Ashley Ann Bittinger
Fenton, MI 48430
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CAREER ASPIRATIONS
A senior in Dietetics; eager and willing to learn new skills, take on
challenges, and complete any education
necessary for career growth. Outstanding Communication / Listening skills;
resulting in client and employer confidence.
EDUCATION
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY:
East Lansing, MI Anticipated
Graduation: May 2013
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FARMER'S MARKET: Saginaw, MI
August 2012
Nutritionist
. Surveyed produce intake of consumers to see how many people were
making half their plate fruits and vegetables
. Helped coordinate cooking demonstration to exemplify the simplicity of
cooking with fresh ingredients.
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY: East Lansing, MI
October 2010 - May 2012
Lifeguard
. Supervised Michigan State students with and local children with
special needs.
. Gained and implemented specific training to benefit students
participating in Swimming I, II, and III.
. Acquired interpersonal and communication skills while working with
special needs children.
VG's FOOD MARKET: Fenton, MI
September 2007 - August 2012
Cashier and Service Clerk
. Interacted with the community to provide excellent customer service
while making nutritional recommendations.
. Maintained precise organization while managing different forms of
payment by utilizing technological skills and computer proficiency.
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Wyldlife Leader
Present
Mason, Michigan
. Volunteer with middle school kids to walk with them in their faith
PM Cook Timberwolf Camp
November 2012
Lake City, Michigan
. Gained experience in foodservice setting
. Cooked for over five hundred high school age kids and adults
. Familiarity working with mass quantity cooking equipment
State News Nutrition Column Founder
2012-2013
East Lansing, Michigan
. Founder of the nutrition article column published in the State News
. Created and organized a team of Food and Nutrition Association members
to contribute to column
. Delegated and worked with peers and faculty to create, edit, and
publish articles
. Conducted research for articles to disprove common nutritional myths
Nursing Home
Summer 2012
Grand Blanc, Michigan
. Facilitated activities for the residents
Young life Leader
July 2012
Cadillac, Michigan
. Assisted a special needs teenager for a week
. Helped with activities, meal time, and other small tasks
Renal Dietitian Assistant
Spring Semester 2012
Lansing, Michigan
. Actively gaining hands on experience from adapting to different
situations
. Follow assigned tasks to benefit the registered dietitian and also the
patients
Soup Kitchen
January and February 2012
Flint, Michigan
. Actively volunteered at the soup kitchen, helping provide less
fortunate individuals with a meal of substance
. Prepared and presented various nutrient dense food choices backed by
knowledge gained through dietetic education
Farmers Market
August 201l
Saginaw, Michigan
. Collaborated with a small team to influence the Saginaw community to
use healthy choices when preparing meals for their family
. Contributed to their exposure of the important components of a
nutritious diet
Young life
Summer 2009 and 2010
Buena Vista, Colorado, Trail West Young Life Camp and Detroit Lakes
Minnesota, Castaway Young Life Camp
. Committed three weeks of my summer to serve and benefit families and
youth from all over the country
. Responsibly oversaw children of numerous age groups while conducting
creative skits, crafts, activities, and lessons
. Operated watercraft equipment while pulling kids and counselors behind
on tubes
ORGANIZATIONS and CONFRENCES
Food and Nutrition Association
Present
East Lansing, Michigan
. Biweekly meetings on the world of nutrition
. Hear guest speakers and their different experiences in the field of
Dietetics
. Volunteer opportunities and fundraising events
FNCE
October 2012
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
. Attended the nutrition conference and expo and gained knowledge about
the field of dietetics
. Networked and collaborated with other corporations and health care
professionals