Taylor R.

Guardalabene
800 River Oaks Lane

Charlotte, NC 28226 (412)370-2836 tguardalabene@yahoo.com

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training
Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA
GPA 3.88/4.0; Major GPA: 4.0/4.0
Member of the Emory & Henry College Honors Program

May 2016

RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
Honors Thesis
January 2015 present
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair vs. Reconstruction in Baseball Pitchers
Comparing and contrasting UCL repair versus reconstruction to determine if one surgical method is
more beneficial than the other
Currently completing a case study using two Emory & Henry College student athletes
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Athletic Trainer, Expected May 2016
Certified Swim Instructor
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Athletic Training Student
August 2013 May 2016
Emory & Henry College
Emory, VA
Completed over 180 hours of hands-on experience each semester
Completed clinical experience rotations with general practitioners office, out-patient physical
therapy, college athletics, and hospital
Dr. Mark Handy
September 2015
General Practitioner
Abingdon, VA
Completing 15 hours of observation in general practitioner setting
Matt Harris, PT, ATC
January April 2015
Physical Therapist
Abingdon, VA
Completed 55 hours of observation in out-patient hospital physical therapy setting
Emory & Henry College
August 2013 May 2016
College Athletics
Emory, VA
Completed over 180 hours of hands-on athletic training each semester
Worked closely with head College athletic trainers in preventative care
Involved with the following sports: football, volleyball, soccer, swimming, basketball,
tennis, softball, and baseball
Johnson Memorial Hospital
January April 2014
Emergency Room and Imaging & Radiology
Abingdon, VA
Completed over 20 hours observing in ER and Imaging & Radiology department

Completed over 50 hours of service learning projects within the community:

Completed over 10 hours with Rivers Way, helped children with special needs learn
about team centered activities and healthy lifestyles
Completed 8 hours at Remote Area Medical, volunteered with medical professionals to
provide free healthcare to people in remote areas where services are not available
Completed 30 hours working with an Emory & Henry student to develop an exercise
and nutrition program, resulting in a 10 pound weight loss
Completed 6 hours at local elementary school to teach children about the importance of
nutrition

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EMPLOYMENT
Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA
Peer Mentor, 2015 present. Serve as peer mentor for students that struggle academically; assist
with organization, study skills, and time management
Note Taker, 2013 present. Take notes for students with academic disabilities
Harris YMCA of Greater Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Swim Instructor, 2014-present. Teach adults and children of all ages how to swim
Aquatics Camp Counselor, 2014-present. Supervise children; maintain safety and order
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteer for Marys Lunch Box, 2013 present
Pack weekend meals for local elementary school
Meals are provided to children who receive free or reduced lunch and need food over the weekend
Relay for Life, 2013 present
Organize and attend events at Emory & Henry College through Blue Key Honors Society
Participants walk laps around the track to raise money for cancer research
Special Olympics Bowling, 2014
Helped children with special needs participate in Special Olympics bowling
Supervised children and assisted them as needed
Emory & Henry Service Plunge, 2012
Built a rain garden with the honors students at local retirement home to improve water quality and
promote infiltration of runoff into the ground water
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Health Professions Club 2014 present
President, 2015 present
Athletic Training Student Organization (ATSO), 2013 present
President, 2015 present; Vice President, 2014 2015
Student Athlete Advisory Committee, 2013 present
Secretary, 2014 present; Attended annual leadership conference, 2014
Emory & Henry Womens Swim Team, 2012 present
Member of inaugural swim team
HONORS/ACTIVITIES
Academics
Patrick Henry Scholarship, 2012 present
Scholarship awarded to for highest academic achievement and spans over all four years of college
Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society, 2013 present
Blue Key Honors Society, 2015 present
Sigma Mu Honors Society, 2015-present
Society held for the top 10% of the junior and senior classes
Athletics
Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) All-Academic Team, 2013 present
First Team All ODAC, 2013 present
ODAC Champion in 1650 yd. freestyle, 2015
Iron Clad Wasp Award, 2015
Wasp Award, 2013 & 2014
Virginia Sports Information Directors Academic All-State Team (VaSID), 2014
School Record Holder in 500 yd. freestyle, 2015
ODAC Swimmer of the Week, 2012

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Member, National Athletic Training Association (NATA), 2013 present