Caitlin Koniarczyk, Rdn, Cdn Email & Phone Number

Westerly, Rhode Island, United States

- Maintained the Greeley Evans School District 6 Student Wellness policy at all district sites by researching and implementing best practices for school wellness programs. - Conducted nutrition education and culinary skills training classes for students, staff, and community members. - Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team as Chair of the Student Wellness Committee to implement the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model throughout the district.- Supervised 46 student wellness team leaders in completing successful student wellness initiatives at district sites. - Promoted nutrition, physical activity, and mental health programs and services in all district schools. - Coordinated student wellness initiatives with community partners.

- Practiced client centered counseling and the nutrition care process to deliver an effective & personalized high-risk education for pregnant women, infants, and children up to age five.- Assisted in the supervisory role of client chart review, reporting, and management of staff members. - Planned in-service trainings for WIC staff on marijuana, cigarette, and vape product use by breastfeeding mothers, adverse childhood experience research, and the baby-friendly hospital initiative.- Hired as a 5 month substitute for a registered dietitian on maternity leave.

Greenwood Village

- 10.5 month internship with a focus in community nutrition and public health.- Obtained experience by completing rotations in school food service, community nutrition and public health, clinical nutrition, clinical nutrition research, WIC, clinical pediatric nutrition, and long term care. - Developed nutrition communications, social media posts, and educational materials for use in the community. https://www.facebook.com/TriCountyHealthDepartmentDieteticInternship/

Aurora South Office

- Attended a week-long training on Colorado WIC level 1, 2, & 3 modules & passed all tests with a 90% or higher.- Observed and trained as a WIC educator for 1 week & assumed the WIC educator role for 3 days - completed all appointment types with proper documentation. - Observed and trained as a WIC High Risk counselor for 1 week & assumed the High Risk counselor role for 6 weeks. - Performed the Nutrition Care Process to provide individualized counseling and nutrition education for pregnant women, children, and infants up to age 5. - Updated and revised Arapahoe County community partner referral list for use in the WIC clinic.

Castle Rock, Co

- Participated in menu development & commodity ordering for Elementary and Middle Schools in Douglas County School District.- Developed nutritional data for DCSD's Chalkboard Catering program using data from the USDA nutrition database.- Facilitated a basic HACCP overview training for 15 kitchen managers and kitchen assistants.- Planned and coordinated National School Breakfast Week within the school district.- Obtained experience in elementary, middle, and high school kitchen operations.

Denver, Co

- Participated as a member of an interdisciplinary team while establishing collaborative relationships with patients, care givers, medical providers, and other health professionals.- Performed the Nutrition Care Process to provide nutrition support for patients in general medicine, bariatric, pediatric, renal, rehab, and ICU units. - Conducted nutrition focused physical exams & diagnosed malnutrition when applicable per Sodexo diagnostic criteria.- Shadowed dietitians at the ACUTE center for eating disorders and gained experience in working with patients with eating disorders.

Larimer County

- Assisted in the planning, advertising, and implementation of the Larimer County Farmers' Market.- Collaborated with Master Food Safety Advisors, Master Gardeners, market vendors, and community members to create an engaging atmosphere and improve customer participation.- Coordinated and implemented a food drive to donate 587 pounds of fresh produce to the Food Bank for Larimer County. - Hosted chef demonstrations, festivals, and activities to educate market customers about nutrition and health.

Larimer County

- Assisted in food preservation classes to teach safe food handling and preservation practices.- Collaborated with businesses in the community to encourage attendance at safe food handling courses.- Revised and adapted the Washington State University "Fundamentals of Consumer Food Safety and Preservation: Master Handbook" for use in Colorado.- Designed publications to promote safe food handling practices using graphic design and communication skills.

Fort Collins, Co

Manager- Interviewed, hired, and trained 20 staff members for the 2016-2017 school year.- Planned and prepared monthly staff trainings and bimonthly manager trainings to improve communication and professional skills, and further program development.- Communicated with parents and staff to create an inclusive childcare facility that catered to developmental needs.- Worked with the program director to transition the center into a free service for student parents. Assistant Manager- Coordinated the day-to-day activities of the childcare center. - Created social media pages for Ram Kidz Village parents and staff. Activities Assistant- Created and implemented lesson plans to teach the children seasonally relevant topics. - Assisted in the training and guidance of program volunteers. - Represented Ram Kidz Village at various outreach events on campus.

Conifer, Co

- Designed and implemented curriculum into the Montessori Classroom. - Created lesson plans to help build fine and gross motor skills, improve social interaction, and encourage creativity. - Communicated with parents and teachers to create a safe, inclusive, and individualized learning environment.

Bachelor’S Degree, Food Science And Human Nutrition

Activities and Societies: Colorado State University Honors Program Food and Nutrition Club (Vice President of Outreach) CSU Outdoor Club.

High School

Activities and Societies: KEY Club, Make a Difference Club, International Service Club