J. Lees
333 Byrom Road
Senoia, GA 30276
770 375-7233
jlees1@student.gsu.edu
Summary
My goal is to become a physical therapist specializing in the elderly, active, and military populations and wellness and preventative care. In six to seven years I will have completed my education and received a doctorate’s in physical therapy. My interest in physical therapy came about after witnessing many coworkers get repetitive motion, work-related, and/or sports injuries which reduced their ability to work and quality of life. I have a strong desire to help improve workplace conditions on a global scale as well as at the individual level. I am very interested in pro bono services, research, and public health advocacy.
Education
- June 2015 – present Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
- Currently pursuing a Bachelors in Exercise Science
- President’s List
- Planning to attend Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
- Will apply for admissions into the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Employment History
General Manager
Jan 2015 – present Horizon Heating & Cooling, Newnan, GA
- Manage shop resulting in increased efficiency in production, service, and installation
- Communicate job requirements and progress with small team to meet 100% of our deadlines
- Observing the impacts of this physically demanding job on employees has inspired my efforts to pursue physical therapy
Quality Control Manager
Aug 2012 – Jan 2015 In Phase Controls, Fayetteville, GA
- Create, implement, and trained staff on quality standards significantly reducing the number of customer complaints
- Organize and track inventory leading to improved efficiency and reduction in costs of jobs
- Observed many employees deal with repetitive motion injuries due to the nature of the job and workplace climate
Server
Nov 2011 – Sept 2012 Taco Mac, Peachtree City, GA
- Ensured customers orders were accurate as shown by fewer manager overrides and no customer complaints
- Implement teamwork to ensure overall efficiency of the restaurant by helping management, bartenders, kitchen staff, and other servers as needed.
Other Experience
- Volunteered as a YMCA soccer coach teaching three and four year olds to develop a love of team sports and exercise – Fall 2014