Taylor Thorp
Lincoln
Summary
Passionate and community-focused wellness professional with a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, and a minor in Public Health. Currently serving as the Nutrition Equity & Outreach Coordinator at a nonprofit organization, and a certified Personal Trainer at the YMCA. Former NCAA Division II athlete in cross country and track, bringing a strong foundation in performance training, discipline, and goal-setting. Experienced in delivering inclusive nutrition education, coordinating community outreach programs, and creating accessible, engaging health content using tools like Canva. Actively pursuing NSCA Group Fitness Certification to expand expertise in evidence-based group instruction. Committed to advancing health equity and empowering individuals through fitness, education, and outreach.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Wellness Specialist
YMCA
Lincoln
2025.06 - Current
- Evaluated the effectiveness of personal training sessions by assessing overall client satisfaction.
- Provided one-on-one personal training sessions to clients.
- Inspected personal training sessions to ensure that they were conducted in accordance with company policy and procedures.
Nutrition Equity and Outreach Coordinator
Center for People
Lincoln
2025.05 - Current
- Collaborated with local organizations to strengthen partnerships and resources.
- Facilitated workshops to educate the community on available services and opportunities.
- Collaborated with community-based organizations and key stakeholders to address community initiatives.
Nutrition Content Creator
WSC Strength and Conditioning
Wayne
2024.08 - Current
- Developed insightful content on nutrition.
- Provided nutritional advice and guidance related to sports nutrition for optimal performance.
- Distributed content on a weekly basis
Food Pantry Coordinator
Wayne State College
Wayne
2024.08 - Current
- Managed initiatives for collecting and distributing donated food.
- Provided education on nutrition, budgeting, and other resources to clients utilizing pantry services.
- Documented weekly food statistics of students using Excel.
Campus Tour Guide - Navigator
Wayne State College - Admissions
Wayne
2024.08 - Current
- Displayed strong public speaking skills and communication abilities to facilitate highest quality tour for guests.
- Provided peer mentoring to new students, assisting with orientation and adjustment to college life.
- Facilitated communication between the university administration and the student body to address concerns and feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Foods And Nutrition Science
Wayne State College
Wayne2025-05
Minor - Public And Global Health
Wayne State College
Wayne, NE2025-05
Associate of Applied Science -
Garden City Community College
Garden City2023-05
Skills
- Strength & Conditioning Instruction
- Wellness Education and Outreach
- Health Promotion & Community Engagement
- Content creation
- Nutritional analysis
- Public speaking
- Project management
- Community outreach
- Empathy
- Strength & Conditioning Instruction
Affiliations
- Division 2 Cross Country and Track and Field Athlete
- WSC Student Senate Senator
- Student Athlete Advisory Committee Member
- Wayne High School Volunteer Cross Country Coach
- Garden City's Student Athlete Leadership Team President
Accomplishments
- NSIC All Academic Honoree
- 3.8 GPA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Wellness Specialist
YMCA
2025.06 - Current
Nutrition Equity and Outreach Coordinator
Center for People
2025.05 - Current
Nutrition Content Creator
WSC Strength and Conditioning
2024.08 - Current
Food Pantry Coordinator
Wayne State College
2024.08 - Current
Campus Tour Guide - Navigator
Wayne State College - Admissions
2024.08 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Foods And Nutrition Science
Wayne State College
Minor - Public And Global Health
Wayne State College
Associate of Applied Science -
Garden City Community College