Kiersten Capps Resume
Kiersten Capps
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Education
Meredith College- Raleigh, NC, United States
Bachelor of Science: Food and Nutrition, May 2019
Concentration in Dietetics
Meredith College- Raleigh, NC, United States
Master of Science in Nutrition: Food and Nutrition Studies, Anticipate graduation May 2021
Studied abroad in Sansepolcro, Italy- Summer 2017
Experience
Wake Med Volunteer- Current - September 2018- April 2019
Food and Nutrition Services- Raleigh, NC, United States
• Perform basic food preparation activities such baking cookies for guests, setting trays for room service, and restocking items on tray line
• Clean dishware, replenish nourishments, and deliver trays to patient rooms
• Use Computrition to place patient orders
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle - August 2018- April 2019
Grocery Bags for Seniors Intern
• Assist with food sourcing for the program by sorting through food drive donations and allocating food to the program
• Research healthy recipes and menus for senior population based on food available for the program
• Coordinate and supervise volunteer experience
UNC-Rex Volunteer Patient Visitor- May-December 2018
Food and Nutrition Department- Raleigh, NC, United States
• Gained one-on-one contact with patients
• Used Computrition to report patient visits
• Communicated patients criticism and suggestions of changes to the food and nutrition manager
• Discussed diet orders with patients
Nutrition Lab Intern- May-August 2016, July-August 2017
Center for Aging at Duke South Clinics- Durham, NC, United States
• Organized supplies for studies and interventions
• Communicated with participants during interventions about their food journals and goals
• Lead nutrition education and exercise classes with study participants, such as how to eat healthy at a restaurant and how to shop at the grocery store
Activities
Studied Abroad- June-July 2017
Meredith College in Italy
• Adapted to different environments and challenges while traveling
• Made connections between the classroom and real world experience, such as communicating with citizens and visiting historic sites
Meredith Nutrition and Wellness Association- August 2016-May 2019
• Vice President, 2018-2019
• Organize meetings and events on-campus
• Created fundraising strategies for the club, raised over $300 from selling a T-shirt the club designed and executed
• Arrange volunteer opportunities and community involvement for members, such as with Wake Med, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, Whole Kids, Alliance Medical Ministry Garden, and Yam Jam
Emerging Leaders Seminar Series- January to April 2016
Meredith College
• Recommended by a faculty member
• Learned how to be an effective leader and follower
• Used communication skills within a group or club
• Gained knowledge how to apply leadership qualities in all aspects of life
Work Experience
Duke Raleigh Hospital Food Service Associate- Current - February 2019
• Retrieved meal orders from patients based on their diet order
• Delivered and scrapped trays in a timely manner
• Ensured that all food items are properly portioned and handled within established sanitation standards
• Detect and report improperly prepared food
• Followed all safety procedures for using equipment and chemicals
Meredith College Fitness Center Assistant- August 2017- May 2019
• Maintain the professional appearance of the fitness center
• Guide students and staff how to use fitness equipment properly
• Ensure safety procedures by using my CPR, AED, and First-Aid certification
Chuy’s Server- April 2016- August 2017
• Utilized food safety procedures
• Gained time management and verbal communication skills
• Learned to work in a high pressure environment
Meredith College Student Technology and Training Member- August 2016-May 2017
• Promoted Meredith College’s technology department through social media and documents created
• Gained experience in using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Illustrator
• Educated students and staff on technological needs/upgrades made on campus
Certifications and Memberships
ServSafe Manager Certified-
October 2018- October 2023
CPR, AED, and First-Aid certified-
May 2019- May 2021
• Practiced and certified in giving CPR, using an AED defibrillator, and administering first-aid practices.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic member-
June 2016 - Present
Kiersten Capps
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Education
Meredith College- Raleigh, NC, United States
Bachelor of Science: Food and Nutrition, May 2019
Concentration in Dietetics
Meredith College- Raleigh, NC, United States
Master of Science in Nutrition: Food and Nutrition Studies, Anticipate graduation May 2021
Studied abroad in Sansepolcro, Italy- Summer 2017
Experience
Wake Med Volunteer- Current - September 2018- April 2019
Food and Nutrition Services- Raleigh, NC, United States
• Perform basic food preparation activities such baking cookies for guests, setting trays for room service, and restocking items on tray line
• Clean dishware, replenish nourishments, and deliver trays to patient rooms
• Use Computrition to place patient orders
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle - August 2018- April 2019
Grocery Bags for Seniors Intern
• Assist with food sourcing for the program by sorting through food drive donations and allocating food to the program
• Research healthy recipes and menus for senior population based on food available for the program
• Coordinate and supervise volunteer experience
UNC-Rex Volunteer Patient Visitor- May-December 2018
Food and Nutrition Department- Raleigh, NC, United States
• Gained one-on-one contact with patients
• Used Computrition to report patient visits
• Communicated patients criticism and suggestions of changes to the food and nutrition manager
• Discussed diet orders with patients
Nutrition Lab Intern- May-August 2016, July-August 2017
Center for Aging at Duke South Clinics- Durham, NC, United States
• Organized supplies for studies and interventions
• Communicated with participants during interventions about their food journals and goals
• Lead nutrition education and exercise classes with study participants, such as how to eat healthy at a restaurant and how to shop at the grocery store
Activities
Studied Abroad- June-July 2017
Meredith College in Italy
• Adapted to different environments and challenges while traveling
• Made connections between the classroom and real world experience, such as communicating with citizens and visiting historic sites
Meredith Nutrition and Wellness Association- August 2016-May 2019
• Vice President, 2018-2019
• Organize meetings and events on-campus
• Created fundraising strategies for the club, raised over $300 from selling a T-shirt the club designed and executed
• Arrange volunteer opportunities and community involvement for members, such as with Wake Med, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, Whole Kids, Alliance Medical Ministry Garden, and Yam Jam
Emerging Leaders Seminar Series- January to April 2016
Meredith College
• Recommended by a faculty member
• Learned how to be an effective leader and follower
• Used communication skills within a group or club
• Gained knowledge how to apply leadership qualities in all aspects of life
Work Experience
Duke Raleigh Hospital Food Service Associate- Current - February 2019
• Retrieved meal orders from patients based on their diet order
• Delivered and scrapped trays in a timely manner
• Ensured that all food items are properly portioned and handled within established sanitation standards
• Detect and report improperly prepared food
• Followed all safety procedures for using equipment and chemicals
Meredith College Fitness Center Assistant- August 2017- May 2019
• Maintain the professional appearance of the fitness center
• Guide students and staff how to use fitness equipment properly
• Ensure safety procedures by using my CPR, AED, and First-Aid certification
Chuy’s Server- April 2016- August 2017
• Utilized food safety procedures
• Gained time management and verbal communication skills
• Learned to work in a high pressure environment
Meredith College Student Technology and Training Member- August 2016-May 2017
• Promoted Meredith College’s technology department through social media and documents created
• Gained experience in using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Illustrator
• Educated students and staff on technological needs/upgrades made on campus
Certifications and Memberships
ServSafe Manager Certified-
October 2018- October 2023
CPR, AED, and First-Aid certified-
May 2019- May 2021
• Practiced and certified in giving CPR, using an AED defibrillator, and administering first-aid practices.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic member-
June 2016 - Present