Kellyn Taylor
Flagstaff
Summary
Dynamic professional athlete with a strong background at Taylor Running LLC, excelling in high-pressure environments. Renowned for exceptional physical fitness and resilience, I foster teamwork and community engagement while mentoring younger athletes. Skilled in conflict resolution, and consistently elevates team performance and visibility through dedicated outreach and leadership. Looking to start a career as a Firefighter in the Greater Flagstaff Region.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Athlete
Taylor Running LLC
Flagstaff
03.2011 - Current
- Maintained challenging training schedule in order to constantly improve abilities.
- Maintained optimal physical fitness levels through active training, nutritional optimization and positive lifestyle choices.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with teammates or staff members.
- Identified personal strengths and weaknesses and adjusted techniques to enhance performance.
- Practiced good sportsmanship before, during and after races and practices.
- Organized and attended practice sessions with teammates to optimize performance and team culture.
- Supported and mentored junior team members to promote collaboration and improve collective expertise.
- Participated in interviews, press conferences, and other promotional events to increase the team's visibility.
- Participated in community events to bring positive attention to organization.
- Actively participated in community outreach activities such as charity work or public speaking engagements.
- Created an online presence through social media platforms to engage with fans and followers.
- Exercised strong leadership skills and practiced self-discipline in and outside of sports.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Coconino Community College
Flagstaff, AZ12-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS12-2009
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Cloud County Community College
Concordia, KS12-2006
Skills
- High stress tolerance
- Excellent physical fitness
- EMT certified
- Conflict resolution
- Team player
- Problem solving
- Good time management
- Microsoft Office
- Resilient
- Hardworking
- Adaptable
- Experience with fire specific machinery
- Experience with hand tools
- Honesty and fortitude
- Community outreach
Affiliations
- Mother to four wonderful kids
- Former foster parent, fostering many kids in the span of 4 years
- Enjoys camping, fishing, and other outdoor activities
Accomplishments
- Most Outstanding Student in Fire Science Coconino Community College 2016-2017
- Musial Award for sportsmanship 2020/21
- Olympic alternate 10,000m 2016
- 2 x National Champion
- 10x Olympic Trials qualifier (marathon, 5,000m, 10,000m)
- 5 top 10 finishes at the New York City Marathon
- 3rd fastest time ever by an American at NYC Marathon
Certification
- NREMT certified/AZ EMT certfied
- Fire I & II certified
- Hazardous Materials 1st Responder Awareness & Operations, MAU200
- IS100, IS200, IS700
- S-130, S-190, L-180 Intro to Wildland
- Fundamentals of Fire Prevention
- Firefighter Occupational Safety
- Fire Apparatus and Hydraulics
- Emergency Leadership/Management
- Computer Information Systems
- Emergency Scene Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Professional Athlete
Taylor Running LLC
03.2011 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Coconino Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science
Wichita State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Cloud County Community College
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