b'Grace Voorheis\n2801 Daubenbiss Ave #17 | Soquel CA 95073 | (909) 210-1901 | grace.voorheis@gmail.com\nObjective:\nTo be matched for a dietetic internship with an emphasis on clinical nutrition\nEducation:\nMS in Agriculture, expected June 2015\nSpecialization in Nutrition and Food Science, GPA: 3.95\nCalifornia Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo\nBA in Environmental Studies, June 2007\nConcentration on Sustainable Agriculture and Development\nUniversity of California, Santa Cruz\nEducation Abroad Program, June 2005-July 2006\nGeography, Social Services\nPontif\xc3\xadcia Universidade Cat\xc3\xb3lica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil\nCertificates: ServSafe Food Protection Manager, 10/31/14-10/31/2019\nNational Restaurant Association\nIndividualized Coaching in Dialogue Education, January-March, 2014\nGlobal Learning Partners\nCulinary Arts Certificate, December 2011\nInstituto Argentino de Gastronomia (IAG), Buenos Aires, Argentina\nHonors and Awards: Col. Frances G. Ballentine Scholarship, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, June 2014\nLanguage Skills:\nEnglish (native), Spanish (professional fluency) and Portuguese (professional fluency)\nComputer Skills:\nWord, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access\nEmployment History:\nGraduate Research Assistant, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo\nJanuary 2013-present\nMy research at Cal Poly focuses on the educational component of larger childhood obesity prevention study. This\npilot educational intervention was designed as a dialogue-based workshop for low-income Latina mothers focusing on\npreventing childhood obesity by teaching healthy toddler feeding practices. As a part of this research, my duties include:\n\xef\x82\xb7 Determining overall themes for education based on focus group research\n\xef\x82\xb7 Designing and administering all aspects of the educational intervention, including recruitment, lesson design and\nevaluation, developing a customized Access database, and leading the workshops in Spanish\n\xef\x82\xb7 Evaluating the impact of the intervention through appropriate statistical analysis\nInstructional Assistant , California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo\nFall 2013, Spring & Fall 2014\n\xef\x82\xb7 Graded course materials for Maternal and Child Nutrition (FSN 310), including 3-page literature reviews on\nmaternal and child nutrition topics\n\xef\x82\xb7 Served as a guest speaker on appropriate toddler nutrition and feeding habits for FSN 310\n\xef\x82\xb7 Graded SOAP notes and lab exams for Clinical Nutrition I (FSN 429)\nEducation Specialist, WIC, Community Bridges, Watsonville\nJune-October 2014\n\xef\x82\xb7 Taught 30-minute general and pre- and peri-natal nutrition education classes in English and Spanish\n\xef\x82\xb7 Developed supporting materials for new lesson plans and one-on-one nutrition counseling\n\xef\x82\xb7 Designed in-service trainings on the importance of milk for nutrition support staff\n\xef\x82\xb7 Provided organizational support for the 8th annual Breastfeeding Awareness Walk\nNutrition Assistant, Community Action Partnership, San Luis Obispo\nJanuary 2013-June 2014\nAt CAP-SLO, my primary function was to provide administrative and educational support to the Nutrition\nprogram of the HeadStart, Early HeadStart and Migrant HeadStart programs.\n\xe2\x97\x8f Processed nutrition assessment and BMI information for enrolled children and provided relevant literature\n\xe2\x97\x8f Tracked all children who may have needed additional nutrition intervention through ChildPlus database\n\xe2\x97\x8f Provided on-site training and support at preschool centers and family child care provider homes for a variety of\nnutrition related topics, including food allergies, infant nutrition and family style dining\n\xe2\x97\x8f Developed and presenting educational workshops (in English and Spanish) to families in the program\n\xe2\x97\x8f Managed volunteers and developed new staff and volunteer orientation materials\nChef Instructor, Sur La Table, Costa Mesa, California\nFebruary -June 2012\nAt Sur La Table, my primary duties are to prepare and teach cooking classes to both children and adults.\nClasses vary from spring-break baking camps to cheese-making to regional cuisine, from 4-16 people.\nOutreach & Education Coordinator, Community Agroecology Network (CAN), Santa Cruz\nJan 2007-Sept 2010\nCAN is a non-profit organization and international network dedicated to promoting sustainable livelihoods and\nenvironments. While employed with CAN, I focused on various aspects of their Action Education program:\n\n\x0c\xef\x82\xb7 Managed 2-week field courses for undergraduate students to CAN partner communities in Latin America\n\xef\x82\xb7 Developed Food System education program taught by undergraduate students to area middle and high school\n\xe2\x97\x8f Acted as supervisor for an undergraduate student group affiliated with CAN\nChef Educator, Pie Ranch, Pescadero, California\nApril 2009-September 2010\nPie Ranch works to inspire and connect rural and urban people to know the source of their food.\n\xe2\x97\x8f Prepared lunch with visiting students using food produced on the farm\n\xe2\x97\x8f Taught nutrition, geography, and social science lessons directly related to the food prepared\n\xe2\x97\x8f Led group tours on the farm\nVolunteer Experience:\nVolunteer with Nutrition Services, Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center, Santa Cruz\nJanuary 2015-present\n\xef\x82\xb7 Observation of nutrition consults with Registered Dietitian\n\xef\x82\xb7 Administrative assistance with menu development\nNutrition Counselor, AIDS/Hep C Support Network of San Luis Obispo County\nOctober 2014-present\n\xef\x82\xb7 Materials development for common client concerns (side effects management, dehydration, protein)\n\xef\x82\xb7 Client-centered nutrition counseling using motivational interviewing and nutrition care process as appropriate\nVolunteer with Lactation Services, Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center, Santa Cruz\nSeptember-December 2014\n\xef\x82\xb7 Observation of Lactation Consultant in peri-natal clinic\n\xef\x82\xb7 Materials development for progression in infant\xe2\x80\x99s first foods\n\xef\x82\xb7 Administrative assistance for Baby Friendly Hospital certification'