Christine A.

Bannon
36 West Ave, Springfield PA 19064 christinebannon27@gmail.com
610.717.6554
Education

Bachelors of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Deans List: Fall 2012, 2013 & Spring 2013, 2014; GPA: 3.59

Dietetic
Internship

ARAMARK Dietetic Distance Learning Internship,

September 2014-May 2015
Management Experience
Acted as part of management and assisted in daily
production huddles and pre-service checklist
Utilized CBORD software to conduct nutrient audits and
process patient menus
Developed a business plan which resulted in an
increase in sales
Prepared and followed standardized and localized
recipes for retail and patient service menu items
Developed a school lunch menu and preformed
nutrient analysis of the meals to meet federal
regulation
Conducted a cost analysis of potential garnishes for
patient meals
Placed and received food orders
Kept up-to-date inventory of all food and products for
the foodservice department
Clinical Experience

Nutrition
Research

Utilized the nutrition care process on a daily basis to

assist inpatient care in an acute care setting and
fulfilled appropriate online documentations
Counseled patients on recommended diet based on
individual needs including diabetic, cardiac, renal, low
residue/fiber, high fiber
Focused areas: Gastrointestinal complications,
cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, renal
diseases, HIV, oncology, nutrition support
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare
professionals during rounds to improve quality of
patient care

Community Experience
Assessed and counseled patients at a substance abuse
rehabilitation center using the nutrition care process

Related
Experience

Developed curriculum and implemented a nutrition

presentation and group activity to promote mindful
eating among patients

Concentration Project: Emerging trends in the dietetic

field A Focus on the Older Adult Population: A
Comparison of the Methods of Carbohydrate Counting
for Diabetes Management
Designed and implemented a research plan to
investigate what method of carbohydrate counting was
most efficient for older adults
Conducted appropriate IRB approval process
Bryn Mawr Hospital
June 2013
August 2014
Foodservice Employee

Worked on tray line preparing meals for patients

Checked diets to ensure they are appropriate for

patients needs

Served meal trays to patients while addressing any

additional services

Awards/Certific
ation

Head Start
December 2012
January 2013
Volunteer
Assisted a nutritionist in preparing and delivering three
daily meals for pre-school aged children
Collected and prepared data to develop meal plans for
children
Practiced food safety in an industrial kitchen
Bowling Club
August
2010 May 2014
Vice President

Advanced to vice president position, Spring 2013

Motivated and coached other members and saw an

improvement in performance

Organized and ran club table at West Chester

Universitys involvement fair

ServSafe Certified, September 2013 September

2018
Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,
May 2012- Present
Recipient for Student Dietetic Association
Scholarship, Spring 2013 and Spring 2014