Rachael Sardinha

401-309-0154 • 700 Metacom Ave. Apt. 231 • Warren, Rhode Island, 02885 • rsardinha@my.uri.edu

EDUCATION
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI May 2019
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Minor in Nutrition
GPA: 3.94

RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Public Health Nutrition Nutrition in Exercise and Sport
Fitness and Wellness Program Development Resistance Training
Physical Activity, Cultural Diversity, and Society Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology
Fitness Program Development for Patients with Chronic Disease Exercise Physiology

EXPERIENCE
Interim Coalition Coordinator, Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island, Providence, RI August 2018
Served as the liaison to the Rhode Island Department of Health, participated in weekly public skin cancer screenings
Conducted research to create databases to recruit new members to maintain, expand and diversify coalition membership
Utilized various communications and graphic design skills to manage coalition websites, listservs, and social media pages
RIDOH Public Health Scholar, Rhode Island Department of Health, Providence, RI June 2018- August 2018
Took on various projects throughout the Health Department to assist the full-time staff in the SOGI Equity Workgroup,
Comprehensive Cancer Control, Youth Suicide Prevention, communications, etc.
Participated in literature reviews, evaluation design and analysis, event planning (Providence Pride), data entry/database
updating, community outreach, etc.
Utilized excellent writing, editing, research, and customer service skills to ensure tasks are done in an efficient manner
Physical Therapy Aide, Foundation Performance Sports Medicine, Warren, RI May 2017-August 2017
Assisted the PT with various treatments; ultrasound, electrical stimulation therapy, laser treatments, hot/cold modalities
Attained skills in MW Therapy physical therapy software, used for communication with both patients and coworkers
Ensured that the facility was always clean and well stocked
Public Relations Officer, Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity, Kingston, RI May 2017-September 2018
Increased awareness of the fraternity through a consistent, positive social media presence (Facebook, Instagram)
Communicated with local group leaders to organize and participate in community service events
Lead the fraternity as part of the executive board
Director of Communications, URI Student Senate, Kingston, RI April 2017- November 2018
Attended weekly general senate and executive board meetings to discuss current events, debate/vote on bills, debate
changes to our organization, changes we wanted to see on campus, etc.
Increased awareness of the Senate and student organizations recognized by the Senate through positive and consistent posts
on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Maintained proper and effective communication with student organizations, fellow senators, and faculty in order to best
disseminate information; Publishes a monthly newsletter
Former College of Health Sciences Representative and member of the Rules and Ethics committee

SKILLS
Proficient in research/literature reviews and scientific writing
Excellent written and verbal communication/customer service skills
Ability to work independently
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
Has taken beginner and intermediate levels of Portuguese language classes
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Providence Pride with RIDOH June 2018
Rhody Outpost, URI on-campus food pantry Feb. 2017-Present
Narragansett Clean-ups Oct. 2017-Present
URI Campus Clean-ups April 2017- Present
Habitat for Humanity, Exeter, RI Feb. 2017