Dawn Frick

909 Kingsbridge Terrace, Mount Airy, MD 21771

(443) 615-5433 defrick@msn.com

Education
Sodexo Dietetic Internship
St. Joseph Medical Center

Expected graduation June 2015

B.S. Dietetics
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Cumulative GPA: 3.65

May 2014

Associate of Arts - Summa Cum Laude

Carroll Community College, Westminster, MD
Cumulative GPA: 4.00

June 2010

Volunteer Experience
Community Writer
Mount Airy Life Magazine
July 2013-Present
Write monthly articles aimed toward educating readers concerning healthy food choices,
ease of cooking at home, and creating affordable meals
Nutritional Speaker
Mini Cow Tri Club
May 2013-Present
Create workshops for triathletes aged 11-15 to inform and educate on healthy foods and
eating behaviors
Present informal lectures on the importance of healthy eating for youth athletes
Dietetic Student Volunteer
Rebecca Bitzer, MS, RD & Associates
March 2013-Present
Create handouts for the dietitian and clients diet plans, registration forms, and program
flyers
Write blogs on various types of GI issues allergies, IBS, and FODMAPs as well as
general healthy eating tips and suggestions
Helped organize and prioritize for Kathy Kendall - the dietitian I was shadowing during the
summer
Dietetic Student Volunteer
Jane Jakubczak, R.D., University of Maryland
August 2012-May 2013
Analyzed students and faculty members diets using diet analysis software, and
counseled ways to make improvements
Participated in table events for the Farmers Market, health fairs, and other promotional
events
Engaged participants in informal conversation and fun activities about their nutritional
knowledge and practices

Wrote blogs and created recipe handouts discussing the importance of healthy eating
such as finding nutritious sources of protein and how to shop for produce at the
Universitys Farmers Market.

Chairperson
Marlins Swim Team, Mt. Airy, MD
September 2011-Present
Organize and lead board and parent meetings, assist coaches with schedules and stroke
clinics, and facilitate communication between parents and coaches via weekly e-mails
and our team website
Recruit other volunteers for board positions and manage all members to ensure duties
are being handled in a timely and efficient way
Planned, organized, and executed the annual tri-county swim meet for over 300
swimmers
Nutritional Advocate
Health Unlimited Hurricanes, Mt. Airy, MD
July 2011-Present
Conceptualized and maintained a Facebook page devoted to providing accessible
information on the nutritional needs of the youth athletes
Created and maintained a bulletin board with ideas for healthy eating aimed toward
young athletes
Fundraising Co-Chairperson
Marlins Swim Team, Mt. Airy, MD
June 2010-August 2011
Planned and executed several fundraising opportunities the largest of which was
managing and staffing The Snack Shack - a for-profit business specializing in selling
snack and refreshments
Worked with the board to offer healthier snack options such as water, fresh fruit, and
soup
Cafeteria Volunteer
Parrs Ridge Elementary School
August 2007-May 2009
Assisted elementary school children with getting their meals
Purchased, stored, and prepared food for parties while adhering to HACCP requirements

Work Experience
Grocery Store Tours
Health Unlimited
November 2013-Present
Created a monthly program to introduce clients to healthy eating with topics such as
adding vegetables (fresh, canned, and frozen) into meals with ideas and recipes
Toured with a group of health club members to teach where healthy foods are located
Created handouts for clients with recipes, storage, and preparation tips on the food
suggested
Dietetic Student Employee
Rebecca Bitzer, MS, RD & Associates

September 2013-Present

Schedule and greet patients, collect payment from patients, maintain patient charts
both physical and electronic
Write blogs on general healthy eating and cooking
Answer phones, appointment reminders, and marketing calls/letters
Create handouts on various topics such as eating to gain or lose weight
Assisting in creating a Picky Eaters Program for RBA

Peer Tutor
Carroll Community College, Westminster, MD
September 2009-May 2010
Provided tutoring assistance to fellow college students in Algebra, Statistics, and Biology
Owner and Operator
Dawn's Daycare, Mt. Airy, MD
September 1999-July 2010
Opened a successive licensed daycare business to care for children between the ages of
6 weeks and 13 years old
Planned, shopped, prepared, and served breakfasts, snacks, and lunches for children
aged 6 months to 13 years old
Trained and implemented practices to accommodate children with diabetes and food
allergies
Administrative Assistant
MAI-Chaimson, Columbia, MD
June 1997-June 1999
Represented various food companies at local grocery stores
Implemented sales strategies and assisted in placing large food orders for Safeway
Organized food demos on site and in-store

Achievements and Extracurricular Activities

American Dietetic Association, Student Member

September 2011-Present

Phi Theta Kappa

Member of the Carroll Community College Honor Society
L. Roland Sturm Scholar Award
Awarded for excellent academic achievement
The Daily Dish with Dawn
Created and maintain a Facebook blog to introduce followers to healthy recipes both
personal creations and web researched recipes
The Daily Dish with Dawn and Lauren
Created and maintain a blog with my teenage daughter regarding our personal journeys
toward healthy eating www.dailydishwithdawn.blogspot.com

Skills

Leadership, management, and fundraising

Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills

Project management and event coordination

Extensive clerical skills with 60wpm typing speed