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Academic Professor

Name: Michael J. Bingaman

Address: 4405 Woodland Ave. #40

City: West Des Moines

State: Iowa

Phone: 515-223-6459

Email: mjbingaman

Objective:

Education: Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science, December 1999 Iowa State University, Ames, IA Minor: Health Promotion

Work Experience: Exercise Specialist – January 2000 to present Hy-Vee Corporation; West Des Moines, IA  Provide health assessments for Hy-Vee employees.  Perform cholesterol and glucose screens.  Chairperson for the corporate Wellness Committee  Assist in development, promotion, and implementation of incentive programs.  Provide group and individualized personal training.  Develop specific exercise prescriptions for individuals requesting assistance following health assessments.  Prepare health and fitness articles for the Hy-Vee intranet. Personal Trainer (part-time) – March 2001 to September 2001 Riverfront YMCA; Des Moines, IA  Performed fitness assessments and develop specific exercise prescriptions for members.  Personal training for special needs members.  Assisted in wellness office daily routines Wellness Internship – August 1999 to November 1999 Drake University Wellness Center; Des Moines, IA  Performed fitness assessments and developed specific exercise prescriptions for students, faculty and staff.  Assisted in the promotion and implementation of a new employee wellness program and wellness screenings.  Promoted and managed a student fitness incentive program.  Promoted and supervised the Drake University community swim lessons.  Hired, scheduled, and managed part-time swim instructors.  Instructed golf for Drake Lifetime Sports.  Spoke publicly on wellness issues with the Drake athletic teams. Adult Fitness Instructor – March 1999 to May 1999 Iowa State Exercise Clinic; Ames, IA  Assisted in the instruction of an older adult strength training class.  Observed fitness assessments for high-risk participants.  Developed exercise prescriptions for high-risk members.  Monitored blood pressure and heart rate Front Desk Supervisor – September 1997 to July 1999 Ames Racquet and Fitness Center; Ames, IA  Responsible for opening and closing the club for business, checking in and answering members questions.  Assisted personal trainers with exercise prescriptions.  Assisted membership consultants with new members.  Promoted and worked the annual racquetball tournaments.

Skills:

Professional Associations / Certifications: American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer