Michael Clare Nelson

Olean,United States

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

SNAP-Ed Nutritionist

Cornell Cooperative Extension Of Allegany County

06.2023 - Current

Taught nutrition programming that aligned with Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate to individuals of various ages and skill levels.
Conducted food demonstrations and offered taste tests to enhance client learning.
Built and maintained relationships with schools and community organizations with eligible SNAP populations.
Developed and implemented health and wellness policy changes for organizations within the southwest region.
Tracked and recorded SNAP-Ed data accurately and promptly.

Personal Trainer & Nutrition Consultant

Olean YMCA

01.2022 - Current

Designed the facility's nutrition education programming.
Tailored nutrition plans for individuals to help them meet their goals and improve their overall health.
Helped market personal training packages, group fitness classes, and health seminars.
Led free, public nutrition seminars.
Trained a variety of clients with plans specific to their needs.
Collaborated with other trainers to create multi-week group fitness programs.

Farm to School Educator

Cornell Cooperative Extension

04.2022 - 06.2023

Pioneered the Olean City School District Farm to School program.
Assembled a Farm to School Committee made up of faculty, staff, students, and community members.
Created and implemented agriculture and nutrition evidence-based lesson plans for K-12.
Designed posters and social media posts to encourage healthy eating in the lunchroom.
Sourced local produce to enrich the school lunch menu, improve student health, and help the district meet the requirements for the 30% NYS Initiative.
Implemented lunchroom taste tests and educational activities to connect students to the program.
Helped write and edit Olean City School District's (OCSD) Farm to School implementation grant.

Communications Assistant

Fort Monroe Authority

08.2015 - 07.2016

Managed museum social media accounts and created original content to gain followers.
Conducted archival research for the museum historian to be used in articles, presentations, and exhibit copy.
Created a set of postcards using archival materials for sale in the giftshop.
Led museum tours and tailored material for a variety of age groups.
Helped develop educational programs for children and families throughout the year.
Booked tours and organized visit plans for groups of 100 or more.

Education

Master of Science - Applied Nutrition

Canisius College

Buffalo, NY

09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

St. Bonaventure University

Saint Bonaventure, NY

05.2019

Skills

Nutrition education and consultation
Health and wellness curriculum creation
NASM certified personal trainer

Creative Cloud and Canva
Social media management
Copy editing

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