Boone, NC 910-***-**** ad0fos@r.postjobfree.com

ALISON COLLINS, MS, RDN, LDN

Professional Nutrition Advocate and Dietary Educator CAREER SUMMARY

Dietary and nutritional expert with a penchant for creating stellar meal plans and establishing goals. Relatable and knowledgeable professional who enjoys educating others on best practices. Encourage students and families to understand the long-term benefits of healthy choices while being budget conscience. Excel in the practical side of food preparation/safety as well as administrative planning, procurement, and purchasing. KEY SKILLS

• Engagement: Encourage others to engage themselves in healthy choices in order to make positive changes in their lives.

• Motivated Self-Starter: A demonstrated self-starter with the drive and initiative to set and achieve goals.

• People & Relationship Building: Genuine people person who cares about others with a committed interest in building, growing, and fostering professional relationships.

• Problem-Solving: Creative problem-solver who strategically seeks outside-the-box solutions.

• Purpose-Driven: Passionate professional who thrives on purpose and enjoys the act of contributing to a bigger picture and the satisfaction of helping bring value to others.

• Service-Oriented: Loyalty and service combine to offer excellent outcomes based on honesty and integrity. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS GRADUATE RESEARCH

Appalachian State University (Boone, NC)

• MS in Nutrition / Dietetic Internship (2021)

• BS in Nutrition & Foods (2019)

Student Leadership Award (2019)

Commission on Dietetic Registration

• Registered Dietitian License (Jan 2022)

Graduate Research Assistant: Community research project to identify food barriers in Watauga County, determining challenges through 4 focus groups; analyzed data to identify limitations and solutions.

Overseas research in Andasibe, Madagascar: Evaluated the vitamin levels in local mothers as well as conducted studies on environmental factors on overall nutrition. Analyzed data in order to identify dietary strategies and educate communities on nutritious meal planning.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Appalachian State University (Boone, NC) January 2022 – Present Adjunct Instructor

• Lead “Introduction to Nutrition,” a general education course required for all App State students.

• Manage instruction, grades, and curriculum for 40 – 46 students per semester.

• Encourage students to not only learn the material but also identify healthier choices and strategies for their long-term health decisions, as well as menu planning.

Watauga Medical Center (Boone, NC) September 2021 – Present Clinical Dietitian

• Meet with 15 – 20 patients daily, specifically with oncology, cardiac rehab, and inpatient acute care.

• Document nutritional assessments for each patient, develop nutrition and menu plans; communicate dietary recommendations to patients and their families.

• Establish nutritional and dietary needs in conjunction with doctors and interdisciplinary teams; consult with the medical team to determine nutrition regimens based on care plans.

• Work with the kitchen staff to plan meals according to allergens and nutritional needs.

• Analyze costs per meal and procure and purchase nutritional supplements through US Foods. Dominion Hospital (Falls Church, VA) May – September 2021 Clinical Dietitian I

• Worked with interdisciplinary team for patients in a mental healthcare facility, offering personalized, one-on-one menu planning and nutritional coaching.

• Educated outpatient groups and collaborated with culinary team to adapt meals according to special dietary needs and food safety protocol.

VOLUNTEERISM

MEMBERSHIP

TECHNOLOGY

• Community Care Clinic (2019) • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

• Microsoft Office Suite, including

Word, Excel, & PowerPoint

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