Madeline J.

McDonough
19957 Frazier Drive (440) 623 1233
Rocky River, OH 44116 mmcdonough94@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Miami University, Oxford, OH, 2016-2018

Graduate Assistant
Master’s of Science in Kinesiology and Health with a concentration in Health Promotion. Continuing coursework in a
Didactic Program in Dietetics.

Miami University, Oxford, OH, 2012-2016

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health, School of Education, Health, and Society. Major: Public Health.

Miami University John E. Dolibois European Center, Summer 2014

n Studied abroad for 7 weeks while completing 9 credit hours of coursework.

n Developed an enhanced cultural awareness and appreciation for customs and differences.

EXPERIENCE

Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute, Cleveland, OH, Summer 2016

Nutrition Intern
• Contribute to articles and blogs published in national media outlets such as the Huffington Post.
• Attend and assist with News of the Week with Dr. Michael Roizen featured on Cleveland Clinic Wellness site.
• Attend several professional events including Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn’s Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease
program.
• Observe Registered Dietitian, Kristin Kirkpatrick, counsel patients while assisting with educational material and
support.
• Utilized ESHA software to perform recipe analysis.
• Assisted classically trained chef with recipe modifications for patients with dietary restrictions.

Brigid Nutrition Consulting LLC, Cleveland, OH, Summer 2016

Nutrition Assistant
• Performed recipe analysis for Functional Medicine Registered Dietitian’s recipes.
• Contributed to numerous articles and blogs published in a variety of health websites and blogs.
• Assist with creation of presentations for conferences and other speaking engagements.

Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, Cleveland, OH, Summer 2015
Nutrition Intern
• The Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine is a collaboration between the Cleveland Clinic and the Institute for
Functional Medicine (IFM), led by Mark Hyman, MD, founder of The UltraWellness Center.
• Collaborated on developing patient meal plan guide and esoteric lab (heavy metal, food sensitivity, gluten intolerance)
guide for RD and MD.
• Researched and provided specific nutritional and wellness resources for patient support.
• Supported team Work Leader through filing and organizing medical records.
• Utilized EPIC for medical charting.
Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Cleveland, OH, Summer 2018
Nutrition Educator
n Deliver nutrition educations to partner youth and senior programs.

n Create educational material for low health literacy populations and disperse at monthly produce distribution.

n Support Registered Dietitian in menu review to ensure USDA compliance.

University Hospital, Healthy Kids Healthy Weight Program, Cleveland, OH, Summer 2013
Intern
n Supported Registered Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist with youth intervention, weight loss and exercise program.

n Performed initial fitness assessment for children entering the program.

n Evaluated participants’ food diaries and made suggestions.

n Attended and assisted with weekly group education and support for children and their families.

Cleveland Clinic NICU, Cleveland, OH, Summer 2012

Student Intern
§ Supported Clinical Nurse Specialist in patient documentation.
§ Assisted in the creation of educational materials for nurses for proper PICC insertion.
§ Observed rounds regularly.

CAMPUS INVOLVMENT AND LEADERSHIP

Employee Benefits & Wellness, Miami University, August 2015-May 2016

Intern
• Promote healthy initiatives for Miami University staff and faculty through wellness programing and events.
• Plan, market, and implement National Food Day cooking class for employees.
• Administer employee blood pressure screenings and supervise faculty fitness room.

Health Advocates for Wellness Knowledge and Skills, Miami University Student Health Center
Vice President, May 2015-May 2016
Program Coordinator, March 2014-May 2015
• Develop and implement programs, organize health fairs and speakers on campus that are pertinent to Miami University
students and promote wellness through campus wide campaigns.
• Engage students in considering important issues related to health and wellness by presenting factual, relevant information
that encourages lifestyle reflection and healthy choices.

Miami University Kinesiology and Health Department, August 2013-May 2016

Research Assistant
• IRB trained and certified in Human Subject Research.
• Assist in data collection, entry, cleaning, management, and analysis.
• Perform manuscript development, online survey development, and literature reviews.
• Conducted individual research: “Gender and BAC: A Predictor of Risky Behavior Among College Students?” and
“Network Centrality, Perfectionism and Eating Disorders Among Nutrition Majors” that was accepted, presented,
and published at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research.
PUBLICATIONS
n McDonough, M., & Ward, R. M. (2014). Gender and BAC: A predictor of risky behavior among college students.
Proceedings of the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, 27, 25-28.
n McDonough, M., & Ward, R. M. (2016). Network centrality, perfectionism and eating disorders among nutrition

majors. Proceedings of the National Conference on Undergraduate Research.

CERTIFICATIONS
• CPR/AED and First Aid
• Mental Health First Aid
• CITI Certified IRB Professional

AWARDS
§ Graduate Assistantship
§ Undergraduate Research Award through the Office for Advancement of Research and Scholarship.
§ Employee Service Leadership Award.
§ Senior Service Leadership Award.

MEMBERSHIPS
§ Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
§ Ohio Nutrition Council

CONFERENCES
§ Dr. Esselstyne’s Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Program
§ Dr. Roizen’s Ask the Experts: Pathways to Wellness
§ National Conference for Undergraduate Research 2014-2016 – Presenter
§ Miami University Nutrition in Business Conference 2016
§ Miami University Graduate Research Forum - Presenter
§ Ohio Nutrition Council 2017 – Presenter
§ Miami University Nutrition BOLD Conference 2017 – Food Manager
§ Ohio Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference 2017
§ Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition 2017