CALLY BYRNE, RDN

CMB235@CASE.EDU | 2355 HEATHERLANE DR. BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH 44147 | 440-832-0995

EDUCATION
Case Western Reserve University
Master of Science, Nutrition
Expected Graduation December 2016
GPA: 4.0

Ohio University
Bachelor of Science, Human & Consumer Sciences
Graduated May 2014
Magna Cum Laude

WORK & INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Dietetic Intern, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, August 2015 July 2016
Completed 1,344 hours of supervised nutrition practice, including rotations in clinical nutrition, community nutrition, clinical
management, pediatric nutrition, and food service management.
Completed three weeks of staff relief in the outpatient nutrition clinic and ALS clinic.
Effectively utilized the Nutrition Care Process to assess the nutrition status of Veterans and provide direct patient care using
medical nutrition therapy in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Developed individualized nutritional care plans that considered the medical, psychosocial, and environmental background of
each patient.
Used CPRS and VISTA software to review patient charts, document the nutrition care process, analyze and modify the
nutrient content of patient meals, and to estimate nutritional needs.
Performed Nutrition Focused Physical Exams to assess for nutritional deficiencies and malnutrition.
Created educational handouts that covered a variety of nutrition topics including dialysis-friendly weight gain, vegetarian
nutrition, and high protein diets.
Led and assisted with nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations for Veterans who were seeking help with weight loss
and/or chronic disease management.
Led and assisted with Shared Medical Appointments for patients with Hypertension, Diabetes, and Renal Disease.
AmeriCorps VISTA, Tremont West Development Corporation, June 2014 June 2015
Co-coordinated the Tremont Healthy Corner Store Initiative, which aimed to increase access to healthy food options among
low-income residents in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland.
Planned, marketed and hosted educational events that focused on healthy eating.
Promoted the Double Value Produce Perks program at the Tremont Farmers Market.
Sustainability Advisor, Ohio Universitys Atrium Caf, August 2012 May 2013
Coordinated with the Green Restaurant Association and Ohio Universitys Atrium Caf to complete the Green Restaurant
certification process.
Carefully assessed the Atrium Cafs water efficiency, waste production, energy usage, and purchasing behaviors.
Helped develop and implement a plan of action to increase sustainable practices within the Atrium Caf.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Coordinator, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, September 2015 July 2016
Cooking Classes: A Diabetes Self-Management Support Intervention Enhancing Clinical Values
Coordinated with research team to design a research study that aimed to assess the impact of the VAs Healthy Teaching
Kitchen program on clinical outcomes in Veterans with Diabetes Mellitus.
Carried out the appropriate steps to submit for and obtain IRB approval.
Performed a retrospective chart review to collect relevant clinical data for 155 study participants.
Used SAS software to run statistical reports and analyzed the data to identify relevant, statistically significant results.
Graduate Research Assistant, Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods, September 2016 Present
Future of Food in Your Neighborhood (foodNEST) Study
Conduct food retail audits at food stores located in the targeted Census tracts in Cleveland and Columbus.
Offer technical support at social events within the study area, including the Farmers Market and Cooking Circles.
Coordinate and conduct participant retention activities, including scheduling surveys and tracking calls.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Greater Cleveland Food Bank
Volunteer, 2015-2016
MEMBERSHIPS
Academy and Nutrition and
Dietetics, Member, 2011-2016

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS

Social & Behavioral Research
Training, CITI Program, 2016

School to Farm Program

Volunteer, July 2015

Community Food Initiatives

Volunteer, 2011 2014

Summer Food Service Program

Volunteer, Summer 2013

Hunger and Environmental

Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group,
Member, 2015-2016

Greater Cleveland Academy of

Nutrition and Dietetics, Member
2015-2016

Phi Upsilon Omicron National

Honor Society, President 20122013, Member 2011-2014

Nutrition Focused Physical Exam

Training, Academy of Nutrition
& Dietetics, 2015

ServSafe Food Handler, National

Restaurant Association, 2013

Plant Based Nutrition Certificate,

T. Colin Campbell Center for
Nutrition Studies, 2015