Michael Clare Nelson
Olean,United States
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
SNAP-Ed Nutritionist
Cornell Cooperative Extension Of Allegany County
Belmont, NY
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
Olean, NY
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
Olean, NY
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
Fort Monroe, VA
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, NY09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
St. Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY05.2019
Skills
- Nutrition education and consultation
- Health and wellness curriculum creation
- NASM certified personal trainer
- Creative Cloud and Canva
- Social media management
- Copy editing
Timeline
SNAP-Ed Nutritionist
Cornell Cooperative Extension Of Allegany County
06.2023 - Current
Farm to School Educator
Cornell Cooperative Extension
04.2022 - 06.2023
Personal Trainer & Nutrition Consultant
Olean YMCA
01.2022 - Current
Communications Assistant
Fort Monroe Authority
08.2015 - 07.2016
Master of Science - Applied Nutrition
Canisius College
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
St. Bonaventure University