Kea M.

Schwarz
(305) 332-4148 ● KeaMSchwarz@gmail.com

Objective: Highly desire to match to the Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s dietetic internship this spring.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy (2012-2015)
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
 Minor: Philosophy
 GPA: 3.32
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
University of North Florida (UNF), Jacksonville, FL
 Expected graduation Spring 2019
 Deans List Fall 2016, 2017& Spring 2017
Relevant Volunteer and Work Experience
 UNF, Biology/ Nutrition and Dietetics Department (December 2017- Current)
Paid Research Manager, The Effects of Fat and Sodium on Body Composition, Glucose metabolism
and Inflammatory Markers in Wistar Rats
 Developed research proposal and outlined research protocol
 Allocated funding- Brooks College of Health
 Coordinated research assistants
 Obtained vital statistics for data collection
o Body weight, Food intake, OGTT, Blood pressure, Blood collection, Hormone measurements.
o Practical lab skills: OGTT though venipuncture -wistar rats, Blood pressure (optical
Plethysmography) - wistar rats.
 Organized and input raw data into excel data entry forms
 UNF, Nutrition and Dietetics Department (August 2017- Current)
Student Research, Improving Nutrition through Food Biodiversity: Transformational Learning
Opportunity research Project
 Performed nutrient analysis through chemical testing on various plants grown in the campus garden.
 Lab skills: Spectrophotometer, pipette, beta carotene assay, DPPH assay, vitamin C assay
 Designed project for publication detailing beta carotene availability in various winter squash varieties.
 Attained scholarship to attend the Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition (FNCE) conference
and Foundation Gala.
 UNF, Student Government (August 2016- Current)
Lend-A-Green Coordinator
 Planned, planted, and harvested crops for the Lend a Wing Food Pantry
 Provided customer service
 Inventoried and organized food products in the pantry
 Created recipes for the harvested produce
 Coordinated volunteers for the garden
 Presented nutrition information regarding produce and products offered in the pantry
 Engaged in senate meetings and leadership training sessions.
 UNF, Student Nutrition and Dietetic Association (May 2018- current)
Volunteer Chair
 Organize volunteering opportunities on and off campus for nutrition students
 Network with UNF professors and organizations in the Jacksonville area
 Coordinate with campus dieticians to develop, advertise, and facilitate volunteer opportunities on
campus- National Nutrition Month
 Kea M. Schwarz
(305) 332-4148 ● KeaMSchwarz@gmail.com

 Mentor underclass in Dietetic Internship preparation

 Present volunteering and dietetics current event topics to members at monthly club meetings
 UNF, NutriNews Journal (May 2016- Current)
Volunteer, Writer
 Investigate relevant nutrition research topics
 Develop and compose easy to read articles detailing current research trends in nutrition
 Publish monthly articles in NutriNews Online magazine
 University of North Florida Eco Adventure (May 2018- August 2018)
Eco Camp Counselor
 Planned, coordinated, and executed activities while guiding campers in personal growth and daily living
skills.
 Assisted in direction and supervision of campers in their living unit and during activities while
championing program initiatives and camp mission.
 Communicated with parents regarding participant experiences and expectations.
 Maintain accurate program records, including incident reports, logs, and daily attendance reports
 Dietetics Shadow (January 2016- April 2016)
Mentee/Shadow
 Prepared website/blog articles for company website
 Discussed dietetics career and private practice experiences
 Reviewed Allergy testing and meal development for ASD children
 St Vincent’s Mobile Outreach (October 2017-Decemeber 2017)
Volunteer
 Presented nutrition information to underprivileged children.
 Facilitated learning and engaged students in nutrition related activities
 Prepared and demonstrated food presentations to school age children
 UNF Nutrition Department: The Effects of a High Protein Diet on Development of Chronic Kidney Disease
and Contributing Factors in Male and Female Wistar Rats (April 2017-July 2017)
Volunteer, Research Assistant
 Environmental upkeep of Wistar rat population
 Calculated and measured food preparation for specimen animals
 Obtained vital statistics for data collection.
Memberships and Certifications
 Rosemary Gladstar The Science and Art of Herbalism- completion certificate awarded
 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics- student member (May 2016-current)
 UNF Nutrition Journal Club, member (August 2016-current)
 UNF Volleyball club (August 2016- current)
 UNF Nutrition and Dietetics Leadership Association (September 2018-current)
 CPR/First Aid certification (May 2018- current)
 CITI training: IACUC member, biomedical responsible conduct of Research, Group 1 Biomedical
Research Investigators and Key Personnel, IACUC Researchers and Students, Research Administrators
and Staff, working with rats in Research Setting, Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of
Research (Passed January 2017)
 Clery Act and Title IX training (January 2018)