Taylor Parmentier
Wood River,IL
Summary
Developed strong research and analytical skills in academic environment, looking to transition into new field. Expertise in data analysis and project management, with track record of contributing to successful research initiatives. Seeking to transfer these skills into a dynamic and innovative setting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Illinois State University School of Kinesiology and Recreation
06.2025 - Current
- Collected and analyzed data from diverse populations: first responders, tactical personnel, athletes, and pregnant women.
- Assessed and interpreted physical fitness of first responders, using Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates, hand grip dynamometry, and COSMED Cardiorespiratory Exercise Tests.
- Administered testing protocols using Biodex, Motion Capture, and TENDO Sport timing gates and Functional Movement Screening.
- Utilized Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) and InBody to assess body composition.
- Organized and managed data for over 50 participants in the laboratory setting.
- Created and implemented a strength and conditioning training program for first responders personnel to complete.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Illinois State University School of Kinesiology and Recreation
08.2024 - Current
- Taught multiple sections of undergraduate lab courses on Anatomy and Physiology and Personal Fitness, with ~20 students in each.
- Prepared lessons to teach weekly and graded assignments.
- Instructed students on how to use the Tanita Scale, sit and reach, and hand grip dynamometers to assess fitness.
- Utilized Polar TriFit Software to monitor student fitness progress.
Sports Performance Intern
Illinois State University Athletic Performance Department
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted performance coaches with daily lifts for various sports teams.
- Set up, transitioned, and put away equipment for lift sessions.
- Lead collegiate athletes through make-up lift sessions.
- Demonstrated and explained new exercises to athletes.
- Identified training philosophies and coaching techniques used by coaches.
- Discussed various sport science topics with performance coaches.
- Performed daily cleaning tasks and kept the facility organized.
Education
Master of Science - Exercise Science
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2024
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Academic presentations
- Strong work ethic
- Literature review
- Project management
- Laboratory testing
- Data analysis
Affiliations
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)- Student Member
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)- Student Member
Certification
- Functional Movement Screen Certified July 9, 2025
- CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification, American Red Cross, Normal IL Exp. Aug. 25, 2027
- CITI Program- Educational, Social, and Behavioral Research with Human Subjects Exp. Sep. 3 2027
- CITI Program- Human Subjects Research and Biomedical Research Exp. Dec. 19, 2027
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Illinois State University School of Kinesiology and Recreation
06.2025 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Illinois State University School of Kinesiology and Recreation
08.2024 - Current
Sports Performance Intern
Illinois State University Athletic Performance Department
01.2024 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Illinois State University
Master of Science - Exercise Science
Illinois State University