Kristen M.

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OBJECTIVE To gain acceptance to a dietetic internship in order to become a Registered Dietitian. Mission Statement: To spur others to desire a healthy and nutritious lifestyle through education. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise, Dietetics concentration Minor: Leadership and Social Change, expected May 2014 Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Overall GPA: 3.53 RELATED WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Student Nutrition Counselor, VT, elective dietetics course August 2013 present (Blacksburg, VA) Counsel faculty and students in a one on one setting on nutrition related material and issues. Service Learning, Hale-Y Community Garden September 2013 December 2013 (Blacksburg, VA) Conducted a needs assessment and worked implementing improvements to garden aesthetics. Clinical Dietetics Experience, Childrens Hospital of Richmond & HHM VA Medical Center June 2013 August 2013; November 2013 & January 2014 (Richmond, VA) Assisted outpatient dietitian weekly in summer and hospital dietitian during school breaks. Nutrition Intern, Family Nutrition Program, Virginia Cooperative Extension May 2013 August 2013 (Richmond, VA) Taught classes to low-income children with hands-on nutrition lessons, activities and games. Performed Virginia Department of Health site reviews inspecting summer feeding sites. Intern/Seasonal Staff, Zacharias Ganey Health Institute May 2011 present (Richmond, VA) Perform anthropometric initial/final assessments and VO2 tests; give facility tours to prospective clients. Analyze testing results, member services, participate in health expos and prepare financial audits. Servant Team Director (Co-president) of Cru, campus ministry at Virginia Tech January 2013 December 2013 (Blacksburg, VA) Co-led the team of 20 student leaders within the 500-person movement (largest student organization). Server, Chesterfield Heights Gracious Retirement Living April 2010 August 2011 (Midlothian, VA) Assistant Manager briefly in 2011: coordinated meal delivery, customer service, on call for residents. OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Virginia Tech Office of Admissions, student worker January 2014 present Student Nutrition and Dietetics Association (class of 2014 Social Chair), September 2012 - present Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, March 2013 present Southwest Virginia Dietetics Association, September 2013 present Certifications: ServSafe, Nov. 2012; CPR, June 2011; Substitute Teacher, May 2013 Community Group (Bible Study) Leader, Cru, August 2011 present Vacation Bible School Teacher, Woodlake United Methodist Church, summers of 2006-2013 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Childcare provider, September 2011 December 2012 Tutor, Blacksburg Middle School, September 2011 - December 2011 AWARDS & HONORS National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2011-2014 Residential Leadership Community, 2011 - 2012 Dean's List: 2010-2013 Pamplin Leadership Scholarship, 2011