Food Service Medical

Sara W. Smith, M.S., R.D.N.

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Dietetic Internship GPA: 4.0

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro July 2018

• Jefferson Pilot Corporation Fellowship Fund Recipient 2017-2018 Master of Science, Nutrition Science GPA: 3.94

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro May 2017 Nutrition Seminar Presentation: “The Effect of a Low FODMAP Diet on IBS and IBD” ● February 2017

• Rossie Henley Lindsey Graduate Fellowship Recipient 2016-2017 Research Assistant April 2015-December 2016

• Recruited parents from diverse, low-income childcare centers for the participating study

• Interviewed parents from Guildford County Head Start programs on parental feeding influences

• Analyzed parent and children eating habits through conducting food frequency questionnaires Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science GPA: 3.5

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington May 2014 DIETETIC INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

W.G. BILL HEFNER MEDICAL CENTER Salisbury, NC

Community Rotation May 2018- July 2018

• Counseled veterans on proper nutrition intake from the areas of Cancer, Weight Management Program, Renal/Dialysis, and Bariatric Surgery requirements using the stages of behavior change

• Created a patient handout for ALS and nutrition, and researched facts for an Anti-Inflammatory Diet handout

• Developed a list of community food banks and physical activity centers for the Veteran population W.G. BILL HEFNER MEDICAL CENTER Salisbury, NC

Food Service Rotation April 2018-May 2018

• Provided educational in-services to food service staff in order to increase food safety techniques

• Re-wrote policies and procedures to make a more efficient and productive work flow for the kitchen staff

• Interviewed potential employees for the positions of food service supervisor and food production supervisor

• Composed new job guidelines for food service workers, per newly installed tray-line needs WAKE FOREST BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER Winston-Salem, NC Clinical Rotation January 2018- April 2018

• Conducted individual nutrition assessments in a 1,000-in-patient bed, acute care center for 13 weeks

• Planned appropriate medical nutrition therapy, under the supervision of the assigned Registered Dietitian

• Discussed patient care and nutrition needs in daily meetings with the full medical team

• Educated patients on therapeutic diets ranging from Heart Healthy, Diabetic, Renal Transplant and Cancer

• Charted patient notes following the nutrition care process, in the electronic medical record system, EPICÒ NUTRITION VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

TRIPLETT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Mooresville, NC Nutrition Manager (Food Service/Community) January 2016-July 2018

• Educated children, ages 4-12, on the essential food groups, vitamins and minerals

• Collaborated with the Daycare Director to create a kid-friendly, 3-week cycle menu CONE HEALTH WOMEN’S HOSPITAL Greensboro, NC

Volunteer (Clinical and Food Service) February 2016-January 2017

• Facilitated one-on-one meal rounds for patient satisfaction and reported results to General Manager

• Assessed test trays for proper temperature, portion size, flavor, and customer service quality CONE HEALTH NUTRITION AND DIABETES EDUCATION SERVICES Greensboro, NC Volunteer (Community) May 2016-January 2017

• Handled patient records, by separating and labeling laboratory reports and past medical history

• Observed nutrition education sessions and discussed the provided information with the Dietitian WILMINGTON PERFORMANCE LAB/ LIVE OAK BANK CORPORATE WELLNESS Wilmington, NC Nutrition and Personal Training Intern (Community) September 2013-December 2013

• Assembled an easy-to-follow, 1,500 kcal per/day meal plan, for one week

• Contributed to one-on-one meetings with clients and the dietitian on staff

• Composed food spotlight articles for weekly emails

• Delivered work-out plans created by the head trainer and trained clients through functional fitness PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNCG RECREATION AND WELLNESS Greensboro, NC

Group Exercise Program Assistant/ Personal Trainer January 2016- May 2017

• Managed and co-coordinated a multifaceted group exercise program

• Carried out innovative strategies in a new, 96 million-dollar facility

• Led 30-60-minute strength-based group exercise classes for general population and the Men’s soccer team

• Developed individualized training programs and goal setting for one-on-one or group settings

• Programed fitness assessments and performed skin-fold tests on clients BRYAN YMCA Greensboro, NC

Personal Trainer/ Wellness Attendant February 2016- August 2016

• Designed 30 minute to 1-hour individualized workout sessions for clients

• Trained clients to implement corrective movement patterns for everyday life

• Coached outdoor, greenway classes in Downtown Greensboro for the community CENTRIKID CAMPS Multiple Locations

Director (Seasonal) May 2011-August 2015

• Oversaw the execution of 9 weeks of summer camp ranging from 200-500 children and adults

• Arranged travel logistics from each location to the next, stretching from Florida to Texas

• Coordinated all weekly activities including: bible study, recreation, track times and free times PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

Member Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Certifications Registered Dietitian Nutrition (RDN) ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (C-EP)

Les Mills BODYPUMP and SH’BAM Group Exercise Instructor First Aid/AED/CPR

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