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EXPERIENCE​
Registered Dietitian, Healthcare Service Group, Inc.
​July 2013-Present
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The sole Registered Dietitian for two long-term care facilities in the Pittsburgh, PA area.
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Responsible for evaluating resident's nutritional status, recommending nutritional interventions, and monitoring their progress.
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Responsible for interviewing and educating residents on therapeutic diets, diet consistencies, fluid restrictions, and any dietary concerns.
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Monitors resident's body weight status for significant changes from 1 week to 6 months.
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Completes nutrition assessments and MDS reports.
Nutrition Consultant, Penguin Group USA
​Sept 2013-Oct 2013
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Nutrition consultant for a cookbook titled, "Idiot's Guides: Mediterranean Diet Cookbook".
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Responsible for analyzing over 200 recipes and calculating their nutritional content.
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Anticipated publishing date is April 2014.
Graduate Dietetic Intern, West Virginia University
​Aug 2011-May 2013
The Graduate Dietetic Internship program is a two-year combined program that provides the supervised practice experience that is required to be eligible for the R.D. exam as well as obtaining a masters degree through graduate courses and a thesis.
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• This compreshensive program included 9 weeks of clinical, 9 weeks of foodservice management, 6 weeks of community, and 4 weeks of professional development rotations.
• Completed a 6 week clinical rotation at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV. Completed 1 week of staff relief at this 424-bed hospital and presented a 30-min case study to over 10 RDs & supervisors on staff.
• Responsible for writing and publishing 3+ nutrition-related blog posts per week.
• Attended the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) in Philadelphia, PA.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, West Virginia University
​Aug 2011 - May 2012
​Graduate Teaching Assistants are obligated to the extent of teaching two three-hour courses per semester or the equivalent in laboratory classes or other forms of departmental assistance, except research assistance. On average, graduate teaching assistants should expect to work, on average, 20 hours per week. Roles and responsibilities include proctoring and grading quizzes and exams, answering student questions, maintaining a gradebook, and performing lectures as needed.
Has given lectures in an Introduction to Nutrition course (200 students). Topics included: Protein, Carbohydrates, Fiber, Alcohol, and Vegetarian Diets.
Honors & Awards
Penn State Schreyer Honors College Graduate, 2011
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Pittsburgh Tribune Review Outstanding Young Citizen Award, 2007
Certifications
Registered Dietitian (RD)
ServSafe, Oct 2010-Oct 2015
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​​Professional Organizations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Member
Pittsburgh Dietetic Association, Social Media Coordinator - 2013-2014
​​Skills
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Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher
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Nutrition assessment
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Recipe and nutrient analysis
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Proficient in The Food Processor and DietMaster 2100 nutrition software programs.
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Proficient in various social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Blogging, Wordpress, & SlideShare
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Research skills
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Scientific and creative writing
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Blogging
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Nutrition education
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Communication & public speaking
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Time management
2010 - present
2010 - present
PNC Park Customer Service Intern, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
​May 2008-Aug 2008
​Supervised and maintained the Pittsburgh Tribune kiosk at all Pittsburgh Pirate home games. Responsible for opening and closing kiosk, and promoted the Trib to game attendees and created positive interactions. Because of success of efforts with attendees at kiosk, was given the ability to sell subscriptions for commission, which was a first for this promotional area.
EDUCATION
West Virginia University
​Master of Science and Dietetic Internship, Human Nutrition and Foods
2011-2013 (expected)
GPA: 3.61
Thesis Title: The effect of non-marine vs. marine sources of the omega-3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA, on serum lipoproteins​
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Activities and Societies: ​
-Graduate Student Nutrition Association
-Journal Club
Pennsylvania State University
​Bachelor of Science with Honors, Nutritional Sciences
2007-2011
GPA: 3.60
​Thesis Title: BOLD (Beef In An Optimal Lean Diet) effects on metabolic syndrome (BOLD-X), Phase 2: A 12 month follow-up study
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Activities and Societies:​
-Schreyer Honors College - graduate​
-Deans List ​
-Summer Study Abroad Program in Nutrition (Rome, Italy)​
-Student Nutrition Association-Secretary​
-Penn State Dance Marathon (THON) - Dancer and Committee Member​
-ESL Tutor​
-HealthWorks - Peer Educator
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The Pantheon Institute
​Summer Study Abroad Program - Rome, Italy
2010
Educational study abroad program through Penn State's International Program in Nutrition. Took 9 credits of hands-on courses about the Mediterranean diet and Italian culinary customs, International Nutrition, and Italian Architecture. Participated in tours of the Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome with over 40 hours of lectures and guest speakers at the facility.