Emily Wicoff

1960 Woodbury Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

joyann@umich.edu · 913-787-6452

EDUCATION

University of Michigan School of Public Health Ann Arbor, MI

Master of Public Health in Nutrition Science, Dietetics Expected: April 2020
• Nutritional Sciences Scholarship, School of Public Health Dean's Award

University of Kansas Lawrence, KS

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance May 2010
• KU Honors Program Graduate

WORK EXPERIENCE

Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention - Henry Ford Health System Detroit, MI
Employee Wellness Student Intern June 2019 – August 2019
• Evaluated and redesigned a volunteer training program as a part of an inter-professional team.
The program will serve more than 300 current employees and all future program volunteers.
• Improved a one-hour nutrition education curriculum through selection of audience-appropriate
nutrition science content.
• Created two population-specific exercise guides designed to improve physical health.
• Adapted a vegan recipe and analyzed its nutrition content using Esha’s Food Processor Nutrition
Analysis software. Content was published on the Henry Ford Live Well blog.
• Prepared and sequenced ingredients for one Henry Ford LiveWell cooking video series shoot.
• Communicated nutrition and public health content across the health system through written
word, voice-over and oral presentation.

Vie Fitness & Spa Ann Arbor

Health Coach and Personal Trainer September 2018 – Present
• Manage 5-7 clients per week, averaging 15 clients annually with an average retention time of
three months. Clients range from 18 to 55 years of age.
• Design weight loss, strength and injury prevention programs weekly.
• Lead individual workouts and track outcomes in weight loss, strength, stability, and low back pain
improvement on a weekly basis. Clients lose on average up to 20 pounds over four months.
Spinning Instructor September 2018 – Present
• Design and lead fun, inclusive Spinning workouts for a diverse population of participants.

Chicago’s Neighborhood Fitness Centers Chicago, IL

Health Coach and Personal Trainer September 2015 – June 2018
• Managed 10-12 clients per week, averaging 30 clients annually with a retention time of three
months to three years. Clients ranged from 24 to 60 years of age.
• Designed primarily weight loss and injury prevention programs weekly.
• Lead individual workouts and tracked outcomes in weight loss, strength, stability, and low back
pain improvement. Clients lose an average of 20 pounds, up to 65 pounds.
• Processed payments and scheduled client sessions through Mind/Body Software each week.
Group Exercise Instructor September 2015 – June 2018
• Taught 3-5 classes per week in formats including cycle, total body conditioning, TRX, and tabata.
• Coached proper weight training technique and provided exercise modifications during every class.
• Created a fun and inclusive environment for a diverse population of participants.

DePaul University College of Education Chicago, IL

Physical Education Adjunct Professor for PE 60 Aerobic Conditioning January 2016 – March 2018
• Planned a syllabus to teach cardiovascular fitness as one necessary element of overall fitness.
• Developed daily class plans centered around the aerobic conditioning formats of circuit training,
Zumba, tabata, boot camp, drop sets, HIIT, 20/20/20 and high/low impacts.
• Explained the use and safety risks of equipment such as the track, cones, stability ball, kettlebells,
step, elastic bands, and Bosu.
• Received above average scores on my teaching evaluation.
Physical Education Adjunct Professor for PE 213 Folk and Social Dance January 2016 – March 2018
• Revitalized the syllabus to improve the abilities of future physical education teachers to teach
dance in a physical education program.
• Taught 13 different dance styles and three different dance instruction techniques.
• Promoted leadership skills and applied learning through administration of two student-designed,
peer teaching projects.

CERTIFICATIONS
Mad Dog Athletics Overland Park, KS
Spinning Instructor Level 1 Certification April 2017

American Council on Exercise Chicago, IL

Certified Personal Trainer October 2016

American Council on Exercise Lawrence, KS

Certified Group Exercise Instructor May 2009
VOLUNTEER WORK

Cooking Matters Detroit, MI

Nutrition Instructor October 2019 – Present
• Lead six-week education courses on a range of nutrition topics for underserved populations.

University of Michigan Department of Nutrition Science Ann Arbor, MI

Founding Volunteer Coordinator September 2019 - Present
• Coordinate student volunteers for nutrition counseling appointments at the Free Student
Clinic in Pinkney, MI.

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Community Nutrition Workshop Series Chicago, IL

• Produced a community nutrition workshop series at Chicago’s Neighborhood October 21,
2017
Fitness Centers attended by a total of 20 people. November 11, 2017
• Developed curriculum on topics including personal food environments, MyPlate, January 20, 2018
portion sizes, mindful eating, weight loss, food labeling and agricultural regulations.
• Constructed a marketing campaign including posters, fliers and digital content.