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Erie, PA, US

Obtained experience in all fields of dietetics by rotating in clinical, community, and food service settings over a 25-week period.

Arvada, Colorado

- Obtained resident food and beverage orders- Provided excellent customer service to residents to provide an optimal dining experience

Erie, Pennsylvania

- Assisted in the management and supervision of all employees in department- Visited residents and family members in regards to specialized diets and alternative meal options- Educated staff on proper sanitation methods and techniques- Assisted with purchasing, ordering, scheduling, and payroll

Erie, Pennsylvania

- Cooked meals for residents- Obtained and applied knowledge regarding specialized resident diets, adaptive-ware, etc.- Supervised and delegated duties to staff- Practiced proper sanitation techniques to clean coolers, tables, etc.- Collected resident orders/requests while maintaining excellent customer service

- Answered student questions and held review sessions for approximately 200 students- Used dietary software such as MyPlate to help students analyze their own diets

Redifer Dining Commons

- Supervised and delegated duties to staff within specified stations- Prepared custom sandwiches, salads, pizzas, etc. for customers- Tended to customers with specialized diets while maintaining excellent customer service- Practiced proper sanitation techniques to clean stations

- Answered student questions and held review sessions for exams for 30 students- Utilized the exchange system, evaluated anthropometric measurements such as skinfold thickness and mid-arm circumference, and developed diagnostic statements for a variety of patients

- Completed initial, quarterly, and annual assessments of residents within the facility- Designed educational materials that were distributed within the facility- Completed spreadsheets regarding specialized diets that provided alternatives to menu items- Revised and restructured the facility’s menu on a weekly basis

Dietetic Internship

25-week, 1200-hour experience with various rotations in clinical, community, and food service management settings

Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics/Dietitian, 3.73

Activities and Societies: Student Nutrition Association, Health and Human Development National Honor SocietyMajored in Nutritional.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Vocal Ensemble, District Chorus, Musicals