BRANDON TIELSCH
724-880-3948 | bjt5441@psu.edu | 421 Jamie Drive, Rostraver Township, PA 15012

EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
College of Health and Human Development | B.S. Kinesiology Class of 2024
GPA: 3.66/4.00

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Penn State University Football Team University Park, PA
Kinesiology Football Fellowship August 2021 – Present
● Observed many of the various different tasks that athletic trainers perform on a daily basis
● Prepared the athletic training supplies and set up equipment prior to the start of both practices and games
● Provided the student athletes with water and Gatorade during practices and games, as well as be a part of injury
rehabilitation

Caporella’s Italian Ristorante Uniontown, PA
Kitchen Porter January 2021 – July 2021
● Sanitized dishes, and prepared them to be used by both chefs and customers
● Stocked shelves with supplies that could be used by both chefs in the kitchen, and waitresses in the dining room

The Eger Eye Group Coraopolis, PA
Shadowing Experience June 2019 – August 2019
● Shadowed an Optometrist to and learned optometry skills such as patient preparation and consulting with patients
● Studied how different types of preventative technology such as blue-light filtering glasses may provide solutions
to problems associated with blue-light
● Observed the process of how Blue-Light filtering Glasses are made at an Essilor Glasses Lab

CLUBS AND INVOLVEMENT
Pre-Optometry Club University Park, PA
Club Member September 2020 – Present
● Connected with other students interested in optometry while learning more about different opportunities that are
available for students pursuing optometry programs in Graduate School
● Familiarized myself with the admissions processes of different graduate schools that have optometry programs

Apollo THON Organization University Park, PA
Commander. September 2020 – Present
● Dedicated to raise money and support families involved in Penn State’s annual THON event targeting childhood
cancer
● Participated in fundraisers while connecting with other students dedicated to fighting childhood cancer

National Honors Society Belle Vernon, PA
Secretary May 2019 – June 2020
● Organized the annual Honors Society events while acquiring crucial leadership experience
● Oversaw that meeting ran smoothly by tracking the number of other students at meetings and events
Rostraver Leo Club Rostraver Township, PA

Vice President October 2019 – June 2020
● Proposed, organized, and participated in many different volunteer activities, such as park cleanups and designing
Christmas/Valentine’s Day cards for kids recovering at Children’s Hospital
● Managed meetings while keeping track of various upcoming events
Belle Vernon Area Marching Band Belle Vernon, PA

Section Leader June 2017 – June 2020
● Performed and soloed in multiple halftime shows, band festivals, and parades across the country
● Appointed Section Leader by the band director in order to encourage and help younger students in the low brass
section

COURSES, AWARDS, & INTERESTS
Relevant Coursework: Kines 350 – Exercise Physiology, Kines 395B – Careers and Observation
Awards: First Commonwealth Bank Scholarship
Interests: 5K Cancer Runs, Involvement in the Performing Arts, 3-Time Penn State Madden IM League Champion