CONTACT
MASTER OF SCIENCE, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
309-706-0731
grabowkatie@gmail.com
407 E Summit St.
Normal, IL 61761
kaitlingrabowportfolio.
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CERTIFICATIONS
 IDPH Food Service
Sanitation Management
Certification, 2017-2021
 ServSafe Food Protection
Certified Manager, 2016-
2021
AWARDS
 Dean’s List, Fall 2014,
Spring 2015, Spring 2016,
Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall
2017, Spring 2018, Fall
2018, Spring 2019
 ISU College of Applied
Science & Technology
Three Minute Thesis
Competition 1st Place
Winner, December 2018
 John A., Mabel E., and
Jacqueline Q. Karch
Scholarship Recipient, 2016
 Community College
Scholarship Recipient, 2015
EDUCATION
Expected Graduation: May 2019
Family Consumer Sciences, Dietetic Internship
Cumulative GPA: 4.00
Dietetic Internship Supervised Practice Rotations:
Community Nutrition: Decatur Memorial Hospital Health & Wellness,
Decatur, IL; Unity Point Methodist Hospital, Peoria, IL
 Used effective education and counseling skills to facilitate positive
behavior change.
 Developed and delivered products, programs, and services that
promoted clients’ health, wellness, and lifestyle management.
Food Service: McLean County Unit District No. 5, Normal, IL; Decatur
Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL; Westminster Village, Bloomington, IL
 Coordinated procurement, production, distribution, and service of
goods and services.
 Performed functions related to safety, security, and sanitation that
affect employees, customers, patients, facilities, and food.
Clinical Nutrition: Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL; Memorial
Medical Center, Springfield, IL
 Performed the Nutrition Care Process and used standardized nutrition
language for individuals and groups of differing ages and health.
 Functioned as a member of interdisciplinary teams, demonstrating
teamwork and ability to work well in a group setting.
 Conducted nutrition focused physical exams.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Graduation: May 2017
Family Consumer Sciences, Sequence: Food, Nutrition, & Dietetics
Cumulative GPA: 3.91
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Food Service Substitute, October 2018-present
McLean County Unit District No. 5, Normal, IL
 Prepared and served breakfast and lunch in elementary, junior high,
and high schools in accordance with School Breakfast Program and
National School Lunch Program regulations.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, May 2017-May 2018
Illinois State University, Normal, IL
 Held weekly open sessions for undergraduate DPD students, teaching
them to apply to dietetic internships through DICAS.
 Graded student work, administered tests, and taught classes.
MEMBERSHIPS
 Student Member-Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics
 Student Member- Illinois
Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics
 Student Member & ISU
Student Liaison-Central
Illinois Academy of Nutrition
and Dietetics
 Phi Theta Kappa Honor
Society, 2015-2017
 National Society of
Leadership and Success,
2016-2017
REFERENCES
Julie Schumacher EdD, RD, LDN
Dietetic Internship Director
Illinois State University
309-438-7031
jmraede@ilstu.edu
Sara Namken MS, RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian
DMH Health and Wellness
217-876-5292
snamken@dmhhs.org
Holly Black MS, RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian
Decatur Memorial Hospital
217-876-5306
hblack@dmhhs.org
WORK EXPERIENCE CONT.
Food and Nutrition Manager, December 2015-April 2018
The Workout Company, Normal, IL
 Placed weekly food orders from US Foods and Sam’s Club.
 Performed one-on-one nutrition education sessions.
 Created handouts and wrote frequent blog posts for company website
on popular nutrition topics.
 Developed leadership skills by training new employees and teaching
them about proper food safety and sanitation.
Barista, August 2011- November 2017
Harvest Brew Café at Rader Family Farms-Normal, IL
 Prepared coffee beverages for customers.
 Promoted food safety and sanitation while working in a food service
establishment.
 Enhanced communication skills by connecting with customers and
managers.
UNDERGRADUATE RELATED EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, January 2017-May 2017
Illinois State University, Normal, IL
 Created a Reggienet site for all ISU undergraduate dietetics students.
Dietetic Undergraduate Intern, May 2016-August 2016
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal, IL
 Practiced the Nutrition Care Process alongside Registered Dietitians.
 Provided nutrition education at various local health fairs and
elementary schools.
 Designed multiple nutrition education handouts for patients.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
American Diabetes Association Camp GranADA, July 2018
 Planned, prepared, and served meals to youth with type 1 diabetes.
 Counted carbohydrates and calculated insulin doses.
Cook with a Redbird Chef Event Coordinator, December 2017
 Assessed budget, planned menu, ordered ingredients, prepared food,
and performed cooking demonstration for ISU alumni.
 Enhanced leadership skills by recruiting volunteers, delegating tasks,
and coordinating all aspects of the event.
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, February 2016-May 2017
 Prepared and served food in the hospital cafeteria.
 Delivered and collected trays to and from patient rooms.
Illinois State University Sports Nutrition, August 2016-April 2017
 Assisted the Director of Sports Nutrition by preparing protein shakes
for student athletes.
 Educated athletes on proper nutrition for optimal athletic performance.
Illinois State University Nutrition Mission, August 2016-April 2017
 Assessed dietary recalls and provided nutrition education to students.