Resume

Steve@BaderMovement.com
(716) 330-9181

Seeking a position in Human Movement Science and Therapeutic Exercise. Proven history of problem-solving, creative thinking, and self-sufficiency. Interested in Yoga Therapy, Workplace Injury Prevention, Post-Rehabilitation Integration Work, Workplace Ergonomics, and/or Kinesiology/Yoga Content Creation. Open to Full-Time, Part-Time, or Contract work.

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BEE)
Minor in Mathematics
University at Buffalo, 2006-2011

Specialization in Hardware/Software Integration
Conducted an independent research project into creating an air quality sensor for individuals with asthma
Excelled at technical writing and schematic creation

Work Experience

Yoga Therapist and Exercise Physiologist
Bader Movement, 2022-present

Working with individuals to achieve their health goals, obtain pain-free movement, enhance mind-body connection, and improve breathing mechanics.

Exercise Physiologist
Trilogy, 2022-2023

Head exercise physiologist at West Seneca location. Worked with discharged physical therapy patients to progress rehab into more functional activities. Also worked with individuals seeking exercise-as-medicine interventions for various disease states.

Freelance Yoga Teacher
2016-Present

Himalayan Institute of Buffalo Staff Yoga Teacher
2022-Present

Led yoga classes of all levels
Extensive experience in geriatric yoga and yoga for back pain
High safety rating while working with diverse groups

Human Factors Engineer
Veraview LLC, 2013-Present

Led programming department to a 95% under-budget rate
Excelled at applying human factors engineering principles to human interface designs
Specialized in Hardware/Software integration
Led technical troubleshooting and repair department with a two-day average turnaround and 98% success rate along with a high repeat customer request rate
Lead end-user technical training guru

Guitar Instructor
2006-2013

Experience working one-on-one and designing personalized lesson plans
Attained a 75% student retention rate in a setting where 50% is considered successful

Certifications

Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT)
C-IAYT, 2019-2024

875-hour certification through the International Association of Yoga Therapists
Workshops on using yoga to alleviate the symptoms of musculoskeletal injuries, chronic disease, and mental health issues

Certified Exercise Physiologist (C-EP)
ACSM, 2021

Specialization in using exercise to help rehabilitate cardiovascular and metabolic diseases

Breathing Deeply Yoga Therapist
Breathing Deeply, 2019-2024

Trained to use the techniques of yoga to help people with a diverse range of conditions.

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Himalayan Institute, 2015-2016

Graduated top of class
Excelled in yoga philosophy, alignment corrections, and leading group classes
In-demand substitute teacher for one of the oldest yoga lineages in the US

Functional Capacity Evaluation Certification Program
Matheson Education, January 2022

Ergonomics Evaluation Certification Program
Matheson Education, February 2022

Office Ergonomics Certification Program
Matheson Education, April 2022

Developing Worksite Prevention Programs
Matheson Education, April 2022

McGill Method Certified Practitioner
BackfitPro, 2019-Present

In Progress
Certification for using exercise to treat low back pain and spinal pathologies
Trained under the top doctor of biomechanics for low back pain

Danzan Ryu Jiujitsu
American Judo and Jujitsu Federation, 2018-Present

Shodan (First Degree Black Belt – 2022)
Nidan (Second Degree Black Belt – 2024)

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
American Heart Association, 2023

PADI
Certified Open Water Scuba Diver, 2022

Toastmasters International
Downtown Toastmasters Buffalo, 2021-Present
Completed Visionary Communications Certification – 2023

Supplemental Studies

I’m always learning. Relevant areas of study include:

• Biomechanics
• Ergonomics and Injury Prevention
• Functional Capacity Evaluation
• Developing Worksite Injury Prevention Programs
• Ayurveda
• Fascial Anatomy
• Self-Myofascial Release
• Functional Movement Screen
• Gait and Foot Analysis
• Breathing Pattern Disorders
• Franklin Method Imagery for Alignment
• Somatics
• Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facillitation

While my interests may seem varied, a strength of mine is finding the connectedness between it all and applying lessons learned in one area to another.