Education
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
Combined MS in Nutrition / Dietetic Internship
Concentration in Clinical Nutrition
December 2018
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
Bachelor of Science in Education: Health and Human Performance
Concentration in Dietetics, Minor in History
May 2017
Roane State Community College, Harriman, TN
Associate of Science: General Studies
July 2005
Combined MS in Nutrition / Dietetic Internship
Concentration in Clinical Nutrition
December 2018
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
Bachelor of Science in Education: Health and Human Performance
Concentration in Dietetics, Minor in History
May 2017
Roane State Community College, Harriman, TN
Associate of Science: General Studies
July 2005
Experience
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
Clinical Nutrition Graduate Assistant
August 2017 – Present Day
Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities: Nutrition IS for Everyone TN Grant, Memphis, TN
Nutrition Advocate for Social Media
July 2017 - April 2018
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
Undergraduate Student Assistant
July 2016 – May 2017
February 2016 – July 2016
University of Tennessee Health Science Center Culinary Medicine Program, Memphis, TN
Dietetic Student Volunteer
February 2016 – June 2016
Wings Cancer Foundation, Memphis, TN
Hospitality Volunteer
April 2014 – June 2016
Desoto County Schools, Horn Lake, MS
Special Education Assistant Teacher
September 2011 – May 2013
Clinical Nutrition Graduate Assistant
August 2017 – Present Day
- Coordinate nutrition based grocery store tours and classes in low income and minority communities
- Assists with grant compliant paperwork for grocery store tours and nutrition classes
- Assists program director with accreditation paperwork
- Researches scientific literature as needed for current studies being conducted by faculty of the School of Health Studies
Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities: Nutrition IS for Everyone TN Grant, Memphis, TN
Nutrition Advocate for Social Media
July 2017 - April 2018
- Assists with outreach of Nutrition is for Everyone - TN by using social media
- Communicate with Nutrition Ambassador as needed
- Find and share recipes, food facts and info, and related ideas with community followers through social media
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
Undergraduate Student Assistant
July 2016 – May 2017
- Assisted with planning and implementing nutrition education activities for patients and staff
- Analyzed and corrected nutrition information in Computrition
- Received Nutrition Focused Physical Exam training
February 2016 – July 2016
- Assisted with research on an approved Institutional Review Board for Protection of Human Subjects research study by utilizing PowerChart
- Planned and implemented Nutrition Express healthy snack sampling for patients
University of Tennessee Health Science Center Culinary Medicine Program, Memphis, TN
Dietetic Student Volunteer
February 2016 – June 2016
- Participated in nutrition discussion with medical students and community members
- Set up community table and mise-en-place to ensure event success
- Ensured proper sanitation procedures were followed by self and by peers in the kitchen
Wings Cancer Foundation, Memphis, TN
Hospitality Volunteer
April 2014 – June 2016
- Served on the Volunteer Advisory Board as a member for the 2015 year
- Assisted chemotherapy patients with snack and beverage decisions
- Gave nutrition related presentations to both patients and staff members
Desoto County Schools, Horn Lake, MS
Special Education Assistant Teacher
September 2011 – May 2013
- Oversaw special needs children during all school meals and snacks
- Assisted in daily teaching responsibilities, including necessary filings and communications with parents
Professional Organization Memberships
University of Memphis Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, January 2015 - May 2017
President 2016-2017, Volunteer Coordinator 2015-2016
Tennessee Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, January 2015 - Present
2017 Annual Meeting 1st Place Food Science Category Poster Session: Creating a Higher Fiber Banana Bread Through Fiber Substitutions
Memphis Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, January 2015 - Present
Jane Nuckolls Scholarship Award 2015-2016
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, January 2015 - Present
Student Liaison 2016-2017
President 2016-2017, Volunteer Coordinator 2015-2016
Tennessee Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, January 2015 - Present
2017 Annual Meeting 1st Place Food Science Category Poster Session: Creating a Higher Fiber Banana Bread Through Fiber Substitutions
Memphis Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, January 2015 - Present
Jane Nuckolls Scholarship Award 2015-2016
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, January 2015 - Present
Student Liaison 2016-2017
Honors
School of Health Studies Outstanding Student Award - Fall 2016 and Fall 2017
Jane Nuckolls Scholarship Award - 2016
The President’s Volunteer Service Award - 2015
Student Dietetic Association Certificate of Excellence - Spring 2015 and Spring 2016
University of Memphis Dean’s List - Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Fall 2016
Jane Nuckolls Scholarship Award - 2016
The President’s Volunteer Service Award - 2015
Student Dietetic Association Certificate of Excellence - Spring 2015 and Spring 2016
University of Memphis Dean’s List - Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Fall 2016