2801 NW 23rd Blvd Apt. V149Phone: 843-327-9000

Gainesville, FL

Sara R Jamieson

Summary of Qualifications:

Practical experience and graduate training in the health and wellness field. Skilled in the use of multidisciplinary approaches to wellness including teaching and instructional design, nutritional counseling, behavior modification programs, and health communication and research applications. Strong leadership and volunteer experience with a focus on building communities of health-conscious individuals and organizations.

Education 2006 – CurrentUniversity of FloridaGainesville, FL

  • Master of Science in Health Education and Behavior, Anticipated May 2008
  • Specialization, Community Health Education, GPA 3.7
  • Financed 100% of graduate education through assistantship

2001-2005College of CharlestonCharleston, SC

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology
  • Minor, Health Science

Work Experience May – August, 2007Wellspring Adventure CampCanton, NC

Head Nutrition and Culinary Counselor

  • Oversaw the nutrition curriculum for overweight adolescents at a therapeutic

summer program. Managed nutrition counselors to ensure material was taught in an age appropriate and effective manor.

  • Created and implemented an eight week, field based culinary curriculum to

provide basic cooking skills to teenagers.

  • Planned, purchased, and assembled all field meals for over 200 campers and

staff. Ensured that meals were consistent with the calorie and fat parameters set by the program.

August – May, 2006-2007University of FloridaGainesville, FL

Instructor, Personal and Family Health

  • Served as instructor for a comprehensive health course and provided student guidance to approximately 110 undergraduate students three times a week.
  • Additional activities included classroom management, test construction and administration, student evaluation, and holding office hours.

November– July, 2005-2006Blackbaud, Inc. Charleston, SC

Customer Support Analyst

  • Handled support requests from clients with technical questions concerning Blackbaud’s non-profit fundraising software.
  • Researched technical problems and maintained an up to date knowledge of changes within the software.

May – September, 2005Hidden Creek Ranch Harrison, ID

Prep Cook and Ranch Hand

  • Assisted chef in all aspects of resort food preparation including offsite catering,

banquet service and daily meal service for up to 80 people.

  • Led guest activities such as jogging tours, challenge

course, and children’s program.

Professional ExperienceAugust 2007 – CurrentUniversity of Florida Gainesville, FL

Research Assistant

  • Co-leading a behavioral modification group as part of a clinical trial conducted by Shand’s Weight Management Center.
  • Participate in weekly group sessions with study participants and weekly supervision meetings with the principal investigator of the study.

August 2007 – CurrentNorthwood YMCAGainesville, FL

Nutrition Promotion and Special Events

  • Create biweekly flyers and monthly bulletin boards highlighting various nutrition

topics of interest to members.

  • Developed a weight loss supplemental packet which complements the work of

the organizations personal trainers.

May - September, 2004 Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC

Study Coordinator

  • Coordinated and participated in subject recruitment and the administration of all

assessment tests to participants involved in a breast cancer research study. Scored and entered all measures into a computerized database.

  • Brown, R.T., Fuemmeler, B, Anderson, D, Jamieson, S.R., Simonian, S, & Hall,

R.K. (2007). Positive adaptation among breast cancer survivors and their families: Development of an evidenced based intervention. Journal of Pediatric Psychology.32, 297-308.

July 2003 – January 2005 Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC

Research Assistant

  • Participated in the development and implementation of the project

management plan as well as observed the assessment process which included clinical interviews, brief neuropsychological testing, and rating scales for a clinical trial involving children with ADHD.

Memberships and ActivitiesMember, Eta Sigma Gamma, National Health Education Honorary

Member, College of Charleston Psychology Club

President and Captain, College of Charleston Women’s Club Soccer

Participant, Costa Rica Outward Bound School, 3 week multi-element course

Participant, North Carolina Outward Bound School, 1 week course

Certification, First Aid and CPR

Community ServiceVolunteer, Project Challenge, Outdoor education for emotionally troubled girls

Volunteer, Shand’s Hospital at The University of Florida, Pet Therapy Program

Volunteer, Race for the Cure, Susan G. Komen Foundation, Charleston, SC

Volunteer, Medical University of South Carolina, Cystic fibrosis clinic

Coordinator, Women’s indoor soccer league for the College of Charleston

Technical Skills:Proficientwith Microsoft Office, SPSS (Statistical Analysis Software) and Raiser’s Edge (Fundraising Software).