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Saint Paul, MN, US

Washington County, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

- Provided accurate and useful telephone nutrition counseling and education for clients living with chronic diseases- Conducted nutrition intake in order to increase the number of clients receiving life-sustaining services from the nonprofit- Documented all client interactions, both nutrition-related and administrative, in a timely and accurate manner

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

• Selected as one of 12 interns out of 95 applicants
• Completed 18 rotations in various and unique areas of clinical, community, and food service work, including a food bank, an Airforce base, an outpatient eating disorder treatment center, many outpatient specialty.
• Demonstrated entry-level competency during two weeks of staff relief coverage on both the general floor and ICU of a local hospital
• Participated as a student board… Show more
• Participated as a student board member of the Charleston Trident Dietetic Association (CTDA): attended all meetings and monthly education events and co-planned a continuing education event focused on diversity, equity.
• Researched and delivered a written and verbal explanation of the current data on the link between Anorexia Nervosa and the gut-brain axis Show less

• Led fitness and activity classes with both child and parent participation, always keeping safety, education, and participant enjoyment as top priorities
• Instructed a variety of gymnastics and tumbling skills, sports skills, songs and dances, fine and gross motor skills, as well as cognitive development and life skills to children ages 6 months to 10 years old
• Communicated effectively with all team members to ensure classes run smoothly, administrative tasks were maintained, and… Show more
• Communicated effectively with all team members to ensure classes run smoothly, administrative tasks were maintained, and guests felt welcome and eager to return Show less

New Ulm, Minnesota, United States

• Served customized meals to employees and guests of the center, always ensuring proper food safety and sanitation through ServSafe protocol
• Prepared ready to eat foods and assisted kitchen and catering staff in the production of large catering orders and deliveries
• Adapted quickly to working with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment, and supported an environment of mutual respect and strong teamwork

Menomonie, Wisconsin, United States

• Experienced dozens of patient education and counseling sessions with an outpatient dietitian for a variety of topics including diabetes, kidney failure, weight loss, and weight gain
• Produced sports nutrition educational materials for over one hundred student athletes attending the University of Wisconsin – Stout
• Created nutrition education materials for future outpatient diabetes patients needing assistance choosing carbohydrate-controlled breakfasts on-the-go

Menomonie, WI

• Researched nutrition and arthritis and designed a handout for older adults with nutrition tips to aid in lessening arthritis symptoms
• Analyzed nutrition issues and disease risk for older men and composed both a short recipe book and a summary handout highlighting key nutrition goals for healthy living
• Completed a recipe book created by another intern by calculating nutrition information for each recipe and ensuring the legality of photos used

Oakdale, MN

• Organized and delivered many age-appropriate foods exploration classes both for children ages 6-11 and freezer meal classes for adults
• Constructed four purchasable meal kits through research and recipe testing
• Performed blood draws for lipid panels and physical assessment on two select employees

Lino Lakes, MN

• Taught nutrition education and cooking skill lessons with bouts of physical activity to 40 teens residing in the detention center
• Planned 14 weekly lessons, chose appropriate recipes for timing and topic of each lesson, developed and communicated grocery lists, and prepared age-appropriate class handouts or activities
• Executed three identical, consecutive lessons with different gender and age groups in the detention center

Menomonie, Wisconsin, United States

• Assisted crisis callers and shelter clients with personal counseling, referrals to social workers or services, safety plans, and personal empowerment
• Maintained a cooperative, safe, and clean shelter independently during evening and overnight hours
• Handled sensitive and confidential information maturely, and communicated all overnight events privately with day staff

Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States

• Assembled the dining room for meal service including personalizing 20 resident’s table settings, according to their preferences and medical needs
• Provided drinks and desserts with appropriate thickness and texture to dining residents, and assisted the cook with sending meals to 12 residents eating in their rooms
• Cleaned the kitchen, dining room, and dishes after dinner service to ensure ease for the morning staff

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Public Health Nutrition

• Completed a 120-hour internship with the Minneapolis Department of Health that consisted of mapping 42 high-rise buildings owned by the.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Dietetics, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: The Well Campus Ministry Student Organization - President January 2017-May 2019