Raegan Perkins, Rdn, Ld Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Provide nutrition assessments during one-on-one medical nutrition therapy appointments for students with a wide range of conditions including diabetes, eating disorders/disordered eating, gastrointestinal concerns, and complex co-existing conditions; averaging twelve appointments a week from an in-person and telehealth settingProvide evidence-based nutrition education from a weight inclusive lens on an individual basis and when guest lecturing classesAssist students in structuring their eating patterns, meal preparation, and shopping strategies to support them getting enough overall food consistently throughout the dayCo-lead the bi-monthly eating disorder support team meetings to review patient care and needs with doctors, psychiatrist, case managers, mental health professionals, and dietitiansFormed a work group that focuses on improving eating disorder support on Georgia Tech’s campus; collaborating with medical providers, psychiatrist, the dean of students office, housing, and disability services to put systems in place to get students the care they needWork closely inside of our department to develop impactful preventative education events and workshops around general wellness, nutrition as it relates to various student clubs and student populations, intuitive eating, body positivity, and eating disordersConsulted with staff focused departments and the vice president's office when they were releasing articles focused on nutrition to ensure weight neutral language and accurate nutrition statements were being used Coordinate and host various nutrition specific outreach events reaching an average of 1,650 students a semesterPlan, develop, and delegate nutrition and body image related social media campaignsOversee and manage dietetic intern scheduling, projects, and workflow through precepting for various dietetic internshipsLobbied for the need and eventual hired for a student worker to better support our dietitians through outreach events

Decatur, Georgia, United States

- Provided medical nutrition therapy for clients with a wide range of conditions including metabolic syndrome, diabetes, poly cystic ovarian syndrome, eating disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, and food allergies/intolerances. - Completed nutrition assessments and charting using an electronic medical records system- Attended weekly clinical review meetings to discuss and provide peer support for complex clients- Supported colleagues with challenging client cases through discussion, supervision, and positive reinforcement- Led and facilitated client focused group education courses.- Developed and researched content for group courses, dietetic journal club topics, and client handouts and worksheets- Developed marketing materials including descriptions, social media posts, and email newsletters for weekly podcasts- Wrote and researched blog posts for business website- Organized and streamlined company projects, tasks, and deadlines via Airtable, a project management software- Maintained and updated company educational handouts, standard operating procedures, employee handbook, and quick guides- Oversaw and managed dietetic intern scheduling, projects, and workflow through precepting for various dietetic internships- Communicated insurance and billing information to clients to ensure outstanding balances were addressed

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Developed menus with different campsite staff to meet the needs of people living with type 1 diabetes from ages 7-20- Reviewed ingredient lists to ensure campers with type 1 diabetes and allergies had available foods with similar carb counts- Oversaw meal and snack service at multiple overnight and day camps- Addressed menu issues and distributed new carbohydrate counts to clinicians to ensure accurate insulin dosage at camps- Managed and updated nutrition and medication health records for incoming campers- Managed insulin, diabetes medical supplies, and OTC inventory- Assisted where needed outside of my typical role to ensure camp was a great experience for all campers- Developed short education games for campers focused on gaining skills for living a life with type 1 diabetes

Emory Uiversity

- Supported leadership to uphold food allergy identification practices, Bon Appetit standards, and sustainability efforts at six cafés at Emory University’s two campuses - Created materials for and lead daily pre-meal trainings for chefs, café managers, and servers reviewing top food allergens and dietary preference indicators - Reviewed weekly menus to ensure appropriate identification of the top eight food allergens, proper portion sizes, and a varied menu mix of vegan, vegetarian, made without gluten-containing ingredient, and halal options- Spearheaded “Food For Your Well-Being,” a monthly food-focused health initiative and newsletter- Inspected menu board and grab-and-go labels at cafés to ensure FDA compliance with nutrition fact panels- Guided students to navigate cafés based on dietary restrictions and needs, and report concerns to dietitian - Collaborated with sous chef to create a rotating global street food menu based on student and client feedback - Interviewed and selected Emory students as paid sustainability interns to assist with waste audits and local, sustainable purchasing projects - Oversaw waste audits to determine cafés’ compliance with Emory’s compost and recycling expectations - Developed partnerships with local food vendors and created new connections between Emory Oxford and new produce vendors- Held bi-weekly meetings with ten chefs from all cafés to discuss ordering from local vendors, needs from support team, and upcoming sustainability initiatives - Created centralized ordering system comparing pricing and availability of local produce to improve ordering efficiency and organization

Greater Atlanta Area

- Collected market data for CoStar Group which provides analytics and marketing services to property companies including Apartments.com - Worked independently to navigate one-square-mile grids to identify new properties available for lease or sale, collect critical data points such as GPS coordinates and property size, and photograph properties and buildings - Documented all photographs and documents in centralized database system - Communicated with field research managers in Washington D.C. via phone and email to strategically evaluate priorities, initiatives, and tasks while achieving performance metrics and time management targets• Maintain regular communication with management while working remotely.• Understand and maintain a pre-determined measure of quality for daily work and special projects.

Greater Atlanta Area

- Worked on a collaborative research team focused on obtaining data via telephone and web research- Collected rent rates, availabilities, fees, discounts, and other data for properties and apartment complexes

Georgia

- Provided nutrition care to rehabilitation patients and long-term care residents at a 137-bed center - Interacted with long-term care residents prescribed therapeutic and texture-modified diets by obtaining food preferences and assisting with completion of weekly meal satisfaction surveys- Oversaw menu creation and tray line assembly, and delivered in-café and room service meals and snacks - Performed weekly test trays to monitor temperature, taste, and texture of meals, and provided data reports to kitchen manager and dietitian for quality control- Helped complete dietary assessments for new rehabilitation patients by asking questions about diet history, dietary restrictions, and favorite foods, and reported findings to dietitian- Assumed supervisory responsibilities in absence of kitchen manager, including SYSCO ordering, managing daily meal tickets, and distributing menu details to kitchen staff

Stillwater, Ok

- Assisted an average of 60 residents at mealtime by suggesting meal options appropriate for their dietary needs - Collected dishes, reset tables, operated industrial dishwasher, and assisted service staff as needed

I focused on customer service by taking orders, providing refills, and delivering food in a timely manner. Also suggested additional food items to compliment the customer’s meal and increase sales.Served between 30-50 customers and handled an average of $400 in transactions daily, while also participating in prep work and pre-shift server meetings.

I communicated with customers and suggested appropriate products and showed new merchandise. Encouraged customer loyalty by providing customers with fit cards, personal fitting opportunities, suggesting our preferred customers calling list, and signing customers up for the buckle black card. When it was slow I also helped with freight, folding and organizing clothing items, and helped my other team members make a sale.

Dietetic Internship, Dietetics And Clinical Nutrition Services, Intern

Activities and Societies: - Academy of Nutrition And Dietetics June 2014 – Present - Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics September.

Bachelor'S Of Science, Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics

Activities and Societies: Nutritional Sciences Club, American Association of Family and Consumer Science - Treasurer

Associate'S Degree, Zoology And Biology

Activities and Societies: NOC @ SEA - study abroadNOC @ SEA - 3 week study abroad opportunity. Completed 6 hours of diversity.