Andrea Day

PO Box 447; Greene; NY 13778 (607) 821-8995 daya55@sunyoneonta.edu

EDUCATION
College at Oneonta, State University of New York
Fall 2011-May 2015
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Minor in Health and Fitness
Overall GPA: 3.41/4.00; Major GPA: 3.38/4.00
Deans List Fall 2012, Spring 2014 (GPA 3.50/4.00 or higher with 12 credits or more)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
New York State Veterans Home; Oxford, NY

Summer 2014
Volunteer
Reviewed patient charts and meal tickets to better understand the different dietary needs and how
they can be addressed through alternative serving options and adaptive utensils or equipment
Worked with a speech therapist and registered dietitian to determine the eating abilities of new
residents as well as meal preferences and possible food allergies or health conditions
Mixed and tested a variety of thickening agents to reduce the risk of choking in elderly patients
Attended patient care plan meetings that addressed individual needs and recommended practices
that could be enacted to make sure the resident is comfortable throughout his stay at the facility
Conducted hydration interviews with certain patients to assess the amount of liquids consumed in
a set time period; the result was then communicated to the nursing and nutrition staff for
continued observation
Women, Infants & Children (WIC); Norwich, NY
Winter 2013
Volunteer
Observed participants as they were provided nutrition education and counseling at the WIC clinic
along with screening and referrals for other local or regional health, welfare, and social services
Improved understanding of the supplemental foods that the organization provides to participants
Greene Central School District; Greene, NY
Summer 2013
Volunteer
Performed food service duties that included prep work, serving, and cleaning to make wideranging meal options accessible to students, faculty and staff members
Created an extensive carbohydrates list of menu items served in school cafeterias to help diabetic
students better understand their carbohydrate intakes and exchanges; this information was used in
every school district within the county

HONOR ACTIVITIES
Dr. Heissan Leadership Academy
Fall 2013 - Spring 2014
Member
Attended educational programs that were designed to develop and empower the next generation
of leaders through various school-year workshops and training activities that offered suggestions
on how participants can positively impact their programs, schools and communities
SUNY Oneonta Field Hockey
Fall 2011- Fall 2014
Member
Sponsored Kids In Sports Day to teach local children basic skills related to a certain sport and
to discuss some common characteristics associated with being a collegiate student athlete such as
work ethic, positive attitude, and time management

CERTIFICATIONS
CRP/AED American Heart Association
ServSafe National Restaurant Association

Fall 2013
Spring 2012