Suzanne B. Himka
 R.D., C.S.C.S

P.O. Box 75082
Colorado Springs, CO 80970 
Cell Phone: (719) 232-2049

Email Address: sbhimka@aol.com

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OBJECTIVE: To provide nutrition advice for athletes and trainers through seminars, internet, or one-on-one consultation.

QUALIFICATIONS:
American Dietetic Association (ADA) Registered Dietitian (R.D.)
National Strength & Conditioning Assoc. (NSCA) Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
American Red Cross Adult/Infant CPR Certification

EDUCATION:
1992-1993 Marywood College-Scranton, PA

Approved Graduate Pre-professional Program in Foods and Nutrition -May, 1993
Cumulative G.P.A 3.83/4.00

1988-1992 Valparaiso University-Valparaiso, IN
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics-May , 1992
Summe Cum Laude Honors
Dietetic G.P.A.: 3.98/4.00
Cumulative G.P.A.: 3.91/4.00

EMPLOYMENT:

• 1998-now Homemaker/Teacher/Public Speaker
  I currently home school my three children, and speak on various nutrition and health topics for various churches and home school groups.
• 1997-1998 HOME B.A.B.E WORKOUT Personal Trainer
  Provided one on one training for clients in their home using the elastic bands and the exercise ball (BANDS and BALL Exercise --B.A.B.E.)
• 1994-1995 Personal Trainer/Registered Dietitian
  Metro Sports Club, Salt Lake City, UTAH
  Provided one on one personal training and presented weekly nutrition seminars for the corporate wellness program.
• 1995-1998 Personal Trainer/Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Consultant
  Bally’s Total Fitness Health Club, Midvale, UTAH
  Provided one on one personal training and presented monthly nutrition seminars for club members.
• 1993-1995 Personal Trainer/Registered Dietitian/Fitness Supervisor
  Sportsplex, New Windsor, NY
  Provided one on one personal training. Instructed several twelve week weight loss Programs “Think Light” focusing on healthy lifestyle changes. Supervised and scheduled work hours for thirteen fitness employees and developed programs for retention of a 1500 member IRSA facility.
• 1994, 1995 American Gladiators Junior Programming Director
  Sportsplex, New Windsor , NY
  Designed an American Gladiators© Junior Camp for ages 7 to 13 for two summers. Re-enacted all the gladiator games for over 200 camp kids and gave each a special Gladiator© name.
• June, 1994 American Gladiators© Contender
  Samuel Goldwyn Co./ Four Star Productions, Studio City, CA
  Competed as a contender on the television show American Gladiators©. Televised air date April 15, and June 24, 1995). $2500 Show Winner.
• June, 1993 Nutrition Counselor for Overweight Children
  Camp Camelot, Millersville, PA
  Instructed obese and overweight children on nutrition and exercise. Spent the summer at the camp encouraging the children to eat healthy.
• 1990-1993 Gymnastics Instructor
  Arrastarrs Gymnastics Academy, Valparaiso, IN
  Instructed USGF team and Junior National Qualifiers for three summers.

HONORS:

• South Adams High School Salutatorian ( GPA 11.0/12.0)
• Most Athletic Female-Varsity High School Athlete
• Valparaiso University Scholarship
• Raymond J. Bobeng Memorial American Dietetic Scholar
• I.H.M. Endowment Marywood Graduate Minority Scholarship
• Valparaiso University Dean’s List-all semesters
• Valparaiso University Presidential Student Athlete Award
• Valparaiso University Gymnastics Team Captain
• NCAA Athletic Gymnastics Scholarship
• Second Place Mixed Pairs Iowa Classic Bodybuilding Competition (drug free)
• Third Place Middleweight Chicago Land Natural Classic Bodybuilding Competition
• American Gladiators© Contender Show Winner 1994
• Brown Belt Tae Kwon Do Kim’s Academy

ACTIVITIES:

• Varsity Volleyball, Tennis, Gymnastics
   Gymnastics ( age 5-22)
• College Intramural Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Race-walking
  Bodybuilding, Weightlifting, Cycling, Trampoline
  Miss Fitness America New Jersey Contestant ( 1992)
• Valparaiso University Gymnastics ( 1988-1992)
• Vice President of Fellowship of Christian Athletes ( 1990-1992)
• 2000 Olympic Training for Tae Kwon Do
• Amateur Radio License-N2XYD
• Athletes in Action U.S. Gymnast to Taiwan, Japan & Korea (1991)
• Gardening, home schooling, public speaking, book writing
   

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