CAROLINE POPE

EDUCATION MEREDITH COLLEGE, Raleigh, NC Master of Science in Nutrition, Candidate UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL, Chapel Hill, NC B. A. in Psychology, Spanish for the Health Professions Minor RELATED EXPERIENCE

May 2014

May 2012

FOOD SERVICE: NC DHHS NUTRITION SERVICES BRANCH, Raleigh, NC 2013-present Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Nutrition Consultant Travel statewide and conduct unannounced and announced visits to assigned sites to assess operations and compliance to federal regulations. Review extensive sponsor applications for the SFSP, attend state potential sponsor trainings, and develop and research outreach opportunities. NCSU DINING SERVICES, Raleigh, NC 2013 Volunteer, Fresh Start Mondays Serve healthy samples in dining halls and endorse healthy menu items available with promotion punch cards and giveaways. Present any ideas or concerns with dining hall managers. SIMPLY CREPES CAF, Raleigh, NC 2012-2013 Server, Trainer, and Dinner Caterer Instructed new employees how to effectively navigate the restaurant and serve customers. Set-up, prepared, catered, and cleaned up restaurant owners monthly dinners in private dining room. STARBUCKS, Raleigh, NC 2006-2009 Barista Handled orders, served food, and prepared beverages to order in a timely manner during highly stressful, demanding situations. Resolved conflict with unhappy customers. Stocked and organized weekly food and supplies. COMMUNITY: REX HOSPITAL WELLNESS CENTER, Raleigh, NC 2012-2013 Nutrition Intern Prepared and presented materials on meal planning for families, healthier eating during the holidays, nutritious packed lunches, seasonal eating, proper hydration, tips for raising healthy eaters, and easy, quick recipes. Promoted the National Nutrition Month Campaign through education materials and advertising events. Wrote nutrition blog post for the Rex Health Blog. Shadowed wellness dietitians during consultations for weight loss, weight/muscle maintenance, and malnutrition. DUKE EMPLOYEE WELLNESS CENTER, Durham, NC 2011 Live for Life: Duke Employee Wellness Program, Farmers Market Summer Intern Promoted services and programs throughout hospital, encouraged wellness opportunities like fitness and nutrition consultations to employees on campus. Set up Duke Farmers Market each week, offered samples, scanned employee badges, and provided healthy greeting and promotions. TABLE, INC., Chapel Hill, NC 2011-2012 Healthy Eating Program Mentor for Elementary Children Gathered local produce and conducted healthy eating games, activities, and cooking demonstrations with low-income children in afterschool care.

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RESEARCH: NCSU, DEPARTMENT OF FOOD, BIOPROCESSING, & NUTRITION SCIENCES, Raleigh, NC 2012-present Transcriber and Analyst for Jennifer McMillen, PI Volunteer with first stage of qualitative research project to investigate impact, experiences, and perceptions of Outdoor Learning Center/school garden concept in Head Start preschools. Transcribe nationwide interviews with current Head Start preschool teachers on a weekly basis and conduct initial analyses to evaluate major themes for implementing an Outdoor Learning Center. CLINICAL: MEREDITH COLLEGE SIMULATION CENTER GRANT AND PRACTICUM, Raleigh, NC 2013-present Practicum Student Researching current status, implementation, and logistics of medical simulation learning centers for dietetic students and practitioners and applying for large grant from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to rent local simulation center for use by Meredith students and local RDs. Using clinical notes to develop PowerPoints and avatar scenario videos for interns to evaluate and write nutrition summaries from patient-RD interaction and patient history. DUKE CHILDRENS and WAKEMED CHILDRENS SPECIALTY SERVICES CLINIC, Raleigh, NC 2013-present Observer of Dietitian Meg McHenry, MPH, RD, LDN Shadow pediatric nutrition consultations and learn from patient notes for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, or failure to thrive from specialist referrals in endocrinology, nephrology, cardiology, and gastroenterology. REX HOSPITAL, Raleigh, NC 2012-2013 Nutrition Intern Attended bariatric support group meetings and bariatric nutrition presentation by Rex Wellness RD given to bariatric nurses to learn about postoperational intake needs and behaviors. UNC HOSPITALS, Chapel Hill, NC 2012 Volunteer for UNC Hospitals Latino Clinic Volunteered at fundraisers/international food day. Utilized Spanish when answering phone calls, taking messages for the clinic nurse, and conversing with patients about symptoms, medications, appointment reminders, and directions. LEADERSHIP Nutrition Graduate Student Association Fundraising Team Member Fitness Instructor at Empower Personalized Fitness Group Kick Instructor and Launch Leader at Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness Fitness Instructor and Training Mentor at UNC Campus International Summer Nanny at Planet Au Pair, Valencia, Spain Servant Team Leader, Events Leader at UNC Campus Crusade for Christ Senior Class President, Student Government Substitute Teacher for Competitive Irish Dance Classes SKILLS and certifications CPR/First Aid, ServSafe, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, BTS Group Kick Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel Scientific, research, and informal writing Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2013-present 2013-present 2012-present 2009-2012 2011 2010-2011 2007-2008 2006-2009