KACEY SMEKRUD
La Grange
Summary
Detail-oriented Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) with a strong background in human biology and sports science. Experienced in collaborating with medical teams, managing clinical data, and monitoring patient and athlete performance. Committed to delivering high-quality emergency care and fostering teamwork in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Soccer Player
USL Super League(USA) & Kansallinen Liiga (Finland)
01.2024 - 05.2026
- Exhibited elite physical conditioning and resilience while adhering to team protocols throughout professional campaigns in Europe and the United States.
Olympic Sports Science Intern
Clemson University Professional Internships & Co-Op
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Logged 120 hours managing athlete testing metrics utilizing advanced diagnostic technology including force plates, contact grids, and swift timing gates.
- Researched deceleration protocols for medical return-to-play criteria and tested Moxy Monitors to inform athlete rehabilitation strategies.
Division I Collegiate Athlete
Clemson University & College of Charleston
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Managed 20+ hours weekly of athletic training, travel, and film review while excelling in a challenging Honors Biology curriculum.
- Demonstrated resilience and adaptability in high-pressure competitive environments.
Bachelor’s Essay, Independent Medical Study, Shadowing
College of Charleston
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Completed a bachelor’s essay that involved 150 hours of targeted medical research on maturation, ACL injury risks, and surgical treatment methods. - completed 150 hours of targeted medical research focused on maturation, ACL injury risks, and surgical treatment methods.
- Conducted an independent medical study analyzing men’s soccer injury risk factors using Catapult Sports Technology over 110 hours. - Analyzed 110 hours of men’s soccer injury risk factors using Catapult Sports Technology.
- Shadowed Dr. Slone, an orthopedic surgeon at the Medical University of South Carolina, observing clinical workflows and patient evaluations., an orthopedic surgeon at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), observing clinical workflows and patient evaluations.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate -
Jefferson Community & Technical College (JCTC)
Carrollton, KY01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
College of Charleston Honors College
Charleston, SC05-2022
Skills
Teamwork
Critical decision-making
Attention to detail
Athletic performance
Time management
Reliability
Communication
Certification
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) | Active (Recertified March 2026)
Publications
Co-authored Publication: Flota MF et al., 2021. Evaluation of genome sequences of the bacteriophages JeTaime and Luna22. Microbiol Resour Announc.
Timeline
Professional Soccer Player
USL Super League(USA) & Kansallinen Liiga (Finland)
01.2024 - 05.2026
Olympic Sports Science Intern
Clemson University Professional Internships & Co-Op
08.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor’s Essay, Independent Medical Study, Shadowing
College of Charleston
01.2021 - 05.2021
Division I Collegiate Athlete
Clemson University & College of Charleston
01.2018 - 01.2022
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate -
Jefferson Community & Technical College (JCTC)
Bachelor of Science - Biology
College of Charleston Honors College