Curriculum Vitae Tonya Butler-Collins
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Tonya Butler-Collins 4465 Plum Frost Ct. Oakwood, GA 30566 (404) 316-7225 Tonya.butler-collins@ung.edu
MS. Ed., Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Georgia, May 2006 Concentration: Community Wellness, Corporate Recreation
Concentration: Exercise Programming and Outdoor Recreation A.A., Cochise College, Sierra Vista, AZ, May 1994 Concentration: Liberal Arts Georgia Massage Institute, December 2011 Concentration: Medical Massage Therapy CertificationsNational Association of Holistic Healthcare Certified Natural Health Practitioner National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Professional Rehabilitative Specialist National Certified Recreation Specialist Wilderness Medical Associates Wilderness First Responder American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor BLS Training Center Faculty Twist Sports Master Trainer Speed and Agility Specialist Yoga Fit Certified Instructor American Fitness Professionals Associates Certified Aging Adult Fitness Consultant Prescription for the Aging Adult National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association Certified Sports Nutritionist Certified Nutritionist Certified Advanced Trigger Point Therapist Certified Egoscue Therapist American Canoe and Kayak Association Certified Level 3 in Swift Water Rescue International Sports and Fitness Training Association Certified Trainer and Facilitator Teaching Experience Positions: Assistant Professor of Health and Wellness Gainesville State College, Division of Health and Wellness, Fall 2010-present
Gainesville State College, Division of Health and Wellness, Fall 2007-2010 Adjunct Professor of Health and Wellness Gainesville State College, Division of Education, Health and Wellness, 2005-2007 Adjunct Professor of Wellness Georgia Perimeter College, Department of Wellness, 2003-2006 Courses Taught: Gainesville State College EXRS 2150 Sport Conditioning EXRS 2020 Nutrition EXRS 2000/L Personal Training EXRS 2034 Intro to Exercise Physiology PHED 1002 CPR & First Aid PHED 1020 Personal Health and Wellness PHED 1134 Weight Training PHED 1115 Bowling PHED 1401 Canoe and Kayaking PHED 1301 Backpacking and Hiking PHED 1306 Wilderness Survival Skills PHED 1110 Fitness Walking RLST 2100 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services Georgia Perimeter College PHED 1025 Bowling PHED 1061 Fitness Walking PHED 1065 Weight Training PHED 1069 Aerobics PHED 1087 Survival Skills PHED 1101 Choices for Life Other Employment Dynamic Therapeutics, Oakwood, GA. Director of Operations, 2012-present Responsible for public relations and marketing of company. Medical Massage Therapist. De Novo Fitness Systems, Flowery Branch, GA. Owner, Operations Manager, 1997-2010 Responsible for hiring of new employees, public relations, and operations Personal Trainer, developed and executed exercise programming Developed corporate wellness programs for 11 corporations Trained and prepared new personal trainers and massage therapists for corporate programming positions Chateau Élan, Braselton, GA. Fitness Director, 1997-1998 Conducted physical fitness programs for guests and residents Scheduled, programmed and facilitated corporate team-building programs
Health and Fitness Consultant, WDUN radio, Gainesville, GA, 2008 Wilderness Medical Support for Wilderness Therapy Programs, 2001-2012 Strength and Conditioning Coach, Gainesville Gymnastics Center, 2001-2004 Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist, Sugar Hill Family Chiropractic Center, 2000-present Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 1998-2000 Outdoor Leadership Director, Athens YWCO Camp for Girls, 1998-1999 Health and Fitness Consultant, FOX 5 Atlanta, 1998-1999 Certified Personal Trainer, Powerhouse Gym, Duluth, GA, 1996-1997
Health and Wellness Search Committee, 2010 ACTT & Library Committee, 2008-2011, Chair 2010 Colloquium Committee, 2012 Consolidation Committee- Health and Wellness Curriculum review Military Advisory Counsel, 2011-2012 Faculty advisor for WHORL and the Students Veteran’s Club Representative, Hall County Health Consortium, Gainesville State College Representative Revised and rewrote curriculum for the Exercise Science Associates Degree Writer, Associates Degree in Exercise, Sport and Recreation, to be introduced after consolidation Writer, Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise, Sport and Recreation, all courses and curriculum to be submitted after consolidation Writer, Seven new PHED, EXRS and RLST courses now taught at Gainesville State College
