Olivia Margaret Foote

olivia.foote@wmich.edu
517-930-4950

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics Graduated: April 2018
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
Major: Dietetics
Cumulative GPA 3.34
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI May 2018-Present
Dietetic Technician
 Assessed nutritional status of patients and initiated appropriate nutritional care in accordance with established
guidelines.
 Developed and implemented nutrition care plans based upon assessment of the patient. Evaluated patient’s response,
updated care plans and documented assessment plan and responses in the patient record.
 Instruct or counsel patients and patients significant others on nutritional needs, diet modifications, and food/drug
interactions.
 Resource for physicians, hospital personnel and the community regarding nutrition practices. Maintains knowledge
of current trends in nutrition. Maintains professional standards by participating in in-services, committees, etc.
 Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of clinical nutrition policies and procedures.
Western Michigan University Athletics, Kalamazoo, MI May 2015-April 2018
Performance Nutrition Intern
 Working under WMU Strength and Conditioning Coach of majority of WMU athletes to assist with nutrition
 Providing nutritional information and advice to teams and individual student athletes through presentations, and
informational handouts
 Opened a new fueling station where student athletes receive a snack bag once a week with nutritious snacks
 Responsible for ordering and managing food inventory for each week
 Managing a weekly, monthly, and semester budget
 Grocery store tours to groups of 6-10 student athletes at a time
 Responsible for managing and hiring new volunteers

WMU Student Recreation Center, Kalamazoo, MI September 2014-April 2018

Aerobics, Aquatic and Cycling Instructor
 Promoting an energetic, fun, safe environment for 15-40 participants before, during and after classes
 Developing creative and unique workouts for every type of class to enhance patron’s knowledge of various types of
exercises targeting specific muscle groups
 Developing workouts for all ages, genders, and fitness levels
 Keeping high-consistent energy through a 60-minute workout
 Developing relationships between myself and class participants of all ages and fitness levels
Sodexo at Sanofi, Bridgewater, NJ May 2017-August 2017
Future Leaders Dietetic Intern
 Assisted with daily operations during open hours in the Sodexo cafeteria
 Partnered with the onsite Dietitian and promoted National Men’s Health Month through nutrition education facts on
certain foods that benefit men’s health
 Assisted with a Diabetes cooking demo with our head chef by picking our two low-glycemic meals and answering
questions while our head chef prepared the meal
 Created Recipe cards for the 2017-2018 year as well as with every project completed
 Recreated the morning smoothie bar by creating 15 naturally high protein smoothies to rotate into the menus
 Created and educated Sanofi staff on grains through a "Great Grains" nutrition education table with matching and
trivia games
 Maintained the on-site garden by monitoring growing and selling herbs when necessary

New Friends Memory Care, Kalamazoo, MI January 2017-May 2017

Cook and Dietary Aide
 Cooking for 80 residents plus staff for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
 Understanding certain diet restrictions for residents, including thickened, pureed diets, or allergies
 Following safety and sanitation guidelines by the FDA Food Safety Code when cooking and serving residents,
maintaining a consistent a clean and safe work environment
 Experimenting quantities of certain ingredients for optimal taste of food to feed all 80-100 staff and residents
 Outback Steakhouse Restaurant, Okemos, MI January 2010-2013
Waitress/Hostess/Take-Out Assistant
 Seating coordination around the entire restaurant
 Developed serving skills including carrying heavy trays, properly handling dishes, and proper food safety guidelines
 Accommodating to any specific food allergies with customers, and staying up to date with menu changes
 Handling and accommodating to certain customer complaints in an appropriate manner with best interest of the
customer
 Ability to train employees in hosting and take out services

VOLUNTEERING/PERSONAL EXPEREINCE

Western Michigan University Student Dietetic Association, Kalamazoo, MI May 2017-May 2018
President
 Coordinated and held bi-weekly meetings to keep members updated on opportunities and information
 Provided and attend all volunteering opportunities to members by contacting organizations around the Kalamazoo
area
 Accommodating to any specific food allergies with customers, and staying up to date with menu changes
 Supervise and plan events while obtaining approval from program director
 Manage and update emails, RSO account, and social media accounts
 Organize yearly calendar with all events and important dates
 Responsible for conducting and approving changes that benefit the SDA
 Monitor executive board to ensure all board members are fulfilling their duties

Quaker House Friends Dinner, Kalamazoo, MI September 2015-April 2018

Meal Coordinator and Server
 Purchased and coordinated health conscious meals for the Quaker community
 Developed themed meals monthly
 Prepared, and served meals to the Quaker community
 Engaged in conversations and ate dinner with others to learn more about the Kalamazoo community

New Brunswick Community Farmers Market, New Brunswick, NJ June 2017-August 2017
Nutrition Education Intern
 Volunteered at weekly farmers market at nutrition education table
 Educated participants in a 5-10-minute nutrition education lesson
 Helped prepare and contributed ideas to nutrition education lessons during the week before the markets
 Engaged and educated with a Hispanic population

Michigan State University Extension, Kalamazoo, MI January 2015-Febuary 2016

Student Educating Assistant
 Visited elementary and preschools around the Kalamazoo area with a nutrition educator from MSUE
 Assisted and participated in nutrition education lessons
 Educated children on the different food groups using MyPlate
 Prepared snacks and educational handout before lessons

ACTIVITIES/HONORS:

Student Member, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2017-Present

Student Member, Southwest Michigan District Dietetic Association 2017-Present
President, WMU Student Dietetic Association 2016-2018
Member, WMU Student Health Advisory Council 2016-2018
Dean’s List, WMU Dietetic Program Spring 2017

SKILLS:
 Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, Power Point, and Word
 SafeServe Certified
 CPR/AED/First Aid Certified