2334 Oak Haven Circle
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
801-798-0245
mobile (preferred) 574-238-0313 swisherkaren@yahoo.com
Objective: Seeking a position as a Physical Therapist Assistant with an organization that provides high quality patient care.
I am a proven leader with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. I love working with the public and my strengths are my exceptional handling of customer service issues and providing client satisfaction as well as coaching team members. I possess a high level of integrity and energy and embrace opportunities to learn and improve. I believe that my pro-active and positive attitudes are key components to my past successes. I am currently working toward becoming a Physical Therapist Assistan. I have completed all the prerequisite classes and I am currently enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Salt Lake Community College.
(References available on request)
Rehabilitation Technician – ATI Physical Therapy – Joliet, IL
 Administered modality treatments as directed by therapists.
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Treatments included Electrical Stimulation (IFC, Russian, HiVolt, PreMod) Hot and Cold Therapy and Ultrasound .
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Assisted patients in ambulation as directed by Therapist
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Other duties included keeping clinic clean and safe, along with laundering linens and replenishing clinic supplies.
Volunteer – Central Utah Physical Therapy Clinic – Provo, UT
Observed treatments, interacted with patients and performed various duties allowed as directed by therapists.
Founder/Co-Owner/Operator – Backyard Living – Chico, CA
Retail store specializing in spas, fine patio furniture, outdoor kitchens and fireplace stoves and inserts
 Co-created and implemented business plan
 Contracted with suppliers and kept costs at a minimum to maximize profit
 Forecasted and ordered inventory for seasonal sales. Sold over 90% of what was ordered.
 Implemented target advertising program that boosted sales by 25%
 Problem solver for customer’s desires or complaints which generated over 20% new customers based on referrals.
 Increased sales by over 25% in the second year and received award from supplier for annual sales
(Over 1 million dollars in sales in second year)
 Worked in QuickBooks Pro, Microsoft Word and Excel
Sales Audit/Customer Service – Mervyns and Dillards Department Stores, TX, NE
General Merchandise Dept. Head – Alpha Beta Markets (American Stores Inc.) CA
President of Stake Relief Society –A Regional Church Women’s Organization/President of Young Woman’s Church Youth Group
 Coaching and assessing local needs
 Goal setting and incentive programs for personal improvement
 Event planning and coordinating
Fullerton College
Salt Lake Community College
Golf /Cooking/Interior Design