Graduate Research Intern

• Sep 2022 - Present

Dietetic Intern

• Aug 2022 - Present

Member Engagement Officer

• Nov 2021 - Present

• Serves as an advisory board for the Chair and Chair-Elect by offering ideas, suggestions, and advice for Section activities • Posts on Section social media accounts, promoting active participation in the Section • Serves as an advisory board for the Chair and Chair-Elect by offering ideas, suggestions, and advice for Section activities • Posts on Section social media accounts, promoting active participation in the Section

Nutrition Services Intern

• Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

• Developed patient education materials for individuals with chronic kidney disease, to help patients use nutrition to manage and slow the progression of their disease • Created, tested, and photographed new recipes for the company website, providing meal inspiration for patients with chronic kidney disease • Wrote blog articles for the company website, utilizing effective communication, writing, and health literacy skills • Created content for the company social media pages, sharing information on company medical nutrition therapy services, recipes, and general nutrition education for kidney disease patients

UConn College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources Ambassador

• Aug 2021 - May 2022

• Represented the College at open house events for prospective students, answering questions and providing firsthand insight on the college experience • Visited local high schools, presenting about the College to prospective students • Wrote for the College Ambassador blog, sharing personal reflections and advice for current or prospective students • Represented the College at open house events for prospective students, answering questions and providing firsthand insight on the college experience • Visited local high schools, presenting about the College to prospective students • Wrote for the College Ambassador blog, sharing personal reflections and advice for current or prospective students

Student Employee

• Sep 2020 - May 2022

• Assisted the University registered dietitians by completing diet analyses, creating sample meal plans, and researching unique patient needs • Analyzed patient dietary records using a nutrient analysis software and provided analyses to the RDs prior to patient consultations • Led training sessions and provided ongoing performance feedback for new student employees • Assisted with planning, coordination, and marketing of Student Health and Wellness events, such as through preparing advertisement materials and conducting post-event tracking and reporting

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Mar 2019 - May 2022

• Used NDSR software to perform dietary analyses of participant food records to analyze the effects of consuming eggs in combination with a plant-based diet on biomarkers of metabolic syndrome • Gathered participants’ anthropometric measures and inputted data into Microsoft Excel for further analysis • Prepared materials to distribute to participants, including packaged servings of spinach and egg-substitute • Organized study files for participants, including consent forms and medical history questionaries • Performed routine laboratory maintenance, such as cleaning and organizing equipment and restocking supplies • Conducted in-person and virtual marketing and recruitment, to establish and maintain a strong network for recruitment efforts

Student Intern

• Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

• Expanded ASPEN’s Malnutrition Awareness Week Ambassador program by recruiting new hospitals and organizations to become ambassadors • Created social media designs for ASPEN's Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook pages • Assisted in the development of new “Patient Stories,” by interviewing these patients and their healthcare providers • Assisted in the development of a series of informational posters for older adults, COPD patients, and cancer patients, providing education on malnutrition detection and intervention • Contacted dietetic internship directors and undergraduate dietetic program directors to share ASPEN educational resources • Promoted ASPEN’s student membership by creating an informational flyer outlining the benefits of this membership, and sharing this information with university nutrition and dietetic clubs throughout the country • Created corporate sponsor spreadsheets, with a record of all payments from each sponsor within the last fiscal year

Whole Body Team Member

• Jun 2019 - May 2021

• Welcomed customers, offered assistance and answered any questions to ensure excellent customer experience • Maximized sales of nutritional supplements, body care and other products through effective prepping, stocking and merchandising products • Stocked shelves and coolers and took inventory of merchandise • Cleaned and organized department daily • Collaborated with other team members and maintained excellent communication within the department • Welcomed customers, offered assistance and answered any questions to ensure excellent customer experience • Maximized sales of nutritional supplements, body care and other products through effective prepping, stocking and merchandising products • Stocked shelves and coolers and took inventory of merchandise • Cleaned and organized department daily • Collaborated with other team members and maintained excellent communication within the department

Barista and Cashier

• Jan 2020 - Sep 2020

• Prepared food and drinks for customers in a safe and efficient manner, paying attention to the detail and quality of each item • Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills by communicating with and assisting co-workers • Demonstrated great food and beverage knowledge, in order to sell products and ensure customer satisfaction • Managed the cash register and calculated total sales made during each working shift • Greeted customers in a friendly and welcoming manner and ensured that all customers’ needs were met • Performed daily cleaning duties to keep the cafe in top sanitary condition

Dietary Aide

• May 2019 - Sep 2019

• Set up meal trays and reviewed tray cards to ensure that foods served were compliant with residents’ dietary requirements • Assisted the cook by preparing desserts, sandwiches and other food items • Served meals to residents in the dining hall • Monitored residents eating in dining hall, reporting problems with swallowing or chewing to nursing or medical staff • Maintained general cleanliness of dishwashing area and kitchen • Set up meal trays and reviewed tray cards to ensure that foods served were compliant with residents’ dietary requirements • Assisted the cook by preparing desserts, sandwiches and other food items • Served meals to residents in the dining hall • Monitored residents eating in dining hall, reporting problems with swallowing or chewing to nursing or medical staff • Maintained general cleanliness of dishwashing area and kitchen

Library Page

• May 2015 - Jun 2019

• Shelved and organized library collection materials • Located requested books on the shelves and in the library database • Checked in library materials • Answered questions and resolved patrons’ complaints professionally and tactfully • Shelved and organized library collection materials • Located requested books on the shelves and in the library database • Checked in library materials • Answered questions and resolved patrons’ complaints professionally and tactfully

Camp Counselor

• Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

• Demonstrated effective disciplinary techniques and ensured the safety of 20 5-8-year-old children • Collaborated with 3 co-workers to plan the weekly activities and schedule • Led games and team-building activities to help the children learn, develop new skills and enjoy themselves • Supported the children by actively listening to and consoling them when they were homesick or upset • Corresponded with parents on behalf of camp director via in-person communication, telephone, and email

Dietary Aide

• Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

• Assembled meal trays and delivered food to the residents • Served food and drink to residents in the dining hall • Washed dishes and helped keep the kitchen in top sanitary condition • Assembled meal trays and delivered food to the residents • Served food and drink to residents in the dining hall • Washed dishes and helped keep the kitchen in top sanitary condition