Collaborated with the Anthropology Program and taught Wilderness Survival Skills, First Aid and CPR to students on the Paleo-dig in Wyoming and S. Dakota, 2010 Developer, Hybrid Course, AHA CPR and First Aid, 2010 Facilitator, CPR & First Aid for all building managers and staff members Presenter, Professional development workshops in Functional First Aid, Nutrition, Wellness, Self Defense, Veteran’s Issues and other Wellness related topics Developer, Cooperative programs with Hall County Parks and Leisure and the Exercise Science program offering free fitness assessments and blood pressure screening Co-Developer, Internship for Exercise Science students and the Atlanta Falcons Established a personal training lab for students of the EXRS 2000 course to perform free personal training on staff and faculty Co-organizer and facilitator, Team building event in fall for Brenau and GSC Theater students Team Leader, GSC team for The American Heart Walk, 2010 Team Leader, GSC team for Relay for Life, 2009 Facilitator and Proctor, ISFTA National Personal Trainer Certification for Exercise Science Students Assisted in annual triathlon and swim meets Assisted with Veteran’s Day Memorial and celebration
2010-2012 Assistant leader, Girl Scout Troop 13524, 2011-2012 Volunteer, Administer free massages to the Potter’s House and to the Gainesville Senior Life Center, 2011-2012 Volunteer, Meals on Wheels 1999-2003, 2010-2012 Volunteer, Girls’ Softball Coach, 8 and under, Gainesville Parks and Recreation, 2009- 2012
Board Member, Aeerie Experiences, Inc., 2012 Board Member, Copper Springs HOA, 2009-2011 Military Experience and Honors US Army, USA and Korea, Sergeant/E-5, US Army Band, 1990-1996 Flute/Piccolo Player, performed for concert, wind ensemble, marching band assignments across the world for public relations and morale support of the US troops and the community Public Affairs NCO, Liaison for US Army Band and local governments in setting up community events and concerts. Training NCO, scheduled and executed fitness protocols and exercise programs in order to meet the US Army standards for fitness. Scheduled appropriate common tasks training in areas of rifle skills and other mandates issued by the US Army for compliance NBC NCO, Nuclear Biological and Chemical Warfare specialist. Coordinated and established protocols for situations that may involve any threat of exposure to any foreign elements. Trained 45 person unit to prepare for potential threats. Maintained inventory and coordinated training scenarios. MFT NCO, Master Fitness Trainer. Responsible for creating effective workout programs for individual units to comply to Army standards for physical fitness. Conducted physical readiness tests and body composition screenings. US Army Good Conduct Medal, 1993, 1996 United States Army Commendation Medal, 1994, 1995 United States Army Achievement Medal, 1993, 1995 Honorable Discharge, 1993, 1996
American Massage Therapy Association National Recreation and Parks Association Wilderness Medical Association Georgia Recreation and Parks Association National Strength and Conditioning Professionals Association Natural Health Care Practitioners Association
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship Winner Magnum Cum Lade, Academic Honors, University of Georgia Phi Mu Zeta, National Honor Society, University of Georgia Cum Lade, Academic Honors, Cochise College, University of Georgia Personal Trainer of the Year, National Personal Trainers Association Publications, Grants Innovative Teaching Grant Award Winner, Major Grant, Gainesville State College, 2012 Kinesthetic Teaching Methodologies using three dimensional models to enhance functional knowledge. Butler-Collins, T., Edney, P. (2010). More than a Gym Teacher, Innovative Teaching Abstract, National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development. Butler, T. (2008). GI Jane, Set point Fitness Journal, September Butler, T. (2007). Tips for surviving the holidays, Set point Fitness Journal, November Butler-Collins, T. (2006). Spot training: myth vs. fact, Self Magazine, June Contributing Author to Gainesville Times, 2002-2003 Contributing Author to Atlanta Sports and Fitness Magazine, 2005-2006 Research Experience Vets for Vets Winterization Project, 2012 2012-2013 (Home Depot Foundation Grant, $5K) Vincent Ramsey (PI), Tonya Butler-Collins (Co-PI) The purpose of this grant is to help improve the lives and living conditions of veterans in need by providing supplies and labor for home repair, remodeling and winterization for their abodes. Gainesville State College, Gainesville GA, 2011 Department of Education, Health and Wellness Lead Researcher Performed body mass index assessments on school aged children in the Gainesville City School District. Gathered data to determine prevalence of obesity in children of lower income housing developments. University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 2000 Department of Counseling and Human Services Graduate student Identified predominating barriers to women and leisure in park and recreation settings. Gathered data for alternative recreation resources.
Butler-Collins, Tonya. Myofacial Compression Techniques using Trigger Point Performance, McLean Va. April, 2013 Butler-Collins, Tonya. Myofacial Compression Techniques. ACSM International Conference, Indianapolis, In. May, 2013 Butler-Collins, Tonya. Myofacial Compression Techniques, Atlanta Mania Conference, Atlanta, Ga. July, 2013 Butler-Collins, Tonya. Myofacial Compression Techniques using Trigger Point Performance, Wilmington, NC, September 2013 Butler-Collins, Tonya. Myofacial Compression Techniques using Trigger Point Performance, Kennesaw State University, Nov. 2013 Download 47.47 Kb. Share with your friends:
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