Kylee Van Horn, RDN

Experience

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  UNC Charlotte

  Aug 2008 - Jun 2009

  Assistant Cross Country and Track Coach

  Formulated individualized training plans for the distance squad in collaboration with head coach Advised distance runners on nutrition, training plans, academics, race performances, and race strategy

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  IRONMAN

  Jun 2010 - Feb 2013

  Volunteer Director (Boulder Triathlon Series), Event Coordinator

  Recruited, organized, and coordinated over 500 volunteers per race for a four triathlon race series in Boulder, COEnsured effective communication and organization amongst staff on all levels: with the race director via weekly feedback reports on needs for volunteers and logistics and with the volunteers via maintaining an online module Organized and submitted Ironman Foundation Grants for volunteer groups involved in the race seriesLiaison between graphic designers and branding department to obtain event artwork approvalCoordinated donations of leftover apparel for non-profit organizations; Placed orders for finisher shirts and awardsAssisted social media, marketing, participant/race organization communication via phone and in-personResponsible for timely updates to medical communications director with pre-race medical information changes and race day medical emergency communicationBanquet coordination (inventoried awards, monitored ticket sales, managed volunteers) Show less

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  St. Vrain Valley School District

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  Niwot High School Assistant Cross Country Coach

  Provided nutrition plans and advice to 56 athletes; motivated the co-ed team of athletes and drove a 95% team improvement rate on personal best times and performances

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  Colorado Race Timing

  May 2012 - Jun 2013

  Lead Timer

  Independently lead timed races throughout the Denver-Metro Area with the use of the iPICO timing equipment

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  Human Movement Management

  Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

  Race Director

  Revived the local Lucky Mile Race Series (Louisville, CO) and grew race series average participation from 25 finishers to 125 finishers/race in less than a yearAdvertised with social media marketing and posters, grew sponsorship at the local and national level, and initiated a massive website redesignObtained necessary city permits in order for strong flow of race day logistics

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  Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

  Nov 2014 - Jun 2017

  Nutritional Health Coach (NHC)

  Effectively answered customer questions about diets, foods, and supplements and how they support each individual’s healthPerformed 12-free individual 90 minute nutrition coaching sessions per month; Referred client to specialists if needed Educated an average of 25 staff members on a variety of health topics at monthly training sessionsCreated and delivered free 30-60 minute community outreach seminars to schools, senior centers and local businesses on requested nutrition related topicsDeveloped and executed weekly in-store nutrition classes to an average of ten attendees/classInitiated community relationship building meetings with local businesses in order to secure outreach nutrition education opportunitiesCreated monthly media pitches to gain exposure for the Natural Grocers Glenwood Springs store resulting in a direct increase in store nutrition class attendance of five attendees/classEnsured completion of over 60 hours of continuing education annually As the store leader of nutrition education, motivated staff members to educate customers about monthly nutrition topics Show less

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  Aspen Valley Marathon Inc.

  Apr 2015 - now

  Volunteer Director

  Recruit, organize, and coordinate over 200 volunteers annuallyEnsure effective communication and organization amongst staff via weekly feedback reports for volunteer needsCommunicate with and manage volunteers by utilizing an online module called Volunteer Local

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  FlyNutrition

  Aug 2018 - now

  Registered Dietitian

  Create individualized sports nutrition protocols for endurance athletes that focus on solving race day fueling issues, prevention of under-fueling, and pushing performance nutrition limits.Provide personalized 1:1 nutrition coaching, live and evergreen endurance sports nutrition classes, and custom race fueling sessions for the beginner to professional endurance athleteProvide custom endurance sports nutrition speaking opportunities to running, cycling, skiing, and triathlon groups Show less

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  Outside

  Aug 2018 - now

  Freelance Nutrition Writer

  Write sports nutrition articles on various topics related to health, wellness, and more specifically, trail running

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  Midvalley Family Practices

  Oct 2018 - Dec 2019

  Registered Dietitian

  Provided nutrition counseling to patients in a team medicine focused family practice along side an MD, mental health counselor, and RNs.

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  Microcosm Run Coaching Group

  Aug 2019 - now

  Coach

  Create custom endurance running plans for athletes that are working towards their road and ultra running goalsHave 1:1 coaching calls with athletes to further personalize running plans to take a holistic athlete approach to training

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  Calaway Young Cancer Center

  Aug 2019 - Jun 2020

  Clinical Dietitian