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Work experience

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

Clinical Dietitian (Sept 2024-)

Saint Elizabeth University

Dietetic Intern + Master's Student (January 2023-August 2024)

As a Dietetic Intern at SEU, I have completed a variety of fascinating rotations- departmental management, clinical, community, nutrition education & counseling, among others. I have spent many hours perfecting my clinical notes, NFPE performance,patient education, and leadership skills. The internship has been a challenging yet rewarding experience that has served me well in developing my skills as an RD2BE. 

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

Dietary Hostess (Sept 2022-December 2023)

In this position, I service multiple floors throughout the hospital to ensure that patients receive the nutrition necessary for recovery. Working alongside registered dietitians, nurses, and other staff, this patient-facing role has taught me about hospital operations, medical conditions,tube feedings, and more. I stock the hospital floor(s) with necessary food/beverage items and tube feedings to serve patients. I discuss with each patient what diet they are on and how they are able to stay in compliance by guiding them through their choices and making recommendations as necessary. 

James Madison University Recreation

Wellness Instructor (April 2021-May 2022)

In this position, I interacted and worked alongside a diverse body of JMU students who all have a passion for health and wellness. I created and taught a lecture on how neurotransmitters affect
your brain and how diet plays a role in mood to 32 students, 3-4 
times a semester. In addition, I conducted receptionist duties including but not limited to answering all questions at the front desk, helping students find their way around UREC, operate a telephone, handle
finances, etc. I also conduct clean-up/organizational duties of a wellness kitchen used in cooking demonstrations and classes. In addition, I taught cooking demonstrations to small groups of students at the facility.

Off the Wall Taphouse

Waitress (June 2019-August 2019) (May 2021-August 2022)

In this position, I served a variety of customers and performed to the best of my ability in order to provide a pleasant experience for all. I operated a cash register, sanitized the workplace, explained restaurant procedures to guests, served food, and held conversations with customers to enhance their dining experience.

Lighthouse Parasailing

Associate (June 2020-August 2020)

In this position, I was responsible for booking parasailing flights in Corolla, NC. I interacted with customers frequently to answer any questions regarding bookings, tours, etc. I was also responsible for escorting guests up and down the docks. I was made responsible for taking various forms of payment and customer service as a whole, ensuring a pleasant experience for all. 

Harris Teeter (Chesapeake, VA)

Cashier (May 2018-August 2018)

In this position, I handled a variety of different customers and served them with the best of my ability. I bagged groceries, keyed in produce codes, and arranged groceries in an orderly way as to ensure customer satisfaction. 

Volunteer Experiences

Grow it Green Morristown (June 2024-July 2024)

Food Recovery Network (March 2024)

I collected data on food pantries & food recovery sites across the USA to help expand food access to those in need.

Eta Sigma Gamma Thanksgiving Food Drive participant (November 2018/2019/2020)

I collected a wide range of canned goods through my health science honorary to feed the less fortunate during the holidays.