES
March of Dimes (Spring, 2005)
Health and Human Performance College Council, representative walker
AIDS Benefit Concert (Fall, 2004)
Eta Sigma Gamma
Helped to plan and organize event to raise money for Gainesville AIDS charities.
Classroom Volunteer (Spring, 2003)
Littlewood Elementary School
Gainesville, Florida
Assisted kindergarten students with homework, class projects, reading skills, and computer activities.
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
Eta Sigma Gamma, President (May 2005- present)
Health Education Honorary
Health and Human Performance College Council, Treasurer (Spring 2005- present)
Duties include creating budget for Student Government, maintaining accounts, planning and supervising special events.
University of Florida Marching Band Visual Ensemble, Co-Captain (2003-2004)
Duties included choreographing colorguard performances, instructing members in proper flag technique, and overseeing daily rehearsals.
HONORS & AWARDS
National Dean’s List at the University of Florida (Spring, 2005)
College of Health and Human Performance
Freshman of the Year (Fall, 2002)
University of Florida Marching Band Visual Ensemble
CERTIFICATIONS
· Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
· National Safety Counsel CPR/First Aid
SKILLS
· Microsoft Word
· Microsoft Power Point
· Microsoft Publisher
*References furnished upon request.