Wendy Thompson
Graduate Dietetic Intern Profile
Education
West Virginia University
​Master of Science and Dietetic Internship, Human Nutrition and Foods
​August 2012 - May 2014 (anticipated)
GPA: 3.85
Activities and Organizations:
Golden Key International Honour Society
University of Northern Colorado
​Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
August 2008 - May 2012
GPA: 3.53
Activities and Organizations:
 Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society - President
Junior Honor Society - President
Student Dietetic Association - Vice President, Secretary, Publicist/Historian
Pre-Health Professionals Club - Student Member

Colorado Mesa University
​High School Fast Track Student
January 2008 - May 2008
GPA: 3.79
Activities and Organizations:
National Honor Society - Vice President
Mesa State Dance Association
Work Experience
Graduate Dietetic Intern
August 2012 - May 2014
The WVU Graduate Dietetic Internship is a two year combined program that provides graduate course work as well as 1,200+ hours of supervised practice. The completion of this program will qualify graduates to sit for the registered dietitian exam to become a R.D. The supervised practice consists of rotations in three main areas of nutrition: clinical, community, and foodservice.
Current Affiliations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Colorado Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
West Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietitics

Thirty and Under in Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group
Awards
Dean’s Honor Roll at UNC , 2010-2012
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National Dean’s List, 2010-2012
Greeley/Weld Senior Foundation Scholarship, 2010

Certificate of Nomination, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2010
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Dean’s Citation for Academic Excellence, 2009

Outstanding Business Student, 2009

Florence Fish Memorial Dietetic Scholarship, 2008-2012

UNC Provost Freshman Scholarship, 2008

Student of the Week, GJ Daily Sentinel, 2007


Certifications
2010 - present
2010 - present
Graduate Teaching Assistant
​August 2012 - May 2013
As a graduate teaching assistant, I worked an average of 20 hours each week. My responsibilities included preparing and proctoring exams, grading assignments, maintain an online grade book, teaching undergraduate nutrition courses as needed, providing departmental assistance, creating educational handouts and PowerPoint presentations, and assisting in curriculum development.
Foodservice Tech. at North Colorado Medical Center (Banner Health)
​June 2010 - May 2012
Served as a member of tray line and delivery team lead in a 398-bed, non-profit hospital. Helped to prepare and serve up to 175 meals with an average delivery time of 28 minutes or less. Expanded communication skills and embraced adaptability while training new employees and communication with a multifaceted team of health professionals.
Nutrition Intern with Meals on Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County
​June 2011 - July 2012
I spent 6-weeks, full-time at the Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County in Fort Worth, Texas working closely with four full-time dietitians on staff. I gained experience in many areas of dietetics, nutrition and business management including: menu development, research design and reporting, client counseling, foodservice management, development of written nutrition education publications, client satisfaction survey design and reporting, food time and temperature studies, report writing, geriatric nutrition practices, in-home nutritional assessments, nutrition education presentations, personal portfolio development, and nutrition committee work.

Assistant Manager at Nick-N-Willy's Pizza
​May 2007 - January 2009
Adhered to safety and sanitation requirements as well as furthering my knowledge by completing a Food Handler's Safety and Sanitation Course. I was responsible for training new employees, opening and locking up the store, and gained experience assisting in the interview process of new employees. I also worked the register and dealt with customer orders and issues on the phone and in the store while prepping foods and preparing pizzas, salads, and wings.
Volunteer Experience
Kids Eat Right Volunteer
August 2012 - August 2013
As a Kids Eat Right Volunteer I have committed to promoting healthy nutrition related information regarding kids nutrition. Each week, I share the Monday Message through my social media websites. I also incorporate kids nutrition into my blog, develop professional lectures to deliver to undergraduate courses at WVU, and focus my research towards children with feeding disabilities.
North Colorado Medical Center
​December 2011 - May 2012
• WVU Driver Safety Training
August 2012 - August 2014

• CITI Training for Researching
As of August 2012

• First Aid with Adult AED and Child, Infant, and Adult CRP
March 2011 - March 2013

• ServeSafe
April 2012 - April 2017


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Research Experience
​• "The Current Description and Future Implications of Multidisciplinary PCOS Clinics"
August 2012 - May 2014
For my Master's thesis I am researching multidisciplinary treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). I assessed the current trends, future implications, and potential efficacy of medical nutrition therapy and the use of registered dietitians through a survey and dedicated focus groups.
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• "Voice Your Health"
January - April 2011
I assisted faculty in a research project entitled "Voice Your Health" - a nutrition and health program for elementary education students. This project involved teaching nutrition education lessons, assisting children and parents while filling out nutrition intake forms and surveys, and helping with classroom control.

• "Website Nutritional Information"
January - March 2011
As a student members I was responsible for conducting an internet search regarding infant and childhood nutrition. Each member needed to research a minimum of 20 sites that we compiled into a 64-page document describing the accuracy and reliability of the information that parents are receiving from easily accessible websites.
I volunteered once a week working a four hour shift. During my volunteer rotations I would deliver cookies to new mothers, assist patients with questions, complete administrative duties, compile new admit packets, and assist nurses and other staff as needed.
Weld County Food Bank
​September 2010 - May 2012
My main responsibilities were to sort food, package holiday bags, compile food for the Kids Backpack Program, and assist clients with questions and concerns. I also organized five group sessions for an evening of volunteering in a group of 10-20 volunteers.
References
Weld Project Connect
October 2011
United Way helped to organize a program entitled Weld Project Connect - Neighbors Helping Neighbors. I served as part of a team of 600 volunteers. This event centralized the location of over 50 services at no cost for low-income individuals in the community. I worked directly with clients from when they first arrived until they ready to leave. Initially, I helped my clients fill out a questionnaire to get an idea what services they needed. This involved connecting with clients on a very personal level while showing empathy and compassion. I then helped navigate them to the proper locations while supporting them throughout the day. I helped provide them with assistance to medical, nutritional, health, housing and law services to promote their well being.
Cans to Candelaria
September 2008 - September 2011
Cans to Candelaria was a campus and community event that raises up to 60,000 pounds of food each year to benefit the Weld County Food Bank. I was involved with the planning, scheduling, fundraising and collecting donations for this event each year.
Summer Garden Project
April 2011 - August 2012
My time spent with the Summer Garden Project allowed me to help the group make decisions and locate an underprivileged population in the community to provide nutrition education and promote sustainability through the use and care of a garden.
AmeriCorps
​March 2010 - March 2011
I completed two terms with AmeriCorps. It was my responsibility to locate and complete at least 300 hours of community service in one calendar year for each term. Most of my chosen projects focused on health and benefiting the community.
Fair Acres Manor Nursing Home
​January 2011 - June 2011
My main role was to offer a variety of beverages to all the residents in hopes to increase their hydration status. I went through training regarding the variety of thickened liquids and had to be aware of what the patients could be given. I spent time socializing with each resident as I handed out the beverages and getting to know and understand more about the geriatric population.
Operation Frontline/Cooking Matters
​September 2010 - May 2012
As a student nutrition assistant I helped the registered dietitian teach nutrition education and assisted the chef with meal and snack preparation. I worked with the elementary students and their parents to help them answer questions and serve as a postitive role model.
Frontier House
​March 2010
I assisted a UNC faculty member with a research project that involved a small group of students teaching a nutrition and cooking education class. I provided the recipes and the nutrient analysis using NutritionistPro software for this demonstration.